Recycling Innovations Investment Forum

Plan now to join the Texas Entrepreneur Network, in partnership with the City of Austin, for the Recycling Innovations Investment Forum to be held May 29, 1 – 5 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.  The forum will bring recycling manufacturing companies together with Austin’s investment community for an afternoon of funding pitches.

As a Zero Waste community, Austin is aggressively pulling recyclable materials from the waste stream and seeking companies to start-up, expand and relocate in Austin to use these raw materials in value-added processes. Companies seeking opportunities to present information before Austin investors can submit applications for consideration. Ten companies will be chosen to make 10-minute pitch presentations before an investor audience. Another ten companies may have an opportunity to make 1-minute pitches in a lightning round.

Companies eligible for consideration include local, regional, national and international companies engaged in recycling, upcycling and reuse manufacturing. Early stage and growth stage companies with proven technology and scalable business models interested in Austin/Travis County locations are encouraged to submit proposals.  Start-ups must demonstrate market acceptance, and waste-to-energy projects are ineligible. 

Venture capitalists, angel investors, banks and others are invited to learn more about the tremendous growth opportunity in recycling manufacturing in Austin.

The City of Austin will also provide information on its possible incentives through various programs and departments that make Austin a great place to be in the business of recycling.

Companies interested in submitting an executive summary for consideration should contact director@txenetworks.com and return a one-page application by April 24. A pitch fee of $150 will apply to companies chosen to present. Spectators are welcome to attend for free by registering.

This event is part of Austin’s Recycling Economic Development Program, and made possible by the City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery, Economic Development and Small Business Development Departments.