NY Climate Tech: Feb 10 - Feb 17
Our next meetup, windward innovation, climate risk, multifamily decarb, microplastics, and the chance to find your climate valentine
Hi friends,
It’s been a while since our last official NY Climate Tech meetup, and we’re looking forward to getting back to it this year! Join us and the Climate Film Festival next Tuesday 2/17 to celebrate the launch of their open call and connect with an incredible network of climate professionals, policy makers, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and more. RSVP here.
Also a shoutout: we have even more opportunities listed this week. If you’re a founder or at a startup, take a look - there’s almost certainly something relevant!
Now without further ado, here are our picks for the week:
Tonight join Urban Future Lab for the 🌊 2026 Windward Innovation Celebration or learn about ⚓️ Managing Climate Risk at the PANYNJ
Also tonight find your valentine at the ❤️🔥 Climate Cuties Valentines Mixer
Block off Wednesday for a summit with either the 🏙️ Decarb Multifamily Summit or the 👷♀️ WICE Conference Winter 2026
Thursday is another full-day at the 🧪 NYC Microplastics Symposium at NYU Tandon.
Next Tuesday don’t miss our 🎬 CFF & NY Climate Tech Meetup
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week's Events
🌊 2026 Windward Innovation Celebration: Tue, Feb 10
✨ Women of EVs NYC Galentines Edition: Tue, Feb 10
❤️🔥 Climate Cuties Valentines Mixer: Tue, Feb 10
⚓️ COPRI Lecture: Turning a Big Ship: Managing Climate Risk at the PANYNJ: Tue, Feb 10
🌍 Impact Across Institutions: Fordham x NYU x Columbia: Tue, Feb 10
✨ #Talk: International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Tue, Feb 10
🏙️ Decarb Multifamily Summit: Wed, Feb 11
🍷 I2SL GNY: Sponsor Forum + Invitation-Only Networking: Wed, Feb 11
👷♀️ WICE Conference Winter 2026: Wed, Feb 11
🌱 ACI - 8 Week Green Construction In Person Info Session & Interviews: Wed, Feb 11
📊 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: TBA: Wed, Feb 11
🌱 February 12: Green-technology startups are creating the innovation needed to save the environment: Thu, Feb 12
♻️ Salt Lot Tour with Big Reuse: Thu, Feb 12
🧪 NYC Microplastics Symposium: Thu, Feb 12
👗 IMPACT Fashion Week VI: Runway Shows & Shops: Fri, Feb 13
🌳 Street Tree Care with NYU Give Where You Live: Sat, Feb 14
🍻 Lectures on Tap - “The Chemistry and Crimes of Consumer Products”: Sun, Feb 15
♻️ Salt Lot Compost Processing with Big Reuse: Mon, Feb 16
🌌 NASA NISAR Space Show: Mon, Feb 16
Opportunities
🌪️ Community Disaster Resilience Innovation Accelerator: Due 2/11
The Verizon Community Disaster Resilience Innovation Accelerator powered by MassChallenge is designed to identify and support startups developing next-generation solutions that strengthen community resilience before, during, and after natural disasters. Tthis program invites innovators to create technologies that provide preemptive warnings, hazard mitigation, and robust connectivity in the face of natural disaster events.
☀️ Honnold Foundation Partner: Due 2/12
The Honnold Foundation provides unrestricted core grants to organizations expanding equitable solar energy access, with a focus on improving social and economic equity in marginalized communities worldwide. Grants typically range from $25,000 to $150,000, are awarded in two annual rounds, and prioritize projects in the Americas and climate-vulnerable Island Nations.
📀 Data Center World Innovation Challenge: Due 2/20
This year, 24 selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch directly to venture capitalists, accelerators, utilities, hyperscalers and ABB executives, gaining valuable exposure to key decision-makers across the data center ecosystem.
🛫 Pilots at BAT: Due “Mid-Feb”
Pilots at BAT provides climate tech companies with access to real-world infrastructure at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to validate and scale technologies in New York City’s urban environment. Demonstrating performance under live conditions is critical for commercializing solutions in sectors like advanced building materials, renewable energy systems, and clean mobility.
