ETN Pilotathon 2025:
Energy Access and Resilience
Main Components:
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Engaging Panels and Speakers: Hear from industry leaders on the latest in Energy tech Innovation.
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Startup Pitches - Selected companies present 7-minute pilot project pitches followed by 7-minute Q&A with industry expert judges from our Corporate Partners
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Interactive Showcase - Booth displays where startups demonstrate their technologies and engage directly with attendees
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Corporate-Startup Networking - Structured opportunities for meaningful connections between startups and potential industry partners
Agenda:
8:00 - 9: 30 - Cup of Joey, Arrival and Breakfast
9:30 - 9:50 - Welcome & Opening Remarks from ETN Founding Partners, NREL, BGS and City of Houston
9:50- 10:05 - Keynote: Latest from the Houston Climate Tech Ecosystem Report 2025
10:05 - 10:35 - Panel: From Proof to Scale: Pilot Success Stories from Founders
10:35 - 10:40 - Lightening Rod announcement from Startups
10:40 -11:10 -The Corporate View: What We Really Need from Startup Pilots
11:10 - 11:40 - Panel of VC: The New Due Diligence: Investing in Pilot-Stage Startups
11:40 - 11:55 Keynote: Jolene Gurevich from Breakthrough Energy
11:55 - 12:10 Mentat
12:10 - 12:15 Scott Gale Award
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch Break
Stage 1 - Pitch Stage
Pilotathon Pitches Companies (1:00 - 3:00 PM)
Copilot Companies (3:00 - 5:00 PM)
Stage 2 - Panel Stage
International Pitch Session (1-2:30 pm)
2:30 - 3:00PM SAF, CCUS and LATAM Panel
Closing Remarks (4:50 - 5:00 PM)
New Climate Ventures After Party (7:00 - 10:00 PM)
✨Morning Programming + Lunch (9am–1pm): Ticket Required
We kick things off with fresh voices and sharp perspectives on the future of energy. Expect insight, inspiration, and a few wake-up calls. A paid ticket is required for morning sessions and includes lunch.
✨Pilotathon & Afternoon Programming: Where Innovation Meets Impact (1–5pm): Free with Registration
The Pilotathon + Startup Showcase will include more than 50 cutting-edge startups, all ready to pilot. Real tech. Real partners. Real stakes.
Pilot-Focused Approach: Unlike typical pitch competitions, the Pilotathon specifically targets startups ready to implement pilot projects within 6-12 months, creating immediate pathways to commercial partnerships that enhance energy access and resilience.
This is where ideas meet action—and you're invited to be part of it.
Whether you’re building, investing, partnering—or just curious—come see what the future looks like.
Learn more at pilotathon.com
Full lineup dropping soon. Big names. Bold stories. Stay tuned.
