Deb Wojcik to lead RTCC with extensive experience advancing innovation and building stakeholder networks

RALEIGH, N.C. (AUGUST 9, 2021) - The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the regional and state-wide cleantech economy, has announced that Deb Wojcik was unanimously chosen by the RTCC board as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective August 1. Deb succeeds Emmit Owens, who had served as Interim Executive Director and will continue as the Membership Recruitment and Retention Manager of RTCC.

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s Transportation Innovation Award is given to a project that involves a cleantech innovation which creates a positive impact on transportation, the economy, and the environment for the citizens of North Carolina.

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s Cleantech Innovation Award for Talent Initiative encompasses the agency’s ongoing efforts in STEM education, ecosystem services, and sustainability speakers in the Triangle area and throughout North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 31, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Community Engagement & STEM Education Program in Research Triangle Park was recognized by the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) as the winner of its Cleantech Talent Initiative Award for the agency’s work in providing interactive cleantech and sustainability programs in NC schools from K-12, colleges, and community events. RTCC’s Second Annual Cleantech Innovation Awards included several initiatives, projects, and other contributions from companies, organizations, and government agencies that are part of  the growing cleantech ecosystem in North Carolina. The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) is an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the statewide and regional cleantech economy.

Seven-Year RTCC Veteran to Lead Organization During Search Process

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 15, 2020) – The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the regional and state-wide cleantech economy, has announced that Emmit Owens was unanimously chosen by the RTCC board as the organization’s Interim Executive Director. Emmit previously served as the membership recruitment and retention manager of RTCC.

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s 2020 Cleantech Innovation Awards, presented at the organization’s virtual meeting today, recognize and celebrate the top cleantech projects from across North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 9, 2020) – The winners of the Second Annual Cleantech Innovation Awards include outstanding 2020 initiatives, projects, and other contributions from companies, organizations, and government agencies that have contributed to the growing cleantech ecosystem in North Carolina. The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the statewide and regional cleantech economy, presented the awards in a virtual ceremony held on December 9^th in conjunction with the RTCC annual meeting.

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s Cleantech Innovation Awards to recognize and celebrate top cleantech projects from across North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 1, 2020) – Finalists for the Second Annual Cleantech Innovation Awards have been announced by the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the statewide and regional cleantech economy. The winners in each category will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony to be held on December 9^th in conjunction with RTCC’s annual meeting.

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s annual meeting speakers to focus on decarbonization efforts byNorth Carolina communities, corporations, and utilities

RALEIGH, N.C. (November 20, 2020) - Speakers from North Carolina companies, utilities, and government will present their visions of decarbonization at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC). An initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the statewide and regional cleantech economy, RTCC will hold its annual meeting virtually on December 9th in conjunction with its Second Annual Cleantech Innovation Awards ceremony.

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s second annual awards to recognize significant achievements in NC’s clean energy, transportation, water, and smart grid technologies

RALEIGH, N.C. (November 11, 2020) – Nominees for the Second Annual Cleantech Innovation Awards have been announced by the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the statewide and regional cleantech economy. The winners in each category will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony to be held on December 9^th in conjunction with and RTCC’s annual meeting.

RTCC Cleantech Innovation Awards to Highlight Cleantech Momentum

2020 Award Applications Open Through October 7^th

RALEIGH, NC – August 19, 2020 – The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), an initiative of business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating the growth of the statewide and regional cleantech economy, has opened applications for the second Annual 2020 Cleantech Innovation Awards. Entries will be accepted through October 7^th. The virtual awards ceremony and RTCC annual meeting will be held on December 9^th.

NC Cleantech Corridor Selects Next Cohort of Entrepreneurs to Accelerate Innovation Throughout Region

8 startups offer ‘net zero’ technologies for energy efficiency, smart grids, renewables, and more 

March 24, 2020 – Charlotte and Raleigh, NC – The team behind the North Carolina Cleantech Corridor have selected the newest cohort of cleantech startups and will connect them to regional partners over the next 90 days. A virtual event featuring the entrepreneurs will be hosted in April.