Activate Houston

Join a vibrant, emerging innovation ecosystem poised to lead on clean energy and climate tech.

Houston, the energy capital of the world, has long boasted the planet’s largest concentration of energy companies, supported by extensive infrastructure and an abundance of science talent. Today, faced with the urgent challenge of addressing climate change, Houston–and the broader 'innovation triangle' of Dallas, Austin, and Houston—is rapidly becoming the country’s leading renewable energy hub and center for climate tech innovation.

With support from government, corporations, academia, and private investors, the two-year Activate Fellowship equips science entrepreneurs with the skills and funding they need to quickly and effectively bring their groundbreaking research to market. By joining the Activate Houston Community, you’ll also benefit from access to a vibrant local ecosystem working to accelerate decarbonization across Activate’s target verticals.

ACTIVATE HOUSTON – BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Benefit from Houston’s deep-rooted culture of science discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship and join an ecosystem of entrepreneurs developing vital ground-breaking technologies
A yearly living stipend up to $110,000 plus a health insurance stipend and travel allowance
$100,000 in research funding and access to at least $100,000 in additional flexible capital
Mentorship and support from a dedicated fellowship team
A program of intensive entrepreneurial training
Networking with Activate’s expansive community across sectors

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Activate’s successful experience supporting almost 200 Activate Fellows since 2015 has confirmed our conviction that guiding science entrepreneurs from a strong idea to a marketable product—the zero-to-one journey—requires the right mix of high level support, resources, and stimulating ecosystem. Houston, home to the largest concentration of energy companies in the world, is rapidly becoming the United States’ center for clean energy investment and innovation, with a growing number of clean tech startups and established companies looking to the city as a hub for talent, infrastructure, and innovation—the perfect setting for Activate’s newest community.

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Ready for Launch: Announcing the Activate Houston Community

We are thrilled to announce Activate’s expansion to Houston, the emerging capital of the global clean energy transition. The new Activate Houston Community joins a growing innovation ecosystem that builds upon the region’s energy leadership with an important new focus on enabling a low-carbon future. We look forward to cultivating high-impact science entrepreneurs in the Houston region to help drive forward this exciting transition.

Launch your entrepreneurial journey in Houston, the emerging energy transition capital of the world, and benefit from access to the resources, training, and network you need to turn your idea into impact.