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We are so excited to share with you the DC Startup & Tech Week 2024 schedule! If you are early stage to growth stage founder, entrepreneur, investor, or looking to work with startups we have 14 tracks of content with over 150 sessions, 250 speakers that have been curated for you.

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Cracking the Code: Winning Federal Contracts & Grants for Climate Tech Startups
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
National Landing (Arlington): Zebox
Securing federal support can transform a climate tech startup from promising to powerhouse. This panel will unpack the secrets to winning federal contracts, grants, and other forms of support from agencies like the EPA, DOE, and more. Attendees will learn from experts on how to identify the right opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and build relationships with federal agencies. The panel will provide a straightforward guide to navigating the federal funding maze and securing the resources needed to scale.

This session will take place at Zebox Coworking, located at 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Speakers
avatar for Chris J. Faranetta

Chris J. Faranetta

Vice President & Co-Founder, NearStar Fusion Inc.
Chris is a fusion energy and aerospace entrepreneur with extensive experience in commercializing deep technology. Since 2008 he has been focused on the development and commercialization of fusion energy technology. As a Co-founder of NearStar Fusion Inc. he is focused on the business... Read More →
avatar for Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Principal/Director, Booz Allen Hamilton
Mr. Michael (Mike) Miller is a Principal/Director in the Civil Sector Group at Booz Allen with over 30 years of professional experience providing innovative solutions for clients with energy, climate, and infrastructure modernization missions. Mike is Booz Allen’s overall Energy... Read More →
avatar for Patrick Ho

Patrick Ho

Founder, Forager Station
Patrick Ho is the founder of Forager Station. Forager Station is developing next generation lithium refining equipment, vastly reducing freshwater usage in the lithium refining process and enabling less polluting lithium resources to be developed. Patrick has a Master of Science in... Read More →
avatar for Ben Schrag

Ben Schrag

SBIR/STTR Program Director, National Science Foundation
Ben Schrag joined the U.S. National Science Foundation as an SBIR/STTR program director in 2009. Ben has worked across several portfolio areas including advanced materials, instrumentation and hardware, nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing. Prior to NSF, he was the director of... Read More →
avatar for C'pher Gresham

C'pher Gresham

Co-Founder, GridVolve
C’pher Gresham is an accomplished entrepreneur, leader, and technologist dedicated to driving global impact through innovation. Currently, he is a co-founder of GridVolve, a platform focused on accelerating the transformation of the electric grid industry. As the former CEO of SEED... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
National Landing (Arlington): Zebox 1550 Crystal Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202
  Climate & Sustainability Sub-Track

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