NY Climate Tech: Feb 17 - Feb 24
Climate Designers, Happy Hours, Climate Tech Conferences, Battery Hackathons, and more upcoming events
Hi all,
And we’re back! Even your favorite newsletter needs a sick day every now and then. Stay healthy out there—February is really showing up in a slushy vengeance this year.
Here are our picks for the week:
On Wednesday, head to Gowanus for the 💚 Climate Designers NYC 3rd Annual Winter Mixer
Thursday, swing by Hells Kitchen for the final 🧬 Applied: Vol 8 or go to Greenpoint for the 🍷 Women of MCJ Happy Hour
Friday, catch Alec & Sonam for a fireside chat on the NY climate tech ecosystem at 🚀 Alleycon, a start-up and VC conference hosted by Columbia Business School
Saturday, stop the fire at the 🔥 Climate Hackathon for Battery Fire Safety
As always, there’s a ton more happening this week and next—scroll down for the full list!
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week’s Events
🎲 Friends of CleanTechies Board Game Night: Mon, Feb 17
🪶 NEW - SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series @ &Co Grove: Tue, Feb 18
☕️ Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training: Wed, Feb 19
💚 Climate Designers NYC 3rd Annual Winter Mixer: Wed, Feb 19
🪡 The Microplastic Paradox: Navigating Sustainable Textiles: Wed, Feb 19
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Feb 19
📈 What's Ahead for Markets and Economy in These Times of Sweeping Change: Thu, Feb 20
🌱 Sustainability Forum: Sustainability Quiz: Thu, Feb 20
🍷 Women of MCJ Happy Hour: Thu, Feb 20
🌱 plant-based supper club: housing x climate edition: Thu, Feb 20
♻️ Sustainability Social: Thu, Feb 20
🧬 Applied: Vol 8: Thu, Feb 20
🚀 Alleycon: Feb. 21
🍽️ STEM Night: Food for Thought - The Science of Food: Fri, Feb 21
🏟️ Sustainability in Sports: Theory & Practice - Open Session: Fri, Feb 21
🌍 Everything We Need is Already Here: Fri, Feb 21
🌿 Columbia Climate Tech Co-Founder Matching: Sustainable Mobility: Sat, Feb 22
🔥 Climate Hackathon for Battery Fire Safety: Sat, Feb 22
👗 IMPACT Fashion Week VI: Sat, Feb 22
🌱 Master Composter Course: Caring for Soils: Sun, Feb 23
📊 Global Data Dive Showcase: Mon, Feb 24
📷 Photography Open House: Climate, Gender, and Caste in South Asia: Mon, Feb 24
🌇 Building Climate Resilience in NYC: Innovation, Action & Adaptation: Mon, Feb 34
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures 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!
Community Shoutouts
🚀 Alleycon: Feb. 21
Alleycon is NYC's premier technology, start-up and venture capital conference hosted by Columbia Business School. Panels range from Revolutionizing Retail to Advances in Robotics. Cody Fink, Brimstone founder, will be a keynote speaker alongside Barbara Corcoran and Sol Rashidi. There will be more than 400 attendees from across the NYC tech, investing, and Columbia University communities.
Opportunities
🎤 Green Sparks Pitch Contest: Due Feb. 18
CoreNet NYC’s Green Sparks Sustainability Pitch Contest is searching for innovative startups transforming corporate real estate. Pitch to top industry leaders from IBM, Gensler, JPMC, Cornell Tech, and more. Gain exposure to corporate real estate decision-makers. Compete for the audience vote for the most innovative idea. Apply by Feb. 18
🦒 Wild Tomorrow’s first Junior Board: Due Feb. 17
Applications are open to join Wild Tomorrow’s first Junior Board! 🐘 We’re seeking passionate and highly motivated mid-career professionals in New York who want to make a difference for Nature and Wildlife. Joining the Wild Tomorrow Junior Board will be a great opportunity to support our mission protecting African wildlife and restoring their wild places. Apply by Monday, February 17.
🌎 International Landing Pad Network: Due Mar. 26
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the International Landing Pad Network, a program that will support growth-stage international companies in their expansion to New York City. This RFP is seeking program operators with expertise in identifying and scaling growing companies to operate the inaugural cohorts of the International Landing Pad Network. The RFP is due on or by Wednesday, March 26, 2025. To learn more about the program and ask questions, we invite you to join our informational webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00AM ET. Download the RFP and register for the webinar today!
💨 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Innovator Call: Due Mar. 21
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (OWIH) Accelerator in New York City is a world-class accelerator program open to global offshore wind innovators. Building on a strong two-year track record, this six-month intensive program provides unparalleled support for innovators looking to develop novel technology and advance commercialization in the New York offshore wind market.