🏡 Housing Venture Lab: Due 2/20
This accelerator program provides wraparound support for entrepreneurs with bold ideas to make housing more equitable, accessible, and sustainable. $75k seed funding and tracks in building innovation and opportunity & access. Non-profits and for-profits both eligible. Early application deadline: 2/9, final deadline 2/20.
📱 Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator: Due 2/24
A uniquely designed program for companies at any stage to accelerate the integration of their technologies that can help reduce the carbon impact of Amazon devices. Unlike other accelerators, this program breaks down traditional industry barriers and accelerates collaboration between climate tech innovators and enterprise decision-makers—helping streamline the path from validation to adoption opportunity.
🚊 Transit Tech Lab: Due 2/27
Applications are now open for the 8th annual Transit Tech Lab, an accelerated innovation program founded by the Partnership Fund for New York City and the MTA to improve public transit in the NY metro area. This year’s Lab is seeking technology companies with solutions that can help transit agencies advance infrastructure systems or modernize data and operational workflows. Selected companies will participate in an eight-week proof of concept with the MTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ, and NYC DOT. Apply now or attend an info session on February 6 at 1pm ET to learn more about this year’s challenges.
🏆 The 2026 Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize: Due 2/28
For every climate tech solution that takes off, there are countless others that stall at the early stage because they can’t get the capital support they need. The University of Utah's Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize is designed to change that, backing high-potential solutions across climate and energy. This prize exists to keep more of those promising ideas in the game, with a $250,000 Grand Prize in non-dilutive funding to support pilots or getting ready to scale.
🌾 Make it in Brooklyn: Due 2/28
The Make It in Brooklyn Ag Tech Pitch Contest aims to spotlight and support early-stage companies working on agricultural technology solutions that enhance productivity, optimize resource use, and promote environmental sustainability. This event provides a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas, gain exposure, and compete for funding to accelerate their ventures.
🇪🇺 Green Economy Exchange - Europe: Due Feb 28
Join Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area and EU’re Up Next for Green Economy Exchange - Europe—a 10-day immersive journey through three of Europe’s most dynamic green innovation hubs: The Hague, Brussels, and Paris (March 22 - April 1, 2026). You’ll have a chance to explore European markets for your work, build transatlantic partnerships, expand your network - all while taking a deep dive into Europe’s green economy culminating at the ChangeNOW Conference.
🙋♀️ Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp | Climate Tech: Due 3/16
Project W's Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp (WEB) is back with its program designed for women entrepreneurs building solutions for a healthier planet – WEB | Climate Tech – in New York on April 16, 2026. WEB | Climate Tech brings together founders, investors, and experts, all focused on building solutions to address the multi-faceted challenges facing our environment.
🌐 NYC International Landing Pad Accelerator: Due 3/23
This flagship program is focused on helping ready-to-scale companies overcome some of the toughest barriers to NYC market-entry — so you can get your first project off the ground, scale up, and grow your business.. Our initial cohort is focused on the Built Environment — the buildings and infrastructure where New Yorkers live, work, and move. Together, we’ll help build a cleaner, more resilient future for all who call New York City home.
🌍 Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures: Due 3/31
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) provides innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. Our mission is to catalyze innovation and impact by supporting early-stage startups and nonprofits that are building solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future. MSISV has distributed $38M+ in capital to 140+ startups and organizations since inception.
🚀 Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator: Due 5/4
ERANYC is where founders build, connect, and grow their companies with the help of our team and deep network of mentors and investors. ERA provides a unique advantage to founders—NYC’s largest mentor network, with 1,000+ expert mentors and 700+ alumni founders across all major industries. $150K investment on a 6% Post-Money SAFE, $600K+ in perks & cloud credits (AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI & more).
