NY Climate Tech: June 10 - June 17
NY Climate Tech: June 10 - June 17
Comedy and conservation, green trivia, the state of the grid, deep tech, IP, global perspectives, Bill Murray (!), and more upcoming events
Hi friends,
We’ve got a lot this week! In this newsletter:
🚙 Congestion Pricing & What You Can Do
🗽 The NY Guide for Climate Founders
📋 Our next event! IP & Commercial Strategy for Climate Tech Founders
🎉 This week’s picks
🌎 Upcoming Events
🚙 Congestion Pricing & What You Can Do
As you likely heard, Gov. Hochul put congestion pricing on indefinite hold. The NYT has a good take on why its so important:
In New York, a vast majority of commuters, 5.7 million people, ride the region’s subways, commuter rails or buses. Only 1.5 percent of commuters would have paid the toll. An overwhelming majority of people who come to Manhattan for work or pleasure would be unaffected, except in a positive way: With fewer cars, the roads would be safer for pedestrians, the subways would be substantially improved, and the air quality would be much better.
There are a number of ways to take action, but one simple way is to take five minutes and CALL. You can join Transportation Alternative’s virtual phone bank here or contact the governor’s office directly. You can also find your assembly member here.
🗽 The NY Guide for Climate Founders
In the meantime, we hope you had a great tech week! In case you missed it, the NY Guide for Climate Founders launched! In the past 4 years alone over $3.5 billion has been invested in climate tech across NY State and over 160 climate startups have received VC funding. NYCEDC, Vita Vera Ventures, Streetlife Ventures, Segal Ventures, SOSV / IndieBio, and more have come together to create this guide, complete with local accelerators and incubators, job opportunities, tax incentives, financing options, pilot sites, and more.
📋 Our next event! IP & Commercial Strategy for Climate Tech Founders
Join us next Monday, June 17 at 5:30pm for an exciting session - 📋 Know your Worth: Mastering IP and Commercial Strategy for Climate Tech Founders - that we’re co-hosting with DLA Piper and Streetlife Ventures. Whether you’re an established founder or thinking about scaling that new idea from your tiny NYC apartment into a global franchise, understand the legalese of complex contracts, negotiate the right terms, and set yourself up for success. Founders, operators, investors, and the climate curious are all welcome!
🎉 This Week’s Picks
Without further ado, here are our picks for the week:
On Tuesday, head to Gotham Comedy Club for 🦁 Comedy for Conservation! hosted by Wild Tomorrow, swing by Mercury Bar for 🍏 Green Apple Trivia, or join GreenHome NYC for 🌎 Immigrant Success Stories in Sustainability
Get electrified on Wednesday at ⚡️ The State of the Grid and NextNYC x ConEd’s💰 Always Be Closing
Also Wednesday, a theatrical reading of 🎭 An Enemy of The People, featuring a “chorus” of climate activists, scientists, journalists, elected officials, and concerned citizens performing the role of the crowd in Ibsen’s 1882 play, including Bill Murray(!), Jumaane Williams, and more.
On Thursday, go global with SOSV at 🦾 Building a Global Deep Tech Business featuring speakers from Singapore and Ontario, and UFL’s 🇬🇧 Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Climatech Showcase.
Finally, learn the power of IP with DLA Piper, NY Climate Tech, and Streetlife Ventures at 📋 Know your Worth: Mastering IP and Commercial Strategy for Climate Tech Founders next Monday
And that’s a wrap!
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities Team
This Week’s Events
🎨 The 2024 Arts & Climate Incubator Tickets: Mon, Jun 10
🦁 Comedy for Conservation!: Tue, Jun 11
🔌 NEEP Summit 2024: Tue, Jun 11
☕️ Tuesday Climate Coffee Chats at Black Cat LES: Tue, Jun 11
🌎 Immigrant Success Stories in Sustainability: Tue, Jun 11
🍏 Green Apple Trivia: Tue, Jun 11
⚡️ The State of the Grid: Wed, Jun 12
🌿 Economist Sustainability "Week": Wed, Jun 12
♻️ How to Compost in your NYC apartment: Wed, Jun 12
💰 Always Be Closing: Wed, Jun 12
🌿 Latinxs in Sustainability NYC Summer Meet Up: Wed, Jun 12
🎭 An Enemy of The People Extinction Rebellion: Wed, Jun 12
🇬🇧 Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Climatech Showcase: Thu, Jun 13
🌱 HSBC ClimateTech Innovation Day NYC: Thu, Jun 13
🏳️🌈 Out in Climate NYC - Wastewater Facility Tour: Thu, Jun 13
🦾 Building a Global Deep Tech Business: Thu, Jun 13
💸 Green Fin: Mon, Jun 17
🌼 Echoes of Narcissus: Art Exhibition: Mon, Jun 17
📋 Know your Worth: Mastering IP and Commercial Strategy for Climate Tech Founders: Monday, Jun 17
🌲 Bloomberg Green Festival: 40% Off
A special shoutout for our Northwest friends this week: we’re just a month out from PNW Climate Week and the Bloomberg Green Festival in Seattle. The Bloomberg team is offering our community 40% off with the code Climate40, and we have a few comp tickets to give away as well—just email us if you’re interested!
