This is the third post in a series on how startups can leverage government funding to tackle climate-specific problems. Our aim is to outline the first principles of a new funding environment and provide resources for founders. Government grants usually come with a clear goal. A government agency is tasked…

This is the second post in a series on how startups can leverage government funding to tackle climate-specific problems. Our aim is to outline the first principles of a new funding environment and provide resources for founders. Imagine you are the founder of an early stage climate startup. You have…

This is the first post in a series on how startups can leverage climate-related government funding to tackle challenges specific to climate-focused companies. Our aim is to outline the first principles of a new funding environment and provide resources for founders. Climate startups face unique financial challenges. Unlike software startups…

Four Novel Solutions. Written by Thomas Falconer By now, most of us are used to news of extreme weather. And 2023 is no exception. But this year, the situation is exceptionally dire. Globally, about 40% of the planet is experiencing a marine heat wave, according to Dillon Amaya, a physical scientist at NOAA…

This is the final post in a series on Climate Action. In the midst of innovation around carbon & climate, a question that remains is “…what can I do about climate change as an individual?” In this post, we discuss how to use your limited time and energy to influence…

How Gentian Is Using AI to Map the Natural World Written by Thomas Falconer Here’s the net-zero challenge in a nutshell: To preserve a sustainable, habitable climate, greenhouse-gas emissions must be reduced by half by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050. Aggressive action by governments and businesses is required. But a problem, as Dan White, co-founder of Gentian, sees it…

The MINI Impact Program, launched in 2022, is the condensed version of our accelerator program designed specifically for companies that are based outside of the US. It runs on the same platform and with the same characteristics of the URBAN-X accelerator, with two types of participants: we help early stage…

In the past, we’ve covered some of the characteristics of the URBAN-X accelerator, and what you get from your participation in the URBAN-X accelerator program. This article walks you through the program from the perspective of a founder. What are the activities they participate in? How do they work with…

This is the second post in a series on Climate Action. In the midst of innovation around carbon & climate, a question that remains is “…what can I do about climate change as an individual?” This post covers how adapting the way you shop, eat, and use electronics can reduce…