NY Climate Tech: Mar 24 - Mar 31
Deep tech, graduate programs, circular value chains for minerals, writing, shows, Bronx honey, film, and more upcoming events!
Hi all,
We were thrilled to see so many of you at our co-hosted Women and Climate event at Hearst last night! They’ll also be running 🌐 Hearst Sustainability Summit in April, apply to attend!
Next week we have a few exciting events coming up.
On Thursday, April 3, come see us at the first Climate Film Fest screening of the year, a showing of award-winning film Keeper, a touching story of a father and daughter who raise bees in the Bronx. We’ll have the director and both protagonists there, and you’ll get the chance to taste their honey! Co-hosted with Rethink Food & Ceres Food Film Festival. 🐝🍯 RSVP here: Hive to Table (April 3)
Also on our horizon next week: Sonam’s hosting a webinar with Keyframe and Rebel 🚙 AVs Are Actually Happening, What Now?, and our friends at the Urban Future Lab will host the 🌱 Carbon To Value (C2V) Initiative Year 4 Final Showcase. Don’t miss them!
Now without further ado, here are our picks for the week:
Wednesday, talk hard tech at 🤖 DeepTech for Climate: What's Working and What's Next? with Clean Leap or join 🍹 Young Professionals in Energy NYC for a happy hour in Midtown.
Also Wednesday, learn about the #1 ranked MBA in Sustainability and more at the 🎓 Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability Virtual Open House (online)
Thursday, roll up your sleeves at the ♻️ Hackathon: Circular Supply Chains for Critical Minerals
Saturday, finish your latest piece at the ✍️ Climate Writing Club
Next Monday, head to Elsewhere for 🎤 Live! From Tomorrow - The Pilot, a taping of a new web series on climate startups and solutions
Also it’s NYC Deep Tech week next week—but don’t worry, it’s not so crazy. We pulled out the climate ones for you, they’re in the list below.
As always, scroll down for the full list of events.
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week’s Events
🌿 How to be Sustainable: Tue, Mar 25
📚 Offsite: Karen Russell: The Antidote w/ Rivka Galchen: Tue, Mar 25
🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Mar 25
🌟 Women's History Month Networking Event: Tue, Mar 25
🤖 DeepTech for Climate: What's Working and What's Next?: Wed, Mar 26
🌱 Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP): Wed, Mar 26
🍹 YPE NYC & Friends March Social: Wed, Mar 26
☀️ Sip n' Solar @ Farm.One: Wed, Mar 26
📊 Data In Power - NYC Event: Wed, Mar 26
🌱 Empowering Women: Driving Sustainability Forward: Wed, Mar 26
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Mar 26
🌦️ Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: HUGH MORRISON: Thu, Mar 27
♻️ Hackathon: Circular Supply Chains for Critical Minerals: Thu, Mar 27
🌱 NYC Latinas Leading the Green Revolution!: Thu, Mar 27
📚 Tasmania by Paolo Giordano with Hisham Matar: Fri, Mar 28
🌍 14th Annual Columbia Sustainability Symposium: Fri, Mar 28
🍽️ Sustainability & Business Strategy: An Exclusive Breakfast Conversation: Fri, Mar 28
✍️ Climate Writing Club: Sat, Mar 29
🎨 ClimART Cafe: Our Fragile Moment Exhibition: Sat, Mar 29
🛠️ No North Brooklyn Pipeline teach in + orientation: Sat, Mar 29
🧘♀️ Women in Climate Investing & Finance: Group Yoga: Sun, Mar 30
🚀 Deep Tech Week Opening Event @ Newlab: Mon, Mar 31
🤖 Commercializing Deep Tech: Mon, Mar 31
⚡ SOSV/HAX : Electrochemistry and the Future of Manufacturing: Mon, Mar 31
🛠️ Deep Tech Storytelling Workshop: Mon, Mar 31
📚 New Works from the Center for Critical Discard Research: Mon, Mar 31
🎤 Live! From Tomorrow - The Pilot: Mon, Mar 31
Community Shoutouts
🎤 Live! From Tomorrow - The Pilot: Mon, Mar 31
On March 31st, Matt Hooper and Rahoul Mehra are rebooting the Live! From Tomorrow web series with a climate focus and a brand new format. In each episode, three investors pitch one founder before a live audience - and if selected, the winning investor is invited to co-invest in the founder’s company. These pitches are accompanied by founder feedback and live commentary provided by a cast of rotating hosts. Live taping Elsewhere in Brooklyn.