Opportunities
🌠 Dream Climate Tech Launchpad 2024: Jun 10
Dream Climate Tech Launchpad 2024 is the second iteration of our climate-focused, milestone-based, and investment-readiness program in partnership with Dream.org with the support of Salesforce. This year’s program will support Black and Latinx-led climate tech startups building solutions related to energy, the built environment, and electronic transportation and infrastructure.
✍️ Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest 2024: Jun 24
Grist is excited to open submissions for the fourth year of our Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors short story contest. Imagine 2200 is an invitation to writers from all over the globe to imagine a future in which solutions to the climate crisis flourish and help bring about radical improvements to our world. We dare you to dream anew.
💧 Environmental Tech Lab: Aug 1
The Environmental Tech Lab provides an accelerated pathway for early to growth-stage companies to solve challenges facing the New York City’s water and wastewater network which serves residents in the nation’s largest city.
🌎 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!
Upcoming Events
♻️ Trash to Treasure - Circular Economy Panel & Networking: Tue, Jun 18
🍻 Green Drinks Brooklyn - June 2024: Wed, Jun 19
⚡️ 2024 Energy Summit & Expo: Thu, Jun 20
☀️ Sip & Socialize: A Sustainable Rooftop Happy Hour: Thu, Jun 20
🍻 Climate Tech First Friday Meetup: Fri, Jun 21
🌆 Urban Future Forum: Equity in Piloting Climate Solutions: Tue, Jun 25
🔌 Global Energy Transition: Tue, Jun 25
🌻 Social Impact Summer Connector (In-Person in NYC): Tue, Jun 25
🙋♀️ Green Rising: Women Driving CleanTech Innovation in NYC: Wed, Jun 26
💧 Enviromental Tech Lab Info Session: Thu, Jun 27
🌈 Women and Climate Pride Signs + Swap Event: Sat, Jun 29
🎬 Inundation District: Film screening and Q&A: Mon, Jul 8
🍽️ CCL-NYC Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, Jul 9
🎶 Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: Thu, Jul 18
🍎 Teacher Professional Development: Climate Change: Tue, Jul 23
This Week in Depth
🎨 The 2024 Arts & Climate Incubator Tickets
When: June 10 · 10am - June 14 · 5:30pm EDT
Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 Hide map
The Arts & Climate Incubator is a 5-day intensive for artists, activists, scientists, students, and educators who want to engage or further their engagement with climate change through artistic practices. This year, we are thrilled to offer the program in partnership with the Climate Imaginarium, a consortium of climate arts and storytelling organizations leveraging our collective power to imagine transformative and regenerative futures. All sessions will take place on the Harlem campus of Columbia University in New York City.
🦁 Comedy for Conservation!
When: Tuesday, June 11 · 6 - 9pm EDT
Where: Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W 23rd St, Frnt 1 New York, NY 10011
Join the Wild Tomorrow team and a room of fellow animal lovers to laugh along with some of New York’s best standup comedy talent! Our live comedy night benefits our conservation work protecting endangered wildlife and habitats in southern Africa.
🔌 NEEP Summit 2024
When: June 11 - June 13
Where: 550 Avenue at Port Imperial Weehawken, NJ 07086
The NEEP Summit 2024 will bring together energy practitioners, state and local policy makers, utility experts, industry leaders, and problem solvers at a critical time for maximizing federal funding. Through a wide range of collaborative, interactive sessions and informal engagement opportunities, we’ll workshop case studies, models, pathways, and tangible solutions that work today and can be accelerated with federal funding. Cutting through the noise, the Summit will deliver the solutions and relationships you need to understand, access, and utilize resources to meet immediate goals and achieve long-term success.
☕️ Tuesday Climate Coffee Chats at Black Cat LES
When: Tuesday from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Black Cat LES, New York, NY
Join us every Tuesday from 6-7 pm at Black Cat LES for our Climate Coffee Chats! This is a laid-back, open forum for attendees to engage in thoughtful climate discussions. The cafe's welcoming atmosphere, complete with coffee, wine, smoothies, and more, is the perfect backdrop for our gatherings. No prior experience in climate topics is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm to discuss. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned expert, everyone is welcome. Spots are limited, so RSVP to secure your place. Let's brew ideas and build community together!
🌎 Immigrant Success Stories in Sustainability
When: Fujitsu Airstage, 1450 Broadway, New York, NY
Where: Tuesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
This panel discussion will shine a light on the inspiring achievements of immigrant leaders who are making a difference in New York City's sustainability landscape. Join us as we hear their stories of resilience, vision, and entrepreneurship - a testament to the vital role immigrants play in building a greener, more equitable future for our city.
🍏 Green Apple Trivia
When: Tuesday, June 11 · 7 - 9:30pm EDT
Where: Mercury Bar West, 9th Avenue, New York, NY, USA 659 9th Avenue New York, NY 10036
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and compete against other trivia and sustainability enthusiasts. Join us in Manhattan at Mercury Bar West for an opportunity to win bragging rights, prizes, and enjoy a night of entertainment... including a full vegan menu and happy hour until 10pm!
