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Aquagga, a participant in the 2024 Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator, uses Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment Technology to address PFAS contamination in water. The accelerator is a joint program with VertueLab and CleanTech Alliance.
VertueLab launched the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub with the Seattle Office of Economic Development, CoMotion at the University of Washington, and 9Zero. The hub aims to support climate technology and the local economy in Seattle.
Launched by the nonprofit VertueLab, the Opalene Climate Challenge mobilizes philanthropic capital to make catalytic investments in early-stage companies, accelerating clean tech innovation. The Challenge focuses on Washington state, home to one of the world’s most vibrant climate tech ecosystems.
It all begins with an idea.
The white paper examines community deployment of clean energy solutions in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting case studies and practices from other regions as well as challenges and barriers to more projects.
Frontline communities bear the sharpest costs of the climate crisis — and existing systems consistently fall short of meeting their needs. That's the gap VertueLab exists to close.
Part-Time (20 hours/week) | Hybrid | Must reside in the Portland Metropolitan area Hourly Range: $33.65 - $34.61 depending on experience
Delivering mentorship, curriculum, connections, and funding opportunities through an accelerator program designed specifically for early-stage cleantech startups.
Aina is a climate tech founder with experience in executive leadership, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, fundraising, finance, partnerships, and mentorship. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from UCLA’s film school and has storytelling experience, particularly with underrepresented voices.
In 2024, climate and clean energy funding, manufacturing, and deployment increased across the country. VertueLab supported early-stage climate innovation in the Pacific Northwest through Climate Impact Fund I, 45Camp, and the Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator.
The report examines the regional climate tech ecosystem, including its successes, challenges, and opportunities, and provides strategic recommendations for the region.
VertueLab shares news, event updates, and climate tech resources.
Limited and more thoughtful development.
VertueLab describes a new vision for an equitable climate tech community called Just Future Climate Labs.
The challenge mobilizes philanthropic capital to make catalytic investments in early-stage WA companies, accelerating clean tech innovation.
The challenge mobilizes philanthropic capital to make catalytic investments in early-stage WA companies, accelerating clean tech innovation.
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