Launch Alaska

??? Did you know Launch Alaska Portfolio companies created 33 Alaska jobs last year? That's just one of the noteworthy numbers from our 2024 Impact Report. Dive into all the data during our webinar tomorrow, March 13: RSVP today to attend the live event or receive a recording to watch on demand ?? https://lnkd.in/gshUPhed

?? Last month, we made our annual advocacy trip to Juneau, joined by representatives from Launch Alaska portfolio companies Sage Geosystems Inc. and Cache Energy. Their successful presentations before the Senate Resources Committee and House Energy Special Committee sparked important conversations about innovative ways to meet Alaska’s #energy needs – read more in this latest blog post by Launch Alaska Chief Policy & Partnerships Officer Penny G. ?? https://lnkd.in/dW6uKkcv

??? Save the date: On Thursday, March 13, we're diving into our 2024 Impact Report with a special webinar hosted by Launch Alaska COO Frances Ball. Plug into the latest accelerator milestones, portfolio company deployments, and recent progress in our quest to support $1 billion in Alaska climate tech deployments by 2030. Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gshUPhed

?? Hello from Juneau! Launch Alaska staff members and portfolio companies Cache Energy and Sage Geosystems Inc. are in Alaska’s capital this week to meet with legislators and share insights about how innovative new technologies can help strengthen our #energy, transportation, and industrial systems. Learn more about our conversations with policymakers in Juneau and beyond – subscribe to our newsletter for updates: https://lnkd.in/gzfUYFzi Pictured: Launch #Alaska CEO Isaac Vanderburg, Chief Policy & Partnerships Officer Penny G., Cache Energy Founder and CEO Arpit Dwivedi, Sage Geosystems Chief Geoscientist Mike Eros, along with Rep. Calvin Schrage, Rep. Robyn Burke, Sen. Scott Kawasaki, and Sen. Cathy Giessel.?

?? Is your market-ready tech #startup looking for an ideal location to launch a demonstration project? Alaska could be the state for you. Register today for our Feb. 26 informational webinar, and get ready to discover 25 top opportunities for #energy, #transportation, and industrial innovation ?? https://lnkd.in/ggQBiPcp

?Portfolio Spotlight? Switched Source LLC’s Phase-EQ technology offers a real-time, automated solution to control power flow between phases in a three-phase circuit: This reduces outages, increases grid capacity, enhances efficiency, and helps decrease the need for new infrastructure – a few big reasons we’re proud to call Switched Source a member of the Launch Alaska Portfolio. This inspiring company has successfully deployed Phase-EQ units for utility customers from #Fairbanks to #NewYork, and we're excited to see its impact grow. Learn more about the potential via this recent white paper from National Grid Partners ?? https://lnkd.in/gkreBfyq

?? Is your market-ready tech #startup looking for an ideal location to launch a demonstration project? Alaska could be the state for you. Register today for our Feb. 26 informational webinar, and get ready to discover 25 top opportunities for #energy, #transportation, and industrial innovation ?? https://lnkd.in/ggQBiPcp

??? Discover Alaska #energy, transportation, and industrial tech deployment opportunities. Learn about Launch Alaska Portfolio companies and their growing economic impact. Don’t miss these upcoming events for #startups, policymakers, and other Launch Alaska ecosystem members: Feb. 26 | Webinar: 25 Big Alaska Innovation Opportunities for Startups in 2025 March 13 | Webinar: A Year of Alaska Climate Tech Impact June 2 | Climate Innovation Showcase See full details and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gTb54RDG

?#CleanEnergy generation solutions. Long duration energy storage. Robotics and #automation, electric transportation, low-footprint industrial processes, and more: Here are some of the top tech areas with potential to make a big impact in #Alaska ?? https://lnkd.in/g8nUH2Rr ??Know a mid-to-late-stage startup with an innovative technology in one of these areas? Applications are open for our 2025 Tech Deployment Track program. Spread the word – companies can apply by May 1 for our eight-month deployment accelerator program kicking off Sept. 15 in Anchorage: https://lnkd.in/gd7pU8ga

?? Alaska’s water power potential is making waves! We’re thrilled to be one of eight organizations recently selected for awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Water Power Technologies Office. Here’s how we’ll use this new award to help companies accelerate #hydropower and marine energy innovation, and tap into the #energy opportunities offered along Alaska’s vast coastline: https://lnkd.in/gVb5xEEe?