Frans On Green Business. Plus: Women Get In On The Cleantech Action.

Hey all, We are gearing up for our Global Grand Final in Amsterdam on November 14-15. It is promising to be a good one again with some 600 people attending. If you feel like joining the fun, don’t forget to secure your tickets. Women in cleantech rock As it turns out we’re not the only ones preparing for a big event. One of our partners is Women in Cleantech & Sustainability and they also have awesomeness coming up. November 2 is their annual TED-style event, including a female-focused cleantech start-up pitch competition. More info about and sign up for the event. And of course I will not let you go without a dose of green business reads:

• Australian Renewable Energy Agency estimates Australia could aim for 700 per cent renewables by the end of 2020.
• Major oil companies are poised to do a record number of clean-energy deals this year.
• Battery sector is looking to improve lithium-ion (and moves beyond cobalt).

That’s it for now, have a great day, Frans Nauta Founder ClimateLaunchpad