🎨 Climate Studio Initiative: Due April 15
Pratt Institute, in collaboration with Beam Center and Telos Learning, is proud to launch its new Climate Studio Initiative. Its mission: to expand climate literacy and promote climate justice through the creation of public art in the New York City area. We believe raising public awareness around climate issues will strengthen participation in the democratic process. In its inaugural year, the initiative will host the Climate Studio Residency 2025, bringing together artists, scientists, and educators with youth from New York City. With funds of $4,000 per resident, this call is open to all applicants with a demonstrated interest in climate literacy or climate justice who meet the application criteria.
💨 Support the Open Air Carbon Removal Challenge
Support the OpenAir Collective’s 3rd Annual Carbon Removal Challenge, a volunteer-run program in which university students from around the globe develop creative, practical climate solutions that remove carbon from our air, land, or sea. This year we have 53 teams participating from 20 countries, almost twice as many as last year!
🌊 2025 Waterfront Conference: May 13
The 2025 Waterfront Conference comes at a pivotal moment, exploring a shifting political landscape, evolving funding challenges, and transformative policy changes. With a new administration reshaping federal priorities, the event is an unparalleled opportunity to influence critical conversations and advance solutions to define the future of climate resilience, waterfronts, and coastlines.
Opportunities
🌎 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.
⚡️ 2025 Venture For ClimateTech Global Innovation Challenge: Due Mar. 31
The Venture For ClimateTech Global Innovation Challenge aims to address the urgent need for climate tech solutions, which can be difficult to develop without the right resources. This year, we are rallying a global community to source and support the most impactful and equitable early-stage climate tech solutions key to reducing global emissions. We look forward to reviewing your innovative solutions!
🐠 AI for Nature Accelerator and Climate: Due Mar. 31
A ten-week accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups based in North America and LATAM, bringing the best of Google to startups working toward nature protection, conservation, and restoration.
💻 Compute for Climate Fellowship: Due Apr. 6
The Compute for Climate Fellowship is a global R&D funding program that empowers climate tech startups to leverage advanced cloud computing and AI in the fight against climate change. The Fellowship was founded in 2023 by the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), under the auspices of UNESCO, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each Fellow company accepted into the program builds a groundbreaking proof-of-concept (PoC) climate solution that is funded by AWS, with technical and scientific advisors from AWS and IRCAI.
🦋 Ray of Hope Accelerator: Due Apr. 25
Calling all nature-inspired startups! Join a diverse cohort of high-impact visionary leaders. Receive personalized support, access to funding, attend a Nature Retreat and more. Apply today and be part of a community driving positive change!
🌇 The Urban Future Prize Competition: Due Apr. 28
For the ninth consecutive year, the Urban Future Lab is proud to present the Urban Future Prize Competition, which identifies and supports top climatetech startups. Thanks to the generous support of MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, two winners will each receive a $50,000 cash prize and admission into the ACRE Incubator—New York’s longest-running and most successful climatetech program.
