Seed-funded by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office.
The ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland, Maine, is a regional hub for startups working on technology solutions to climate change. Members have access to desk and prototyping space as well as to a curated network of mentors, investors, professional services, and the Roux Institute’s academic and research expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualization, data analysis, and materials science.Â
In addition to the resources it provides to its startup members, the ClimateTech Incubator also seeks to foster the broader climatetech community in Maine through initiatives such as our speaker series in partnership with E2Tech and networking events in collaboration with Startup Maine.Â
Seed-funded by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, the Incubator is supported by grants, philanthropic gifts, and corporate sponsorships. Applications to the ClimateTech Incubator are reviewed on a rolling basis, and accepted members enter into a month-to-month membership agreement. For more information, email [email protected].Â
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Brian Deese (Chair)
MIT
Laney Brown
Avangrid
Ardeshir Contractor
Headsail Ventures
Eliza Donoghue, Esq.
Maine Renewable Energy Association
Connor Horton
The Nature Conservancy in Maine
Rich Miner
Google/Android
Tagwongo Obomsawin
Maine Governor's Energy Office
Nina Scheepers
Maine Venture Fund
Julia Trotman Brady
Valo Ventures
Brian Deese (Chair)
MIT
Jeff Herriman
Ascentage Group
David Klein
WEX Venture Capital
Andy Lubershane
Energy Impact Partners
Ben Polito
Pika (acquired by Generac)
Chris Rauscher
Sunrun
Conor Laver
Jon Wallace
The following start-ups are current members of the ClimateTech Incubator.Â
An AI-enabled software application that streamlines the process for designing, quoting, and selling heat pump systems.
Pioneering supercapacitor-enabled lithium-ion battery packs for marine and energy storage industries.
Developing scalable ocean monitoring hardware to understand a rapidly changing climate and enable gigaton scale marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR).Â
Measuring and comparing the nutritional quality of food in order to link agriculture & climate change to human health.Â
The most advanced platform for discovering, qualifying, and applying for electrification incentives, including rebates and financing.
Elipsa’s mission is to decarbonize and optimize built environments globally through automated AI solutions.
Making infrastructure networks and installations resilient to climate and other extremes using AI/ML, network science, and catastrophe modeling.Â
A next-gen advisory system for general aviation pilots, reducing carbon emissions and associated air pollution from flight operations.Â
Headsail advances carbon monetization methods through investment-linked structures and data-rich models to support the energy transition.
Connecting fleets of low–speed vehicles for safety, efficiency, and increased electric vehicle adoption.Â
Minimizing the environmental impact of offshore wind and subsea infrastructure by providing advanced AI-powered visual intelligence for mapping and monitoring ocean environments.Â
AI-enabled bike lights that enhance riders’ safety, reduce incidents with traffic, and document accidents if they do occur.
We’re honored to collaborate with an ever-growing ecosystem of partners in Maine and beyond: Â
