October 14, 2008 - Competing in the Global Cleantech Market: Financing for Growth
Silicon Valley Bank, in partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the United States Department of Energy and United States Dept of Commerce, invites you to save the date for an interactive forum covering a range of programs available to U.S. cleantech companies seeking to build competitive advantage in the global market. Senior representatives from these U.S. Government agencies will discuss:
(1) The Export-Import Bank's Environmental Exports Program, with special financing for Cleantech companies, as well as working capital, buyer financing, and insurance against nonpayment.
(2) The Department of Energy’s programs, including an update on the Loan Guarantee Program, commercialization of new technologies, and grants,
(3) Hands on assistance through the Department of Commerce's international business experts located in more than 100 U.S. cities and U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, including guidance on preparing your company for international growth, accessing international cleantech market intelligence, identifying and screening contacts & partners, generating awareness of your product/service overseas, becoming familiar with country-specific market conditions and regulations.
For more information, and to register, visit: www.svb.com/email/cleantech101408.html
October 22, 2008 - Asia-Pacific Partnership (APP) Regional Briefings on the APP Asia Clean Energy Technology Initiative
The Asia-Pacific Partnership (APP) is a public-private initiative of the United States Department of State designed to accelerate development and deployment of clean energy technologies among seven national partners: Australia, Canada, China, India, Korea, Japan and the United States. APP participants include industry, federal, state and local government, associations and NGOs, and others. Join this briefing on upcoming APP initiatives and learn how to get involved.
Details coming soon! Contact Aaron.Held@mail.doc.gov to be sure to receive updates and details.
October 25-30, 2008 - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Trade Mission to Egypt and UAE
The United States Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, will lead a business development mission to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. The mission is certified by, and will be supported by, the United States Department of Comerce.
Countries of the Middle East are looking beyond today and are investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Many have adopted national strategies that seek to increase the contribution of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower, and are working with major oil and technology companies, universities and ministries to help develop and commercialize these technologies. These countries are looking for the best American technologies to help them achieve their goals!
Join the mission and…
- Receive first-hand, on-the-ground market intelligence
- Learn about the business structure and political climate of the region
- Meet potential business partners in each market
For more information, visit: www.eere.energy.gov/international/middle_east_business_dev.html
Space is limited! Please submit your application by September 19 to: Mission@ee.doe.gov
November 17-21, 2008 – U.S. Commercial Service Trade Mission to Australia
Business is Up Down Under! Australia's high per capita income and rising terms of trade, plus a favorable foreign exchange rate for U.S. exports, make this an excellent time to explore business opportunities Down Under. The Australia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement has enhanced our long and successful trading relationship by eliminating tariffs on most manufactured goods.
Join Israel Hernandez, Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service, on his mission to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia to promote U.S. technologies in a range of sectors, including the following hot prospects: automotive, construction, energy, mining, oil and gas, and water resources.
Space is limited! Apply by September 26 to secure your space on the mission.
For more information, and to apply, visit: www.export.gov/australiamission
EVERY DAY - Attain the benefits of manufacturing in the United States!