Corporate Greentech Venturing

Seems its not only VC's that are putting many $$$ behind Greentech in hope of great returns (a.k.a. Greens)

All the key valley players have significant activities in the space, including Google with a very large team focusing on Green initiatives and investments, eBay pursuing projects in the space, etc...

Today i read that Walmart has set up a "Cleantech  Accelerator" project: A web portal for greentech entrepreneurs to submit ideas

Walmart aims to meet the company's sustainability goals of using 100 percent renewable energy, reaching zero waste and selling more sustainable products. The main areas they're looking for are alternative batteries (for forklifts), wind harvesting, closed-loop water processing, sustainable building materials, household hazardous wastes and organic and oil-based wastes.

So for those entrepreneurs looking to catch two birds in one go (raise money and get a client) - Start thinking corporate

 

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