VALLEY VENTURES

Valley Ventures has been an electrifying flagship program at the WET Center, and it's been nothing short of a thrilling journey through the eight cohorts. With each passing cohort, we've been on an exhilarating quest to uncover the true gems of this program – discovering what ignites the passion of our ventures and what truly sets their spirits on fire!

Elevating Startup Success

As we kick off our 9th cohort, we are thrilled to elevate our program with an even more immersive experience. This includes intensive sales training, captivating pilot demonstrations, and invaluable connections with investors and industry leaders, all aimed at taking your startup venture to new heights!

Our focus is now on companies in more advanced stages of their startup journey, specifically those at TRL 6+ and beyond. This strategic shift ensures that our cohort consists of enterprises ready to delve into advanced subject matter, setting the stage for a truly transformative learning adventure!

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Dual-Track Structure

The Valley Ventures Accelerator Cohort will feature two distinct groups, each dedicated to different industry sectors. Group 1 will specialize in Agriculture Tech, while Group 2 will focus on Energy and Water.

Tailored Learning and Common Foundation

While there will be some shared content between the two groups, we will also offer separate industry events tailored to each track. Additionally, participants will be required to complete essential video modules covering grants, sales, and pilot demonstrations before the program begins, ensuring everyone starts with the same fundamental knowledge.

Ten Company Cohort

We will select five ventures for each track, resulting in a total cohort of ten companies. This balanced approach ensures a diverse pool of participants from both sectors.

Valley Ventures Cohort 9

Week 1:

Virtual Sales Mastery with Industry Leader(s)

Summary: Week one kicks off virtually, with both groups diving headfirst into advanced sales training led by a renowned industry leader. Expect dynamic group sessions and personalized one-on-ones to supercharge your sales skills.

Week 2:

Mentorship and Speaker Series

Summary: Week two consists of virtual classes focused on your growth and connections in the Central Valley. A member deeply involved with your industry in the Central Valley will give you catered advice based on your technology. Our speaker series will dive into insights from successful Valley Ventures Alumni and organizations with resources for your company to grow.

Week 3:

Capital Stack Intuition and Investor Relationships

Summary: During the third week, we will have virtual group sessions focusing on capital strategy knowledge and investor perception pitching. Additionally, there will be one-on-one sessions with firms whose investment thesis aligns with your technology.

Week 4:

Immersive Industry Explorations

Summary: Week four takes us in person. Group 1 (Agriculture) will visit farms around the Central Valley, and Group 2 (Energy) will explore national labs and testing beds. We will then conclude with our Industry Pitch Event on Friday, May 2nd.