Moments that Matter: From Local Waters to Global Impact
Celebrating the turning points that define our current and alumni fellows’ journeys. Garrett Boudinot is the founder and CEO of Vycarb, a startup developing the tools for..
Finding Fulfillment: From Military Service to Hard-Tech Entrepreneurship
Today on Veteran’s Day, we are honoring two current Activate Fellows who served in the U.S. military before beginning their journeys as hard-tech entrepreneurs: Jason Hoffman-Bice..
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 Leadership Council Predicts These Trends in Climate Tech for 2023
Which challenges, opportunities, and surprises will shape climate tech in 2023? Activate advisors from Impact Science Ventures, Berkeley Catalyst Fund, and Day One Ventures share..
A Startup Curriculum that Biases Science Entrepreneurs Towards Success
You can’t guarantee that an early-stage entrepreneur will succeed, but you can bias them toward success. This is what Activate uniquely sets out to do by providing funding,..
Chris Thomas, Activate’s New Vice President of Engagement and Strategic Communications, Brings a Track Record of Innovation
Chris Thomas joined Activate in October as vice president of engagement and strategic communications. He brings a dynamic perspective to Activate, cultivated through years of..
Getting it done—together—at Climate Week NYC
By Eva Koehler, Fellowship Manager, Activate New York Climate Week NYC is billed as the biggest climate event on Earth. This year’s event, focused on the theme “Getting It Done,”..
How the United States is Manufacturing a Supply Chain of Innovators
Activate Executive Managing Director Aimee Rose By Aimee Rose, Activate Executive Managing Director This country has invested so much in me. Thanks to federal education support, I..
Always Being Prepared: How Activate Fellows are Building a Resilient Future
Photo by Ryan Parker on Unsplash Resilience, as any entrepreneur knows, is a key attribute of a successful founder. But there is a second reason that resilience is part of the..