For Tim Latimer (Cohort 2018), the energy transition in Texas is personal. He was born in Houston, returned as a drilling engineer in the oil and gas industry, and is now back home again—this time, creating a carbon-free future as CEO and co-founder of Fervo Energy, a Houston-based next-generation geothermal company.
Read MoreWe’re expanding our fellowship to accelerate impact and meet growing demand.
Read MoreThere’s lots of excitement building around geothermal energy right now. In one week, two companies founded by Activate Fellows announced new investments totaling $150M. What’s behind (er, below?) the upwelling of interest?
Miguel is passionate about many things, including his family, building community, and making paella. But his drive to become an engineer—and in particular, his interest in combustion and developing zero-emissions engines—propelled him on his academic and then entrepreneurial journey.
Read MoreAs their cohort completes the two-year fellowship, three 2020 fellows reflect on what they’ve learned about building company culture.
Read MoreCohort 2022 fellows are pursuing imperatives to permanently remove carbon dioxide, forge carbon-free manufacturing pathways, grow the bioeconomy, advance the efficiency and power of information technology, and sustainably secure minerals essential to the clean energy transition.
Read MoreBaker Hughes has acquired the startup and plans to deploy its carbon dioxide capture technology across the industrial value chain.
Read MoreBrimstone has developed a pathway to decarbonize cement, the essential material that contributes 7.5 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Read MoreIn early March, Cohort 2022 finalists made their final pitches to the Activate community. At stake for the finalists: the chance to dig in deep as they launch their startups with the financial, educational, research, technical, and network support of the Activate Fellowship.
Read MoreAntora’s three co-founders came together as Activate Fellows. Today, they are among the country’s top energy storage innovators.
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We’ve rounded up some of the most exciting products, partnerships, and pilots that our cohort companies have launched or announced in 2021.
Read MoreWe have forged a landmark partnership with Stripe, a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet, in support of Activate Fellows whose technology innovations promise to permanently remove and store atmospheric CO2.
Read MoreWe are celebrating the Activate Fellows whose innovations directly and indirectly contribute to the blue economy—a powerful tool for climate mitigation.