RTCC Newsletter: Industry Insights, Member Updates, and More

Message from the Executive Director

One of the undeniable strengths of our cleantech ecosystem here in North Carolina is our exceptional talent. RTCC works to connect cleantech companies with the talent they need—including experienced mid- and senior-level talent. This is a key feature of our Cleantech Connect Career Fair taking place this Monday at the McKimmon Center at NC State University. If you are interested in exploring a career move or new challenge, please register to connect with the fantastic opportunities being filled now by top cleantech companies.

On a related note, if you or your company are interested in helping shape RTCC’s activities around talent recruitment and retention more broadly, we’d love for you to engage with our Talent Action Committee (TAC). We’re relaunching our TAC, as well as our Program and Communications Action Committee (PAC) this fall, and we’d love to have your input. Contact Emmit for TAC and Mikayla for PAC to get more information and to get involved.

Our cleantech sector gets stronger when you get involved, and we hope you’ll join us!

- Dr. Deb Wojcik

RTCC IN ACTION

RTCC Cleantech Catalyst: The Power of Microgrids

Thank you to everyone who joined us this month at Brüeprint Brewing Company for our latest Cleantech Catalyst event! It's clear that North Carolina is at the forefront of microgrid innovation, which has the potential to strengthen community resilience and ensure uninterrupted power during hurricanes and other severe weather events.

Thank you as well to everyone who contributed to the success of this event, including our speakers:

Don Bowman - Vice President Of Engineering and Operations at Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Todd Jackson - Vice President Utility Sales at PowerSecure
Trent Miller - Lead Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation
Pasi Taimela - Chief Innovation Officer at FlexGen
Andrew Wall - Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at PowerSecure

FEATURED EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

2023 Cleantech Connect Career Fair Happening This Monday!

Ever thought about a career in cleantech, supporting Clean Energy, Smart Transportation, Environmental Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Smart Water, Sustainability and more?

Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center for the Annual Cleantech Connect Career Fair taking place on Monday, October 2 from 1:00-5:30 PM at the McKimmon Center on N.C. State's campus.

Check out the opportunities from our participating employers.

Learn more and register.

Informational Session Announced for 2024 EnergyTech University Prize Competition

Collegiate students and faculty interested in energy and entrepreneurship are invited to

participate in the EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) 2024!

This is a $400,000 collegiate competition challenging student teams to develop and present a business plan that leverages National Laboratory-developed or other emerging energy technologies developed by students, faculty, or industry. Plus, new to the 2024 competition is a track challenging faculty to develop and implement educational activities to engage more students in energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship topics while competing for $100,000.

Ready to learn more? Join an informational webinar on Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. ET to gain a better understanding of how the competition works and how to find ideas for your business plan!

The nominations are in, but who will win? Join us at the 2023 Cleantech Innovation Awards Ceremony on November 16 for a unique opportunity to connect with over 200 cleantech leaders to celebrate accomplishments in cleantech from the Research Triangle region and across the state!

Plus, in addition to the awards ceremony itself, this fantastic event will include speakers and networking opportunities with hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine included.

Learn more and register.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Host Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit our website or contact Emmit Owens for more information!

PARTNER EVENTS

N.C. Advanced Mobility Symposium

This year AUVSI North Carolina is organizing the inaugural N.C. Advanced Mobility Symposium on October 5-6, 2023, at RTI International’s Research Triangle Park campus!

This exclusive event in partnership with Maynard Nexsen offers a unique opportunity for leaders from diverse stakeholder groups-including industry, academia, and government – to convene, collaborate, and accelerate advanced mobility initiatives, including air, ground, and maritime, across the state.

Learn more and register.

2023 RIoT Demo Night

We are so excited to announce that RIoT Demo Night is back for its 9th amazing year and we’re a part of the fun! We can’t wait to see you on October 16th at the Raleigh Convention Center for more than 50 IoT and Tech demos.

PLUS - Come along to the event and choose your favorite former RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) startup by “investing” in them. Each attendee will be given $1,000 #LarryBucks to invest with and the startup with the most investment at the end of the evening will receive a prize!

You won’t want to miss this event!

Learn more and register.

2023 Making Energy Work

We're proud to be partnering with NCSEA on November 2-3 to inform, connect, and advance.

Join us in Raleigh at NCSEA's 2023 Making Energy Work Conference to learn about the latest policy and regulatory happenings at the state and federal levels, as well as potential pathways toward decarbonization of our electricity, transportation, and building sectors.

2023 Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference & Expo

Explore infrastructure, energy, networks, data management, AI, and urban mobility with us in Washington, D.C. this fall at Smart Cities Connect!

Get up to a $200 savings on all standard conference passes registered by TODAY (September 29th).

Plus, members of the RTCC network receive an additional 25% off on standard conference passes using the code 23CLRTCC.

Learn more and register.

BECOME A MEMBER

Have you considered joining RTCC?

RTCC delivers value to your organization through three strategic priority areas: Business Development and Collaboration, Education and Talent, and Innovation.

Our tiered membership structure is based on the type and size of your organization. Plus, membership benefits are open to all employees.

Learn more about the benefits of membership on our website or reach out to RTCC Membership Recruitment & Retention Manager Emmit Owens for more information.

CLEANTECH POINT OF VIEW

Grids on the Radar for Accelerating U.S. Energy Transition

Doug Arent (pictured top) - Executive Director of Strategic Public Private Partnerships at U.S. DOE NREL

Harmeet Bawa (pictured bottom) - Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations, Hitachi Energy

In this article, Doug Arent and Harmeet Bawa share perspectives on how power systems around the world, and particularly in the U.S., are transforming to accelerate energy transitions.