Climate Tech Newsletter: September 15, 2024

Welcome to last week’s edition of the CBKNY’s Weekly News Highlights.

We bring you the latest updates, insights, and innovations in the world of climate technology. Here's what made headlines last week.

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Latest News and Insight

1. US Election 2024: How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Differ Starkly on Energy and Climate
   Exploring key differences in energy and climate policies for the 2024 US election
   September 10, 2024 - Eco-Business
   https://www.eco-business.com/news/us-election-2024-how-kamala-harris-and-donald-trump-differ-starkly-on-energy-and-climate/
   

2. Green Future Fellowships: UK Climate Tech Funding
   Overview of the Green Future Fellowships and climate tech funding in the UK
   September 12, 2024 - Tech Funding News
   https://techfundingnews.com/green-future-fellowships-uk-climate-tech-funding/
   

3. Green Future Fellowships Launched
   Details on the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Green Future Fellowships
   September 10, 2024 - Royal Academy of Engineering
   https://raeng.org.uk/green-future-fellowships
   

4. AllianzGI Impact Private Credit Strategy Reaches €560mn Total Commitments at First Closing
   AllianzGI’s green private credit strategy surpasses €560mn
   September 5, 2024 - AllianzGI
   https://uk.allianzgi.com/en-gb/our-firm/press-centre/press-releases/20240905-allianzgi-impact-private-credit-strategy-reaches-eur560mn-total-commitments-at-first-closing

5. What One Reporter Learned About Space-Based Solar Power
   A deep dive into the potential of space-based solar power
   September 8, 2024 - Cipher News
   https://www.ciphernews.com/articles/what-one-reporter-learned-about-space-based-solar-power/\

6. Government Appoints Greenpixie to One Login Climate Tech Program
   UK government selects Greenpixie for a key role in climate tech innovation
   September 12, 2024 - UK Tech News
   https://www.uktech.news/climate-tech/government-appoints-greenpixie-one-login-climate-20240912

7. Sustainable Aviation Startup ZeroAvia Lands $130M
   ZeroAvia secures funding to advance sustainable aviation technologies
   September 12, 2024 - GeekWire
   https://www.geekwire.com/2024/sustainable-aviation-startup-zeroavia-lands-130m/

8. Every Fusion Startup That Has Raised Over $300M
   An overview of fusion startups crossing significant funding milestones
   September 14, 2024 - TechCrunch
   https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/every-fusion-startup-that-has-raised-over-300m/

9. UCANeo Secures $6.75M Seed Funding for CO2 Removal Technology
   UCANeo raises seed funding to develop carbon removal technologies
   September 12, 2024 - Tech Funding News
   https://techfundingnews.com/ucaneo-6-75m-seed-funding-co2-removal-technology/
   

10. 1PointFive’s South Texas Direct Air Capture Hub Awarded US Department of Energy Funding
    Department of Energy invests in South Texas direct air capture projects
    September 10, 2024 - Morningstar
    https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9230086/1pointfives-south-texas-direct-air-capture-hub-awarded-us-department-of-energy-funding

11. AI's Tween Years, Who’s Taking Over Climate Tech, and the Latest for Fearless Fund
    A look into AI’s evolving role in climate tech
    September 12, 2024 - TechCrunch Podcast
    https://techcrunch.com/podcast/ais-tween-years-whos-taking-over-climate-tech-and-the-latest-for-fearless-fund/

12. Green Steel Production with Electrochemical Engineers
    Advances in green steel production by electrochemical engineers
    September 10, 2024 - IEEE Spectrum
    https://spectrum.ieee.org/green-steel-production-electrochemical-engineers

13. Climate Tech Startups to Watch
    A roundup of promising climate tech startups
    September 13, 2024 - Climate Insider
    https://climateinsider.com/2024/09/13/climate-tech-startups/
    

14. This Startup Is Making Manure Out of Other Biogas Power Plants, and Now Has $62M to Play With
    A look into innovative biogas power plants and their funding
    September 12, 2024 - TechCrunch
    https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/this-startup-is-making-manure-out-of-other-biogas-power-plants-and-now-has-62m-to-play-with/

15. Reverion Raises $62M to Enter Serial Production of Next-Generation Renewable Power Plants
    Reverion secures funding to scale up renewable power plants
    September 10, 2024 - Reverion
    https://reverion.com/reverion-raises-62m-to-enter-serial-production-of-next-generation-renewable-power-plants/

16. Atomico Backs TEM to Help Businesses Buy Renewable Energy Directly from Sources
    TEM secures investment to streamline renewable energy purchases for businesses
    September 11, 2024 - TechCrunch
    https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/atomico-backs-tem-to-help-businesses-buy-renewable-energy-directly-from-sources/\

17. WaterEquity Announces $100M Raised for New Impact Fund Focused on Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
    WaterEquity launches new fund for climate-resilient water infrastructure
    September 10, 2024 - GlobeNewswire
    https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/10/2943597/0/en/WaterEquity-Announces-100M-Raised-for-New-Impact-Fund-Focused-on-Climate-Resilient-Water-and-Sanitation-Infrastructure.html

18. Hardware Companies Dominate a List of Promising Climate Tech Startups
    A focus on hardware startups leading the climate tech space
    September 10, 2024 - TechCrunch
    https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/hardware-companies-dominate-a-list-of-promising-climate-tech-startups/

Stay tuned for more updates next week!

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UPCOMING CLIMATE EVENTS:

Networking and Innovation Opportunities in September 2024

1. GROW + TOGETHER Virtual Startup-Manufacturer Matchmaking Event
   Exclusive networking and collaboration opportunity for startups and manufacturers
   📅 Date: September 17, 2024
   ⏱️ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
   🔗 Learn more: https://www.ufl.nyc/growtogether
   

2. Decarb Connect TechInvest Event
   An industry event to de-risk, scale, and commercialize breakthrough technologies for industrial decarbonization
   📍 Location: Boston, USA
   📅 Dates: September 10-11, 2024
   🔗 Register: https://decarbconnect.com/events

3. Carbon to Value Initiative Year 4 Kickoff
   Celebrate the new cohort and hear from industry experts
   📍 Location: Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas
   📅 Date: September 19, 2024
   ⏱️ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
   🔗 Register: https://www.c2vinitiative.com/events

4. WE Connect Event: Mobilizing Women-Led Green Entrepreneurship III
   A panel discussion spotlighting women-led climate companies
   📍 Location: New York, New York
   📅 Date: September 20, 2024
   🔗 Register: https://womenledgreenentrepreneurship.com

5. Hard Tech Showcase at New York Climate Week
   Showcase of technology prototypes and networking opportunities
   📍 Location: New York, New York
   📅 Date: September 24, 2024
   🔗 Register: https://www.nyclimateweek.com/hardtech
   

6. Emerging Leaders in Climate Happy Hour
   Networking event for climate innovators and leaders
   📍 Location: New York, New York
   📅 Date: September 24, 2024
   🔗 Register: https://www.nyclimateweek.com/emergingleaders
   

7. New Climate Futures by Newlab
   Annual event featuring technology demos and climate change-makers
   📍 Location: Brooklyn, New York or Virtual
   📅 Date: September 26, 2024
   🔗 Purchase tickets: https://www.newclimatefutures.com

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September 24, 2024 @8am EST/9pm KST

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WEBINAR POSTPONED

October 3, 2024 @8am EST/9pm KST

Margarett Jolly

Engineer Entrepreneur-in-Residence at ClimateTech Expertise Network (CEN),

Former Director of Demonstration Projects at ConEdison,

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