CLEAN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY
Silicon Valley for Clean Energy
Curated immersion programs for energy leaders exploring distributed generation, battery technology, EV infrastructure, and the companies accelerating the energy transition.
The energy transition is no longer a policy debate. It's a capital allocation decision. Venture investment in clean technology hit record highs in 2024, and the Bay Area is where the most consequential companies are being built. From grid-scale batteries to advanced nuclear to electric aviation, the founders and researchers here are building the energy infrastructure of the next 30 years. Energy leaders who understand what's real, what's funded, and what's deployable will make better investment and partnership decisions.
$2.7T
projected global clean technology market by 2034, from $916B in 2024
382
venture deals in clean energy in 2024, a record high
ChargePoint, Lucid Motors, Enphase
all headquartered in the Bay Area
Sources: Cervicorn Consulting 2024, SVB Climate Tech Report 2025
WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE
Distributed Energy and the Future of the Grid
Rooftop solar, battery storage, and virtual power plants are turning consumers into energy producers. How Bay Area companies like Sunrun and Enphase are reshaping the grid from the edge. Conversations with founders and grid operators about what distributed energy looks like at scale.
Who you meet: Sunrun and Enphase leaders, Bay Area grid technology founders, energy regulators
The Battery Wars: Chemistry, Scale, and Supply Chain
Battery technology determines the pace of the energy transition. How Bay Area companies like QuantumScape are pushing solid-state batteries forward, what the supply chain bottlenecks really are, and where the next breakthroughs will come from. Conversations with the scientists and operators in the middle of it.
Who you meet: Battery technology founders, QuantumScape researchers, supply chain operators
EV Charging Infrastructure at Scale
ChargePoint and other Bay Area companies have deployed hundreds of thousands of EV chargers. But the infrastructure buildout is far from over. Where the gaps are, how the business model is evolving, and what's needed to support the next 100 million EVs. A Silicon Valley session for anyone investing in mobility infrastructure.
Who you meet: ChargePoint leaders, Bay Area EV infrastructure founders, fleet operators
Advanced Nuclear and Next-Generation Baseload
Small modular reactors and fusion energy startups are attracting serious venture capital. What the technology timelines actually look like, where the regulatory path stands, and whether advanced nuclear can deliver on its promise as clean baseload power. Honest conversations with the founders and physicists working on it.
Who you meet: Nuclear energy founders, Bay Area fusion researchers, energy policy experts
Climate Tech Investing: Where the Capital Is Going
Climate tech venture deals hit a record in 2024. Where Bay Area investors are placing their bets, what the return profiles look like, and how corporate energy companies can participate through strategic investments, partnerships, or acquisitions. Conversations with the VCs and corporate development leaders writing the checks.
Who you meet: Climate tech VCs, Bay Area corporate development leaders, energy transition investors
Electric Aviation and Emerging Mobility
Electric aircraft and eVTOL companies are testing in the Bay Area right now. Joby Aviation and others are approaching commercial certification. What the technology can actually deliver, what the regulatory timeline looks like, and what it means for cargo, regional travel, and urban mobility.
Who you meet: Electric aviation founders, Bay Area mobility operators, aviation regulators
WHERE WE TAKE YOU
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