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Fascinating article from Benjamin Reinhardt on what it?really?means for a technology to scale, highlighting the unique challenges and 'characteristic timescales' that tech companies face when moving from lab to market, as well as the fact that scaling can be harder than invention:?https://lnkd.in/emvw3ZJ2 We're committed to supporting #ToughTech founders in navigating these questions (including from investors) through our programs and mentorship. Interested in seeing how? >?https://engine.xyz/contact?

Last week, The Engine's Chief Growth Officer, Benjamin Downing, joined an influential session at #CERAWeek in Houston, embodying our mission to make it easier for #ToughTech to change the world. The session,?How to Activate the Whole Ecosystem of Innovation,?explored the very challenges The Engine tackles daily: bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world impact. Ben, alongside Kevin See from Activate, shared insights on how we convene the ecosystem to support Tough Tech companies in their journey from lab to market. This conversation at one of the world's leading energy conferences reflects our ongoing work at The Engine. Every day, we bring together diverse disciplines to unlock transformative solutions in key areas such as applied AI/ML, climate and carbon capture, energy, food/agriculture, and advanced materials. Proud to see The Engine's mission represented on this global stage, driving the conversations that shape the future of Tough Tech and sustainable innovation. ?? Discover the ecosystem that's fueling Tough Tech breakthroughs, with support from The Engine and partners like Activate:?https://lnkd.in/evKAKKjk #CERAWeek #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #InnovationEcosystem

Geothermal has the potential to provide massive amounts of clean energy, with little land use, while leverage pre-existing workforce and infrastructure. Read below to see how The Engine resident Quaise Energy is scaling to unleash the potential of geothermal to help solve climate and secure our energy future. #ToughTech

What do π and our resident companies have in common? Both transcend disciplines to solve complex problems. This #PiDay, we celebrate the interdisciplinary work of our #ToughTech teams,?engineering solutions as elegant and powerful as π itself. From sustainable building materials to quantum computers and precision medicine, discover the infinite potential of their?technology: https://lnkd.in/eFtZYGbB ?? Can you continue the sequence? Let's see how far we can go with π. 3.14...

?? What if your workplace could be a win-win for everyone? Join us on March 19 at The Engine for a special fireside chat with Dr. Angela Jackson as we celebrate the launch of her new book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success.?Hosted by Executive in Residence, Jaye Goldstein, this intimate Q&A session will explore how empowering employees can drive equity and profitability. Dr. Jackson’s research, spanning over 1,200 companies including Walmart, Google, and JPMorgan Chase, reveals that investing in employee well-being isn’t just ethical; it’s a proven strategy for business success. - Learn how to prioritize employee well-being to boost your bottom line. - Understand the importance of work-life integration, psychological safety, and employee empowerment. - Gain insights on how to create a culture of respect, learning, and innovation. Whether you're scaling your #ToughTech company or building your first team, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to transform your workplace. ??? Date: March 19, 2025 ?? Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ?? Location: The Engine at 750 Main Street Space is limited—register now.?https://lu.ma/8d2g0bo1 #Leadership #WorkplaceEquity #ToughTech

?? Blueprint Application Deadline Extended ?? We’re giving aspiring Tough Tech leaders one last chance to apply for Blueprint, The Engine’s eight-week program designed to help researchers turn breakthrough technologies into impactful startups. Applications are now open until March 17th at 11:59 PM. If you’re a graduate student, postdoc, or research scientist looking to explore the commercial potential of your innovation, Blueprint offers: ?? Mentorship from experienced Tough Tech founders ??? Tools to de-risk your ideas and build a compelling pitch deck ?? Access to a robust network of investors, policymakers, and industry experts This is your opportunity to transform your research into real-world impact. Don’t miss out—apply today: https://hubs.li/Q03b7MJs0 #ToughTech #BlueprintProgram #Startups #ResearchToImpact

?? Join us for Boston’s first screening of Women of Carbon documentary on March 19, co-hosted with Carbon Leadership Forum at The Engine! Created by Basia Myszynski and Leonard Myszynski, this powerful doc highlights the women driving innovation in decarbonization. We’re excited to welcome a panel of trailblazing women in climate tech, including: ?? Leah Ellis – CEO & Co-Founder, Sublime Systems ?? Nicole St. Clair Knobloch – Co-Founder, Fort Point Timber ?? Kari Hewitt — Chief Regeneration Officer, Planning Communities & Lecturer, Tufts Department of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning ??? Meghan Shaw — Outreach Director, City of Cambridge Energy Alliance Moderated by bonny mcclain??, geospatial author and data storyteller. ?? Screening starts at 6 PM, followed by a dynamic panel discussion. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the women reshaping our planet’s future! ?? March 19 | 5–8 PM | The Engine ?? RSVP here: lu.ma/lamdf0xy Thank you to our sponsors, BioMed Realty and Turner Construction Company, without whom this event would not be possible. #WomenofCarbon #Decarbonization #ClimateTech #ToughTech

One Week Left to Apply for Blueprint! This is your chance to transform your breakthrough technology into real-world impact.?Blueprint equips you with the skills, knowledge, and network to build a successful Tough Tech company. Take a look at what some of our Blueprint alumni have achieved: ??Jing Zhang, PhD (Anthology): Generating diverse genomes to scale and digitalize biomanufacturing. Read Jing’s story > https://lnkd.in/e66KCk2W ?? Paul Le Floch, PhD (Axoft): Amplifying brain-machine communication with soft, implantable electronics. Read Paul’s story > https://lnkd.in/eDWiYzjQ ?? Ashley Beckwith, PhD (Foray Bioscience): Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, one plant cell at a time. Read Ashley’s story > https://lnkd.in/emuMFb2u Could your work be next? Read more success stories and apply before March 10th: https://lnkd.in/gDxDV9jF #StartupJourney #ToughTech #Blueprint

Join us at The Engine on March 19 for a special movie night featuring the Women of Carbon documentary, highlighting women's pivotal role in decarbonizing the construction industry. The event includes a panel discussion with industry leaders and is co-hosted by The Engine and the Carbon Leadership Forum Boston/Northeast Hub. ?? Secure your spot now:?https://lu.ma/lamdf0xy

As we continue to support the growth of innovative #ToughTech companies, we're thrilled to welcome Hemai Parthasarathy as our new Executive in Residence at The Engine. Hemai brings a unique blend of experience, having led the Rapid Evaluation team at Google [X], served as Scientific Director at The Thiel Foundation's Breakout Labs, and been a founding partner and CSO of Breakout Ventures. She also held roles as VP of Scientific Communications at Ogilvy, founding editor at PLOS, and North American editor for Nature, and holds a PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT. President and CEO, Emily Knight, highlights Hemai's value: "Hemai has a very unique background that combines supporting early-stage startups on their commercialization journey and evaluating the commercialization pathway for different technologies. She can uniquely help technologists on this journey and support the viability and market development of their technology. Hemai can approach this from multiple angles, as a technologist who has spent years reviewing commercial viability and applications for technology, and from a support role of helping early-stage founders and companies develop." We look forward to the invaluable insights and guidance Hemai will provide to our Tough Tech companies as they work to solve the world's most challenging problems. #ToughTech #Innovation #StartupAccelerator #ExecutiveInResidence