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Introducing Critical Mass: Volume One, an open Newlab experience curated by our staff. Join us on March 18th from 5 to 8 PM at Newlab Brooklyn as we showcase the work of 8 remarkable startups: Amogy, Armada, Mantel, Membrion, Inc., Novamera Inc., Optimotive, Orpheus Ocean, and Verne. Free to Register and Open to All: https://lu.ma/zzmlrb9b Our series theme, “Critical Mass: Volume One,” captures the unit of energy it takes to push forward critical technology. Our show’s subtitle, "All Trips Are Heavy," pays tribute to a startup company's odyssey of pursuing hard and important things. We will be supported by an appearance from DJ Workhorse, an additional musical surprise, and a special heavy menu of bourbon, beer, and beignets! Embrace the fun and heaviness of critical technology with us. Join us! #CriticalMass #Newlab #GalleryOpening

Newlab is at CERAWeek. Meet us at Louisiana Future Energy House for founder conversations with Cameron Halliday, Founder & CEO of Mantel, and Alexander Gagnon, Founder & CEO of Banyu Carbon on what it takes to scale technologies critical to carbon capture & removal. — Mantel Capture: High-Temperature Carbon Capture With: Cameron Halliday, CEO, Mantel Capture Where: GRB L3, Louisiana Future Energy (LFE) House When: 12:30 – 1:00 PM Mantel Capture is pioneering a molten salt-based carbon capture system designed for hard-to-abate industries. Cameron will share insights on the technology’s potential, Louisiana’s role as a proving ground, and what’s needed to accelerate commercialization. Banyu Carbon: Unlocking Scalable Carbon Removal With: Alexander Gagnon, CEO, Banyu Carbon Where: GRB L3, Louisiana Future Energy (LFE) House When: 11:00 – 11:30 AM Banyu Carbon is leveraging the ocean—Earth’s largest carbon sink—for efficient, solar-driven carbon removal. Alexander will discuss how this technology works, why Louisiana could be a key deployment region, and what’s next for large-scale carbon removal.

Big ideas need big support. That’s why we’re welcoming a new cohort of bold, brilliant, and slightly obsessive founders into the Newlab community in Brooklyn through the 2025 Founder Fellowship with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Bank of America. From reducing microplastic pollution to developing green living infrastructure, our cohort of 15 companies are tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges—and they’re just getting started. ThermoVerse, Podium Automation, NANOPLUME, Integrated Dynamics, Dollaride, Ivu Biologics, Moby, Baleena, demi, Rebundle, Plantaer, Mira Intel, Building Diagnostic Robotics, Gel Matter, and Floe, Inc. are here to build, break, experiment, and push their ideas into the real world. And at Newlab, that’s exactly what we do best—help innovators turn wild ambition into tangible impact. Welcome to the community, let’s make some magic.

Contech Alliance and New York Robotics Network hosted their recent construction robotics-focused event at Newlab Brooklyn. Robotics enthusiasts across NYC convened to explore cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the way we build, learning from industry experts and innovators about how to effectively leverage these advanced robotic solutions. Startups showcasing their technologies included Dusty Robotics, BotBuilt, and Newlab member Renovate Robotics. Check out photos from the event below 🔽 To stay up to date with events like these happening at Newlab, sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ekFgfaDs 

On January 7, devastating wildfires roared across Los Angeles. Newlab’s network of critical technology startups responded, deploying their technologies to support Los Angeles’ recovery. From Carbon Origins Inc.’s autonomous firefighting robots to Armada's satellite connectivity solutions, these startups are helping bridge gaps in emergency response efforts. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/eKq64tUu

Space tech goes beyond launch—demand for satellite servicing, space-based energy, and real-time monitoring is growing fast, with commercial and defense customers investing today. This month, Newlab Brooklyn hosted "Space Ships & Space Chips", bringing together space tech founders, investors, and enthusiasts in NYC to explore the industry’s expanding opportunities. The event featured: 🚀 A fireside chat with Grant Blaisdell (Copernic Space), Amit Mehra (NOVI), and Muhammad Hunain (Melagen Labs), moderated by Newlab’s Senior Director of Ventures, Prad Parthiban 🎨 An art gallery exhibit featuring the works of Ashley Zelinskie, a contemporary visual artist working in collaboration with #NASA 🎉 A happy hour and networking session Special thanks to our co-hosts AIN Ventures, Empire Space, and Alumni Ventures! Want to stay in the loop on upcoming events? Sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ekFgfaDs

Heading to SXSW ‘25? Catch up with Newlab at the official conference on Saturday, 3/8, for a session on innovation hubs and human-centered design featuring Kristine Colosimo, Newlab’s VP of Public Affairs: https://lnkd.in/egQ-t3vj We’ll also be at the Global Innovation Embassy on 3/10 and Midwest House on 3/11 (no badge required) – stop by and say hi! #SXSW

Newlab x #FMF Startup Showcase: Meet Amogha Srirangarajan, founder and CEO of Carbon Origins Inc., and Greg Newbloom, founder and CEO of Membrion, Inc. These two startups are building technologies that increase the efficiency and sustainability of mining—here’s how: 🏗️ Carbon Origins: Their tech allows construction and mining equipment to be remotely operated using a VR headset and automated to do repetitive tasks. 🚰 Membrion: Pioneers in ceramic membrane technology, they deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions for wastewater recovery and desalination, ensuring cleaner and more efficient water use in industrial operations. Check out their tech in action below.

🚀 Newlab Member News Roundup – January 2025 ✨ 🚛 Verne reaches milestone with the first demonstration of CcH2-powered truck: https://lnkd.in/gs9ihfhv 🧪 Amogy raises $56 million to drive commercialization of ammonia-to-power technology: https://lnkd.in/e2aCT9Ry ⚛️ SEEQC raises $30 million in funding to advance quantum computing innovation: https://lnkd.in/gnPdwr8m 🔋 Popwheels selected to receive a $2.7mm grant from the US DOE as part of the Communities Taking Charge accelerator to solve for no-home e-micromobility charging: https://lnkd.in/gxNfHmhe 🎆 All but 1 startup named to Forbes’ list of environmental startups leading the way in 2025 are Newlab members! Congrats to Vycarb, Fram Energy, Voltpost, and Pathways: https://lnkd.in/gjUs_TTg ✈️ Tubular Network, a clean-tech robotics startup at Newlab Detroit, has been awarded a $75,000 FLITE grant to validate its tube-based automation system at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Backed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, this innovation aims to reduce delays, improve passenger experience, and enhance sustainability in airport operations: https://lnkd.in/ehbQwHgk Want to join the Newlab community? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/easnJ-nm

Last month, Vorboss and Fernhay Solutions held a micromobility-focused showcase at Newlab Brooklyn. Fernhay, a company revolutionizing last-mile delivery in cities using zero-emission parcel delivery solutions, displayed CityLab, their new utility eCargo bike. CityLab melds innovative design and functionality, enabling businesses in urban environments to operate more sustainably. #EVs #UrbanMobility