Past Events
PAST EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS...
Held for the first time at the Leftbank Annex in Portland, Oregon BEST FEST '12 attracted a record number of attendees who came to the event to connect, foster collaboration, and learn how informed innovation can speed commercialization of clean technologies, both in the private sector and at university labs.
Oregon BEST FEST '11 The Pacific Northwest’s premier expo and networking event for renewable energy and sustainable built environment research, development, and commercialization brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Read more about the 2011 event HERE.
Oregon BEST FEST '10: Wrapup and Presentations
Oregon BEST FEST '09: Wrapup and Presentations
Oregon BEST - OSEIA Solar Energy R&D Roundtable (Sept. 13, 2011)
Fast Pyrolysis & Woody Biomass Workshop (sponsored by Oregon BEST)
FINAL REPORT: Oregon BEST Biobased Products Rural Outreach Project (PDF)
Green Building Working Meeting, Portland (presentations & reports)
OREGON BEST IN THE NEWS
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Red List Design Finalists Named05/17/2013
Finalists in the $15,000 Oregon BEST Red List Design Challenge include earthen flooring, plant-based insulation, salvaged-wood lamps, and window blinds that don't cut daylight. More.
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Brewing Electricity from Wastewater05/15/2013
An Oregon BEST Commercialization Grant helps company test microbial fuel cell that could clean wastewater, generate electricity, and reduce water usage at Widmer Bros. Brewery. More.
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Grant Funds Solar-Activated Water Treatment04/17/2013
A floating, solar-activated device that can treat stormwater wins an Oregon BEST Commercialization Grant. More.
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CSD Nano: Semi-Finalist at Angel Conference04/15/2013
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Grant Funds Innovative Window Coating03/28/2013
An Oregon BEST Commercialization Grant funds development of new window coating that could save millions on indoor lighting costs. More.
