This year, we closed out 2024 with an unforgettable evening at our Holiday Wine Down, bringing together Valley Ventures alums, faculty, and community partners from the Central Valley. The event was filled with insightful conversations, laughter, and celebration of our community's incredible accomplishments together.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We are immensely grateful to everyone who joined us for this special event. Your participation and support have been instrumental in making the WET Center’s mission a reality. From the excellent food and wine to the inspiring presentations, the evening was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation.
Reflecting on 2024
As we wrap up the year, we’re proud to celebrate several milestones:
$433 million in follow-up funding for Valley Ventures alums and projects
40 technology evaluations, advancing AgTech and water innovation
87 Valley Ventures alums who are shaping the future of the industry
These achievements are stories of persistence, innovation, and the collective drive to make Central Valley a global leader in sustainable solutions.
Looking Ahead to 2025
While we take pride in our 2024 accomplishments, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead:
Valley Ventures Cohort 9 applications open January 6, 2025 – stay tuned!
Culinary Catalyst Cohort 2 applications are now open until December 20, 2024.
Start, Grow, Stay Competition – more information is coming soon!
A Special Thank You to Our Presenters
We were honored to hear from incredible guest speakers who shared their projects and involvement with the WET Center:
Emily Dinino, Founder & CEO at ThermoShade
Tiziano Celli, Agronomist at Nitricity
Seth Yocum, Ed.D., Director - Farm of the Future at West Hills College Coalinga
Their presentations highlighted groundbreaking work in Water, Energy, and Agtech industries gave us a glimpse into exciting projects.
A Community Effort
As we reflect on the past year, we recognize that none of this would have been possible without our partners, mentors, and the visionary founders who have joined the WET Center family. Your support has been invaluable in driving our mission forward.
The Journey Continues
2024 was a year of growth, innovation, and connection, and we’re looking forward to continuing this momentum in 2025. We are filled with gratitude and excitement for the opportunities; we know this is just the beginning. Together, we will continue to empower entrepreneurs, foster collaboration, and transform ideas into impactful solutions.
Here’s to a new year filled with even more outstanding achievements!
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