Developing local #entreprener #ecosystems across the #globe Writing a book on comparing what happens build a city for citizens vs. industry #DEETROITBasketball
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After supporting economic growth and entrepreneurs in #emergingmarkets for the last 20 years, I'm refocusing on growing my local #cleantech #ecosystem in #Maryland. To all my oversea friends, of course, I'm always still there to help; drop me an IM.
We welcome @EcoSystemMike to #MEIA as the Associate Director; he has 30 years of experience helping to grow #Startups and #ecosystems and will be an essential part of our programming and marketing mdeia.org/f/meia-names-mike-…
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MEIA is looking for an experienced Energy Executive in Residence (EEIR) to work with a Johns Hopkins University research team on a new technology for radioactive-waste management.
Learn more and apply: ow.ly/At2650ZVTAL
The heart of our book DetroitVsSeattle is governance. Who holds power in a city? @petesaunders3 latest post asks the question beneath it all: Do cities, their residents, planners, and elected officials actually control their economic future? detroitvsseattle.com/post/do…
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The C3 Fund, our program that leverages private capital to fund technology development & deployment, reopens for applications this week! Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM for a webinar covering:
• Eligibility
• Investment Types
• Applications
• Q&A
RSVP: bit.ly/3ToGHoX
Same era. Same ambition. 2 different answers to "who is infrastructure for?"
🏭 Detroit: The Rouge River was built for 1 company
⛵ Seattle: Locks were built for commerce AND the public.
Research from Detroit vs. Seattle 👇 CC: @petesaunders3
detroitvsseattle.com/post/on…
After 8+ years of research and writing, the book website is live 🎉
#Detroit vs. #Seattle: how two American cities took completely different paths
Welcoming @petesaunders3, a leading voice on Rust Belt cities, to the project.
Sign up for updates 👇
detroitvsseattle.com
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The Fall 2026 MEIA Phase 0 Pre-Accelerator unites 15 early-stage climate tech companies turning ideas into viable solutions. Read more: ow.ly/6qQg50ZOpiE
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Accelerating solid-state battery research and innovation: new open-access database, via @EurekAlert! @UMDRightNow eurekalert.org/news-releases…
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Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new era for Maryland #ClimateTech.
@MDEnergyAccel will announce the inaugural awardees of its new Prototyping & Manufacturing Program, who will receive up to $30K to fund engineering, prototyping resources & project management.
Learn More. 👇
We have news, but we’re keeping secrets… for now. 🤫
On July 22, @MDEnergyAccel is launching its Prototyping & Manufacturing Program & announcing an inaugural class of startups in Rockville!
Awardees will receive up to $30K to help bring #ClimateTech to market.
Learn More. 👇
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🇳🇬 We're growing across Africa.
We're looking for a Program Manager to support founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners while helping high-growth startups scale across emerging markets.
Built in startups or ecosystems before?
Apply via the link in comments 👇
#hiring
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In June, we closed a $15.7M MDPACE deal to fund efficiency improvements at One Calvert Plaza in #Baltimore, which will house 254 @MorganStateU students & help save:
⚡️ 209,529 kWh/Yr
💨 149 mt of CO2/Yr
💰 $1.67M Over Lifetime
Learn More. 👇
mdcleanenergy.org/news/msu-m…
Amazing news.. some brilliant make-it-happen founders inventing ways to leverage natural materials from AG waste to building materials!!
Learn more. mdcleanenergy.org/news/mcec-…
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BIG NEWS‼️Our C3 Fund is accepting applications, with ~$10.5M available for equity-driven, GHG-reducing #CleanEnergy projects.
1️⃣ Short-Term Bridge Loans
2️⃣ Lines of Credit
3️⃣ Project Feasibility Grants
Learn which is right for you: bit.ly/4eK5a06
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This woman just made ultramarathon history in 56-hour, 250-mile run in Arizona.
Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 outright in a 56-hour, 250+mile effort, beating the entire men’s field, setting a new course record, and marking a landmark moment in ultrarunning history.
Very cool, recognized by Technical.ly as a connector in Maryland. This Honree shows the power of the Maryland Climate Tech Ecosystem, and people in the clean energy and climate tech industries want to help new startup founders. technical.ly/.../reallist-co…
with correct link technical.ly/entrepreneurshi…
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MEIA recently wrapped our Winter 2026 MEIA Pre-Accelerator with final presentations.
Over nine weeks, teams made strong progress refining their commercialization strategies.
A big thank you to our mentors and facilitators for their support.
mdeia.org/blog/f/meia-conclu…
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All the best startup accelerators to apply in 2026:
1. Y Combinator ($500k for ~7%)
2. Sequoia Arc ($1M for ~10%)
3. a16z Speedrun ($500k for 10% + $500k guaranteed follow-on)
4. South Park Commons ($400k for 7% + $600k guaranteed follow-on)
5. NEO Residency ($750k uncapped SAFE, variable equity)
6. HF0 Residency ($1M uncapped SAFE for 5%)
7. Seedcamp ($350k–$1M, flexible terms)
8. Boost VC ($500k for 15%)
9. The Mint ($500k for 10%)
10. 500 Global ($150k for 6%)
11. PearX ($250k–$2M SAFE)
12. SOSV / HAX ($250k for ~7%)
13. Techstars ($220k for 5%+)
14. LAUNCH ($125k for 6%)
15. Antler US ($200k–$250k for 8–9%)
16. Founders Fellowship ($150k for 5–10%)
17. Founders, Inc. ($100k–$250k for 4–7%)
18. Antler Europe (€100k for 10% + stipend)
19. Entrepreneurs First (up to $250k for ~9%)
20. Conviction Embed ($150k uncapped MFN SAFE)
21. Afore Capital ($500k–$2M SAFE, flexible terms)
22. Soma Capital ($100k)
23. Berkeley SkyDeck ($200k)
24. gener8tor ($100k for 7.5%)
25. Heartfelt VC (up to €500k)
26. Forum Ventures ($100k for 7.5%)
27. Greylock Edge (custom SAFE + $500k+ in credits)
29. Betaworks AI Camp (up to $500k for 5% + uncapped SAFE)
29. Google for Startups (equity-free; up to $100k + $350k in cloud credits)
30. Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator ($150k for 6% + $320k in credits)
31. Plug and Play Tech Center (equity-free; optional $100k–$150k SAFE)
32. Startup Wise Guys (up to €65k for equity + up to €300k follow-on)
33. HSG START Accelerator (CHF 200k for 4–10%)
34. Alchemist Accelerator (~$30k SAFE for ~5%)
35. Bethnal Green Ventures (£60,000 for 7%)
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My latest at CSY. Introducing a 5-part series, written by guest contributor David Holmes. Rust Belt manufacturing thrives and provides lessons on leadership. Yesterday's part 1 below.
petesaunders.substack.com/p/…