Success!
Click on the stories below to see the latest successes submitted by the alumni of the Cleantech Open business competition.
Nila Inc., 2007 Energy Efficiency Runner Up and 2008 Alumni WinnerSunPods, 2009 Renewables Semifinalist
Adura Technlogies, 2006 Energy Efficiency Winner
Lucid Design Group, 2007 Smart Power Winner
Power Assure, 2008 Smart Power Winner and 2008 Sustainability Award Winner
RideSpring, 2006 and 2007 Transportation Finalist
Nila Inc., 2006 Energy Efficiency Runner Up, 2007 Energy Efficiency Winner and 2008 Alumni Winner
Environmentally sustainable lighting
- Raise $100,000 from Dennis Bakke
- Secured worldwide distributor
- Provided lighting for:
- James Bond film “Quantum
of Solace” - Ron Howard’s “Angels and Demons”
- CNN coverage of the
2008 Democratic and Republican
National Conventions
- James Bond film “Quantum
SunPods, 2009 Renewables Semifinalist
SUN POWER ON DEMAND: Instant solar power. For whatever you need. Wherever you need it.
- Launched a prototype solar power-assist system for buses
- Partnered with Bauer IT buses to unveil the new system
Adura Technologies, 2006 Energy Efficiency Winner
Wireless lighting control and energy management solutions
- Selected in Greentech Media's top 50 list for emerging green technologies poised for success
- Garnered $12 million from NGEN, Vantage Point Venture Partners and Clarement Creek Ventures
Lucid Design Group, 2007 Smart Power Winner
Real-time energy monitoring and display systems for commercial buildings
http://www.luciddesigngroup.com
- Received $1.5 million in Series A funding from Dry Creek Investments
Power Assure, 2008 Smart Power Winner and 2008 Sustainability Award Winner
On-demand energy efficiency
- Received a $5 million energy grant from the U.S. Department of Energy
- Won $2.5 million Series A funding from DFJ
- Announced new management team additions
- Is carrying out new installations for revenue
RideSpring, 2006 & 2007 Transportation Finalist
SaaS Commute Platform For Companies
- Customer deployments span technology, law and government markets across the US
- RideSpring customers achieved 50% growth in reported alternate commute activity in 2009, while appreciating cost savings of up to 90% compared with traditional commute incentive programs
- Documented over 600,000 alternate commute trips taken, saving over 7 million pounds of CO2
- Expanded core team with with several highly experienced executives in the past year
- Nationwide client Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman won green business award in Washington DC in 2009
- Featured in three green business books since 2007
- Clients include SAP, as well as CTO Founding Partner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
