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Happy Friday! Join us at Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's Future of Transportation Pitch Contest - five finalists will present their innovative ideas and solutions to a panel of Transportation/Mobility industry experts (including two Newlab members!). These innovators will go head-to-head, unveiling groundbreaking concepts that advance transportation ventures on November 12th at Hana House. Judges include:  Judy Chang – itselectric 👋   Patrick Knoth – Lyft/ Citibike Jannie/Jingqin Gao – C2SMARTER Center  Dulcie Canton – CLIP  👋 Phil Hwang – Dollaride Grab a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gF3E8yPe

Did you know that the technologies developed by Newlab members across the world have the potential to meet 5.5% of the global Greenhouse Gas reduction target by 2050? It’s an amazing start, but there's more work to do. The Newlab 2024 Impact Report provides a comprehensive look at the measurable outcomes of our critical technology commercialization initiatives. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how Newlab’s member startups and partners are driving real change across the world. What’s Inside: 1. How Newlab drives success for critical tech startups 2. The ways Newlab collaborates with corporate and civic partners 3. The investment value of Newlab member startups 4. Real-world case studies showcasing the tangible effects of our work 5. Our future goals and strategies to scale our impact 6. Opportunities for you to get involved Download a copy here: https://lnkd.in/gqTr5ATb

Meet Justin Kosmides and Chris Nolte, the founders of Bloom, an operations-as-a-service marketplace that connects mobility companies with suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution partners. Bloom’s story began at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where Justin was building an e-bike company at Newlab while Chris was leading a bike-centered retail store and community nearby. They bonded over the challenges of entrepreneurship and shared a vision of easing the path to scale for mobility companies in the U.S. Now, they’re helping to shape the future of hardware manufacturing and operations from Detroit — collaborating with Newlab, Michigan Central, Beacon MFG, and hundreds of other service partners to reshore manufacturing for mobility solutions — empowering early stage companies and some of the largest OEMs in the city and beyond. Most recently, MoonBikes has recently teamed up with Bloom to relaunch in the US Market and scale their North American operations from Newlab at Michigan Central. Watch below to learn more!

We're thrilled to join Also Capital, The 81 Collection, and Side Door Ventures in supporting Grounded's $3.5M pre-seed funding round, which will accelerate the production and distribution of their in-demand electric RVs. Led by Sam Shapiro, Grounded was one of the first members at Newlab at Michigan Central, and the team has been hard at work developing standout electric RVs - expanding out of the Newlab prototyping shops to their own factory in the Michigan Central Innovation District. These versatile vans are not only gaining traction for personal adventures but are also in high demand from small businesses needing custom designs for mobile services like medicine, pet grooming, food transport, and more. Most recently, Grounded collaborated with Climate Tech Cocktails and Newlab to create a bespoke RV for Matthew Myers’ “Here We Are” tour across the country. To date, Grounded has already logged double-digit sales of their RVs, generating around $3 million in revenue. Congratulations to the entire Grounded team on this incredible milestone! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ge2CpVhA

Newlab is proud to be an official nominator for the H&M Foundation's Global Change Award. H&M Foundation is searching for ten passionate individuals who will be awarded a grant of 200,000 EUR and access to a one-year Changemaker Program. These individuals are addressing high emission areas along the textile value chain. The innovation should be early-stage and focus on sustainable materials and processes, responsible production, mindful consumption or be a wildcard that supports the GCA purpose. If this reminds you of someone, tag them below! Learn more at globalchangeaward.com

During Michigan Tech Week, Newlab and Michigan Central teamed up with Union Heritage Ventures to host a dinner for investors, planting the seed for new relationships amongst funders committed to supporting the growth of startups in Michigan. Expanding the Michigan tech startup ecosystem is a top priority for Newlab and Michigan Central, and this dinner was just one of the ways we are fostering a tight knit community of investors, industry partners, and founders from all backgrounds to collectively accelerate a vision for a world class critical-tech ecosystem.  Thank you (and congratulations!) to Chef Kate Williams for the exclusive sneak peak ahead of the reopening of the much celebrated Lady of The House in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood.

Newlab at Michigan Central was proud to host "First Responder Day," bringing together the Detroit Fire Department, regional fire departments, first responders, and industry professionals. Led by Ronald Butler of Energy Storage Safety Products International, LLC (ESSPI), the event focused on advancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the fields of battery safety, electric vehicles (EVs), and emergency response. The event's key objectives were to foster meaningful dialogue on battery safety, EV incident response, and fire suppression techniques, while providing first responders with hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge safety technologies. This event reinforces Newlab and Michigan Central’s commitment to prioritizing safety and driving critical technology innovation as we advance new mobility solutions. A special thank you to Detroit Fire Marshal Donald L. Thomas and Chief Robinson for their insightful contributions, as well as ESSPI, J. Waters, HAAS Alert, Turtle Fire Systems and Lifeline for their impressive demonstrations.

We're excited to join Hazelview Ventures, milemark•capital, Georgia Institute of Technology, and SBXi in Lamarr.AI's $1.1M pre-seed round! Born from collaborative research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Syracuse University, Lamarr.AI is a Toronto-based prop-tech startup advancing building diagnostics technology. By harnessing drones, thermal imaging, and AI-powered analytics, Lamarr.AI is transforming how building owners and operators monitor and maintain properties. Their technology provides predictive insights that can drive significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Having already helped building owners and facilities managers save over $1M in engineering and construction costs, this funding will allow Lamarr.AI to further productize and scale their innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions, energy costs, and long-term maintenance expenses. Newlab is proud to have helped facilitate three of Lamarr's pilots on single family homes and commercial buildings in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Additionally, Newlab and Michigan Central are working with Lamarr.Ai on upcoming pilots that will be executed in Detroit's Advanced Aerial Innovation Region. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPJck7at

NYC Founder Fellowship is coming back for year four! We’re so excited to continue working with our partners New York City Economic Development Corporation and Bank of America to empower a new cohort of 15 visionary climate tech founders from underrepresented communities with the access, mentorship, and resources to help scale their companies. 2025 fellows will join the ranks of the enlightening alumni companies like: Fram Energy, Afterlife Ag, Stak | Mobility & Energy, and ChemFinity Technologies and join the expanding Newlab community and gain access to: ✅ A year-long membership at Newlab Brooklyn  ✅ Connections to industry leaders  ✅ Key connections to investors for fundraising support ✅ Personalized mentoring to tackle their unique challenges  ✅ Hands-on workshops Applications are open now through December 6th and the program activities will start in March of 2025. 🔗 Get all the details: https://lnkd.in/eaG6StxG 🎯 Apply for Founder Fellowship 2025 today:  https://lnkd.in/eZY6uA8U

Newlab at Michigan Central is excited to host the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and OFME Mobility Conference on October 24, 2024! Join us as we explore the transformative impact of mobility innovation across land, air, and sea—and its potential to shape global communities. We’re thrilled to have Newlab Detroit Managing Director, Katie Soven, alongside members Kameale C. Terry of ChargerHelp, Tiya Gordon, and Nathan L. King of itselectric, speaking at the event. Hope to see you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gavus_Gq