21st Annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum
Convening innovators, investors and technology at the Energy Tech Venture Forum
September 12, 2024 | Rice University
ETVF is the premier energy tech VC conference to connect energy innovators, investors, corporations and the energy ecosystem. It is an anchor event for the Inaugural Energy and Climate Startup Week in Houston, happening September 9-13.
Call for Energy Tech Ventures Now Open!
Take the stage at the Energy Tech Venture Forum and meet investors 1:1 to drive your energy tech venture forward. Nearly 90 companies will be included in this personalized opportunity to interact one-on-one with investors. The 75 investors attend this event ready to identify and move forward with due diligence. Companies can expect to have between 4 and 10 meetings. 40+ companies will have an opportunity to give a pitch to all attendees. This quick, but public opportunity puts you in front of hundreds of industry leaders who are interested in getting to know more about you.
In its 21st year, the Energy Tech Venture Forum, hosted by The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, will showcase energy tech innovations to shift towards a more sustainable, reliable and lower carbon future across interactive panels, inspiring keynotes and over 50 dynamic venture pitches. In addition to 40 pitches, Class 4 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator will cap off their time giving Demo Day pitches.
2024 details coming soon: check out the 2023 Program
What to Expect in 2024
The event is jam-packed with quality companies and conversations and is the go-to event of the year to connect with and see where energy is headed. The conference included industry speakers, investors, and promising startups from throughout the U.S. and beyond.
Keynotes and Panels: Explore emerging energy sources, enhancements and efficiencies within existing energy resources and advances in clean or renewable technologies—and where investors are contributing to the acceleration of these advancements.
Energy Venture Pitches: Through 50 dynamic venture pitches, leaders will showcase energy tech innovations to shift towards a more sustainable, reliable and lower carbon future.
Clean Energy Accelerator Class 4 Demo Day Pitches: Class 4 will cap off their time in the accelerator by pitching (14 startup pitches).
Invite-Only Investor Office Hours: A critical element of the event is the opportunity for more in-depth discussions with key investors, corporations and partners. Selected energy tech ventures connect with investors for individual, invite-only office hours on September 11
THANK YOU SPONSORS
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