Activate's Rising Stars: Fellow Companies' Follow-On Funding Soars to $2B Milestone with Boost from DOE Awards
This week saw an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) that the administration was awarding $6B to transform..
2023 By the Numbers
By just about any measure, 2023 was a powerful year for Activate and our fellows. New Fellows and Teams We welcomed 46 new Activate Fellows—our largest cohort to date—across 39..
Activate’s Commitment to Science Leaders: An Interview with our CEO
This month, we sit down with our new CEO, Cyrus Wadia, to discuss his history with our organization, his vision for Activate’s future, and how our fellows continue to create..
Two New Managing Directors Mentor Fellows and Nurture Ecosystems
Activate recently welcomed Jeremy Pitts, the first-ever managing director (MD) of the Activate Houston Community, and Andrés Ochoa C., the new managing director of the Activate..
“Mountains of Opportunity”—And Other Takeaways from Climate Week NYC
One of our favorite moments from this year’s Climate Week NYC happened during Activate’s fireside chat between ARPA-E director Evelyn Wang and climate solutions storyteller Molly..
Activate Opens 2024 Fellowship Applications During Climate Week NYC
Activate opens applications for its 2024 fellowship and seeks scientists driven to address pressing global challenges. September 20, 2023 - New York, NY - Activate, a leader in..
Activate Welcomes Cyrus Wadia as New Chief Executive Officer
Activate’s new CEO brings impressive science, business, and government experience to deliver impact at scale. Cyrus Wadia, Activate’s new chief executive officer September 18,..
Experiencing Climate Solutions in New York City
After living through the hottest summer on record, leaders from across sectors and the world will gather at Climate Week NYC from September 17–24 to accelerate climate action. New..
One Activate Fellow’s Journey From Scientist to Founder to Venture Capitalist
By Jenna Jablonski (Photo courtesy of Josué López) Josué López (Cohort 2020) is modeling a new kind of success story as the first Activate Fellow alum to become a venture..
How to Really Invest in Founders’ Success
Graphic by Nicole Kelner The Journey to Well-Being Read more from our series on founder mental health. THE PRACTICE OF SELF-CARE GRIEF AND ANXIETY ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE Paramedics...
Meet the 46 New Activate Fellows Whose Innovations Can Decarbonize Industries and Build a Cleaner, Safer Society
Following a record number of applications, we are thrilled to introduce the largest cohort in our almost 10-year history. These 46 science entrepreneurs are turning their..
States Step up to Fund Innovation and the Transition to a Sustainable Future
In pursuing our mission of empowering brilliant minds to solve some of the biggest challenges in our collective history, Activate works with various entities, including the U.S...