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Somernova tenant Greentown Labs has officially opened applications for Year 3 of #ACCEL -- an accelerator program that supports BIPOC-led startups in climatetech and clean energy with Browning the Green Space. We look forward to welcoming the up-and-coming #ACCEL cohort to the Somernova campus next year! For more information on how to apply, read the full announcement below! #GreentownLabs #Somernova #Somerville #climatetech #cleanenergy

Semiconductor Power Electronics Center students Houshang Salimian Rizi Shashwatha Kedlaya are part of this program. They are tasked to interview residential solar energy ecosystem players to understand the needs in this industry segment. Go SPEC!

BIG NEWS: Year 3 of #ACCEL is here! We’re excited to announce that applications for the third year of this accelerator program for BIPOC-led startups with Browning the Green Space are now open. ACCEL bolsters startups as they develop critical climatetech solutions by offering access to funding, networking connections, resources, and opportunities that structural inequities put out of reach. The year-long program combines acceleration with a curated curriculum, incubation at Greentown, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS’s networks of industry experts. Accepted startups gain up to $25k in non-dilutive funding, training from VentureWell, workshops on key topics, connections to investors and industry leaders, and more. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/e9tWP8kR ACCEL is supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Microsoft, and Barr Foundation.

MassCEC grantees Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space are now accepting applications for the third year of ACCEL. ACCEL is an accelerator that bolsters BIPOC-led startups developing climate technology with non-dilutive grant funding up to $25,000, trainings by VentureWell, mentorship, fundraising, and investment support. Applications are due January 7, 2025.

🥳 We are beyond excited to announce the 30 startups that will join our accelerators in: ⚡️Energy & Climate | 🧱 Production & Industry | 🌊 Water & Infrastructure 👇 See the full list of selected startups in the comments below!👇 These teams aren’t just startups—they’re visionaries tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time. From innovative tech to sustainable solutions, they’ve shown resilience, creativity, and the drive to make a real impact. To the founders: Congratulations on making it! This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to support you as you turn your visions into reality. To the mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners who joined us: your insights and engagement have been invaluable. Your help makes moments like this possible, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment and support selecting the selected teams. Selection Days remind us of why we do what we do - empowering innovators with the boldest ideas that shape the future. Here’s to building a brighter tomorrow, together. 🚀 #Startupbootcamp #EmpoweringInnovators #TheBoldest #StartupAccelerator

𝗦𝗢𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟴 Looking forward to attending this virtual event, which promises a fantastic lineup of relevant sessions and a unique matchup program! Diving into key topics like Lowercarbon Capital, Gigascale Capital, and A New Chapter in Climate VC. There will be plenty of insights on the importance of climate metrics, scaling climate tech, and exploring the challenges and opportunities we face in the industry. Eager to learn from industry leaders and experts as we discuss the future of clean energy innovation and what’s next for climate tech! #CleanTech #ClimateVC #Innovation #ClimateMetrics #CleanEnergy #Solarferm

Climate tech startups - come along to EnergyLab in Tech Central this Thursday for what is bound to be a valuable discussion on growing your business. See you there!

We are proud to announce that our founder, Juan Carlos (“JC”) Morales, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Greentown Labs, North America's largest climate tech startup incubator. Greentown Labs has been instrumental in accelerating climate solutions, supporting over 500 startups since its founding in 2011. Yesterday, December 18th, 2024, Greentown Labs also announced $4M in new funding as it prepares for growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ggWDzaVx "I am deeply honored to join the Board of Directors at Greentown Labs," says JC Morales. "As someone passionate about the intersection of climate innovation and capital markets, I look forward to contributing to Greentown's mission of fostering groundbreaking climate solutions. The organization's track record in nurturing climate tech startups and building an ecosystem for sustainable innovation is truly impressive." The board appointment reflects our founder’s commitment to sustainable technology and expertise in helping climate-focused companies scale their impact. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with Greentown Labs and supporting the next generation of climate tech innovators. #CleanTech #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #Leadership #Boston #SurfsideCapitalAdvisors

Terradot Secures $58.2 Million from Google, John Doerr and More to Scale Carbon Removal San Francisco-based climate-tech startup Terradot has raised $58.2 million in funding to advance its vision of transforming enhanced rock weathering (ERW) into a global carbon removal solution. The grant includes $4.2 million in seed financing and a recently closed $54 million Series A round. https://lnkd.in/ehU25qzX #Google #AcreVenturePartners #FLOODGATE #GeorgeRoberts #GigascaleCapital #JohnDoerr #KleinerPerkins #PonderosaVentures #SherylSandberg #Strategics #Terradot #TomBernthal #ValorCapital #climatetech #carbonremoval #ERW #startup #funding #seriesA #sustainability #greentechnology #cleanenergy #carboncapture #environmentalscience #scienceandtech #climateinnovation #earthscience #greeninvestment #earthpreservation #carbonsequestration #geologicalengineering #mineralweathering #climateaction

Scaling UK climate innovation 🚀 🌎 Imperial and partners are launching the Climate Scaling Collaborative, backed by £5M from Research England Development Fund, to tackle barriers faced by deep tech climate startups. Over the next few years, 60 UK university-linked startups will receive critical support in scaling up—from bridging the gap between prototypes and production to navigating regulation, fundraising, and more. Read more 🔗 https://imprl.biz/3Zltqfw #ClimateInnovation #ClimateStartUps