Upcoming Events
🎬 CFF & NY Climate Tech Meetup: Tue, Feb 17
📚 Climate Migration Book Club: Tue, Feb 17
🌱 Green Drinks Brooklyn - Overflow: Tue, Feb 17
🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action (now on WEDNESDAY): Wed, Feb 18
🌐 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: PETER DUEBEN: Wed, Feb 18
☕️ Climate Cafe at The Brooklyn Public Library: Wed, Feb 18
🐘 Joyce Hwang: In Consideration of Neighbors: Wed, Feb 18
📚 Jonathan Hollingsworth + Special Guests: FLACO: Wed, Feb 18
🗣️ Listeing Meet & Greet Sesion - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clakre for CB 8 & 9: Wed, Feb 18
🌱 Building Green Futures: Justice-Impacted Pathways into the Green Economy: Thu, Feb 19
🌐 The MESA Institute for Global Impact Official Launch: Thu, Feb 19
🍹 The Carbonauts | Bard Sustainability Sips CSE 206 (NYC): Thu, Feb 19
🌱 Salt Lot Tour with Big Reuse: Thu, Feb 19
👗 Spring Clothing Swap & Happy Hour 🌸: Fri, Feb 20
🧬 Learn Synthetic Biology: Let’s Assemble Pigment Pathways: Fri, Feb 20
🌊 [INFRASTRUCTOURS] Waterfront Landscape, Offshore WindScape Brooklyn: Fri, Feb 20
🎨 “Imagining Climate Futures” Gallery Closing Party: Fri, Feb 20
🎨 Agar art 2.0: casting with sculptural forms for microbial art: Fri, Feb 20
🌱 Manifest Your Blessings: Fri, Feb 20
🌿 C2FM Founder Speed Matching: Built Environment: Sat, Feb 21
🌳 Street Tree Care with NYU Give Where You Live: Sat, Feb 21
🌱 Trivia Hour: Sat, Feb 21
🏙️ From Crisis to Proximity: A New Social Contract for Cities: Mon, Feb 23
🌍 Olfactory Arts in a Warming World: Mon, Feb 23
🏢 Comprehensive Green Building Certification Guide – 1 Day Workshop in NYC: Mon, Feb 23
🏗️ Comprehensive Green Building Certification Guide – 1 Day Workshop in NYC: Tue, Feb 24
🌱 Climate Cafe & Radical Imagination Activity: Wed, Feb 25
🍻 Sip & Solutions: Less Small Talk, More Impact: Wed, Feb 25
🌍 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: Research Update by DA FAN: Wed, Feb 25
🎬 Movie Night: Emergent City: Wed, Feb 25
🏗️ 2026 Most Significant Infrastructure Projects Summit: Wed, Feb 25
📝 Heat Stories: Memory, Place, and a Changing Climate: Wed, Feb 25
🌾 Global Shocks and the Future of Food System Resilience: Thu, Feb 26
🌆 Dr. Katia Lamer: Filling Data Deserts to Understand Urban Airflow and Heat Mitigation: Fri, Feb 27
🌳 Street Tree Care with NYU Give Where You Live: Sat, Feb 28
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventres Startup and Talent Platforms
Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!
This Week's Events in Detail
🌊 2026 Windward Innovation Celebration
When: Tue, Feb. 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EST)
Where: Morrison & Foerster LLP, New York
The 2026 Windward Innovation Celebration is an engaging networking and exhibit showcase that celebrates breakthroughs in offshore wind technologies. Hosted by the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon, this event is an opportunity to connect with the 2025 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator cohort, featuring innovative solutions ranging from autonomous underwater vehicles to AI-driven analytics for wind turbine monitoring. With refreshments and strategic networking, attendees can explore business opportunities and form partnerships to advance the offshore wind industry in New York.
✨ Women of EVs NYC Galentines Edition
When: Tue, Feb. 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Where: , New York
The Women of EVs NYC Galentines Edition is a networking event celebrating women and non-male individuals in the electric vehicle sector. Scheduled for February 10, 2026, in New York City, the event encourages attendees to share their EV love stories, discuss their 2026 plans, and connect with like-minded professionals in the climate tech industry. This gathering aims to foster supportive relationships within the bustling EV community in NYC.
