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Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space Announce Second Cohort for ACCEL, an Accelerator for BIPOC-led Climatetech Startups

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS) today announce seven startup participants for the Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders Program (ACCEL), an accelerator that bolsters BIPOC-led startups as they develop critical climatetech solutions by offering access to funding, networking connections, resources, and opportunities that structural inequities put out of reach.

Key Points: 
  • ACCEL combines startup acceleration with a curated curriculum, incubation at Greentown, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS's networks of industry experts.
  • After a highly competitive selection and deliberation process that saw nearly 80 applicants, a cohort of seven cutting-edge startups was selected.
  • We are proud to support the ACCEL accelerator, created and led by Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space.
  • "ACCEL is bringing together an inspiring cohort of BIPOC-led startups that are dedicated to bringing their climatetech solutions to market," says Christina Tamer, Vice President, Ventures at VentureWell.

TotalEnergies Joins Greentown Labs as a Terawatt Partner

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced global multi-energy company TotalEnergies as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of engagement with the incubator.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced global multi-energy company TotalEnergies as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of engagement with the incubator.
  • "We are excited to join Greentown Labs and its ecosystem to catalyze the development of potential decarbonization technologies through collaboration with promising startups," said Lotfi Hedhli, President TotalEnergies Research & Technology U.S., who will serve on the Industry Leadership Council.
  • "This partnership with Greentown Labs will focus in particular on the deployment and use of renewables and low-carbon solutions, which are critical to our ambition to achieve carbon neutrality."
  • "At Greentown Labs, we continue to recognize and appreciate the role energy leaders play in the clean energy transition and we're proud to have TotalEnergies join us as a Terawatt Partner," said Greentown Labs CEO and President Kevin Knobloch.

Greentown Go Build 2023 with Saint-Gobain Announces Startup Cohort

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Saint-Gobain, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of materials and services for the construction and industrial markets, announce six startup participants for Greentown Go Build 2023—a Greentown Go program focused on accelerating startup-corporate partnerships to advance circularity and decarbonize the built environment.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Saint-Gobain , a multinational manufacturer and distributor of materials and services for the construction and industrial markets, announce six startup participants for Greentown Go Build 2023 —a Greentown Go program focused on accelerating startup-corporate partnerships to advance circularity and decarbonize the built environment.
  • That's why Greentown and Saint-Gobain partnered to launch Go Build 2023, which specifically sought innovations to extend product life cycles, find alternative raw materials, and enable technologies for waste revalorization.
  • Greentown Labs runs Greentown Go programs across five tracks: Go Make (manufacturing), Go Move (transportation), Go Energize (energy and electricity), Go Build (buildings), and Go Grow (food and agriculture).
  • The Go Build 2023 cohort will participate in continuous mentoring and three workshops with Saint-Gobain, culminating in a showcase event in spring 2024 at Greentown's Boston location.

This Week in Environment News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the environment industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the environment industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space Open Applications for Year 2 of the ACCEL Program to Support BIPOC Founders

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Browning the Green Space (BGS), a nonprofit dedicated to making clean energy and other climate-related fields more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, are accepting applications from BIPOC-led climatetech startups for Year 2 of the Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders Program (ACCEL).

Key Points: 
  • The year-long program combines acceleration with a curated curriculum, incubation at Greentown, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS's networks of industry experts.
  • "ACCEL is one of the most impactful, meaningful programs we've run to date," said Greentown Labs CEO and President Kevin Knobloch.
  • "Opening applications for Year 2 of ACCEL is an important milestone in strengthening critical support for traditionally excluded entrepreneurs in our communities."
  • Interested entrepreneurs can learn more about the call for applications by visiting the website or contacting [email protected] .

GE Vernova Joins Greentown Labs as a Terawatt Partner

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced GE Vernova as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of engagement with the incubator.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced GE Vernova as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of engagement with the incubator.
  • GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses.
  • With its new headquarters and partnership with Greentown, GE Vernova has situated itself in the heart of climatetech innovation and endeavors to be the partner of choice for climate-focused startups, including Greentown's more than 200 members .
  • "GE Vernova embodies what we're looking for in a partner: energy transition expertise with a deep commitment and passion for innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization," said Greentown Labs CEO and President Kevin Knobloch .

Greentown Labs Appoints Aisling Carlson to Senior Vice President of Partnerships

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Aisling Carlson as its Senior Vice President (SVP) of Partnerships. In this role, Ms. Carlson will lead the overall vision and execution of the incubator's fundraising strategy and partner engagements, and oversee the growing team that manages Greentown's portfolio of corporate partners and accelerator programs.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Aisling Carlson as its Senior Vice President (SVP) of Partnerships.
  • In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, as SVP of Partnerships Ms. Carlson will foster new partnerships and identify new business opportunities for Greentown as the climatetech ecosystem continues to evolve and expand.
  • "We are thrilled that Aisling has joined us to lead the Partnerships team," said Juliana Garaizar, Chief Development and Investment Officer at Greentown Labs.
  • "Her combined expertise with startups, corporates, and investors will be crucial in bringing Greentown's partnerships to the next level."

Greentown Go Energize 2023 with Vineyard Wind and MassCEC Announces Startup Cohort with Innovations for Responsible Offshore Wind Development

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Vineyard Wind, developer of the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, today announce five startup participants for Greentown Go Energize 2023. This Greentown Go program, which is supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), is dedicated to advancing technologies for responsible offshore wind development.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Vineyard Wind , developer of the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, today announce five startup participants for Greentown Go Energize 2023 .
  • This Greentown Go program, which is supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), is dedicated to advancing technologies for responsible offshore wind development.
  • "Congratulations to this dynamic group of offshore wind innovators and to Vineyard Wind and Greentown Labs for advancing the Greentown Go initiative," said MassCEC CEO Jennifer Daloisio.
  • Go Energize 2023 follows a successful Greentown Go program focused on offshore wind that Greentown, Vineyard Wind, and MassCEC ran together in 2020.

Greentown Labs Announces Go Build 2023 with Saint-Gobain

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Saint-Gobain, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance materials, are now accepting applications for Greentown Go Build 2023. Designed to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships to advance climatetech, this Greentown Go program is focused on enabling circularity and decarbonizing the built environment by revolutionizing building solutions, old and new.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Saint-Gobain , a multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance materials, are now accepting applications for Greentown Go Build 2023 .
  • More specifically, Go Build 2023 is interested in innovations to extend product life cycles, alternative raw materials, and enabling technologies for waste revalorization.
  • Greentown runs Greentown Go programs across five tracks: Go Make (manufacturing), Go Move (transportation), Go Energize (energy and electricity), Go Build (buildings), and Go Grow (food and agriculture).
  • Applications for Go Build 2023 are due by Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Emerson Joins Greentown Labs as a Terawatt Partner

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Emerson as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of engagement with the incubator.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Emerson as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of engagement with the incubator.
  • Global technology and software company Emerson provides innovative solutions for the world's essential industries to help manufacturers and energy providers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions, and achieve sustainability goals.
  • "Greentown is proud to work with Emerson, which has made impressive, science-based climate commitments," says Kevin T. Taylor , Greentown's interim CEO and CFO.
  • "Greentown startups are working across nearly all of Emerson's focus industries, and we look forward to connecting our members with Emerson to drive sector-spanning decarbonization."