Forum facilitates “connected car” technology investments

Last updated Aug 2, 2010 — 3 views

Startups and new ventures around emerging “connected car” technologies take note: the ASME’s AutoVenture Forum wants you. The September 22 event, to be held in Michigan, will attempt to match around 20 startups with prospective investors in the automotive and financial sectors.

The following connected car technologies are of particular interest for featured presentations, the event’s organizers say:

  • Vehicle connectivity (V2X)
  • Vehicle to grid (V2G)
  • Vehicle to infrastructure (V2I)
  • Vehicle to vehicle (V2V)
  • Human vehicle interface (HVI)
  • Vehicle-related microelectronics

Although these are the suggested topics, other automotive technologies will also be considered for a brief “wild card” session, event’s promoters say.

In addition to the formal presentations, the event will also offer an opportunity for automotive and communications companies to network with entrepreneurs, “to open up a dialogue of deal-making and sourcing technologies within the confines of the automotive industry.”

Deadline looms

The deadline for applying to the event reportedly has just been extended to August 16, 2010.

Applications for participation should be sent asap to [email protected]. Questions may be addressed to either Ethan Byler or Dave Bodde. Further details regarding the AutoVenture Forum are available here.

The event is sponsored by the ASME (formerly known as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers).
 



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