{"id":24975,"date":"2021-06-23T06:20:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/announcing-the-agenda-for-extreme-tech-challenge-global-finals-presented-by-techcrunch.html"},"modified":"2021-06-23T06:20:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:20:49","slug":"announcing-the-agenda-for-extreme-tech-challenge-global-finals-presented-by-techcrunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/announcing-the-agenda-for-extreme-tech-challenge-global-finals-presented-by-techcrunch.html","title":{"rendered":"Announcing the agenda for Extreme Tech Challenge Global Finals presented by TechCrunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at TechCrunch, we\u2019re big fans of startup competitions. From our Extra Crunch Live Pitch-offs all the way up to the world-famous Disrupt Startup Battlefield, we can\u2019t get enough of \u2019em. So we\u2019re hooking up with Extreme Tech Challenge (\u2018XTC\u2019)<\/a> to present the Extreme Tech Challenge Global Finals<\/a>, a startup competition focused on powering a more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and healthy world.<\/p>\n

Extreme Tech Challenge is the world\u2019s largest transformative tech startup competition and forum for the leaders of tomorrow to be able to unleash their full potential. Last year, the competition attracted startups from 87 countries, and one third of the\u00a0 XTC 2020 finalists raised more than $167M combined in venture investment since being selected.<\/p>\n

This year, over 3700 startups applied from 92 countries across XTC\u2019s competition tracks: Agtech, Food Water, Cleantech Energy, Edtech, Enabling Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, and Mobility Smart Cities. Check out the <\/span>80 Global Finalists <\/span><\/a>that emerged from this competitive pool. The Category winners and the Special Awards winners will make it to the Global Finals stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the Extreme Tech Challenge on 7\/<\/span>2<\/span>2 to meet the world\u2019s best purpose-driven startups making the world better through transformative tech. Network with corporations, VCs, founders. Get your free tickets here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re excited to share the agenda of the event with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Powering the Future Through Transformative Tech<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/span>with Young Sohn (Young Sohn (XTC Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, HARMAN International, and former Samsung Corporate President and Chief Strategy Officer), Bill Tai (XTC Co-Founder, Partner Emeritus, Charles River Ventures), and Beth Bechdol (Deputy Director-General, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

What are the breakthrough tech innovations transforming industries to build a radically better world? How can business, government, philanthropy, and the startup community come together to create a better tomorrow? Hear from these industry veterans and thought leaders about how technology can not only shape the future, but also where the biggest opportunities lie, including some exciting news about XTC and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.<\/p>\n

Going Green<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/span>with Shilpi Kumar (Urban Us), Jenny Rooke (Genoa Ventures), and Albert Wenger (Union Square Ventures)<\/b><\/p>\n

Sustainability is the key to our planet\u2019s future and our survival, but it\u2019s also going to be incredibly lucrative and a major piece of our world economy. Hear from these seasoned investors and founders how VCs and startups alike are thinking about greentech and how that will evolve in the coming years.<\/p>\n

The Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Global Finals: Startup Pitches Part 1<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The reason we\u2019re all here \u2013 the XTC Category and Special Awards Winners get their chance to pitch their transformative tech ideas to a panel of expert judges and hear their feedback. XTC is a global platform that connects exceptional purpose-driven startups with a network of investors, corporations, and mentors to help them raise capital, launch corporate collaborations, and scale their world-changing startups.<\/p>\n

Waste Matters<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/span>with Leon Farrant (Green Li-ion), Matanya Horowitz (AMP Robotics), and Elizabeth Gilligan (Material Evolution)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

According to the EPA, the U.S. alone produces 292.4 million tons of waste a year. Can technology help this massive \u2013 and growing \u2013 issue? Leon Farrant (Green Li-Ion), Matanya Horowitz (AMP Robotics), and Elizabeth Gilligan (Material Evolution) will discuss their companies\u2019 unique approaches to dealing with the problem.<\/p>\n

The Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Global Finals: Startup Pitches Part 2<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The reason we\u2019re all here \u2013 the XTC Category and Special Awards Winners get their chance to pitch their transformative tech ideas to a panel of expert judges and hear their feedback, in this second and final round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cutting Out Carbon Emitters with Bioengineering
\n<\/b><\/span><\/a> <\/b>with Aaron Nesser (AlgiKnit), Jennifer Holmgren (LanzaTech) and Patricia Bubner (Orbillion Bio)<\/b><\/p>\n

Bioengineering may soon provide compelling, low-carbon alternatives in industries where even the best methods produce significant emissions. By utilizing natural and engineered biological processes, we may soon have low-carbon textiles from Algiknit, lab-grown premium meats from Orbillion, and fuels captured from waste emissions via LanzaTech. Leaders from these companies will join our panel to talk about how bioengineering can do its part in the fight against climate change.<\/p>\n

Announcement of the Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Winners<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The judging panel will crown the global winner of Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 and also announce the winner of the Female Founder Award.<\/span><\/p>\n

Networking<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Join thousands of investors, corporate executives, startups, and policymakers to network via video chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Join the Extreme Tech Challenge<\/a> on July 22 <\/span>to meet the world\u2019s best purpose-driven startups making the world better through transformative tech. Network with corporations, VCs, founders. Get your free tickets here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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