GPEC 2011 Clean Technology Business Forum
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sponsored by Battelle, this event provides an opportunity for new and emerging companies, as well as individuals with new technologies looking to be commercialized and impact the plastics industry in some capacity, to present and engage with technological experts and investment professionals.
Submission Deadline is September 19th, 2011
Outstanding entrepreneurs may still submit business plans for participation in the forum. Not only is Battelle is sponsoring the competition, they will award the top business plan $2,000 and the runner-up $1,000. The forum is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business and highlight your company’s efforts in the clean technology space.
ENTER TODAY. IDEAS WANTED. CHANGE WELCOME.
Prizes
- First Place: $2,000
- Second Place: $1,000
For More Details Email Eric Koester at eakoester@gmail.com
Download Complete Information Form and Entry Form.
Eligibility:
Business Plans will be accepted from BOTH established businesses and individuals/teams with non-commercialized ideas. To participate, an established company or business must currently have annual revenues less that $1 Million. An individual employed by an established company may present an idea or technology that is intended to operate separately from the established business. Students are encouraged to submit plans.
Ideas and Technologies: Ideas and Companies must relate to the following theme: “Clean Technologies and the Plastics Industry.” All participating companies and technologies must tie into the plastics industry and must have an element to the company or technology that (1) harnesses renewable materials or energy sources; or (2) substantially reduces the use of resources; or (3) substantially cuts or eliminates emissions and waste. Successful plans will be those that provide a demonstrable impact on enhancing some facet of the plastics industry. Areas of interest may include advanced polymers; renewable feedstocks; more efficient production/processing techniques; recovery and recycling technologies; use of innovative sortation or quality control measures; energy recovery; advanced water technologies utilizing plastics; material usage techniques; biodegradable technologies; or use of materials s in new applications (ex. unique applications in the transportation or food industry).
The ultimate aim of this competition is to provide an opportunity for cutting-edge clean-technologies in the plastics industry to be showcased, discussed, and developed. We hope that Entrepreneurs, Technologists, Engineers, Seasoned Industry Players, Investment Professionals, and other interested parties will each be able to benefit and enhance the industry from this event.
For More Details Email Eric Koester at eakoester@gmail.com
Download Complete Information Form and Entry Form.