❤️🔥 Climate Cuties Valentines Mixer
When: Tue, Feb. 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Where: Starr Bar, Kings County
The Climate Cuties Valentines Mixer offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about the environment to connect in a fun and engaging setting. Hosted by Climate Cafe NYC at Starr Bar in Kings County, this free event encourages attendees to mingle and foster sustainable relationships. The mixer promises an exciting atmosphere where love for the planet meets potential romantic connections.
⚓️ COPRI Lecture: Turning a Big Ship: Managing Climate Risk at the PANYNJ
When: Tue, Feb. 10
Where: 20 W44th Street, New York
The COPRI Lecture focuses on managing climate risk at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). Led by Felipe Lorca and Angela Wong, it discusses the agency’s comprehensive climate risk assessment and resilience strategies essential for protecting critical infrastructure within the agency’s operational scope. Attendees will gain insights into methodologies for conducting climate risk assessments and resilient design practices for infrastructure.
🌍 Impact Across Institutions: Fordham x NYU x Columbia
When: Tue, Feb. 10
Where: 113 West 60th Street, New York
On February 11, 2026, a unique collaborative event featuring representatives from Fordham, NYU, and Columbia will take place at the 12th Floor Lounge in New York City. This panel and networking night aims to delve into real-world social impact, career trajectories, and the complexities of initiating change, creating a platform for students and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions. This gathering not only fosters connections among institutions but also accentuates the significance of cross-university collaboration in driving climate awareness.
✨ #Talk: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
When: Tue, Feb. 10
Where: 211-215 East 49th Street, New York
The #Talk: International Day of Women and Girls in Science event at Instituto Cervantes in New York focuses on the critical role of women in addressing glacier loss and climate change. This dialogue is inspired by the campaign ‘Guardians of the Glaciers’, aiming to highlight the intersection of gender and environmental science. It is a vital part of the climate tech conversation happening in NYC, emphasizing the contributions of women in scientific fields.
🏙️ Decarb Multifamily Summit
When: Wed, Feb. 11 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST)
Where: Perkins Eastman, New York
The Decarb Multifamily Summit will be held in New York City, bringing together multifamily developers, architects, and sustainability experts to discuss transforming the city’s housing stock for a low-carbon future. The event features prominent speakers from leading industry organizations who will share insights on retrofits, adaptive reuse, and financing strategies to enhance resilience in multifamily housing. Attendees can expect a mix of presentations, technology showcases, and networking opportunities, focusing on practical decarbonization approaches for the urban living sector.
🍷 I2SL GNY: Sponsor Forum + Invitation-Only Networking
When: Wed, Feb. 11 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EST)
Where: Interface New York Showroom, New York
The I2SL GNY: Sponsor Forum + Invitation-Only Networking event offers attendees the opportunity to engage in a Sponsor Forum where they can share insights and aspirations related to industrial sustainability initiatives. Following the forum, a networking event featuring local sustainable wines will provide a unique platform for building connections with industry leaders and peers, with an exciting raffle also included. This gathering targets key stakeholders in the climate tech space in New York City.
👷♀️ WICE Conference Winter 2026
When: Wed, Feb. 11
Where: 4 Irving Place, New York
The WICE Conference Winter 2026 will be held at Con Edison HQ in Union Square, New York City, featuring a variety of programming, including a keynote from Carrie Gallagher, CEO of LIPA. With a focus on networking and personal narratives from leaders in the industry, the conference aims to foster connections and discussions around sustainability and climate technologies. Participants will also have the chance to contribute to a charity raffle benefiting Bottomless Closet, promoting community engagement.
🌱 ACI - 8 Week Green Construction In Person Info Session & Interviews
When: Wed, Feb. 11
Where: 49-12 31st Place, Queens
The ACI is hosting an in-person information session to introduce their Green Construction Training Program, which begins on March 23, 2026. This event will highlight the importance of sustainable building practices in New York and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn from program leaders. Participants will also be able to engage directly with ACI representatives during interviews, making it a unique networking opportunity for those interested in careers within the climate tech sector.
📊 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: TBA
When: Wed, Feb. 11
Where: 2276 12th Avenue, New York
The Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science, hosted by the LEAP Center at Columbia University, focuses on the intersection of climate science and artificial intelligence. Taking place at the Columbia Innovation Hub in New York, this seminar aims to address pressing environmental challenges using data-driven insights. Participants can expect discussions on innovative approaches and research in climate data science that are vital for understanding and mitigating climate change.
