NY Climate Tech: Nov 13 - Dec 2
NY Climate Tech: Nov 13 - Dec 2
Bike to green drinks, green cities, and green farms with turkeys this week!
Hi friends,
We’ve got plenty on the docket the next few weeks as we head into the holiday season! The Climate Tech Cities team is excited to close off the year with our annual survey - hitting your inboxes this week. In addition, we’ve got a melangerie of events, from climate storytelling to urban ocean stewardship, plus a bike ride with our friends at the Green City Force. Get some exercise ahead of that turkey dinner!
Picks for this week:
🌆 Metabolism of Cities - Pt. 2: Wed, Nov 15
📚 Storytelling as a Medium for Change: Trinity Talks with Richard Powers: Wed, Nov 15
🍻 Green Drinks Brooklyn: Wed, Nov 15
🌊 Urban Ocean Stewardship: Kelp Cultivation in NYC: Thu, Nov 16
🚴♀️ Tour de Farms Party: Sat, Nov 18
Picks for after Thanksgiving:
♻️ Carbon to Value Initiative Year 3 Final Showcase: Thu, Nov 30
💸 Climate Capital Stack: Unlocking NYC's Ecosystem: Thu, Nov 30
🎉 Climate Cafe Turns One!: Sat, Dec 2
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
The Climate Tech Cities Team
🌎 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
🚲 Homegrown Startup Clip Bikes Raises $2.8M seed round
Our friends at CLIP have raised $2.8 million and have also announced a new strategic partnership with Motovolt Mobility, a global EV manufacturer from India. CLIP is a TIME Best Invention of the Year 2020 Winner, and their easy-to-use technology upgrades any regular bike into an e-bike so you can zoom through the streets of New York!
🎑 Book Launch: Yume Kitasei’s The Deep Sky
Brooklyn based write Yume Kitasei just debuted her first novel, The Deep Sky, to much fanfare from climate aficionados. Asuka and her friends have to escape forest fires in California, abandoned towns in Japan, and more to start life on a new planet, with quite the twist and turns along the way. Put it on your Thanksgiving reading list!
Upcoming Opportunities
🌱 ReGen Accelerator (Due Nov. 30)
Are you a seed-stage climate tech startup striving to reduce the material impact of greenhouse gas emissions? Then you can apply now to Kaplak Ventures' "ReGen Accelerator", a three-month program for founders working to decarbonize at industrial scale. For more information, email contact@regenaccelerator.tech
👩🔬 SOSV Sustainable Industry Tech Matchup (Due Nov. 30)
SOSV is hosting its first virtual Sustainable Industry Tech matchup from December 4 to 8, 2023. Modeled after our very popular Climate Tech and Health Tech Matchups, this virtual event will bring together 200 startups and 200 investors for short introduction meetings over a week at their convenience.
📈 Scale for Climate Tech (Due Dec. 4)
We are excited to announce the next iteration of Scale For ClimateTech (S4C), the go-to manufacturing resource for climate tech innovators! Through this next iteration, S4C will continue to deliver customized manufacturing support to climate tech innovators through our cohort-based service, as well as expand its services to provide free matchmaking between climate tech innovators at large and New York manufacturers. Applications to join the 2024 cohort are now open to innovators globally.
✨ NYCEDC Founder Fellowship 2024 (Due Dec. 5)
Applications are now open for the 2024 Founder Fellowship which will provide 60 diverse tech startups across NYC with access to networking, fundraising, mentorship, business development, and other opportunities necessary to build and scale their enterprises. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is partnering with Chloe Capital, Company Ventures, Newlab, and Visible Hands to host four unique Founder Fellowship cohorts in spring 2024.
🔌 NextEra Energy 2024 Seed Competition (Due Dec. 8)
NextEra Energy Investments is holding a seed investment competition for pre-Series A companies focused on cybersecurity, data & AI, decarbonization and/or energy transition. Up to 10 winners can be selected to receive up to $500,000 in seed capital investment.
