Urban Future Lab

I was happy to contribute as a member of the Expert Panel that helped select Cleantech Group’s list of promising early-stage companies driving impactful solutions. Three #C2VInitiative companies made the list, congrats TerraFixing, Capture6 and MacroCycle Technologies!

?? 15 Days Until the Urban Future Summit 2024: https://lu.ma/p0parlfi? ?? The 8th annual Urban Future Summit is approaching, and we are excited to highlight the remarkable founders of the startups selected as finalists for the competition (Alex Blumberg | DaisyChain Energy, Anya Freeman | Kind Designs, Brian Sheng | Aquaria, Kala Fleming | Frontline Gig, Matineh Eybpoosh | Powerline, Nathan Cooley | Adena Power, Rawand Rasheed, PhD | Helix Earth, Sophia Wennstedt | Blip Energy, Valkyrie Holmes | Faura). ??Read the full newsletter to learn more about them: https://lnkd.in/dF-FQEyG These 9 brilliant finalists will be pitching to our esteemed jury of climatetech experts and investors at the Summit:?? ? Nneka (Uzoh) Kibuule, Principal, Aligned Climate Capital ? Katie MacDonald, Co-founder, Tailwind ? Shawn Xu, Partner, Lowercarbon Capital ? Anastasia Istratova, Principal Climate Tech, Fifth Wall ? Finalists are chosen based on our two prize tracks, with the winners of each track receiving $50,000 and entry into the ACRE Incubator, thanks to the generous support of The New York Community Trust, MUFG, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), and NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

So proud that NineDot Energy was selected as the HONOREE at the New York League of Conservation Voters Cocktail Party last week. We are fortunate to have many partners. Thank you The Carlyle Group, Manulife Investment Management, NYSERDA, NY Green Bank, Con Edison, New York City Economic Development Corporation, First Citizens Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group, Benfield Electric Supply Company Inc., Michael Blaymore, Urban Future Lab and many others. #CleanEnergy #ClimatePolicy #NYLCV #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage

?? ICYMI: ?? NY Climate Week Takeaways from the lab ?? ?? Read the full recap: https://lnkd.in/eaucePfb ?? As we catch our breath following #ClimateWeek 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on the vibrant discussions and initiatives we were able to attend and be a part of. With over 900 #events taking place across every borough in #NewYorkCity, thousands of participants came together to engage in thought-provoking dialogue and mobilize efforts aimed at tackling the #climatecrisis head-on. ?? Several themes permeated the variety of panels, showcases, and discussions across the board: 1. The climate crisis is a health emergency. ???? 2. Centering community in climate initiatives. ??? 3. Prioritizing equity and underrepresented climate founders. ??? 4. Every job is a climate job. ??? 5. On data mapping and inclusive urban planning. ??? 6. Climate is the whole economy. ?? 7. The role of academia and education in green workforce development. ??? 8.New York as a contributor to global best practices in offshore wind. ??? 9. Cracking the code on the FOAK frenzy. ??? 10. Despite the urgency, we have reasons to be optimistic. ?? ? To stay updated on the latest, make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eVGJ8FDM “Our team continues to be inspired by the ecosystem’s collaborative spirit and this week served as a powerful reminder of the urgency of our work as we continue our daily mission to accelerate market-ready climate solutions that can drive meaningful change. Everyday, not just during Climate Week, we are reminded to be action oriented. Entrepreneurship is about trying new things and building solutions. We won't address the climate crisis if we just read about the problem and fall into despair.” -?Frederic Clerc, Urban Future Lab NYU Tandon School of Engineering Interim Managing Director and C2V Initiative Director #climateweek #ClimateWeekNYC #NYCW #climate #thoughtleadership #newsletters #trends #insights #takeaways #UFLInnovatesForClimate

??Don’t Miss Our Panel on Community Centered Climate Adaptation Solutions at the Urban Future Summit 2024: https://lu.ma/p0parlfi ?? ?? For the 8th annual Urban Future Summit on October 24, 2024 at Dock 72, we're spotlighting climate adaptation and resilience with the new Future Resilience Prize, aiming to drive investment in solutions that have a positive impact on communities vulnerable to climate change.?In this panel on community-centered climate adaptation solutions, we aim to explore the vital intersection of climate adaptation, social justice, and economic equality. The discussion will address several key questions, including: ?? How does climate adaptation intersect with issues of social justice and economic equality? ?? How can founders and community leaders in Low Income and Disadvantaged Communities (LIDACs) work together effectively to build and accelerate climate adaptation solutions? ?? What is "innovation" to a community that has already been adapting to climate change? ?? How does policy play a role in climate adaptation? ?? What are the pros and cons of entrusting major adaptation challenges to startups? ?? Moderator: ? Lauren Wang, Director of Climate Programs at Trust for Governors Island, leads innovative urban climate solutions and climate education programs. She also collaborates with the NYC Climate Justice Hub and teaches at The City College of New York. ?? Panelists: ? Daniel Chu, Senior Energy Planner at New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, advocates for energy democracy and a just transition, working on campaigns to phase out peaker power plants and develop community-owned energy infrastructure. ? Erika Jozwiak, Climate Resiliency Lead at NYSERDA, works across internal teams and state agencies to incorporate climate resiliency into programs and projects, develop forward-looking guidance and design criteria to incorporate climate mitigation measures, and steer state-wide resiliency planning efforts such as the NYS Extreme Heat Action Plan.? ? Sahara James, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3) Communities Consulting, spearheads equitable decarbonization and workforce development in Queens and Staten Island, ensuring sustainable investments are accessible and impactful. ? Tyler Taba, WEDG, Director of Resilience at Waterfront Alliance, drives climate policy development and coordinates the Rise to Resilience Coalition to address the impacts of climate change on waterfront communities. The New York Community Trust MUFG Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) NYU Tandon School of Engineering

