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Got a Cleantech Startup? Consider applying!

--World-class mentoring: receive intensive, tailored mentoring from experienced business experts and gain access to one of the world's only cleantech-specific expert networks
--Prizes: U.S. Cleantech Open plans to award over $500,000 in cash, investment and in-kind services to the winners of its showcasing events. This includes:
--Up to $250,000 in cash prizes to winners of our regional and national showcasing competitions in the U.S.
--Up to 5 awards of up to $5,000 in cash at the Regional level
--Up to 5 awards of up to $10,000 at the National level
--Up to $50,000 in a favorable-terms investment for one U.S. National Grand Prize Winner
--Up to $300,000 of in-kind services - each cash/investment award will be matched with up to an equal amount in services
Networking: connect to a powerful national network of influencers and entrepreneurs
--Visibility: showcase your startup to investors, strategic partners, and customers through specialized connection events
Hands-on training: 12-week series of intensive workshops and bootcamps to launch your startup to the next level

About Cleantech Open Midwest: The Cleantech Open Midwest organization, a division within the larger Cleantech Open network, was founded in 2010. The Midwest organization covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Since inception, the Midwest programs have worked with over 90 start-up companies that have gone on to raise over $20 million in external capital.

Generally, the Midwest organization focuses on three primary activities:

--Accelerate start-up businesses in structured programs and events
--Partner with local, regional, and national organizations across the innovation ecosystem
--Partner with corporations, governments, foundations and universities to support their innovation goals