Upcoming Events
⚖️ CUNY CLIMATE JUSTICE SUMMIT: Tue, Feb 25
🌿 How to be Sustainable: Tue, Feb 25
🎓 An Evening with Scholars of Finance: Investing in Future Finance Leaders: Tue, Feb 25
🍻 Ecosystem Builders & Leaders in Impact: Happy Hour: Tue, Feb 25
🤝 SolSearch & WRISE NYC Negotiation Workshop: Tue, Feb 25
🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Feb 25
☕️ Climate Cafe, Zines & Folk Jam: Wed, Feb 26
⚓️ Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference: Wed, Feb 26
🧑🌾 Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP): Wed, Feb 26
🥦 The Great Veggie Reveal Party: Wed, Feb 26
🔧 103rd NY Hardware Meetup // MedTech: Wed, Feb 26
🎓 Spring 2025 LEAP Research Updates: CHRISTINA TORRES / JOSEPH KO: Thu, Feb 27
🌍 I2SL GNY: Does Your Lab Building Measure Up? The New I2SL Labs2Zero Program to Decarbonize Labs: Thu, Feb 27
📚 Drifting Symmetries by Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi with Justin Davidson: Thu, Feb 27
🌳 Coolest Block in the Lower East Side Town Hall Kick-off Event: Thu, Feb 27
🌍 Industrial and Climate Tech Hangout | NoHo: Fri, Feb 28
🏠 Affordable Housing Training: Sat, Mar 1
🎨 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (COSTUME): Sat, Mar 1
👁️ SITE: See and Be Seen: Sat, Mar 1
☀️ Fractal Rooftop Garden Build Party: Sun, Mar 2
🧵 Darn It! Mending Club at the Textile Arts Center: Sun, Mar 2
🎬 The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice: Screening and Discussion: Mon, Mar 3
🎙️ FERN Talks & Eats NYC 2025 - A BUZZKILL Podcast Celebration: Mon, Mar 3
🌾 Midwest Meets Manhattan Happy Hour: Come grab a drink with a real farmer: Tue, Mar 4
🦪 DeSciNYC: The Billion Oyster Project: Tue, Mar 4
☕ Grab Coffee With Impact Farmers: Wed, Mar 5
This Week in Depth
🎲 Friends of CleanTechies Board Game Night
When: Monday, Feb 17 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Hex and Company, New York, New York
Join Friends of CleanTechies for a fun Board Game Night at Hex and Company in New York. This event is an opportunity to gather with friends while enjoying board games and fostering connections in the CleanTech community.
🪶 NEW - SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series @ &Co Grove
When: Tuesday, Feb 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: multiple locations, 201 Montogomery St., 2nd Fl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series aims to foster community dialogue on significant issues like climate change and urban transformation. Held monthly at &Co Grove, these gatherings feature expert insights and discussion among stakeholders, enhancing community engagement and awareness about evolving city dynamics.
☕️ Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training
When: Wednesday, Feb 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 110 Schermerhorn St, Kings County, New York
Join the Kings County Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training to become a community facilitator. Participate in a cafe, learn best practices, and engage in role-plays to empower local climate awareness. Gain resources if you join the facilitator network and contribute to grassroots initiatives with support from the Brooklyn Quaker Meeting House.
💚 Climate Designers NYC 3rd Annual Winter Mixer
When: Wednesday, Feb 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Parklife, Kings County, New York
Join the 3rd Annual Winter Mixer hosted by Kings County New York Climate Designers in Gowanus, where attendees can network, share ideas, find collaborators, and discuss sustainability challenges. The event is open to all design and sustainability enthusiasts.
🪡 The Microplastic Paradox: Navigating Sustainable Textiles
When: Wednesday, Feb 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 417 5th Avenue, #Suite 814, New York, NY 10016
This engaging panel discussion focuses on the intersection of sustainability and microplastics in textiles. Participants will gain insights into sustainable fabric production, learn industry knowledge, and discover practical steps to reduce textile waste while fostering community engagement.
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Feb 19 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County, New York
Join us for the Hour of Action every Wednesday at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn, focusing on climate advocacy. This community event offers an opportunity for both new and experienced activists to engage in science-based climate solutions while enjoying a casual atmosphere. Bring your laptop, friends, and ideas!
📈 What's Ahead for Markets and Economy in These Times of Sweeping Change
When: Thursday, Feb 20 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 155 West 41st Street, - RGP, Suite 3700, New York, NY 10018
Join the FWA for a panel discussion on financial markets and the economy as President Trump starts his second term. Experts will address critical questions about market performance, economic strength, and inflation, moderated by Jon Hilsenrath.
🌱 Sustainability Forum: Sustainability Quiz
When: Thursday, Feb 20 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 20 West 22nd Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10010
The Sustainability Forum: Sustainability Quiz is a fun and engaging event where participants can network, enjoy drinks, and compete in a quiz about sustainability. Hosted by a comedian, this event encourages connections among interior designers and offers a prize for the winning team.
