Climate Salon @ The Roux Institute | Accelerating ClimateTech Innovation

Building climate & energy ventures, whether software or hardware solutions, is a group sport. Startup teams need an ecosystem of supporters around them — and customers who are ready to help them grow. During this Climate Salon, join us to discuss what it takes to scale across:

• Blue economy

• Built environment

• Energy & electrification

• Food & ag

• Software & AI

Table Leads include: Laney Brown (VP, Sustainability at Avangrid), Mike Jackson (Managing Director of Earthshot Ventures), Will Hewes (Water Sustainability Lead at Amazon), Amy Piscopo (Data Scientist at WattTime/Climate TRACE), Mike Conathan (Managing Director of Upwell Collaborative), Rory Dunn (Principal Software Engineer at Aperture), Mike Pulaski (Co-Founder of Solen Works), Cvic Innocent (Founder of Frankenbuild Ventures), Kristy Morse (Senior Manager of Supply Chain Technology Consulting at EY), Arthur Woolverton (Regional Manager, Siemens Smart Infrastructure Sustainability), and Bobbie Lamont (Dirigo Angel Fund III Advisory at Maine Angels).

The Nature Conservancy in Maine
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 1,000 scientists, we impact conservation in 83 countries and territories: 39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners.

This event is co-hosted by:

The ClimateTech Incubator, based at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute campus in Portland, Maine, is a hub for climatetech startups. In addition to desk and prototyping space, members have access to Northeastern’s global network of mentors, researchers, and students, as well as the Roux Institute's curated network of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners. Members also benefit from a robust program of guest speakers, networking events, access to professional services, and more.

Climate Salon is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on bringing stakeholders together to solve climate challenges. Through educational events, its network of support organizations, and charitable giving, Climate Salon accelerates community action to bring ideas to life. 

Cleantech Open is the world’s largest cleantech startup accelerator, empowering entrepreneurs to tackle today’s most pressing environmental and energy challenges. Through our annual accelerator Cleantech Open connects startups with the expertise, resources, and visibility needed to scale and succeed. For over twenty years, Cleantech Open Northeast has accelerated over 670 startups and looks ahead to supporting our 2026 cohort as we build solutions with lasting impact.

Apply to Cleantech Open 2026 by April 6: http://cleantechopen.org/