DeveloperU

Thebarriertodecarbonizationisn'talackoftechnologicalinnovation—it'sexecution

Grow from Innovator to Developer in an intensive, two-day workshop

Grow from Innovator to Developer in an intensive, two-day workshop

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What to Expect

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Who Attends

  • Founders, CEOs, and CFOs of growth-stage cleantech companies.
  • Senior project development and finance leads.
  • Capital providers, including venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors.
  • Experts in project finance law, engineering, and risk management.
  • Workshop led by Spring Lane Capital and DevU team members.
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Programming

  • Project Development: Master the fundamentals, from crafting a development plan to navigating EPC contracts and managing lifecycle risk.
  • Project Finance: Learn to build financial models, explore diverse capital options, and understand the legal and insurance frameworks essential for financing.
  • First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Projects: Gain insights from leading investors on how to structure, finance, and de-risk pioneering projects.
  • Scaling Strategies: Discover how to leverage policy, partnerships, and innovative financing structures to scale your climate solutions.
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Format

  • 30 participants
  • Peer-to-peer learning in small breakout groups.
  • “Ask Me Anything” panel with our expert faculty.
  • Case‑based instruction & live model reviews
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Faculty & Guest Speakers

Sessions are led by seasoned professionals who have collectively closed over $5 billion in sustainable-asset financings, including the operating teams of CREO and Spring Lane Capital, leading project finance lawyers, engineers, and experienced capital providers.

DevU is a comprehensive curriculum designed to bridge the gap between technology innovation and commercial deployment. Taught by the operating teams of Spring Lane Capital and CREO, alongside seasoned guest speakers from leading infrastructure firms, financial institutions, and legal experts, our interactive sessions provide practical, actionable knowledge across the entire project lifecycle.

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Achieve Project Finance Readiness

The Curriculum: A Practical Toolkit for Execution

Forget abstract theory; our sessions are built around real-world case studies, interactive financial modeling, and unvarnished lessons from the field.

Development Fundamentals

Development Fundamentals

Master the four cornerstones of a successful project: technical, commercial, financial, and social. Learn to build a robust development plan, manage risk, and navigate the complexities of EPC contracts.

Project Finance 101

Project Finance 101

Dive deep into the mechanics of project finance. Learn to build a bankable financial model, understand what investors look for, and explore the full spectrum of capital options, from equity to debt.

De-risking Your Project

De-risking Your Project

Understand how to structure contracts, secure the right insurance products, and leverage legal expertise to protect your project and attract capital.

Scaling Your Impact

Scaling Your Impact

Discover how to leverage public policy, build strategic partnerships, and create a repeatable model for deploying your technology at scale.