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We’re excited to host HackSummit NY at Newlab Brooklyn this year! ?? Come see Newlab’s Director of Ventures, Alex Prather, kick off the event. She’ll be joining 300 investors, founders, and operators at Newlab Brooklyn to discuss what's new in the world of climate tech. We hope to see you there! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/e7KsacjC

We were honored to host Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, at Newlab Brooklyn. During his visit, Mr. Chan connected with Newlab members, including Electron Robotics, CLIP, and T?mTex Inc., who showcased their technologies across automation, mobility, materials, and more. Mr. Chan and the Newlab team also discussed the growing innovation and technology landscape in Hong Kong. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/d-sMq3Pb See some photos of the visit below ??

This week, Michigan Central, Newlab, and Newlab member Airspace Link, Inc. gathered leaders from the advanced air mobility community at the AAIR Forum for a day of multi-panel programming and the launch of the Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR). AAIR was created by Michigan Central and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to accelerate commercial drone development and position Michigan as a leader in next-generation aerial mobility. AAIR encompasses a 3-mile radius of tech surrounding Michigan Central which has been outfitted with shared infrastructure and services for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) operators, manufacturers, and demand partners. This includes specialized infrastructure at Newlab and The Station which enables radar and tracking of drone activity and supports the development of a robust, secure aerial ecosystem. Newlab is proud to partner with Michigan Central to address accessibility, safety, tech equity, and regulatory challenges by designing first of a kind pilot programs for commercial drone applications, bringing advanced technologies together with industry and government partners to demonstrate the potential of this opportunity space across real-world use cases like: medical supply delivery, consumer goods transport, manufacturing logistics, and infrastructure inspection. With financial support and partnership from MDOT Aeronautics, Michigan Central provides resources for foundational physical and digital infrastructure, demand generation, community engagement, and skills training. Flight data from these operations will advance the goal of achieving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), a critical step in reducing barriers to commercial drone usage and enabling longer-range operations across Southeast Michigan. Interested in joining us at AAIR? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/guvCwuA8

Currently in the United States, approximately 2.9 million semi-trucks are operational, transporting essential goods nationwide. While vital to modern life, these vehicles are creating an adverse effect on our climate. Collectively, they emit around 413 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, contributing to the 23% of total greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transportation sector. Meet Zach Schieffelin, Founder & CEO of Civilized Cycles. He and his team are developing the critical technology needed to address this challenge at Newlab in Detroit. The company produces light electric commercial vehicles, notably the Semi-Trike, offering a sustainable alternative to carbon-intensive vehicles like semi-trucks. The Semi-Trike merges the cargo capacity of a van with the minimal carbon footprint and cost-effectiveness of an e-bike, making it ideal for urban freight and last-mile delivery. A recipient of the Michigan Central Scale Fund award, Civilized Cycles has initiated a pilot program in collaboration with Lime, Newlab, and Michigan Central. This initiative aims to assess the Semi-Trike's impact before full-scale commercialization to get the trike’s in cities across the country, and world. All striving to reduce the substantial carbon emissions associated with traditional freight transport. Learn more about Zach and the Semi-Trike below.

Calling all materials startups! Newlab Uruguay, in collaboration with leading pulp manufacturers in Uruguay, Montes del Plata and UPM - The Biofore Company, is launching an initiative to transform inorganic industrial waste into sustainable construction materials. We’re looking for critical technology startups to join us in transforming pulp waste into new value-added products. The goal of this program is to pilot the most innovative technologies in order to upcycle inorganic waste from the pulp and paper industries into value-added construction materials, promoting the circular economy. We are looking for technologies within the following focus areas: ? Waste into Cementitious or Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) ? Waste into Geopolymers and/or Cement-Free Construction Materials ? Waste into Legacy Aggregate Replacement ? Waste to Other Sustainable Construction Materials ? Waste into Inorganic Waste Dewatering and Drying Technologies If you are developing a novel technology, product, or service within one of these areas, learn more and apply today. This is a great opportunity to join the global Newlab network and expand into the Latin American region: https://lnkd.in/ezFQBvUE Application deadline: December 20th, 2024

