Flurries of Funding for Climate Tech Innovators
Welcome to For ClimateTalk – For ClimateTech’s monthly newsletter highlighting upcoming opportunities for climate innovators, thought leaders, and community connectors.
The 2025 Scale For ClimateTech Manufacturing Bootcamp is Just Around the Corner!
From February 4 to 7, up to 70 innovative climate tech companies will participate in this intensive multi-day Manufacturing 101 program, connecting directly with vetted manufacturers, supply chain experts, and technical advisors. Following the Bootcamp, 20 companies that are actively moving toward manufacturing will be invited to join Cohort 6 of Scale For ClimateTech.
Funding Opportunities
Round 3 of the NYSTAR Innovation Matching Grants Program Accepting Applications
Are you a small business or innovator in New York State with an SBIR/STTR grant? The Innovation Matching Grants Program, led by NYSTAR, Division of Science, Technology & Innovation, offers matching funds to help you grow and develop new technologies.
Funding Highlights:
- Phase I: Match up to $100,000
- Phase II: Match up to $200,000
- Phase II & III: Access to technical assistance resources
This is a game-changing opportunity to amplify your federal funding and scale your innovation in New York State.
Learn more and apply here today.
Fuzehub’s Manufacturing Grants Are Now Open
FuzeHub’s 2025 Manufacturing Grants are now open for established NYS manufacturers. Grants up to $65K support collaborations with not-for-profits to foster innovation, adopt new technologies, and drive economic growth. The grants serve as a resource to help companies achieve success from early stage, proof of concept through maturity. Applications close on February 19.
Now for the first time, Fuzehub is hosting separate application periods for established companies and startups. Established companies will be applying in January 2025 while startup companies will be applying in April 2025.
Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.
Cohort News
Amogy Raises $56 Million to Bolster Commercialization of Ammonia-to-Power Solutions
Amogy, a provider of ammonia-to-power solutions, announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing. The round was co-led by existing investor Aramco Ventures and new investor SV Investment. This financing follows the latest successful demonstration of Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power system where it sailed the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel in September 2024. The company will accelerate commercializing its technology in key markets, including maritime shipping and stationary power generation, and will continue strengthening its research and development efforts and manufacturing capabilities.
Learn more about Amogy here.
Swobbee and Partners Awarded $3.7 Million For No-Home Charging Access
Swobbee, in partnership with Oonee and the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management, has been awarded $3.7 million in federal funding from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. This funding will help Swobbe create and expand secure bike parking and charging networks in Jersey City and Minneapolis.
Read more about the awardees here.
KLAW Awarded $100K from Phase 1 EPA Funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has awarded $2.4 million in funding to 24 small businesses to develop technologies to address public health and environmental challenges. KLAW Industries, developer of a new paving material utilizing waste glass to replace high-embodied carbon materials, was one of the winners. KLAW Industries is receiving $100,000 of Phase I funding for six months for “proof of concept” of its technology.
Read more about the award here.
Community Opportunities
Become a Venture For ClimateTech Mentor or Tech Reviewer!
The Venture For ClimateTech (V4C) team is looking for seasoned experts to mentor early-stage climate founders or serve on a tech review committee.
Mentors:
Both technical and non-technical mentors are needed to help tackle the challenges typically encountered at the pre-seed stage. At a minimum, mentors should be able to dedicate at least three hours, in one hour increments per their availability, to meet one-on-one with up to six startups in the cohort. Ongoing mentorship is up to each individual’s availability and interest after initial meetings with the startups.
Tech Reviewer
After in depth due diligence completed by the internal team, V4C sends applications to a tech review committee. Each reviewer is asked to evaluate 10-15 applications (20-30 min each). Typically this results in a 5-10 hour commitment over a two week period. Backgrounds in grid technology, batteries, transportation, energy generation, and more are needed.
If you’re interested in learning more, please fill out the form here.
Naya Shim Has Joined Scale For ClimateTech as its New Program Manager
Prior to joining Scale For ClimateTech and SecondMuse, Naya spent several years at Activate, where she supported early-stage climate tech entrepreneurs developing carbon management solutions and advancing a just energy transition. Naya holds a Master’s in Climate and Society from the inaugural class of the Columbia Climate School.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain News
Grant-supported supply chain training workshops
Through the CHIPS and Science Act and NIST MEP, New York State’s MEP network, in partnership with MACNY and Syracuse University, are offering manufacturers grant-supported training opportunities to build more resilient and sustainable domestic supply chains. These workshops may be especially helpful to navigate uncertainties surrounding the future of tariffs and trade. Sign up for one or all three classes.
Those employed by a manufacturer with locations in New York State and less than 500 employees at their specific site are eligible for discounted registration. If you have questions, reach out to NextCorps’ Annette Brenner.
Register here
Explore Offshore Wind Opportunities for Revenue Growth
Attend the Offshore Wind Supply Chain Event, brought to you by the FuzeHub Manufacturing Forum
February 19th, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University Main Campus
New York State is aiming for 9,000 MW of installed offshore wind power by 2035. The potential benefits include a $700 million commitment by NYS to port infrastructure and manufacturing facilities. Are you ready to do business with this fast-growing industry? Join FuzeHub and its partners for an in-person event that’s designed to help your company find supply chain opportunities in offshore wind.
Learn more and register here.
Nearly $13 Million Smart Manufacturing Funding Opportunity
Nearly $13 million in funding is being released as part of the third round of the $50 million State Manufacturing Leadership Program. This funding aims to help more small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) by supporting state-led programs. The funding is available to all U.S. states, Washington D.C., U.S. territories, and also state-funded universities, as well as technical and community colleges. These schools play a key role in training the future manufacturing workforce through degree programs, certifications, and technical support for SMMs. This helps prepare workers to use advanced manufacturing technologies.
Please contact Brian Lagas at brian.lagas@nist.gov with questions or learn more here.
Informational webinar
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Jan. 29, 3 p.m. Eastern time
Manufacturer & Supply Chain Partner Spotlight: 3D Realities Inc.
3D Realities Inc. is a small, one-stop machine shop specializing in prototyping, 3D printing, design for manufacturing, and small-run OEM builds. The company helps clients save time and money through rapid prototyping, enabling the creation and modification of designs without long lead times. The average lead time for 3D printing is typically within the same week for initial designs and 2-3 days for design changes. For finalized designs, 3D Realities assists in building production parts to develop working concepts. The company is certified in IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards, ensuring high-quality assembly for client products.
Visit www.3drealitiesinc.com for more information and contact details.
New Partnership with DOE to Boost Clean Energy Economy
NIST MEP and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (DOE MESC) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at supporting SMMs in the growing clean energy sector.
This partnership will focus on several key efforts to help manufacturers thrive in the clean energy economy, including:
- Providing training and technical support for SMMs in the clean energy field
- Co-hosting joint training events to strengthen the clean energy workforce
- Organizing roundtable discussions on the challenges and opportunities in clean energy for manufacturers
- Supporting program assessments and project selections to benefit manufacturers
- Building strong, ongoing relationships between both organizations to share best practices and success stories
- Setting clear goals and benchmarks to measure the success and impact of collaborations
- Sharing information about relevant funding, programs, and projects that may benefit SMMs
This collaboration between NIST MEP and DOE MESC will help foster a more robust and sustainable clean energy economy, supporting manufacturers as they transition to new, energy-efficient technologies. NIST MEP has entered into a number of MOUs for the benefit of the Network and SMMs. For more information, contact Brian Lagas at brian.lagas@nist.gov.
Learn more about this and other active MOUs
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.