Dynamic Partnership
Cleantech to Market (C2M) is a partnership between students, scientists, engineers, and professionals to translate cleantech research into market opportunities. In the process, C2M helps develop the next generation of innovative energy leaders.

Scientists & Engineers

C2M first seeks new low carbon energy inventions from UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

     

Graduate Students

C2M then selects top graduate students to form market research teams. Students are drawn from Business, Engineering, Science, Law, and the Energy and Resources Group. C2M matches their academic and work experience with each project.

Energy Professionals

C2M supports the teams with leading energy professionals who bring deep subject matter expertise (e.g., electric grid operations, biofuels economics, early stage venture).  They help guide the students as speakers, mentors, and contacts. 

Innovation in Action

The result is a lively exchange. Students experience the rewards and challenges of moving cleantech to market; scientists and engineers gain valuable business feedback on their research; and professionals engage with fresh talent and new ideas.

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C2M Slideshow

 

C2M Brochure

 

Sample Technologies/Teams

 

Sample Market Reports

 

Sample Slides (2011 & 2012)

 

Team Lead Responsibilities

 

Engineering, Science, Law, Policy and ERG students may apply here

 

 

"I was thrilled to work with a team of students to explore the market opportunities for my research."

 - Christine Ho, Co-Founder Imprint Energy, PhD Material Sciences 2010

 

"They did a superb job in terms of technology positioning, market analysis, and business proposition."

 - Jan Rabaey, Donald O. Pederson Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

 

"The students provided a deep dive not only into the technologies but also into a broad variety of business models, which is very useful for our scientists."

 - Cheryl Fragiadakis, Department Head Berkeley Lab Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management