⚡️ The State of the Grid
When: Wednesday, June 12 · 8:30 - 10:30am EDT
Where: Building Energy Exchange, 31 Chambers Street #Suite 609, New York, NY 10007
The evolution of the electric grid is critical to achieving the aggressive goals of the CLCPA. Join us and our panelists from the NYISO, the PSC, NYSERDA and Con Edison for an open and engaging discussion about the progress and challenges of this Herculean effort, including: integration of renewable resources, smart grid technologies and reliability issues.
🌿 Economist Sustainability "Week"
When: June 12 - June 13
Where: New York & Virtual
Sustainability professionals are meeting more challenges in achieving their targets, from complex laws and reporting rules to a need for change in company culture and staff skills. In 2024, this event will bring together businesses, policymakers and government. One-on-one meetings and exclusive closed-room sessions such as the CSO Leaders’ Club will provide insight on how to achieve success.
♻️ How to Compost in your NYC apartment
When: Wednesday, June 12 · 5:30 - 6:30pm EST
Where: Online
Join this free, online workshop to learn step-by-step how to compost your food scraps in your NYC apartment without much effort. Everyone is welcome. Composting (recycling food scraps naturally into nutrient-rich soil mulch) is becoming mandatory in all five boroughs of New York City. This will help us divert food waste away from landfills.
💰 Always Be Closing
When: Wednesday, June 12 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Con Edison, 14th Floor, 4 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
Always Be Closing is nextNYC’s revenue and sales focused event. It’s an opportunity to connect startups with top NYC companies and organizations who can serve as potential customers. After all, that’s why so many startups decided to locate their businesses in this city!
🌿 Latinxs in Sustainability NYC Summer Meet Up
When: Wednesday, June 12 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Mustang Harry's, New York, NY
We are thrilled to announce our first in-person event this year! Join Latinxs in Sustainability on Wed June 12 at 6pm EDT for a Summer Meet Up! Mix and mingle with like-minded professionals in or curious about sustainability, seize the chance to network, seek mentorship, and expand your knowledge with new sustainability insights at our networking event. You're invited to this after-work happy hour at Mustang Harry's!
🎭 An Enemy of The People
When: Wednesday, June 12 · 6 - 9pm EDT
Where: Times Square
Theater of War Productions and the world-wide environmental movement Extinction Rebellion have joined forces to present scenes from Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People in Times Square on the Red Steps on June 12, featuring acclaimed actors and a “chorus” of climate activists, scientists, journalists, elected officials, and concerned citizens performing the role of the crowd in Ibsen’s 1882 play as a catalyst for a powerful, global conversation about climate change and the challenges of communicating the current environmental stakes before it’s too late. Featuring performances by Bill Murray (Rushmore), Kathryn Erbe (Law & Order: Criminal Intent), Taylor Schilling (Orange is the New Black), Zach Grenier (The Good Fight), Peter Francis James (Oz), Jay O. Sanders (True Detective), Jumaane Williams (NYC Public Advocate), Peter Marks (former Chief Theater Critic, The Washington Post), and Nate Smith (Extinction Rebellion). Adapted, directed, and facilitated by Bryan Doerries.
🇬🇧 Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Climatech Showcase 2024
When: Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 22 Vanderbilt Ave
The Global Incubator Programme is an acceleration programme for innovative SMEs to grow and scale through exploring the potential of global markets. It is a multi-year partnership between Innovate UK, Urban Future Lab, and Greentown Labs. It is designed to cultivate and support the launch of innovative UK-based cleantech companies with a strong potential to scale internationally to new markets.
🏳️🌈 Out in Climate NYC - Wastewater Facility Tour
When: Thursday, June 13 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: 329 Greenpoint Ave, New York, NY
Join the Out in Climate community for a wastewater facility tour in Greenpoint, followed by an optional happy hour at Temkin's Bar! You can also do a self-guided tour of the Newton Creek Nature Walk, which is open until dark.
🦾 Building a Global Deep Tech Business
When: Thursday, June 13 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: 7 Penn Plaza, New York, NY
Join SOSV, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and the Government of Ontario’s Trade & Investment Office in New York on Thu, June 13th for a panel discussion on what it takes to build a successful global business. Following the panel, there will be subsequent breakouts offered for each region to share how they support US companies with building complementary operations to achieve growth.
💸 Green Fin
When: June 17 - June 19, 2024
Where: Javits Center, New York, NY
GreenFin 24 is the leading sustainable finance conference for professionals harnessing the power of capital markets to realize a net zero economy. Join us to form valuable connections with finance, investment and sustainability experts, get up to speed on the latest ESG trends in finance and investing, and discover essential products and services needed to accelerate your climate strategy.
🌼 Echoes of Narcissus: Art Exhibition
When: Monday, June 17 · 6 - 9pm EDT
Where: Turkish Consulate General in New York, 821 1st Avenue New York, NY 10017
Step into a world where art confronts consumerism and environmentalism. Our diverse collection showcases both reimagined classics and original works, each piece offering a unique perspective on the consumption habits of modern life. Using the cardboard boxes as canvasses, the artworks provoke reflection and inspire action towards sustainable living.