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In this month's issue, we invite you to join us at the Sacramento Startup Party on July 16. We also feature power storage company TripHammer and share the results of Startup Weekend Sustainable Revolution with you. We remind you that the application deadline for the Sacramento Region Innovation Awards is July 19. We also announce our 3-day CEO Crash Course, starting August  16 at UOP. And lastly, we've rounded up the latest clean tech news in our region so you can stay up-to-date! All the details are below.
CEO Crash Course
Calling all eager clean tech and ag tech startups! Join us  Aug 16, Aug 23 and Sep 6  at UOP in Stockton for this unique business development boot camp! You'll learn how to run your venture like an experienced CEO! By the end of the CEO Crash Course, you will have experienced exposure to the skill sets necessary to take your startup to the next level. The course is free -- your $200 deposit will be refunded when you complete all three session.
Learn more or Apply Now.
Upcoming Events
Sacramento's Startup Summer Party
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00-9:00 pm
at The Urban Hive in Sacramento
Hosted by Startup Grind, this is the largest annual gathering of Sacramento's startup community. Featuring Live music, food, libations, prizes and even a startup alley expo!
$5 to attend. Get Tickets
Featured Company:
TripHammer
TripHammer solves the renewable energy power storage problem by using Lithium-Ion batteries in large facilities near electric substations that will replace traditional gas burning power plants. Not only will TripHammer’s solution lower the carbon footprint with its zero emissions, it will also drastically lower the reaction time necessary to meet quick spikes in power demand.  Continue reading the rest of the story on our blog
Startup Weekend Brings Excitement to Sustainability
Startup Weekend
Last month we hosted Global Startup Weekend Sustainable Revolution -- a 54-hour business plan competition focused on solutions to the world's biggest sustainability problems. Five teams honed  startup ideas and the winner advanced to a global competitionn. Congratulations to our first place winner -- WeVo a civic engagement platform to reduce risk and waste in city development. Read the rest of the story and learn about the other teams on our blog.
The Blog

Green Drinks

Why Do Startups Fail?
A new study of 101 failed startups uncovers why they didn’t make it. The number one reason, coming in at 42%, is no market need. Learn about the top 20 reasons and how you can avoid them in our blog post.  continue reading
Jump Bikes
June Meetup Features Tuk-Tuk Rides and Startup Weekend Winners
Our last meetup before taking a short summer break, included wild rides on Capitol Tuk Tuk and presentations from our startup weekend teams. continue reading
Green Drinks
New $10+ Billion Gold Rush is On!
The CPUC has approved an Integrated Resource Plan to guide the purchasing of new power supplies over the next ten years. The plan calls for nearly 12,000 MW of new renewable and storage resources, with some big surprises as to the specific quantities and types of those resources continue reading
Jump Bikes
Intern Gains Industry Experience
CleanStart intern Christian Maldonado reflects on his experience working with clean tech startups  during his tenure. Join us in wishing him well in his new job! continue reading
News
Future Mobility in the Greater Sacramento Region: Interview with SMUD's Arlen  Orchard
Greater Sacramento Economic Council

California could increase rebates on Electric Cars
The Sacramento Bee

Sunworks to install solar at 150-year-old San Luis Obispo cattle operation
Sacramento Business Journal

Bringing E-Bike Joy to the Burbs
Sacramento Area Council of Governments

Fear and Loathing at the Charging Station
NY Times via Sacramento Business Journal

Woodland startup scores contract to make historic SMUD garage smart
Sacramento Business Journal

Jump expands into low-income Sacramento neighborhoods
Sacramento Business Journal

Pathways to 2050: Alternative Scenarios for Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Sacramento to host startup competition focused on environmental sustainability
Sacramento Business Journal
 

Events

7/15, SMUD’s Shine program grant applications due

8/14-10/25, Ignitor X 6-wk Business Accelerator Program at Sierra Commons in Nevada City

10/2, California Clean Air Day -- Take the Pledge!

10/15 - 17,  NorCal Clean Technology Forum and Expo at McClellan Park

10/22-24, The VERGE 19 Conference and Expo at Oakland Conference Center
Innovation Awards
Applications are open through July 19 for the 2019 Sacramento Region Innovation Awards. The program recognizes the area’s vibrant innovation community—from emerging to established companies—and their breakthrough creations. Awards are given in eight categories, including sustainability. Self-nominations are encouraged. Submit Nominations here.
CleanStart Sponsors
SMUD
Weintraub | Tobin Buchalter
BlueTech Valley Greenberg Traurig LLP Power Inn Alliance
College of Engineering & Computer Science at Sacramento State  
For more information about our sponsors, visit cleanstart.org

Thank You to Our Valuable Partners
AgStart, Area 52, AWWEE, BlueTechValley, California State University, Sacramento
Capital Region SBDC, ChicoStart, Davis Roots, Entrepreneurs Showcase
The Grant Farm, Green Drinks Sacramento, StartupSac, Sierra Energy Research Park
Startup Grind Sacramento. Valley Vision, Tech Futures Group
UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
UC Davis Engineering Student Startup Center, UC Davis Venture Catalyst
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