Newlab is thrilled to partner with the State of Michigan to launch the Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator, a new public-private partnership aimed at attracting billions of dollars to finance the development of clean energy projects across Michigan. The Accelerator will support two strategies to position Michigan as a priority market for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) investment and accelerate the development of investment-ready projects. Newlab Detroit will be the home of the Michigan Climate Investment Hub (The Hub, for short), which is being established through philanthropic support from The Kresge Foundation. The Hub aims to foster partnerships between State of Michigan, GGRF awardees, private investors, commercial lenders, community lenders, community organizations, philanthropic organizations, local governments.? The Hub will co-locate these key stakeholders with Newlab’s critical technology startups to enable strategic collaboration that accelerates innovation in clean energy financing and creates actionable opportunities to integrate emerging technologies into the development of clean energy projects across the state. The Hub is complemented by the Michigan Climate Investment Fund (MCIF), an $11 million fund to support community lenders in securing federal funds and effectively deploying this capital in Michigan communities. The fund will provide $10 million in matching grants for community lenders and $1 million in technical assistance to help community lenders build capacity to apply for GGRF. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gPMeB5wH

Congratulations to Carvis.AI on their $1.2M pre-seed funding led by Trucks Venture Capital with participation from Newlab, Michigan Rise, Invest Detroit, Dug Song, Qasar Younis, and Robin O. Carvis is on a mission to empower auto repair technicians with intelligent diagnostics - as vehicles become more complex and skilled technicians are in short supply, Carvis’ technology will help translate vehicle data into actionable insights using AI. Located at Newlab Detroit, they’re looking for a founding engineer to join the team. Learn more about Carvis here: https://carvis.ai/

Happy Friday! Join us at?Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's Future of Transportation Pitch Contest?- five finalists will present their innovative ideas and solutions to a panel of Transportation/Mobility industry experts (including two Newlab members!). These innovators will go head-to-head, unveiling groundbreaking concepts that advance transportation ventures on November 12th at Hana House. Judges include:? Judy Chang – itselectric ?? ? Patrick Knoth – Lyft/ Citibike Jannie/Jingqin Gao – C2SMARTER Center? Dulcie Canton – CLIP? ?? Phil Hwang – Dollaride Grab a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gF3E8yPe

Did you know that the technologies developed by Newlab members across the world have the potential to meet 5.5% of the global Greenhouse Gas reduction target by 2050? It’s an amazing start, but there's more work to do. The Newlab 2024 Impact Report provides a comprehensive look at the measurable outcomes of our critical technology commercialization initiatives. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how Newlab’s member startups and partners are driving real change across the world. What’s Inside: 1. How Newlab drives success for critical tech startups 2. The ways Newlab collaborates with corporate and civic partners 3. The investment value of Newlab member startups 4. Real-world case studies showcasing the tangible effects of our work 5. Our future goals and strategies to scale our impact 6. Opportunities for you to get involved Download a copy here:?https://lnkd.in/gqTr5ATb

Meet Justin Kosmides and Chris Nolte, the founders of Bloom, an operations-as-a-service marketplace that connects mobility companies with suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution partners. Bloom’s story began at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where Justin was building an e-bike company at Newlab while Chris was leading a bike-centered retail store and community nearby. They bonded over the challenges of entrepreneurship and shared a vision of easing the path to scale for mobility companies in the U.S. Now, they’re helping to shape the future of hardware manufacturing and operations from Detroit — collaborating with Newlab, Michigan Central, Beacon MFG, and hundreds of other service partners to reshore manufacturing for mobility solutions — empowering early stage companies and some of the largest OEMs in the city and beyond. Most recently, MoonBikes has recently teamed up with Bloom to relaunch in the US Market and scale their North American operations from Newlab at Michigan Central. Watch below to learn more!