Rolling Deadlines and 2024
⚒️ Pilots at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (Rolling)
🏢 Urban Tech XChange (Rolling)
🌇 $10M Empire Technology Prize (Due Mar. 24)
Events This Week
🧵 Future Fabrics Expo NYC Edition: Tue, Nov 14
☀️ Solar One's Catalyst: Sustainable Intiatives for a Greener NYC: Tue, Nov 14
🙋♀️ ArchNative: Women In Sustainability Panel Discussion: Tue, Nov 14
🌆 Metabolism of Cities - Pt. 2: Wed, Nov 15
🌍 CT Govt Outlook Sustainability Policies/Progress: Sustainability Group Mtg: Wed, Nov 15
🧶 Sustainability & Inclusion with Rohit Burman and Ngozi Okaro: Wed, Nov 15
🌳 HEC Paris / EcoLearn & CSR Leaders - Impact Box Workshop and Dinner: Wed, Nov 15
🍻 Green Drinks Brooklyn: Wed, Nov 15
📚 Storytelling as a Medium for Change: Trinity Talks with Richard Powers: Wed, Nov 15
🌍 How to Save a Planet (Before it is Too Late): Wed, Nov 15
🏛️ The Education of an Architect: Wed, Nov 15
💡 Clean Energy in New York Summit: Thu, Nov 16
🌊 Urban Ocean Stewardship: Kelp Cultivation in NYC: Thu, Nov 16
🌿 Environmental Law Networking Happy Hour!: Thu, Nov 16
🌍 Beyond Bylines: The Uproot Mixer at The Climate Museum: Thu, Nov 16
🌳 ‘Arbor’ World Premiere with Jody Sperling and Time Lapse Dance: Fri, Nov 17
🚴♀️ Tour de Farms Party: Sat, Nov 18
👖 All About Denim: Sat, Nov 18
☕️ Climate Cafe : Mon, Nov 20
🍹 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails (New York City): Wed, Nov 29
♻️ Carbon to Value Initiative Year 3 Final Showcase: Thu, Nov 30
🌍 CCNY Sustainability PSA Project - Screening Event & Internship Fair: Thu, Nov 30
👩🔬 IndieBio NY Coffee Break: Thu, Nov 30
💸 Climate Capital Stack: Unlocking NYC's Ecosystem: Thu, Nov 30
☕️ Climate Cafe: Thu, Nov 30
🍽️ Climatetech Dinner: Thu, Nov 30
📚 Introduction to Teaching Systems & Resilience Thinking for STEM Teachers: Sat, Dec 2
🎉 Climate Cafe Turns One!: Sat, Dec 2
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Upcoming Events
🏳️🌈 Out in Climate — Carbon Removal Panel: Tue, Dec 5
🎉 2023 Waterfront Alliance Holiday Party: Tue, Dec 5
🌍 Sustainability Programs Final Capstone Briefings: Fall 2023: Tue, Dec 5
✨ Science & Society: Climate Futurism: Tue, Dec 5
💧 Urban Science Innovators Series: Joe Shuttleworth of Arup: Wed, Dec 6
☀️ Solar America Show International 2023: Tue, Dec 12
🌳 Exclusive Gallery Film Screening: I Could Have Been A Tree Instead: Sun, Dec 17
Event Details
🧵 Future Fabrics Expo NYC Edition
When: Tue, Nov 14th from 12:00 PM to Wed, Nov 15{suffix(end.day)} at 6:00 PM
Where: White Space Chelsea, 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Future Fabrics Expo NYC 2023 brings its showcase of sustainably and responsibly-produced fabrics, materials, and emerging innovations to Manhattan. The event offers access to industry leaders and key suppliers, along with panel discussions and educational opportunities to promote responsible sourcing in the fashion industry.
☀️ Solar One's Catalyst: Sustainable Intiatives for a Greener NYC
When: Tue, Nov 14th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 9-03 44th Road, Queens, NY
Solar One's Catalyst: Sustainable Initiatives for a Greener NYC. Bringing together experts in environmental awareness, green job training, and eco-park stewardship to respond to a world affected by climate change. Featuring speakers, facility tour, food, cocktails, and more.
