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Why Cleantech?
The cleantech sector is growing at almost 9% per year
Companies selling energy efficiency products jumped 14% in 2013
$1.1 billion was invested in global cleantechbetween January and March 2013
The Challenge
Highly regulated and confusing markets
Complicated federal, state, and utility incentives
Dependence on other projects and technologies
Lack of access to cleantech decision makers, innovators, and experts
Why New York State?
NYC and Albany lead the nation in the growth of cleantech jobs
The age of building stock and the transmission of infrastructure creates significant market demand
for cleantech products and services
New York State’s incentives and financing modelsmake it an attractive location for cleantech
Why New York State?
Center of cleantech innovation
Diverse and talented workforce
Robust R&D investments
Affordable and accessible land
Economic center of the country
Why Skidmore College?
Centrally located in Saratoga Springs, NY during one of the most beautiful and vibrant times to be in the
city
Curriculum with a growing emphasis on entrepreneurship and sustainability
Easy access to resources such as RPI’s Lighting Resource Center, the College of Nanoscale Science
and Engineering, and NYISO
Program Details
One week immersive cleantech boot camp in Saratoga Springs, NY – August 3-10
Program Details
Five schedule-friendly weekend destination programs
Program Details
Intensive networking opportunities with cleantechentrepreneurs, utilities and NYISO officials,
regulators, venture capitalists, and policy makers
Program Details
One-on-one mentoring from cleantech experts
Program Details
Application Deadline: April 18Acceptance Notification: June 3Summer Residency: August 3 – 9Weekend Destination Visits: September 12 - 14
October 17 – 19November 7 – 9December 5 – 7February 7 – 9
Capstone Winter Retreat: January 9 – 11
Program Details
Application Fee: $50Tuition: $5,000Room and Board (August Session): $680Room and Board (Destination Weekends): Participant
Responsibility
College Credit (Optional): $1,000
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