NanoSteel, Utilidata make 2014 Global Cleantech 100 for being “promising and innovative”

PROVIDENCE – NanoSteel and Utilidata made the 2014 Global Cleantech 100, which “recognizes the top 100 most promising and innovative companies most likely to make a significant market impact over the next five to ten years,” according to a release from Cleantech Group.
Seventeen sectors are evaluated to compile the list, including energy efficiency, biofuels and biochemicals, transportation, and water and wastewater, according to Cleantech, which is based in San Francisco.
NanoSteel develops nano-structured steel for a number of industries, including protective coatings, powders, foils and sheet steel for oil and gas, mining, power, cement and concrete applications. Utilidata is an energy optimization and management company.
“The Global Cleantech 100 represents the most inspiring array of entrepreneurs across the cleantech space that are at the forefront of innovation,” Sheeraz Haji, Cleantech Group’s CEO, said in a statement. “It is a true honor to gather with the global cleantech community every year to recognize and celebrate the achievements of each of the top 100 companies as they continue to solve tomorrow’s energy and resource challenges and redefine sustainable innovation.”
To qualify for the Global Cleantech 100, companies must be independent, for-profit, cleantech companies not listed on any major stock exchange. This year, a record number of nominations were received: 5,995 companies from 60 countries. These companies were weighted and scored to create a short list of 327 companies. Short-listed nominees were reviewed by Cleantech Group’s expert panel, resulting in a final list of 100 companies from 17 countries.
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