Active Surfaces

?? Exciting Team Update! ?? Active Surfaces is growing! We're thrilled to welcome Michael Holland to our Active Surfaces team! Michael?joins us as a Materials Chemist, demonstrating a deep passion for structure/property relationships. Michael comes to us from CubicPV, where he acquired 5 years of perovskite solar technology development experience and authored patents and journal articles. A proud alumnus of University of Michigan with a B.S. in chemistry, Michael furthered his academic journey with a PhD in Materials Chemistry from Northwestern University, where he studied non-centrosymmetric transition metal oxide-fluorides and developed a deep understanding of structure/property relationships. ?? Why Active Surfaces? Michael sees the production speed advantages of roll-to-roll printed perovskite solar cells and the potential cost-savings of flexible substrates as game-changing advantages in solar cell production. When not in the lab, Michael loves to cook and design and build geometric models. ?? Let's extend a warm welcome to Michael as we embark on new adventures and continue our journey towards a sustainable future!

In September, Sabanc? Climate Ventures team and some of our Portfolio companies participated in several events at NYC Climate Week! ?? In these events, where we gather together with startups, investors and corporates in the climate ecosystem to share ideas and insights about climate tech innovations, and venture investments. AiDASH were presenting at the AWS demo night and Active Surfaces brought the new product during the new climate futures at Newlab. ?? #Sabanc?ClimateVentures #ClimateWeekNYC #ActiveSurfaces #AiDash

?? Getting Active Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit!?? Our CEO and Co-Founder, Shiv Bhakta ??, shared insights on what it’s like to be a founder in the climatetech space during a dynamic panel discussion with Elise Strobach from AeroShield Materials and Dan McCollister from Rewiring America. ???? We then had an amazing time showcasing Active Surfaces at our booth, with Dusty Stahl, connecting with innovators, investors, and change-makers dedicated to a more sustainable future. Grateful for the support and inspiration from the GTL community. Climate change is the defining problem of our generation - and we're glad to see so many dedicating their lives to fighting a good fight. ??? . . . #Climatetech #GreentownLabs #ActiveSurfaces #Sustainability #Innovation

?? Getting Active Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit!?? Our CEO and Co-Founder, Shiv Bhakta ??, shared insights on what it’s like to be a founder in the climatetech space during a dynamic panel discussion with Elise Strobach from AeroShield Materials and Dan McCollister from Rewiring America. ???? We then had an amazing time showcasing Active Surfaces at our booth, with Dusty Stahl, connecting with innovators, investors, and change-makers dedicated to a more sustainable future. Grateful for the support and inspiration from the GTL community. Climate change is the defining problem of our generation - and we're glad to see so many dedicating their lives to fighting a good fight. ??? . . . #Climatetech #GreentownLabs #ActiveSurfaces #Sustainability #Innovation

Excited to speak at the Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit! ?? Active Surfaces will be sharing the stage with Kelly Belcher from J.P. Morgan and Kara H. Hurst from Amazon, Jeff Marootian from Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy, and Leslie Nash from Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, plus 40+ founders and 106+ companies sharing their innovations, it’s going to be huge. Thrilled to join Heated Questions: Founder Edition on Oct. 24th with Dan McCollister. Let’s dive into #climatetech insights and make big things happen!

The growth of solar energy has been remarkable in recent years; in 2023, the world added approximately 593 GW of solar capacity, reflecting a significant 29% increase compared to the previous year. IEF Forecasts suggest an average growth rate of 6% annually from 2024 to 2030. The BNEF predicts that solar installations will need to quintuple to reach a cumulative capacity of 6000 GW by 2030, aiming for solar power to generate a quarter of global electricity by that time. Apart from this, the accessibility of solar energy faces several challenges, particularly in regions where traditional solar installations are impractical due to structural limitations. A technology like Active Surfaces is most welcoming in the growing need for solar energy. Active Surfaces' technology, a significant advancement in solar energy deployment, owes much to the dedication and contribution of Shiv Bhakta ??, the Co-founder of Active Surfaces. His personal connection to the challenges of solar energy accessibility, particularly in regions where traditional solar installations are impractical due to structural limitations, has inspired the development of this innovative solution. Let's hear from Shiv Bhakta about how Active Surfaces has advanced the world of solar energy compared to traditional solar panels: https://lnkd.in/gUMuPn5E #startup #fouderspotlight

?? Interview with Forbes ?? Wouldn't be where I am today with the support from everyone that believed in me, especially Chris Harris. Inspiring and catalyzing people is just as, if not more, important than any technology innovation we can bring in the fight against climate change. Thanks Maggie McGrath and Kirsten Taggart for the feature!

