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It is impossible to watch The Olympics without witnessing the impact of climate change on athletes in Paris and around the world. Increased rainfall exacerbated unsafe conditions in the Seine (despite a $1.4B abatement effort and the mayor’s Seine swim), causing the postponement of triathlon events. Extreme heat and humidity led to adjusting schedules for the safety of endurance athletes (and fans alike) In Paris and Tokyo 2020. And rising temperatures are decreasing the number of potential Winter Olympics host cities. Future Games may even move to a decentralized model, reducing the impact on one single host site. Needless to say, it is imperative for The Olympics to adjust as our planet’s climate crisis deepens.
ClimateHaven founders are building tech-based solutions aimed at mitigating environmental impacts. Below, we’ve culled the content that's helping them build a better future.
Here’s are the recommendations they want to share with you, in their own words:
Chris Kluesener, Matcha
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ClimateHaven has been nominated for two awards as part of the Green Future Gala hosted by the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC). This event celebrates the remarkable achievements of standout companies, organizations, and individuals who are driving the Northeast's climate economy forward.
Round 1 voting is public, and we would love your support! Cast your vote for us by August 16th at 5:00 PM EST and help recognize the innovative work being done by ClimateHaven.
Vote for ClimateHaven as the *Startup Supporter of the Year* here.
Vote for ClimateHaven and Connecticut Innovations as *Partnership of the Year* here.
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Founded by Nick Holland and Christa Zaharias, VIRV is bringing swappable Batteries-as-a-Service platform to ground support equipment in aviation. VIRV's BaaS platform eliminates infrastructure, removes barriers, and minimizes capital expenditure to increase the adoption of electrified industrial vehicles. Follow VIRV on LinkedIn here.
Green Drinks, our quarterly networking series for climate enthusiasts, is on Thursday, August 29 at 5:30pm at ClimateHaven.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, inventor or activist, we invite you to join us at our innovation hub for drinks and light bites.
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Startup Announcements
EVident Battery has won a $10,000 Product Development Grant from FORGE. This grant provides non-dilutive funding for a cleantech startup focused on sustainability and efficiency. Read more here. CEO Jinqiang Ning presented at the Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Summit, alongside VCs and fellow startups about EVident's comprehensive inspection solution to enhance the clarity of EV battery pack health.
Matcha has been awarded a $335,000 non-dilutive grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. This funding will significantly advance Matcha's efforts in deploying turnkey EV charging stations in multifamily properties, powered by their innovative MatchaOS management software. Read more here.
Oxylus Energy has been nominated for Emerging Company of the Year as part of the Green Future Gala Awards hosted by the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC). The award seeks to recognize rising star organizations demonstrating innovation, rapid sales growth, and leadership. Vote for Oxylus here.
Raise Green has successfully facilitated over $10 million in investments toward climate solutions. From expanding community solar projects to highlighting regional green banks, Raise Green has made a significant impact on the climate community. CoFounder, Co-CEO, and Chief Investment Officer Jackie Logan was interviewed on the Planet First Action podcast where she talks about transforming private capital and the deployment of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
ReVert has been nominated for Clean Energy Company of the Year as part of the Green Future Gala Awards hosted by the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC).This award is presented to a clean energy company that has made a significant impact on the region's clean energy industry and distinguishes itself from its peers. Vote for ReVert here.
CREW Carbon is hiring six new employees, including a Project Lead Engineer and a Carbon Removal Engineer/Scientist. Applications are open on their website.
General Biological is hiring. Open positions include: Chemical Engineer, Chemistry R&D Lead, Microbiology Lab Technician, and Strain Engineer.
Matcha is actively seeking site hosts in Connecticut, building off their recent wins in Stamford, Southington and New Haven, just down the street from ClimateHaven. For more information, contact Matcha here.
Mudder AI is hiring a seasoned UI/UX Design Guidance Consultant to lead user-centered design efforts, develop intuitive interfaces, and enhance overall user experience through research, prototyping, and usability testing. The ideal consultant will have a strong portfolio, proficiency in design tools, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and align design strategies with business goals. Please reach out to Nadia B. Ahmad (n.ahmad@yale.edu) with questions.
Raise Green is looking to connect with foundations investing in support of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and solar energy, specifically the Heising-Simons Foundation, Sequoia Climate Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Honnold Foundation. Reach out to Thomas Guest (thomas@raisegreen.com) if you're able to help.
ThreadMap is looking for student interns with technical backgrounds (data structures and algorithms) to join their team. Email resumes to Eunjee Koh (eunjee.koh@yale.edu) and Maggie Boreham (maggie.boreham@yale.edu).
EDGE Club Meetup at ClimateHaven, September 5
START in New Haven Pitch Night, September 19
Yale Clean Energy Conference, October 10-11
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For the love of the planet,
Haley and the ClimateHaven Team
Haley Lieberman
Interim Co-CEO, Dir. of Community and Marketing
