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Founded in 2015, Activate empowers scientists to reinvent the world by launching startups to address climate change & other global challenges.nActivate's 188 fellows, both current & alumni, have established 147 companies & created over 2,000 U.S. jobs. Fellowships have led to 99 new patents granted & nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding from leading public & private sourcesa nearly 31X leverage for every dollar spent supporting a fellow. Activates entrepreneurial fellowship model originated at Cyclotron Road, a division of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory & founding Activate partner. There are currently five Activate communities: Anywhere, Berkeley, Boston, New York, & Houston. Learn more at Activate.org.nDuring SF Climate Week, this event will convene individuals from the investor, corporate, government, & philanthropy community at 9Zero Building to meet Activate Fellows & thought leaders in the climate tech industry.nAdditionally, we'll host a panel focusing on the built environment, a critical front in the fight against carbon emissions. Hosted by Activate Chief Fellowship Officer Brenna Teigler, this panel brings together leading minds in clean tech, including Mary Ann Piette, Associate Lab Director, Energy Technologies Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Brimstone CEO Cody Finke, & Drew Lilley, CEO & Co-founder at Calion Technologies. This session aims to shed light on how startups can play a pivotal role in transforming buildings from significant carbon contributors to critical assets in our global sustainability efforts while navigating the current economic challenges.nAbout9Zero:A pioneering climate innovation hub & co-working space starting in San Francisco, will serve as a primary hub for SF Climate Week. A purposeful community. Driving connections, talent, & capital, accelerating the entire ClimateTech ecosystem. Visit www.9zero.com to learn more.nBy registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
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