The For ClimateTech Showcase is Back! Save the Date and More
Welcome to For ClimateTalk – For ClimateTech’s monthly newsletter highlighting upcoming opportunities for climate innovators, thought leaders, and community connectors.
SAVE THE DATE: The For ClimateTech Innovation Showcase
For ClimateTech is back for NYC Climate Week and offering an expanded TWO-DAY EVENT, Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23, hosted at Newlab. The event will feature over 35 companies with Day 1 showcasing Venture For ClimateTech’s (V4C) Cohort 5 and Day 2 highlighting Scale For ClimateTech’s (S4C) Cohort 6. Each day will present the latest climate technology solutions that are addressing a changing climate. Join us for two immersive events offering pitches, panels, demos, and networking opportunities, bringing together hundreds of innovators, investors, industry leaders, hardware experts, manufacturers, and more to showcase the latest advancements in climate technology.
Funding Opportunities
Applications are Now Open for FuzeHub’s Commercialization Competition
Companies have the chance to be awarded up to $150,000 in funding through FuzeHub’s Commercialization Competition. New York state companies will compete to demonstrate the commercialization potential of their product or technology. This competition is intended for small manufacturing and technology companies who want to further develop their prototype and gain additional investment and customers. Applications close on August 8, 2025.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, learn more here.
Step Inside Scale For ClimateTech: Open Days for Cohort 7
Interested in learning more about applying for our next cohort of Scale For ClimateTech? Join us on August 14 and September 11 for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our program!
These Open Days offer prospective applicants the opportunity to experience our virtual program firsthand by attending a live Cohort 6 workshop session.
The August 14 session will feature a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessment Deep Dive with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and an S4C Alumni Panel where we will hear directly from program graduates about their journey and the impact of this program on their businesses. Register for the MRL session here: https://lu.ma/9sqlaf9l /
The September 11 session will feature Guy Babbitt and the expert engineering team from CZero Solutions for a workshop designed to help climate tech startups tackle the details for solving critical technical and manufacturing hurdles as they scale. Register for the session with Guy Babbitt here: https://lu.ma/pnssi6y7
This is your opportunity to see what makes Scale For ClimateTech a fit for your startup before applying.
Cohort News
SpadXTech Selected for $350K InnovateMass Grant
SpadXTech, a Venture For ClimateTech Cohort 4 company, was selected for a $350K InnovateMass grant. SpadXTech developed a bio-based thermal insulation material that is a flame retardant solution for increasing battery safety. This award will advance SpadXTech’s mission to create biodegradable alternatives for synthetic, petrochemical-based materials and support its pilot program which focuses on real-world performance.
Read more about this achievement here.
Voltpost Awarded $775K to Expand Lamppost EV Charging in New York State
Voltpost, an alumni of both Venture and Scale For ClimateTech, was awarded $775K by New York State to develop lamppost EV charging in the New York City area, Capital Region, and Hudson Valley. Voltpost retrofits existing lampposts into EV charging stations, making EV charging across the United States more accessible. Voltpost will use this award to focus on UL certification, retrofits, and the deployment of at least 10 new charging stations in New York.
Read the full article here.
AeroShield Materials CEO, Elise Strobach, Named on 2025 Tech Power Players List
Dr. Elise Strobach, CEO of AeroShield Materials, was recently named to the Boston Globe Media 2025 Tech Power Players list, the annual list of the movers and shakers in the region’s tech industries. AeroShield Materials, an alumni of Scale For ClimateTech Cohort 5, created the AeroShield ultra-clear aerogel, an incredibly insulating and transparent aerogel that can be applied to windows, doors, and skylights. Dr. Elise Strobach’s addition to the 2025 Tech Power Players list represents her continued commitment to bring thermal comfort and energy savings into buildings at an affordable price.
See the full list here.
ElectricFish Awarded as Finalist in the Toyota Mobility Foundation Detroit Challenge
ElectricFish, a member of Scale For ClimateTech Cohort 4, was recently awarded $130K in implementation funding as a finalist in the Toyota Mobility Foundation Detroit Challenge: Transforming Freight. ElectricFish offers rapidly deployable, intelligent, and scalable fast EV charging and energy storage. With this award, ElectricFish will operate its technology, 350Squared, a plug-and-play energy storage system, at Eastern Market Partnership’s Shed 5 in Detroit. This represents an exciting next step towards ElectricFish’s mission to reduce carbon emissions, lower fleet costs, and improve overall quality of life.
Read more here.
Amogy Raises $80M in Funding
Amogy, a current member of Scale For ClimateTech’s Cohort 6, raised $80M in funding, increasing its valuation to $700 million. Amogy’s technology converts ammonia to clean energy with the capability to power ships and data centers. This new funding will enable Amogy to continue implementing its solution on land and sea, with the deployment of a commercial-scale system in a ship and development of a power plant that can provide power to customers on land.
Read the full article here.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain News
Application Deadline Extended for Industrial Training & Assessment Centers Implementation Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Program has reopened applications for small and medium-sized manufacturing firms (SMMs) to receive grants of up to $300,000 to implement recommendations made in ITAC and Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (CHP TAP) assessments at a 50% cost share.
These grants will bolster the American manufacturing base by:
- Increasing productivity and competitiveness
- Improving business performance
- Increasing energy affordability
- Creating pathways to high-quality jobs
This grant program will operate on a rolling basis. Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year as funds are available and will be reviewed quarterly.
Eligibility: Small and medium-sized manufacturers
Deadline: TBD
Contact: info@energywerx.org
Learn More About Industrial Artificial Intelligence With the New MEP National Network Report
Interested in learning more about the benefits of Industrial Artificial Intelligence (IAI) and how to implement it into your operations? Check out the MEP National Network’s new report “Artificial Intelligence: Key Consideration and Effective Implementation Strategies.” This publication offers practical guidance and best practices, addressing frequently asked questions that small- and medium-sized manufacturers have about IAI. It also includes actionable steps for integrating IAI into your operations and leveraging IAI’s potential.
Read the full report here.
Manufacturer & Supply Chain Partner Spotlight: EEP Quality Group
EEP Quality Group delivers fast and accurate solutions for manufacturing challenges, aiming to improve quality, efficiency, and overall operations. Founded in 2008, EEP Quality Group is headquartered in Rochester, NY, with an additional location in Syracuse, NY. EEP Quality Group is ISO 9001:2015 certified, illustrating its robust quality management system, consistent with ISO’s international standards. EEP’s team has extensive manufacturing experience, and can assist with contract manufacturing, assembly, kitting, package/repackage/rework, visual inspection, and training and consulting. Adaptable to customers’ needs, EEP Quality Group can service customers at its facility or at a customer’s location.
Interested in EEP Quality Group’s manufacturing services? Contact its team here.
Check Out New Opportunities—Join the New York SCP Database
If you are a manufacturer or service provider interested in joining the Scale For ClimateTech Supply Chain Partner (SCP) Database, which offers access to projects, the ability to extend your expertise by solving challenges, and revenue potential through connections and matchmaking with new clients, fill out our interest form here.