Event Overview
ACTia’s Virtual Clean Tech Matchmaking is an exclusive and curated service that matches clean technology ventures to a global network of investors, strategic partners, buyers and funders.
Combining our proven deal flow model, with best practices in online matchmaking, ACTia has developed a process that is efficient for participants, delivers higher quality matches, and engages a more diverse and international mix of both ventures and investors.
The event will take place as a series of online video pitches followed by curated meetings between clean tech ventures and investors/strategics.
This style of event gives ventures a great opportunity to put their quick pitch in action and we were pleased with the number of follow-up meetings that came out of these quick discussions
Great event. It got my startup in front of the right people in large multinationals that I never could have connected to on my own.
It was a great first event for us, and helped to expose us to a number of potential partners.
It was excellent.
Great event and we will be moving forward into discussion with 2 of the ventures.
A great way to have targeted networking.
Good opportunity to get a quick fix on priorities of strategic investors, non-dilutive/grant programs and others. It is also a good opportunity to practice and hone your pitch with instant feedback.
The format of the event was a dynamic way to connect with a number of companies in a short amount of time.
Well run did what it was expected to do and good participants both sides. Great to have networking with refreshments in the same spot.
A very efficient process with enough conversation time to understand the business needs and decide if a follow up meeting is required. Love the format and energy from everyone!
It was fantastic!
Application Process – Deadline to Apply: August 14th, 2020.
⇨ Deadline Extended until August 19th for: Late Stage Ventures TRL 7+ and Biofuel/Biomaterial Ventures
Key Dates
| July 31 | Deadline to Apply for Enhanced Matching (Sponsors) |
| August 14 | Deadline to Apply for Matchmaking (Investor/Ventures) |
| August 21 | Confirmations Sent to Ventures Selected to Pitch |
| August 31 | Deadline for Video Pitch Submissions |
| September 16 – 17 | Video Pitch Session |
| September 18 – October 2 | Introductory Meetings |
Venture Spotlights
Non-confidential but content-rich overview of select ventures participating in Matchmaking. Hosted on the ACTia website throughout the year, they are designed to raise awareness for the ventures, and encourage early interest from investors. An example can be viewed here.
Venture Profiles
Detailed information about the ventures and the funding or support they are seeking. This information is only provided to confirmed matches. Profiles will be created with the information collected from the application form.
Virtual Pitch Session
Ventures will pre-record 3-minute video pitches that will be shown to Investors at the Virtual Pitch Sessions on September 16 – 17. Once Investors view the video pitches and read the Venture Profiles, they will schedule introductory meetings within 2 weeks of the pitch session.
Event Sponsors
Program Partners
Value to Sponsors
As an Event Sponsor or Partner, increase visibility of your innovation leadership, be recognized as a supporter of Alberta’s growing clean tech sector, and gain first access and insight into game changing technologies.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email sydney.kjellander@actia.ca for the sponsorship package.
FAQ
No. If you have already shown your interest in matchmaking through the ACTia Multi-Service Application form, you do not need to apply again.
ACTia team will contact you by August 21st whether you have been selected as well as the next steps.
Previous Matchmaking Events
ACTia has organized 4 increasingly successful matchmaking events over the past few years. They have become our most anticipated events, and consistently generate excellent ratings on post-event surveys.
Our event in June 2019 at Inventures, reported $1.5M in potential deals. Participants rated the event at an average of 4.2 / 5 for advancing their priorities, and 4.6 / 5 for likelihood to recommend the event. These high reviews resulted in a Net Promoter Score of 63.