🌱 February 12: Green-technology startups are creating the innovation needed to save the environment
When: Thu, Feb. 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Where: 20 Jay St suite 218, Kings County
On February 12, 2026, green-technology startups will showcase innovative solutions aimed at addressing the environmental crisis in a panel event in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Featuring leaders from various successful startups and NGOs like CarbonQuest and Green Homes, the session includes rapid-fire lightning talks followed by audience Q&A, fostering dialogue on climate action and investment in sustainable technologies. Organized by Lawrence Krubner, this event is a key opportunity for networking and gaining insights into advancing climate tech solutions.
♻️ Salt Lot Tour with Big Reuse
When: Thu, Feb. 12
Where: 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn
The Salt Lot Tour with Big Reuse invites participants to explore a newly re-opened community compost site in Brooklyn, NY. This mid-scale compost initiative emphasizes local sustainability efforts and community engagement in climate action. Attendees will learn how composting contributes to environmental health and community resilience while enjoying a hands-on experience. This event embodies New York’s commitment to innovative climate solutions.
🧪 NYC Microplastics Symposium
When: Thu, Feb. 12
Where: 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn
The NYC Microplastics Symposium will take place at the Pfizer Auditorium in Brooklyn, NY, offering an engaging platform for discussions on microplastics and their environmental impacts. This event includes a series of expert talks, panel discussions, poster demonstrations, and a networking reception, providing opportunities for collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. It serves as an essential gathering for those interested in climate tech and sustainability initiatives in New York City.
👗 IMPACT Fashion Week VI: Runway Shows & Shops
When: Fri, Feb. 13
Where: 55 Broadway, New York
IMPACT Fashion Week VI, held on February 14, 2026, at The Mezzanine in New York City, is a unique celebration of sustainable and innovative fashion coinciding with New York Fashion Week. This event offers multiple live runway shows featuring eco-conscious designers, a popup shop experience for shopping ethically made designs, and discussions led by industry experts on sustainability in fashion. All ticket revenues support IMPACT NYFW Inc., a nonprofit charity focused on uplifting sustainable design and driving positive change in the fashion industry.
🌳 Street Tree Care with NYU Give Where You Live
When: Sat, Feb. 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EST)
Where: 152 58th Street, Brooklyn
Join NYU Give Where You Live for a community engagement event focused on caring for street trees in Brooklyn. Volunteers will receive all necessary supplies and are encouraged to dress for the weather while helping to enhance urban greenery. This initiative supports community efforts in environmental stewardship and addresses climate adaptation through green infrastructure.
🍻 Lectures on Tap - “The Chemistry and Crimes of Consumer Products”
When: Sun, Feb. 15
Where: Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
“Lectures on Tap - The Chemistry and Crimes of Consumer Products” features expert professors and storytellers delivering engaging lectures in a relaxed bar setting in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. This unique event combines education and entertainment, focusing on the impact of consumer products on the environment. It’s a part of a series aimed at encouraging dialogue around climate tech issues in an informal atmosphere.
♻️ Salt Lot Compost Processing with Big Reuse
When: Mon, Feb. 16
Where: 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn
Join the Salt Lot for a hands-on composting experience at our mid-scale community compost site in Brooklyn. This event promotes sustainability and community participation in waste management solutions. Participants will learn about composting processes while contributing to local environmental efforts. It’s an engaging opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and make a positive impact on the community.
🌌 NASA NISAR Space Show
When: Mon, Feb. 16
Where: Marshak Science Building, New York
The NASA NISAR Space Show at the CCNY Planetarium offers an engaging opportunity to learn about the NISAR spacecraft, a joint initiative between NASA and ISRO aimed at observing Earth’s ecosystems and monitoring changes in climate. Featuring presentations by CCNY faculty involved in the project, this event integrates science with efforts in climate technology, making it a unique addition to New York’s climate tech landscape. Attendees will gain insight into the significance of space technology in addressing climate challenges.