Clemson University teams are being sought for the $100K ACC Clean Energy Challenge, supported by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Teams must submit business plans with commercialization potential in the clean energy space, including projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements and advanced fuels/vehicles.
Teams may consist of undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and industry personnel, but at least 50 percent of the formal team members (defined as though involved in the incorporation of the business) must be students enrolled in U.S. universities and colleges.
The winning Clemson University team will advance to the final round March 25-26 at the University of Maryland.
The overall winner of the ACC Clean Energy competition will receive a $100,000 prize and compete in the DOE National Clean Energy Business Plan Finals in Washington, D.C., in summer 2014.
Last year a Clemson University placed second overall in this competition.
Key deadlines:
- February 14 – Executive summary and video pitch due
- February 28 – Winning Clemson team announced
- March 25-26 – Southeastern competition at University of Maryland
Visit www.accnrg.org for more information about rules, deadlines, etc. and to enter your team. Clemson teams that enter this competition should also contact Douglas Hirt, professor and chair of the eepartment of chemical and biomolecular engineering at hirtd@clemson.edu or 656-0822.