?? Urban Future Summit 2024 is less than a month away! ?? Save the Date: October 24, 2024?? ?? Location: Dock 72, New York City ?? RSVP today: https://lu.ma/p0parlfi? ?? Made possible through the generous support of The New York Community Trust, MUFG, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, we will award two finalists with $50,000 and entry into our coveted ACRE Incubator. The competition offers two prize categories: the Future Solutions Prize (DaisyChain Energy, Drive Powerline, Adena Power, Helix Earth), which is climate sector agnostic, and the Future Resilience Prize (Aquaria, Blip Energy, Faura, Frontline Gig, Kind Designs), newly introduced this year to spotlight climate adaptation and resilience solutions for vulnerable communities. ??? Read the full newsletter and learn more about the finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gATMKgrv? ?? AGENDA: 1:30pm - Networking & Bites 1:45pm - Opening Remarks 2pm - Future Resilience Pitches 3pm - Future Solutions Pitches 4pm - Centering Equity in Climate Adaptation Panel 5pm - Winners Announced & Happy Hour We look forward to seeing you there!?

We're incredibly lucky to have you as a member of our community Katie MacDonald Tailwind and it was a pleasure to host the event at the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering! The potential for innovation in climate adaption is huge. Austin Evarts knows something about it since for the first time our Urban Future Prize will feature 5 climate adaption finalists!

Huge thank you to everyone who came by our New York Climate Week happy hour last night! The room was packed with founders, investors, strategics, and other members of the climate community-- we couldn't have asked for a better room of smart and ambitious people. Hosted by Commonweal Ventures (me), City Light Capital (Everett Sanderson), and Urban Future Lab (Anthony Cortese), sponsored by Rho. We had some fantastic speakers, including: Ulrik Soderstrom @ Benchmark Labs Inc. Jake Russell @ Orpheus Ocean Valkyrie Holmes @ Faura Stephan Luna Ng @ Moon Five Aashika Balaji @ The Clean Fight Tatiana Grossman @ Montauk Climate Mairi Robertson @ Ezra Climate Zahra Biabani @ In The Loop We appreciate you all! Tagging some other friends and colleagues who stopped by: Dakota Zaharichuk Harrison Marks Anushree Sreedhar Eddie Wu Shai Tamary ??? Grace Kirkpatrick Amanda Martial Julia Pepper Drew D'Alelio Jonas Günther Mark Pothen Vidush Jaipuria Henry Ferguson Nate Loewentheil Jonathan Gilmour Colter Miller #climateweek #ClimateWeekNYC #NYCW #climate

Lots to reflect on after an action packed week in New York, where Kensa Group took part in Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme. momentum is increasing in the USA towards decarbonising the built environment, but the nature of the housing stock, climate, and regulatory environment, poses its own unique challenges. A couple of reflections from my trip… ?? - Active cooling will become an increasingly important requirement for heat pumps – the UK has been slow on the uptake here, but London summers are getting hotter and hotter. This is non-negotiable for the US market. ??? - Heat pump adoption relies on a big consumer behavioural change – so being able to offer customers a solution that looks and feel like the gas boilers they use today will quicken uptake. National Grid and Eversource Energy are pioneering geothermal networks in the US (akin to the gas grid) that customers can plug their heat pump into when they are ready - just like Kensa’s shared ground array solution. ?? - Much like the UK, cost is the biggest barrier in the US to low carbon heating adoption, so it is crucial Kensa and the rest of the industry continue innovating to bring costs down. ? Big thanks to Urban Future Lab and Greentown Labs, for putting together such a comprehensive and engaging set of workshops.

?? Celebrating a Successful Launch in Houston! ?? Last night, we welcomed the Year 4 #C2VInitiative cohort with an incredible event at Greentown Labs Houston. What an amazing start to this exciting journey! A huge thank you to our Carbontech Leadership Council members for their unwavering support and vision. Your commitment to driving innovation in the carbon tech space is truly inspiring. BASF Carbon180 Consulate General of Canada in New York | Consulat général du Canada à New York Caterpillar Inc. CO2 Value Europe Energy Impact Partners Evonik Fluor Corporation Johnson Matthey Shell Veolia XPRIZE Congratulations to all the startups in our new cohort - your groundbreaking ideas and passion are set to make waves in the industry. We can't wait to see what you'll achieve! Ardent MacroCycle Technologies Phlair Secant Fuel Oxylus Energy Seabound RenewCO? CarbonBlue Maple Materials ?? And of course, a round of applause for our dedicated C2V Team Frederic Clerc, Jessica Gross, Marinna Teixeira, Dominick Protomastro. Best in the business and no one else I'd rather run a program with. ?? Want to learn more about our program and the innovative startups in our new cohort? Visit our website https://lnkd.in/g4bfmr2p to discover how we're shaping the future of #carbontech together. Fraunhofer USA Inc. Greentown Labs Urban Future Lab NYU Tandon School of Engineering