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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 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 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..
Activate Welcomes 47 New Fellows to Cohort 2025
The new 2025 Cohort is powering America’s next hard tech leap
Activate Updates: 2024 Annual Report
Dear Friends of Activate, In times of change, it’s vital to focus on what it takes to drive progress forward. Activate proves what is possible when we invest in science and..
Activate and The Engine Announce Strategic Alliance to Identify, Train, and Support Deep Tech Entrepreneurs
Today, Activate is officially kicking off a strategic alliance with The Engine. Our full press release below has more details! December 13, 2024 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time..
The Data Is In: How Activate Anywhere is Expanding the Path to Science Entrepreneurship in the United States
By Andrés Ochoa, Managing Director of the Activate Anywhere Community When we launched Activate Anywhere, we had a bold vision: to create a virtual community that would empower..
Activate Welcomes New Board Members and Celebrates its Fellows $3.5B Funding Milestone
Today we announced a new funding milestone: Activate Fellows, current and alumni, have secured a cumulative $3.5B in funding for their companies, and over $2B of that has been..