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Climate Tech Innovation: Expanding the Commercialization Ecosystem in Maryland

Home to globally recognized universities and labs, Maryland is a leader in tech commercialization. Public and private investment intentionally partner here to nurture and drive innovation from discovery to market delivery. Hear more during this session about the growing ecosystem of companies and organizations engaged in advancing cutting edge climate tech and cleantech solutions. What more is needed to support further expansion of this booming sector and capture the economic development benefits if offers?

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Ben Link

Managing Director
Johns Hopkins Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

Managing Director

Johns Hopkins Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

Ben Link is the Managing Director of the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and an Associate Research Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. ROSEI integrates efforts across the university to create and implement clean, renewable and sustainable energy technologies; educate future energy leaders; and support implementation, markets, and policies that promote an affordable green energy future. Prior to working at ROSEI, Ben worked in senior management roles in the field of global health equity initiatives including serving as the Executive Manager of the Johns Hopkins Alliance for a Healthier World and Director of Executive Affairs at the not-for-profit organization Partners In Health. Ben received his MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, his MSW from University of Maryland and his BA in Political Science from Connecticut College. He lives in Baltimore, MD with his family where he enjoys the beauty of Baltimore City and the many gifts of the Chesapeake Bay region.

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PANELISTS

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Brett Anders

Senior Consultant
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Technology Transitions

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U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Technology Transitions

Brett Anders is a Senior Consultant with the Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions, where his work focuses on clean energy supply chains and market analysis to inform program implementation. His previous work includes strategy & operations at several startups as well as consulting for energy investors, electric utilities, and state and federal government agencies

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Wade Haerle

Director
Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator

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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator

As the Director of Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA), I lead a team of experts and mentors who support early-stage energy entrepreneurs in developing and commercializing climate and energy technologies. With over 15 years of experience in public relations, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness, I bring a unique perspective and skill set to the energy sector, helping startups navigate the complex regulatory, market, and social challenges they face.

My mission is to foster a vibrant and diverse energy innovation ecosystem in Maryland, where entrepreneurs can access the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to succeed.

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Eric Wachsman

Director
Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

Director,

Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

Dr. Eric D Wachsman, Director of the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute, is a Distinguished University Professor and the William L. Crentz Centennial Chair in Energy Research with appointments in both the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Maryland. He is Past President of The Electrochemical Society (ECS) and Editor-in-Chief of Ionics; a Fellow of both ECS and the American Ceramic Society; elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and member of the World Academy of Ceramics; the recipient of the 2017 Carl Wagner Award; the 2014 Sir William Grove Award; the 2014 Pfeil Award; the Outstanding Invention of 2013 award from the University of Maryland Office of Technology Licensing; the 2012 Fuel Cell Seminar Award; and the 2012 HTM Outstanding Achievement Award from ECS. His research is focused on solid ion-conducting materials and electrocatalysts, and includes the development of solid-state batteries, solid oxide fuel cells, ion-transport membrane reactors, and solid-state gas sensors. He has more than 280 publications and 40 patents/patent applications on ionic and electronic transport in materials, and their catalytic properties, and device performance, and to date four companies have been founded based on these technologies.

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