🌎 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
💧 Celebrate World Water Day - "Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration": Tue, Apr 1
🧪 DeSciNYC: How to create SUPERBABIES: Tue, Apr 1
⚛️ Manhattan's Project - The New Nuclear Ecosystem: Tue, Apr 1
🔬 DEEP-TECH DEEP-DIVE - Scaling the Next Generation of Technologies: Wed, Apr 2
🔋 Synthetic Fuels: Wed, Apr 2
🍹 Deep Tech Week Happy Hour @ Makelab | NY Hardware Meetup: Wed, Apr 2
📊 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: OREOLUWA BADAKI: Thu, Apr 3
⚛️ Solving the AI Energy and Silicon Complexity Crises with Physics-Based Computing: Thu, Apr 3
🌱 C2V Initiative Year 4 Final Showcase: Thu, Apr 3
🎲 Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market): Thu, Apr 3
🌍 CarbonQuest Carbon Capture Tour: Thu, Apr 3
👩🏫 The Climate Emergency in the Language Classroom: Fri, Apr 4
🌊 Microplastics and Fibers: Problem and Solutions: Fri, Apr 4
♻️ The End of Waste: A Visionary Future: Fri, Apr 4
🎨 Gowanus Art Walk & Climate Talk with Gotham SideWalks: Sat, Apr 5
🌿 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Opening Night: Tue, Apr 8
📈 The Good Business that comes from Good Business Research Forum: Tue, Apr 8
🗣️ Berlin Before and After: Tue, Apr 8
✊ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Apr 8
🍛 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, Apr 8
🔬 Urban Science Research Seminar: Cynthia Zeng: Wed, Apr 9
⚡️ DERTF NYC Meetup: Wed, Apr 9
🥕 Food Rescue Social Series: Feed the Future: Thu, Apr 10
🌎 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup: Thu, Apr 10
🦸 Become a Climate Hero! (Climate Fresk): Fri, Apr 11
🧑🎤 Artemis Presents: There is a Place by the Solarpunk Society: Sat, Apr 12
🏡 GreenHouse: Sat, Apr 12
This Week in Depth
🌿 How to be Sustainable
When: Tuesday, Mar 25 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 21 Clark Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Paolo Taticchi illustrates why it's good business to lead the charge in tackling scarcity of resources, social inequity and climate change. Taticchi, professor in Strategy and Sustainability at London's University College School of Management, is a globally recognized expert in sustainability transformation, competitive strategy, and the future of cities.
📚 Offsite: Karen Russell: The Antidote w/ Rivka Galchen
When: Tuesday, Mar 25 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 119 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
This event features Karen Russell discussing her new novel, 'The Antidote,' with Rivka Galchen. Set against the backdrop of a dust storm in Nebraska, the book explores themes of memory, history, and the climate crisis. Attendees can purchase books and get them signed, with the option to join via livestream.
🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action
When: Tuesday, Mar 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Pier 57, New York, New York
Join the Climate Changemakers Hour of Action every other Tuesday at Pier 57. The event features a social half hour followed by engaging activities focused on climate advocacy. Participants can write letters, schedule meetings, and learn about climate solutions, all while enjoying the company of fellow advocates.
🌟 Women's History Month Networking Event
When: Tuesday, Mar 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Celebrate Women's History Month at this exclusive networking event hosted by WRISE and energyRe. Join dynamic women from the energy industry for an evening of connection and curated discussions on March 25th, 2025, at 30 Hudson Yards in New York.
🤖 DeepTech for Climate: What's Working and What's Next?
When: Wednesday, Mar 26
Where: Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY,
This event focuses on networking and discussing DeepTech and sustainability, featuring a panel of experts and the introduction of ClimateLaunchpad 2025, the largest sustainable business competition globally. It is an excellent opportunity for startups and innovators in NYC to connect and collaborate on impactful solutions.
🌱 Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP)
When: Wednesday, Mar 26 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Queens, NY, 11101
The Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP) empowers NYC farmers with knowledge and tools to address climate uncertainty through workshops, trainings, and field days. Starting February 26, 2026, it offers climate funding insights, resources for urban farms, and financial support for participants.
