Born from the U.S. National Labs
Founded in 2015, Activate Global Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that partners with U.S.-based funders and research institutions to support our fellows. Activate’s entrepreneurial fellowship model originated at Cyclotron Road, a program of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and founding Activate partner.
Today we support a growing network of Activate Fellows and alumni across the United States. We plan to expand to 100 new fellows each year, across the U.S.
The People Behind the Mission
Activate was founded by entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors who believe science has an outsized role to play in addressing climate change. Our team brings a diversity of experience and a seven-year track record to helping our fellows bridge the science-to-market gap.
A National Ecosystem at Work
We believe that the U.S. offers the world’s best ecosystem for scientific innovation. We partner with leading U.S.-based institutions to connect Activate Fellows with the resources, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed.
OUR IMPACT SO FAR
We’ve catalyzed over 145 mission-driven companies that would otherwise not exist in agriculture, chemicals, electricity, manufacturing, transportation, and more.
Our Commitment to DEIB
Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across our business, including in our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand. As part of this ongoing effort, we must:
Strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and prioritizes psychological safety and well-being for our employees and fellows.
Recognize and openly acknowledge our own past and present complicities, challenges, and failures with respect to DEIB.
Embrace an attitude of continual learning and growth at an individual and organizational level.
Devote resources and time to expanding our DEIB awareness and strategy.
Proactively engage with our partners and the broader community to promote DEIB and elevate marginalized voices.
The world is hungry for both new technologies and a more just, equitable economy. As a champion of science innovation and a training ground for future science, technology, and business leaders, Activate can have an outsized impact on these interconnected goals.
For Scientists on a Mission
