February 2020

 
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World Ag Expo - February 11-13, 2020

The World Ag Expo will take place on February 11 - 13, 2020 in Tulare, California. On Wednesday, February 12, from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, The Water, Energy, and Technology Center will be hosting a pitch competition!  Stop by to cheer on some of your favorite ventures and have a chance to participate in the judging!  To learn more about the companies participating in the World Ag Expo, click here!

Want more information about the Pitching Competition?
Email Courtney Meinhold at cemeinhold@mail.fresnostate.edu


The World Ag Expo hosts 1,500 agricultural technology exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of outdoor showgrounds. There will be a number of individual seminars focused on ag issues, dairy, hemp, import/export, irrigation & water, women in ag and more! Tickets are now on sale now. Use code: 'IAC20' for $3 off the price of admission.

We hope to see you there!

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 BTVandPartnerEvents
Rocket Fund Event | January 30, 2020 | Irwindale, CA
This event will have a myriad of subject matter experts to speak on the environment, customer energy, corporate sustainability, and more.  Can't make it to the workshop?  Check out this short webinar on the Rocket Fund by clicking here!

Cleantech Meetup | January 30, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
Cleantstart is hosting a technology-focused monthly gathering that features presentations about products and technologies from companies that are already in operation as well as early stage startups. As always, appetizers and drinks will be served!


Intersolar North America
 | February 4 – 6, 2020 | San Diego, CA
Intersolar North America is the international industry's meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, installers and integrators, service providers and partners of the solar industry.

World Ag Expo | February 11 – 13, 2020 | Tulare County, CA
World Ag Expo hosts 1,500 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of outdoor showgrounds. The show features seminars, ride & drive spaces, private industry events and more. 

2020 EPIC Forum | February 25, 2020 | Long Beach, CA
Join the EPIC forum to explore lessons learned in the wake of sudden disaster, learn about clean energy solutions , and hear from today’s leaders on how to build a more resilient tomorrow.

EPIC Visionary Awards | April 1-2, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
Applications to pitch are due February 7, 2020. 
Pitching is open to all who have received CalSEED or a member of BTV or any of our six sister clusters - just another benefit of being a member of our BTV innovation cluster!
FundingandOtherOpportunities
Launchpad Funding
Deadline: February 7, 2020
Award Amount: Varies

Cleantech to Market Accelerator
Application Deadline:
February 21, 2020


Department of Energy SBIR funding
Deadline: 
Monday, February 24, 2020
Award Amount: 
Varies









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Plant and Soil Conference | Feb 4 - 5
2020 Solar Games | Feb 4 – 6
Berc Energy Summit | Feb 6 – 7
Patent Workshop | Feb 12
Agricultural Forum | Feb 20 – 21
AgTech Conference | April 9


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Company:
 Safetraces
Position: Product Marketing Mgr
Location: Pleasanton, CA

Company: Verdant Robotics
Position: 
-Exec Assistant
-Deep Learning Engineer
-Software Engineer
Location: Hayward, CA

Company: Denham Resources
Position: Agronomist
Location: Kings, Kern, Tulare, CA
Position: Pest Control Advisor
Location: Fresno, CA

Company: Foster Farms
Position: Multiple openings
Location: Varies with position

Company: Entrepreneur Futures Network (EFN)
Position: Marketing Specialist
Location: California

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Did You Know we are hosting our very first energy event on April 21, 2020? Stay tuned for details!

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