🍹 YPE NYC & Friends March Social
When: Wednesday, Mar 26 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 16 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
Join YPE NYC and friends for an evening of networking and discussions on the energy sector in NYC at Clinton Hall 36. Bring a friend for drinks and lively conversation. Donations to support events and programs are appreciated.
☀️ Sip n' Solar @ Farm.One
When: Wednesday, Mar 26 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 625 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Join us at Farm.One for an engaging evening about solar energy, featuring free drinks, small bites, and one-on-one interactions with solar experts. Invite friends and receive rewards while learning about affordable solar solutions for NYC, even in historic homes.
📊 Data In Power - NYC Event
When: Wednesday, Mar 26 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Register to See Address
Join the NYC Data In Power meetup to discuss the crucial relationship between data and decision-making power within climate and energy sectors. The event focuses on engaging discussions and networking opportunities related to Data In Power initiatives that include data preservation and decision-making tools.
🌱 Empowering Women: Driving Sustainability Forward
When: Wednesday, Mar 26 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 144 West 14th Street, 2nd Floor, Room 201, New York, NY 10011
Join a panel discussion celebrating Women’s History Month focusing on Women and Sustainability in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The event will cover challenges, opportunities, and innovative practices in the sector, featuring expert panelists and facilitated by Porie Saikia.
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Mar 26 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County, New York
Join us every Wednesday at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn for an hour of climate action, advocating for science-based and equitable climate solutions. Whether you're new or experienced in political action, participate, bring a laptop and a friend, and contribute to meaningful change in a community setting.
🌦️ Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: HUGH MORRISON
When: Thursday, Mar 27 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 2276 12th Avenue, New York, NY, 10027
This event is a hybrid lecture led by Hugh Morrison of NSF NCAR on enhancing warm cloud microphysical representations in Earth system models. The lecture discusses the accuracy of various microphysics schemes using machine learning to improve rain formation simulations, suitable for both in-person and virtual attendance.
♻️ Hackathon: Circular Supply Chains for Critical Minerals
When: Thursday, Mar 27 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Register to See Address
Join the 14th Annual Sustainability Symposium at Columbia for a hackathon focused on creating solutions for the reuse of critical minerals. Participants will have three hours to develop a demo and business case using geospatial data. Open to various skill sets, the event includes networking, judging, and a chance to present at the symposium.
🌱 NYC Latinas Leading the Green Revolution!
When: Thursday, Mar 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Register to See Address
Celebrate Women’s History Month at an inspiring event in NYC featuring Latina leaders in sustainability. Join a panel discussion on clean energy and environmental justice, engage in Q&A, and network with changemakers. This event aims to inspire and diversify the sustainability workforce.
📚 Tasmania by Paolo Giordano with Hisham Matar
When: Friday, Mar 28 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 1133 Broadway, New York, NY, 10010
Join author Paolo Giordano as he discusses his novel, Tasmania, a story about connection and purpose amidst global challenges. In conversation with Hisham Matar, the event includes a book signing. RSVPs are encouraged but not required; seating is limited. Presented by NYU's Casa Italiania Zerilli-Marimò.
🌍 14th Annual Columbia Sustainability Symposium
When: Friday, Mar 28 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Where: The Forum at Columbia University, New York, New York
The 14th Annual Columbia Sustainability Symposium on March 28, 2025, will gather industry leaders and academics to discuss innovations aimed at enhancing resource efficiency. The event includes sessions on clean energy, sustainable technologies, and industry-specific discussions about fashion, electronics, and food sustainability. A hackathon on March 27th will precede the symposium.
🍽️ Sustainability & Business Strategy: An Exclusive Breakfast Conversation
When: Friday, Mar 28 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Where: 404 Broadway, #2nd floor, New York, NY 10013
This exclusive breakfast event in New York City brings together sustainability and business strategy leaders for discussions on integrating sustainability into business approaches. Participants will hear from expert speakers, network with industry professionals, and gain actionable strategies to drive sustainable impact.
