Skip to content

Science. Innovation. Impact.

Stories of science shaping our future.

The Idea Lab

Our Activate Blog and News Hub

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...

Read More

Meet Dan Recht, Activate Boston’s New Managing Director

We are excited to welcome Dan Recht as managing director of the Activate Boston Community, where he will use his technical and business expertise to mentor fellows. Dan is..

Read More

Introducing Cohort 2023

June 2023 Introducing Cohort 2023 We’re excited to introduce Cohort 2023, the 46 science entrepreneurs turning their breakthroughs into businesses that could help..

Read More

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..

Read More

How Three Co-Founders' Intimate Experiences with Suicide Shape the Cultural DNA of Their Deep Tech Company

By Victoria Rische, COO and Co-Founder, SoloPulse Corp. In the fast-paced world of deep tech, where innovation and progress dominate the narrative, we must remember that our..

Read More

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...

Read More

Activate Anywhere is Nurturing Talent Across the U.S.

Activate Anywhere is disrupting innovation with its distributed model—and building a strong community of innovators across the United States. Talented innovators are everywhere,..

Read More

Activate Updates: May 2023

This Month's Features The Risks of Grief & Anxiety About Climate Change Three Co-Founders' Intimate Experiences with Tragedy Activate Anywhere is Nurturing Talent Across the U.S...

Read More

Four Crucial Reframes for Fundraising in Deep Tech

The pathway for deep-tech founders is different. Here’s what they should consider when raising capital—straight from experts in VC and climate tech. Experts in venture capital and..

Read More

Grief & Anxiety About Climate Change–Renée Lertzman Offers Help

Graphic by Nicole Kelner Climate change is impacting more than weather, biodiversity, and travel. It’s impacting our humanity, and that’s especially true of young people. In a..

Read More

Activate Updates: April 2023

This Month's Features The Emotional Weight of Entrepreneurship Advice from the World's Most Powerful Women Plus Activate Fellow wins Ecosystem news Job opportunities The Practice..

Read More

The Practice of Self-Care

Graphic by Nicole Kelner Many successful entrepreneurs are creative thinkers who can maintain intense, seemingly inexhaustible focus on their mission. They are willing to operate..

Read More