WELCOME TO MEGAWATT VENTURES

An annual clean energy business competition that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy where college students and technology entrepreneurs can launch and grow innovative energy technology companies.

2012 Showcase Registration

WELCOME TO MEGAWATT VENTURES

USING INNOVATION TO SOLVE GLOBAL ENERGY ISSUES

Florida universities collectively conduct over $1B in research each year. MegaWatt Venture teams are encouraged to tap into the expertise and intellectual property of our universities to develop products that address today’s global energy issues.

2012 Showcase Registration

USING INNOVATION TO SOLVE GLOBAL ENERGY ISSUES

MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND SEED FUNDS

Participants are given 1:1 access to experienced business mentors, investors and industry veterans, and are invited to exclusive business boot camps and funding seminars. Ten finalists each receive $10K to develop a commercial prototype and a business plan

2012 Showcase Registration

MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND SEED FUNDS

Oh yeah… Did we mention the $100K grand prize for the winning team?

 

2012 Showcase Registration

Oh yeah… Did we mention the $100K grand prize for the winning team?
Overview

Overview

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, this annual clean technology business competition will give students, faculty and technology entrepreneurs a chance to launch new ventures that are focused on innovative energy products.

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2012 Showcase

2012 Showcase

You can now register to attend the 2012 Showcase on September 20-21 at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center!

This year we are partnering with FL-CAN and the I2 Capital Acceleration Program for the "Cleantech to Spacetech" Showcase.

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Prizes & Benefits

Prizes & Benefits

a. All qualified applicants: Invitation to workshops and access to mentor networks

b. Ten finalists: $10K to develop prototype and a dedicated mentor team

c. Grand Prize winner: $100K to launch new company along with other great assistance and benefits.

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2011 Grand Prize Winner

2011 Grand Prize Winner

The winner of the 2011 MegaWatt Ventures Competition and recipient of $100,000 is:

Mud Power

Mud Power is developing microbial fuel cells (MFCs) for use in powering sub-surface instrumentation deployments.

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News from our blog

Submitting a 2012 Application Using Gust

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If you experienced any difficulties in using Gust to apply to Megawatt Ventures, please contact us as soon as possible at info@megawattventures.com. Good luck with your applications!  All teams will be notified of results as soon as possible.  

Deadline for applications now March 9th

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Megawatt Ventures Powers Up for Inaugural Event

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Megawatt Ventures 2011 Finalist Event Information

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I believe that the average guy in the street will give up a great deal, if he really understands the cost of not giving it up. In fact, we may find that, while we're drastically cutting our energy consumption, we're actually raising our standard of living.

~ David R. Brower

We simply must balance our demand for energy with our rapidly shrinking resources. By acting now we can control our future instead of letting the future control us.

~ Jimmy Carter

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