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| What is CleanStart? |
 CleanStart is an initiative of McClellan Technology Incubator (MTI) and Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) designed to accelerate the development of clean energy technology ventures within the Greater Sacramento Region. CleanStart was born out of aninnovative needs assessment study that was jointly funded and managed by the California Energy Commission, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and the McClellan Technology Incubator. |
| Our Mission Statement |
Stimulate the development and success of early-stage companies who will provide the next generation of clean, renewable, and efficient energy technology. CleanStart will help companies assemble solid management teams, secure adequate funding, and accelerate the commercialization of sound product ideas into the market. Through this mission, CleanStart will create jobs and wealth for the greater Capitol Corridor region and new products to help society be more sustainable. CleanStart will help entrepreneurs
assemble solid management teams, secure adequate funding and accelerate
the commercialization of sound product ideas. Through this mission,
CleanStart will create jobs and wealth for the Capital Corridor
region.
Our mission is to help Capital Corridor entrepreneurs by empowering
them with the knowledge, capital and connections that are critical
to creating a successful new business.
In the United State, more than $1 billion per year is invested
in the Clean Technology industry, a number that could double to
$2 billion in the next decade. With its history of investment in
technology and access to a talented pool of technology scientists
and researchers, California has become a worldwide leader in Clean
Technology innovation, providing more than 25,000 jobs in clean
energy companies.
In the Capital Corridor alone, there are 30 active clean energy
companies, a number that is projected to grow to more than 300 in
the next few years, employing another 10,000 people and bringing
over $5 billion in new economic activity to the Sacramento region. |
| What Are Clean Energy Businesses? |
| For the purposes here, "clean energy" is defined broadly to include: |
| • Renewable energy—solar, wind, bio-energy, and environmentally-friendly hydroelectric technologies. |
| • Energy efficiency and demand response—electricity end-use, buildings and grid applications. |
| • Environment-enhancing technologies—advanced flue gas clean-up, ultra-low emissions generation such as fuel cells, environmental remediation, and exceptionally efficient generation. |
| • Enabling technologies—power electronics, storage, low-loss cables and wires, sensors and instrumentation, control systems, materials and manufacturing technology, and integrated clean energy applications.. |
| CleanStart Goals |
| • By 2008, add 10 new Clean Energy Technology (CET) companies in the region, with 100 net new jobs. |
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By 2010, add 25 new CET companies and 1,000 net new jobs in the region. Build a network of expertise in the CET Sector. |
| • Develop an approach to assist CET companies with the commercialization of their technology and acceleration of their technology and acceleration of their business success. |
| • Establish acceleration programs as an important tool for developing strong partnerships with local universities, the business community and the technology communities. |
| The Capital Corridor Has... |
| • A talented pool of technologistswithin top research and educational institutions at UC Davis and Sacramento State University. |
| • A growing network of seed and early stage investors seekingto put financing to work in local innovative firms. |
| • A number of relevant State regulatory and R&D agenciesinterested in seeing new Clean Technologies reach the marketplace. |
| • Progressive institutions that engage in product demonstration,technology transfer, economic development, and business incubation. |
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