The 2012 Australian Cleantech Competition was launched recently by Mark Dreyfus, Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation.

Come and hear about some of last year's success stories and why this year the competition is bigger and better.

Cleantech Business Accelerator Program - Up to 30 Competition Semi-finalists will qualify for an intensive, tailored mentoring program on commercialisation pathways, business modelling, venture capital funding solutions and successful pitching. This will run during July and August.

Australian Cleantech Investment Showcase - Each Semi-Finalist will have the opportunity to pitch at the national Cleantech Investment Showcase in October.

Finalists Delegation to Global Finals in Silicon Valley - The 2012 Competition Winner will represent Australia at the Global Cleantech Competition in Silicon Valley in November. The other Finalists will be invited to join the delegation attending this event for a week of mentoring, meetings with international investors, business services and other entrepreneurs.

Brisbane Information Session
When: Tues 29 May, 6pm-9pm
Where: Auditorium, 111 George Street, Brisbane
Combined with the Green Building Workshop Networking

Featuring a panel discussion on how to sell cleantech products into the property sector

Speakers include:
• Marc Newson, Cleantech Supplier Advocate
• 2011 Competiton Finalists on how the competition helped their companies
• Details of the Competition, how to enter and what the judges are looking for

NETWORKING
There will also be plenty of time to meet and network with others interested in the cleantech sector at each of the events

HOW TO RSVP
To attend the event, please RSVP to RSVP@cleantechopen.com.au stating:
• Your Name:
• Your Organisation:
• The event that you will be attending: BRISBANE.