✍️ Climate Writing Club
When: Saturday, Mar 29 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Silvana, New York, New York
Join the Climate Writing Club at Silvana, New York, where New Yorkers gather to explore climate and sustainability topics through various writing formats. The event includes time for coffee, introductions, focused writing sessions, and reflections. Hosted by Kathy and Cynthia, this session is perfect for everyone, from fiction writers to academic researchers.
🎨 ClimART Cafe: Our Fragile Moment Exhibition
When: Saturday, Mar 29 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Hudson Guild Elliott Center, New York, New York
This unique ClimART Cafe combines an art exhibition with a Climate Cafe, allowing participants to share emotions about climate change surrounded by impactful artwork. Led by artists and facilitators, the event includes a grounding meditation, discussions, and a gallery tour, aiming to foster a caring atmosphere for climate-conscious conversations.
🛠️ No North Brooklyn Pipeline teach in + orientation
When: Saturday, Mar 29 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: 214 Starr St 2nd floor, Kings County, New York
Join us for a teach-in and orientation focused on the campaign against the LNG Facility in Maspeth. This event aims to gather those opposed to fracked gas and pipelines, providing valuable information and community engagement.
🧘♀️ Women in Climate Investing & Finance: Group Yoga
When: Sunday, Mar 30 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 119 West 23rd Street, #level 2 suite 200, New York, NY 10011
Join Women in Climate Investing & Finance for a group yoga class in celebration of Women's History Month. This restorative session will be followed by informal networking. Limited capacity, so RSVP soon!
🚀 Deep Tech Week Opening Event @ Newlab
When: Monday, Mar 31 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
Join the official opening event of NYC Deep Tech Week at Newlab! Engage with investors, founders, and experts, enjoy a panel on deep tech commercialization, presentations, and a cocktail happy hour. This open house showcases hardware companies and discussions on key technologies driving innovation and sustainability.
🤖 Commercializing Deep Tech
When: Monday, Mar 31 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
The event on March 31st at Brooklyn Navy Yard focuses on commercializing deep tech hardware. It features a panel of experts discussing innovative technologies and strategies for scaling ventures. Attendees will learn about protecting IP, securing partnerships, and networking opportunities, making it ideal for entrepreneurs and those interested in hardware innovation.
⚡ SOSV/HAX : Electrochemistry and the Future of Manufacturing
When: Monday, Mar 31 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
This event hosted by SOSV/HAX at Newlab focuses on electrochemistry's vital role in decarbonizing the economy. It features discussions among industry experts about its applications in energy storage, critical minerals refinement, and chemical production. Attendees will have opportunities to network and engage with innovators.
🛠️ Deep Tech Storytelling Workshop
When: Monday, Mar 31 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
Join the Deep Tech Storytelling Workshop at Newlab, Kings County, New York, where you will learn to craft a compelling narrative for your startup. Designed by Spiral, this workshop provides a structured approach to improving brand positioning through storytelling, supported by experienced creatives.
📚 New Works from the Center for Critical Discard Research
When: Monday, Mar 31 from 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Join a panel discussion on new publications and research by the Center for Critical Discard Research at Pratt Institute. Topics include shaping social change, environmental activism, and the historical context of work and waste.
🎤 Live! From Tomorrow - The Pilot
When: Monday, Mar 31 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Elsewhere, Kings County, New York
Live! From Tomorrow is an innovative pitch show where investors pitch founders in a dynamic format inspired by Shark Tank. Each episode features pitches along with live commentary, allowing audiences to engage with the stories of both investors and founders. This event highlights the importance of funding for climate-defining startups and aims to make impactful storytelling a central focus.
Hi thanks for organizing all the events so well. It's great to see so many things in one place. I want to share a networking event I'm holding next month. You can see all the details here - https://partiful.com/e/lVc2m2swqUTovOKJAsqV
Thank you!
Nevin