Activate Updates: October 2025

Activate Goes Global - Launching its First Fellowship in Singapore

Building on its proven fellowship model, Activate’s Innovation Labs drives global impact for scientists turning hard-tech research into successful ventures

Innovating toward a resilient hard-tech ecosystem at Climate Week NYC

This year at Climate Week NYC, we focused not just on innovative technologies, but on ecosystem-wide innovation, including bold new approaches to funding, cross-sector..

Activate Alumni Are Ready to Support the Next Generation of Science Entrepreneurs

Activate’s new mission emphasizes community—and our alumni are an essential part of that.

Activate Updates: September 2025

Expanding What’s Possible: Amy Gilbert Fehir Joins Activate

Activate Welcomes Three New Leaders to Deliver on Expanded Hard Tech For Good Mission

Activate introduces a slate of innovative new leaders to lead an expanded mission, dedicated to scaling the impact of science for good.

Activate Updates: August 2025

Introducing Tough Tech Fundamentals: A New Resource to Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey

By Jaye Goldstein, Executive in Residence, The Engine & Sarah Morrill, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Activate

Activate Fellow Achievements: July 2025

As we celebrate a decade of impact, our fellows are doing more than just hitting milestones—they are redefining what's possible for science entrepreneurs. They are securing the..

Celebrating Ten Years of Supporting Hard-Tech Fellows

When Activate was founded, there was little support for early-stage entrepreneurs in hard tech. Ten years later, Activate has supported 296 fellows and stayed true to its..

Lessons from Cohort 2023: Navigating and Growing from Unexpected Pivots

Celebrating the Activate New York Community’s graduating Cohort 2023 and one fellow’s non-linear journey