🙋♀️ ArchNative: Women In Sustainability Panel Discussion
When: Tue, Nov 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Spacesmith, 1 New York Plaza, Suite 4200, New York, NY
Join us for an exciting in-person event where we celebrate the incredible women making a difference in the field of sustainability. The panel discussion will focus on sustainable building solutions, including regulation, zoning, finance, technology, and more! Speakers Include: Ambar Margarida, Principal at Spacemith Yasemin Kologlu, Design Principal at SOM Sydney Mainster, Director of Sustainability at The Durst Organization Colleen Large, Senior Consultant at Brightworks Sustainability. Moderated by Diana Fedorkova of ArchNative
🌆 Metabolism of Cities - Pt. 2
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 9:00 AM to Fri, Nov 17{suffix(end.day)} at 5:00 PM
Where: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Arts Center at Governors Island, 110 Andes Rd, New York, NY
This platform brings together different disciplines, sectors, and backgrounds for discussion and building action items together. The mission is to collaboratively discover, gain, and evolve our understandings of soils and their support of the workings of the world. The format of the symposium is intended to be interactive, leading to solutions and implementation through collaborations.
🌍 CT Govt Outlook Sustainability Policies/Progress: Sustainability Group Mtg
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: HAYVN, 320 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT
Join HAYVN's Sustainability and Social Impact Group to learn about sustainability and explore topics to make a difference. Monthly meetings are both in-person and virtual, with a focus on Connecticut's government outlook on sustainability policies and progress. The speaker is Dominique Johnson, the State Representative for the 143rd district.
🧶 Sustainability & Inclusion with Rohit Burman and Ngozi Okaro
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Custom Collaborative, 253 West 35th Street, New York, NY
Rohit Burman is Vice President, Sustainability and Inclusion, Calvin Klein Global and PVH Americas. He is a senior leader with over 20 years of global experience in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, foundation and nonprofit management, and inclusion and diversity. He is recognized for his expertise in strategy, program development, stakeholder engagement and communications, employee engagement programs and change management.
🌳 HEC Paris / EcoLearn & CSR Leaders - Impact Box Workshop and Dinner
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Eat Offbeat, 75 9th Avenue, New York, NY
The Impact Box is a collective intelligence workshop focused on corporate sustainability issues. Participants will analyze the value chain of a product or service and identify impacts, risks, and opportunities for sustainability.
🍻 Green Drinks Brooklyn - November 2023
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: 159 Bridge Park Drive, Brooklyn, NY
Get inspired, be inspiring! Join Green Drinks Brooklyn every third Wednesday of the month at Estuary, ONE15 Brooklyn Marina. Network with like-minded individuals in the field of sustainability and environmental issues. Happy Hour drinks, introductions from professionals in the industry, and the chance to share your thoughts and passion.
📚 Storytelling as a Medium for Change: Trinity Talks with Richard Powers
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Trinity Church, 89 Broadway, New York, NY
Bestselling author Richard Powers discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Overstory and explores our relationship with nature and the climate crisis.
🏛️ The Education of an Architect
When: Wed, Nov 15th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Distinguished professors from The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at Cooper Union present a panel on the intersection of architecture, design, and pedagogy, showcasing their innovation in climatic design and data-driven justice approaches.
💡 Clean Energy in New York Summit
When: Thu, Nov 16th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY
City & State is hosting the Clean Energy in NY Summit to discuss opportunities created by NY's energy strategy, including large-scale renewable projects, hydrogen hubs, transportation decarbonization, and storage procurement. The event aims to be accessible and inclusive for all individuals. Attendees will need to provide photo ID and there is an additional fee for walk-in registrants.
🌊 Urban Ocean Stewardship: Kelp Cultivation in NYC
When: Thu, Nov 16th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Pratt Institute Research Yard, 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This half-day conference will open up a conversation and dialogue with experts and practitioners from the field: growers in NY Harbor, scientists, and environmental justice advocates. We’ll hear answers to questions such as: How can we use the kelp we grow in and around New York Harbor? What impacts can kelp have on water quality, carbon, community, and biodiversity? What limitations and opportunities are growers experiencing? What does it take to start a kelp operation in your community?
🌿 Environmental Law Networking Happy Hour!
When: Thu, Nov 16th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: The Penny Farthing, 103 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for a panel discussion on sustainable transportation solutions and their impact on reducing carbon emissions in cities.
