Celebrating National Agriculture Month with  Amy Wu! March isn't over yet! We are still highlighting women innovators from Amy Wu's “From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How our Food is Grown” on our social media platforms. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to see highlights and join the celebration! CEC Predicts a Future with Clean Electricity  The California Energy Commission has released a report detailing the path to 100% clean electricity by 2045. Click here to read the official CEC press release!   Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program Deadline: March 26, 2021 Rural Business Development Grant Program Deadline: March 31, 2021 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans and Grants Deadline: April 1, 2021 Manufacturing Assistance Program Deadline: April 1, 2021 Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Deadline: April 9, 2021 Mobile Renewable Backup Generation (Morbugs) Deadline: April 9, 2021 Small Business Innovation Research Program - Phase II Deadline: May 3, 2021 Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) Funding Deadline: June 30, 2021 Check out the California State Grants Portal for more funding opportunities!   Westlands Water District Awarded $1.6 Million WaterSMART Grant Lithium Ion Battery Technology Evolution Diversity & Inclusion in Agriculture: Leading With Intentionality UC Davis and LADWP Collaborate on Landmark Energy-Water Conservation Study DOE Announces $100 Million for Transformative Clean Energy Solutions   *Events subject to cancellation/rescheduling as professional recommendations regarding COVID-19 emerge AgTech Energy Innovation Virtual Tour | March 26 Join the California Energy Commission and the BlueTechValley Innovation Cluster to learn about opportunities for transforming the state’s robust food and agricultural landscape to be more energy efficient, affordable, and resilient.  Fueling Innovation with Hydrogen | March 31 Join Clean Energy Trust online where we'll bring together industry experts to map out the hydrogen state of play, make bold predictions, and answer all of your pressing hydrogen questions. This webinar is FREE and open to the public.  Pivot to Product Workshop | April 6 We’ll help you construct a plan to diversify your business by offering new products. This workshop is for both existing product-based businesses looking to expand into new lines, and service-business exploring opportunities to transition into products. Space is limited. Please RSVP by March 30. Venture Catalyst Knowledge Exchange Webinar | April 13 This talk, led by experienced IP attorney Sanjeev S. Bajwa, will discuss the current standards for subject matter eligibility, their effect on software-related inventions, and practical tips on how to claim software-related inventions to avoid subject matter rejections. In addition, the talk will also cover the concept of the “abstract idea” and discuss what innovators should be considering to best position their inventions for obtaining a patent. Celebrating Women Trailblazers with Amy Wu, Megan Nunes, Pam Marrone, and Helle Petersen | April 23 A casual and insightful conversation about how women are filling the need for innovation in agri-tech? Sounds good to us! Join us as we chat with Amy Wu, author of “From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown,” Megan Nunes, CEO and Founder of Bountiful Agriculture, Helle Petersen, Manager at the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center, and Pam Marrone, Founder of Marrone Bio Innovations and the Executive Chair of Primary BioAg Innovations and Global BioAg Linkages about the need for women innovators, how to successfully develop your business, and more. This webinar follows the WET Center’s social media campaign held in March 2020 titled “Women In Agri-Tech,” which highlighted a myriad of bold initiatives that women are leading in the agriculture industry, and how they are breaking glass ceilings in the world’s oldest industry. This webinar is FREE and open to the public. Water Conservation Showcase | Every Thursday in April  Check out Empower Innovation, a new BTV partnership, for more events and funding!  Animal Health Advisors and Veterinary Technical Specialist Bilingual Ag Student - Email Aaron Magenheim for more info! Check out CalAgJobs for  job postings! Want to check out our specially curated 'Work From Home'  playlist on Spotify? Listen here! Bakersfield | Chico | Fresno | Humboldt | Monterey Bay | Sacramento | Truckee The CEC has released the first ever California Clean Energy Almanac! BoxPower got their own feature in ComStock Magazine! Are you a WET member? Have a success story you want to share? Email us to be featured in the newsletter.