Activate Houston
Join a vibrant, emerging innovation ecosystem poised to lead on clean energy and climate tech
Houston, the energy capital of the world, has long boasted the planet’s largest concentration of energy companies, supported by extensive infrastructure and an abundance of science talent. Today, faced with the urgent challenge of addressing climate change, Houston–and the broader 'innovation triangle' of Dallas, Austin, and Houston—is rapidly becoming the country’s leading renewable energy hub and center for climate tech innovation.
With support from government, corporations, academia, and private investors, the two-year Activate Fellowship equips science entrepreneurs with the skills and funding they need to quickly and effectively bring their groundbreaking research to market. By joining the Activate Houston Community, you’ll also benefit from access to a vibrant local ecosystem working to accelerate decarbonization across Activate’s target verticals.
ACTIVATE HOUSTON—BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Benefit from Houston’s deep-rooted culture of science discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship and join an ecosystem of entrepreneurs developing vital ground-breaking technologies.
A yearly living stipend up to $110K plus a health insurance stipend and travel allowance.
$100K in research funding and access to at least $75K in additional flexible capital.
Mentorship and support from a dedicated fellowship team.
A community of peers who will meet regularly during rigorous cohort-specific and national online programming.
A program of intensive entrepreneurial training.
Multiple in-person meetings with the Activate Houston team, other fellows, and the full Activate community.
Networking with Activate’s expansive community across sectors.
Houston’s innovation ecosystem paired with Activate’s support
Activate’s successful experience supporting almost 200 Activate Fellows since 2015 has confirmed our conviction that guiding science entrepreneurs from a strong idea to a marketable product—the zero-to-one journey—requires the right mix of high level support, resources, and stimulating ecosystem. Houston, home to the largest concentration of energy companies in the world, is rapidly becoming the United States’ center for clean energy investment and innovation, with a growing number of clean tech startups and established companies looking to the city as a hub for talent, infrastructure, and innovation—the perfect setting for Activate’s newest community.
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