February Newsletter: 30 Innovators Pitch at IMPEL's Recent Workshops
February 5, 2021
While the community of building technologists is relatively small and specialized, the range of innovative projects and applications in the field is vast. IMPEL's 2021 Innovators are a reflection of this diversity, pitching projects such as Kyoung Hee Kim of EcoClosure's microalgae window retrofitting to improve indoor air quality, to Adam Landsman of PulseIQ's use of data analytics to optimize building performance, to Tommy Gibbons of Hempitecture's hemp-based, sustainable building insulation, just to name a few examples. IMPEL+ Innovators also come from different TRLs, as some pitch nascent ideas at the R&D stage, while others hone pitches for products already receiving revenue.
However, IMPEL+ Innovators are resoundingly unified when asked to describe their experience in our workshops.
Focused. Intense. Challenging. Impactful. Recommended.
Take the IMPEL+ challenge and apply to our final workshop of the year on March 12, 2021 (deadline is February 15). Since December of last year, thirty Innovators were selected to participate in our day-long, virtual pitch coaching workshops. Each Innovator came prepared to craft and deliver a pitch that could bring in a potential partner, funder, collaborator, or new member to their teams. By the end of the day, they were given specific and actionable feedback, an expanded network of like-minded technologists and entrepreneurs, and ideas to approach their next milestone.
Partner News & Events
IMPEL+ partner Greentown Labs will be hosting two upcoming events; registration is free and available at the links below.
Offshore Wind Challenge Final Showcase: Join Greentown Labs to learn about the innovative technologies driving the responsible development of offshore wind, in partnership with Vineyard Wind.
Mythbusters: How to Counter Common Objections to D&I Efforts in Startups: Greentown Labs and Aleria Research will be partnering to address common objections raised by investors and peers that have resulted in the failure to support diversity and inclusion efforts.
Are you an entrepreneur with a cleantech solution? Launch your company with the world's oldest and largest cleantech accelerator and business plan competition.
Apply here for the 2021 Accelerator (Final application deadline is April 18, 2021. Apply by February 28 for the Early Bird discount).
Thanks to a grant from the Sire Foundation, Cleantech Open Northeast will award a new $10,000 prize to a carbon sequestration startup that completes the 2021 Cleantech Open accelerator. Companies that complete the accelerator also have the chance to compete for $40,000 in other cash prizes and more than $300,000 in goods and services.