Launch Alaska

🚀 We’re accelerating Alaska’s #energytransition, and you can help: Our fall fundraising campaign is in its final few days, and now's the perfect opportunity to double your impact, with all gifts matched dollar-for-dollar. Your tax-deductible donation helps us build more equitable, resilient, and prosperous communities (and our credit card-friendly platform makes giving quick and simple) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dtSU82Qx

🌠 Our work is made possible by people who believe in the power of #energytransition. Together, we’ve helped deploy decarbonizing technologies in 20 Alaska communities, supporting approximately $400 million in economic impact and generating more than 1.2 million metric tons in GhG emissions reductions to date. Help amplify our impact: Join supporters like Shaina in making a tax-deductible donation to Launch Alaska during the month of October, and a generous private donor will match all gifts up to $40,000 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEN96V_x

🏢 While our work takes place all over #Alaska, our offices are located at The Boardroom @ Denali in welcoming Midtown Anchorage: Come see our space and say “hi” to our team (and Boardroommates) during The Boardroom’s open house this Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5-7 p.m. See directions and RSVP here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gbzfA-9X

As Chair of Launch Alaska, I’m excited to share an incredible opportunity to double your impact! Thanks to a generous donor, every contribution made to Launch Alaska will be matched dollar-for-dollar, amplifying our ability to support innovative solutions tackling climate and energy challenges. Your gift, no matter the size, will help accelerate startups driving positive change. Join us today in shaping a sustainable future!

🌱 Join us in accelerating the #energytransition and supporting energy stability and sustainability in Alaska: Our fall fundraising campaign is in full swing, and a generous private donor is matching all gifts given to Launch Alaska in the month of October – up to $40,000. Donating is quick, easy, and tax-deductible – get started here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dtSU82Qx 

📈 More jobs, more projects, more climate tech deployment and economic activity for Alaska: Our Q1/Q2 Launch Alaska Portfolio Impact Report is a snapshot of our incredible portfolio companies’ progress over the first six months of the year. We’re proud of their commitments to Alaska, and excited to see how we can grow together in the months ahead. Dive into the full report here ➡ https://lnkd.in/d-gaimBf

Tech Deployment Track is all about accelerating the energy transition through climate tech deployment in Alaska, and it all starts with educating participating companies about Alaska's abundant resources, deep history, and unique business landscape. Thank you to the Arctic Energy Office, U.S. Dept. of Energy's Dr. Erin Whitney, Rysen Shirzadi of ASRC Energy Services, LLC, and Mary Miner of McKinley Alaska Growth Capital for sharing your expert insights with our cohort!

🗓 In August 2023, Cache Energy CEO Arpit Dwivedi was preparing to travel to Alaska to pitch his long duration energy storage technology as part of our Tech Deployment Track accelerator program. A year later, he introduced his successful Anchorage pilot project to more than 200 Alaska business leaders, elected officials, and others. 💡Learn more about Cache’s path from Tech Deployment Track to pilot, and how it could help accelerate renewable energy integration and bring stability and sustainability to Alaska consumers ➡ https://lnkd.in/guJVv-UC

⭐ Eleven climate tech companies. 50+ Alaska subject matter experts. One big day filled with pitches, leads, and accelerated progress toward #energytransition in Alaska. Tech Deployment Track kicks off today in #Anchorage, and we’re so grateful for our volunteer advisors and sponsors who make it all possible. Special thanks to the Office of Naval Research, DOE Office of Technology Transitions, Northrim Bank, Member FDIC, Shee Atiká Enterprises (SAE), Alaska Climate Tech Hub, and Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.! We can’t wait to see how our latest cohort companies can catalyze Alaska’s #cleanenergy economy and benefit Alaskans around the state. Get ready to follow their progress over the coming months — subscribe to our newsletter for company updates, project announcements, and more: https://lnkd.in/gzfUYFzi

Our 2024 Tech Deployment Track program begins this week in Anchorage, and we’re thrilled to welcome our latest cohort with support from Shee Atiká Enterprises (SAE). SAE is dedicated to driving advancements in scientific and technological integration, and we’re proud to work together to help bring leading-edge technologies to #Alaska.  Thank you, SAE! Here’s what comes next for the 11 climate tech companies participating in our eight-month deployment accelerator program: https://lnkd.in/gd7pU8ga