? Hitting it out of the park! ? Active Surfaces had the honor of participating in the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) Summit hosted by AFFOA at the iconic Fenway Park! ?? This gathering of innovators, members, and partners from across the U.S. provided a platform to discuss the latest in advanced fiber and fabric technologies, future commercial and United States Department of Defense needs, and to exchange ideas within AFFOA's Fabric Innovation Network, with partners like Natick Soldier Center, Natick Labs, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, and others. A huge thank you to AFFOA organizers Natasha Spackey and Joshua Rapoza for coordinating the pitch competition and facilitating such an impactful event! We also want to acknowledge the esteemed speakers who contributed their insights and expertise: - Jeff Pacuska, Lead for the Office of Future Technology Transition (OFTT) at U.S. Army DEVCOM-Soldier Center - Victor Pugliano, Director of Materials at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense - Ken Wetzel, Chief Operating Officer at SMI - Jeremiah Slade, Textile and Product Engineering Group Leader at AFFOA - John Griffin, Defense Engagement Lead for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Autonomy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit - Mike Holthe, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense The summit was an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and share with some of the brightest minds in fabric innovation and defense technology. We’re excited to carry forward these conversations and continue pushing boundaries in the advanced materials space! . . . #AFFOA #FunctionalFabrics #InnovationNetwork #DoD #AdvancedMaterials #Sustainability #ActiveSurfaces Matthew Duff Shiv Bhakta ??

?? Good news! We are thrilled to announce that Active Surfaces has been selected as a Phase 2 winner of the Lab MATCH prize by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions. ?? This recognition comes as part of the Making Advanced Technology Commercialization Harmonized (Lab MATCH) initiative, which supports entrepreneurs dedicated to commercializing innovative technology. Our team at Active Surfaces, collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is focused on Photovoltaic (PV) technology, driving forward with innovative solutions in solar energy. Thank you to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and all our supporters as we continue to strive towards a brighter, sustainable future. Stay tuned as we embark on Phase 3 of the Lab MATCH program! Check out all the winners and learn more about their exciting projects here at the link below. . . . #LabMATCH #Innovation #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #TechnologyTransfer #ActiveSurfaces

?? Exciting News! ?? We're thrilled to announce that Active Surfaces has been awarded the FORGE Product Development Grant at the Manufacturing Mash-Up at Gillette Stadium! ?? This grant will be pivotal in advancing our innovative, lightweight, flexible solar product and building strong manufacturing in Massachusetts. A big thank you to FORGE and all the amazing stakeholders who made this possible: - Opening remarks by Laura Teicher, President & Executive Director of FORGE – we appreciate your leadership in fostering innovation and collaboration! - A huge shoutout to our fellow winners: Highland Park Technologies and Atlas Urban Farms – congratulations on your achievements! - Thank you to M&T Bank and Re:Build Manufacturing for sponsoring the prizes that fuel innovation. - Insightful to hear notable speakers, including Elisabeth Reynolds, Miles Arnone, Ellen Ellsworth, Stacy Swider, Mark Michalski, Susan E. Whitaker, Joe Hastry, MSA CPA, and others! - A huge thanks to Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE, and to the esteemed judges: Elisabeth Reynolds, Paul Silva, Jerod Colley, and Ian Goodine. - Finally, big thanks to the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative for bringing the Manufacturing Mash-Up to life! It's electric to see all the manufacturing buzz in Massachusetts - we're excited to to continue developing groundbreaking manufacturing solutions in solar energy and continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible! . . . #ManufacturingInnovation #Cleantech #SolarTech #FORGEGrant #ProductDevelopment #Sustainability #ActiveSurfaces