🌍 Beyond Bylines: The Uproot Mixer at The Climate Museum
When: Thu, Nov 16th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: The Climate Museum, 105 Wooster Street, New York, NY
Join us for an exciting in-person event at The Climate Museum in the heart of New York City! Get ready to mingle, connect, and exchange ideas at Beyond Bylines: The Uproot Mixer. Engage in thought-provoking conversations, meet like-minded individuals, and discover innovative solutions to the pressing challenges we face. Mark your calendars and join us at The Climate Museum for an unforgettable experience.
🌳 ‘Arbor’ World Premiere with Jody Sperling and Time Lapse Dance
When: Fri, Nov 17th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Adler Hall at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th Street, New York, NY
The New York Society for Ethical Culture presents an evening of stunning, nature-inspired works featuring the world premiere of Arbor, a work dwelling on the nature of trees. The evening also features performances of other notable eco-art collaborations, including Wind Rose and Plastic Harvest. The performances stir the senses and provoke contemplation about our relationship to the natural world.
🚴♀️ Tour de Farms Party
When: Sat, Nov 18th from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Compost Power, 105 River St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Lunch, raffles and post-ride celebration (open to non-cyclists!) for the Green City Force Tour de Farms.
👖 All About Denim
When: Sat, Nov 18th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: 220 E 23rd St, 220 East 23rd Street, New York, NY
Reclypt's All About Denim event kicks off with a panel discussion and Q&A on the history, environmental impact, and possibilities of denim in the circular economy. Participants can then join upcycling workshops to learn painting, tailoring, repairing, and more. The event aims to provide circular fashion alternatives for the holiday season.
☕️ Climate Cafe
When: Mon, Nov 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Neighbor, 176 9th Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for the NYC Climate Cafe, a non-clinical space to discuss difficult emotions that arise from the climate crisis, while connecting with others who feel the same way. This in-person event offers an opportunity to deepen communities and increase collective resiliency. Open to all, with a suggested donation of $10.
🍹 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails (New York City)
When: Wed, Nov 29th from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Chinatown (Location on RSVP)
Join us for delicious cocktails and conversation with other passionate sustainability advocates. This is a great opportunity to meet others in the sustainability community, so feel free to share this invite with green friends and colleagues. The more the merrier!
🌍 CCNY Sustainability PSA Project - Screening Event & Internship Fair
When: Thu, Nov 30th from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Where: The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for a panel discussion on the future of renewable energy and its impact on climate change.
♻️ Carbon to Value Initiative Year 3 Final Showcase
When: Thu, Nov 30th from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, Rosenthal Pavilion, 60 Washington Square South Suite 605, New York, NY 10012
Join us in New York City on Thursday, November 30 to celebrate the culmination of the third year of the Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative! Hear from the 8 Year 3 Cohort startups shaping the future of the carbontech industry as they each present their unique solutions, the progress they’ve made throughout the past six months of the C2V program, and where they are headed next.
👩🔬 IndieBio NY Coffee Break
When: Thu, Nov 30th from 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Where: IndieBio, 7 Penn Plaza, New York, NY
Are you developing a new product or technology? Are you looking for a co-founder or your next key hire? Are you looking for a job or an internship? Considering making a career pivot into the start-up ecosystem? Then come join IndieBio NY for our next Coffee Break to learn more about the IndieBio NY program, and meet fellow members of the NY biotech community.
💸 Climate Capital Stack: Unlocking NYC's Ecosystem
When: Thu, Nov 30th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Register for Address
Scaling climate solutions will require a rich and diverse ecosystem of financial support at each stage of growth. Many extraordinary innovations and critical players in the Climate Capital Stack are emerging and evolving now - we all know there is no better home for this new frontier than New York City. You are invited to the launch of ClimateHack's NYC community, and the first in a series of four events focused on bringing together NYC's community of founders, funders and public partners.
☕️ Climate Cafe
When: Thu, Nov 30th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Neighbor, 176 9th Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for the NYC Climate Cafe, a supportive environment for discussing difficult emotions arising from the climate crisis. Connect with peers, break through the 'business as usual,' and deepen community resilience. Open to all with a suggested donation of $10.
🍽️ Climatetech Dinner
When: Thu, Nov 30th from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Register for Address
You are invited to join us, a growing community of folks who are interested or working in the climate and sustainability space and looking to connect with others IRL. This is a paid event (to the restaurant) and we are collecting the payment of $73 per person in advance.