🍷 Women of MCJ Happy Hour
When: Thursday, Feb 20 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Register to See Address
Celebrate Galentine's Day with the women of My Climate Journey at a happy hour event. Reconnect with friends and make new connections in a welcoming atmosphere. This event is especially for non-male members but open to all who appreciate the climate community.
🌱 plant-based supper club: housing x climate edition
When: Thursday, Feb 20 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 116 W Houston St, New York, New York
Join us for a plant-based supper club focused on housing x climate justice. Enjoy a four-course meal made with upcycled ingredients, engage in climate advocacy, and learn about housing equity while connecting with community members. Hosted by Soapbox Project, Amrūt, and Rethink Food on February 20th in NYC.
♻️ Sustainability Social
When: Thursday, Feb 20 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 149 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Join the Sustainability Social in New York City on February 20, 2025, to connect with others passionate about sustainability. Enjoy snacks and drinks and share ideas for a greener future in an engaging environment.
🧬 Applied: Vol 8
When: Thursday, Feb 20 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Prime Produce, New York, New York
Join us for Applied: Vol 8, a collaborative event aimed at discussing and empowering the New York sciences community. This final edition partners with Nucleate New York, Genspace, and Columbia Global Health and Wellness Network to provide a diverse, engaging atmosphere with food and drinks!
🍽️ STEM Night: Food for Thought - The Science of Food
When: Friday, Feb 21 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368
Join us for STEM Night: Food for Thought - The Science of Food at New York Hall of Science. Engage in hands-on activities to explore how chemistry, biology, and technology influence our food. Perfect for those curious about the scientific processes behind cooking and sustainability.
🏟️ Sustainability in Sports: Theory & Practice - Open Session
When: Friday, Feb 21 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Where: 2980 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
This event is an Info Session hosted by SEEN, focusing on sustainability in sports, followed by a Happy Hour. Attendees will learn about membership, internships, and network with industry leaders. Insights will be shared by Shaun Hoyte, and food will be provided.
🌍 Everything We Need is Already Here
When: Friday, Feb 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 3009 Broadway, Barnard College Design Center, New York, NY 10027
Explore eco-creative strategies for a climate-changed future in this event featuring discussions led by Tanja Beer and Lisa Woynarski. Focus on using theatre as an agent of change, highlighting case studies of ecological design and imagining just urban futures through performance.
🌿 Columbia Climate Tech Co-Founder Matching: Sustainable Mobility
When: Saturday, Feb 22 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Columbia Startup Lab (CSL), New York, New York
This event focuses on curated speed networking for aspiring entrepreneurs in Columbia’s sustainability community, particularly in the realm of Sustainable Mobility. Attendees can expect networking opportunities, expert guidance on co-founder matching, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about climate tech.
🔥 Climate Hackathon for Battery Fire Safety
When: Saturday, Feb 22 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
The Kings County New York Climate Hackathon invites participants to create innovative solutions for battery fire safety, focusing on e-bike lithium-ion batteries. This one-day event challenges hackers to develop a demo and business case, while offering insights from experts and opportunities for networking. Gain hands-on experience and contribute to climate safety.
👗 IMPACT Fashion Week VI
When: Saturday, Feb 22 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011
IMPACT Fashion Week VI is a nonprofit event celebrating sustainable and inclusive fashion in New York. The event includes runway shows, popup shops, panel discussions, live music, and a cocktail party, with proceeds supporting IMPACT NYFW Inc. Attendees will enjoy complimentary food and drinks, as well as a virtual swag bag.
🌱 Master Composter Course: Caring for Soils
When: Sunday, Feb 23 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: 43-50 Main St, New York, NY 11355
The Master Composter Course focuses on Caring for Soils using compost, mulch, and cover crops. Participants learn about soil health and conservation in a hands-on environment. The course is free, but registration is required for attendees aged 16 and up.
📊 Global Data Dive Showcase
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join the Global Data Dive Showcase at NYU Tandon's CUSP where student teams present their insights from the 2025 Global Data Dive, focusing on sustainability and urban data challenges faced in cities worldwide.
📷 Photography Open House: Climate, Gender, and Caste in South Asia
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY, 10012
NYU Libraries invites you to attend an Open House with Bhumika Saraswati, an award-winning, internationally published journalist, filmmaker, and photographer who will be sharing artwork from her acclaimed project Unequal Heat (@heat.southasia), an examination of the unequal nature of the climate crisis that documents how rising temperatures disproportionately affect marginalized communities—particularly women—in South Asia.
🌇 Building Climate Resilience in NYC: Innovation, Action & Adaptation
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 222 East 46th Street, New York, NY, 10017
The Psychedelic Assembly, in partnership with Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA), invites you to a thought-provoking evening on Monday, February 24, to explore how inner and outer resilience, cutting-edge solutions, and climate action can shape New York City’s future.
Thanks for the shout out! We’re so excited for our panel on Sustainable Textiles & Microplastics on Wednesday ♻️🧵