Terra Watts

Geothermal is poised to become a key contributor to secure, decarbonized power in the US, aiming for 90 GW installed capacity by 2050. We and our partners are determined to crack the code for deploying geothermal at scale!   Join us in welcoming to RRB's 2024 cohort, 5 top-notch startup teams building game-changing geothermal technologies: Dr. Sebnem Duzgun and Gene Sobczak - Thermofilic Vladimir Stroganov and Sarang Rao - Geothermal Radar Dr. William Fleckenstein and Patrick Mays - GeoThermOptimal Dr. Kaitlyn A. Suarez - Terra Watts Walt Trybula, David Chapman, and Derek Ingraham - Geosingularity We are excited to work with these brilliant technologists and support them in developing and launching their innovations!   #Geothermal #CleanEnergy #Innovation #RRBCohort2024 #EnergyTech VentureWell

“One of the most important things that Activate did for me was teach me I could be an entrepreneur; that a scientist can move from a laboratory to a business setting. Activate opened that door for me.” - Kaitlyn A. Suarez, Terra Watts, Cohort 2023 Activate’s community structure is crucial for science entrepreneurs who are trying to scale technology for commercialization. Hear more from journalist Molly Wood, Julie Ming Liang (Opera Biosciences, Cohort 2023) Kaitlyn A. Suarez (Terra Watts, Cohort 2023), and Activate CEO Cyrus Wadia in our first episode of the “Science on a Mission” podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gdP_VHSx Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gG4wSTvX YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gyza-9zk

🎧 We’re excited to launch our new podcast, “Science on a Mission”! This podcast intends to demystify the path to commercialization for deep tech innovation. Whether you're a scientist looking to bring your discovery to market, an investor seeking the next big thing, or simply a tech enthusiast eager to stay on the cutting edge, "Science on a Mission" is your guide to the future of technology. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes that define the journey of deep tech innovation. Our first three episodes were recorded live at SXSW. In our first episode, Molly Wood, founder and CEO of Molly Wood Media, talks to Activate CEO Cyrus Wadia, Opera Bioscience Chief Science Officer and Co-founder Julie Ming Liang, and Terra Watts Co-founder and CEO Kaitlyn A. Suarez about how the urgent need for climate solutions has ignited a surge in innovation, pushing the boundaries of environmental technology and sustainability. This conversation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities for science founders, the drivers of growth in climate tech startups, inspiring areas of innovation, and the role of investors. Listen now! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gdP_VHSx Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gG4wSTvX YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gyza-9zk

🥁 FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT 🥁 We're thrilled to announce our finalists for the second cohort of the 2024 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator Program. From an outstanding pool of 78 applications, 11 exceptional finalists were selected with the support of 29 technical evaluators, who conducted a total of 245 reviews! These finalists represent the forefront of global offshore wind innovation and offer cutting-edge solutions essential for the industry's future growth. You can come meet them along with the OWIH team and partners today at #IPF2024 in New Orleans! So without further ado, we proudly present the 2024 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator Finalists 🎉: Boxkite Software (Bristol, UK) - Accurate energy yield analysis in minutes to assess site feasibility and design Claviate (Aarhus, DK) - Visual data platform enabled by AI cameras for process optimization of management, construction, and reporting Indeximate (Hinckley, UK) - Fibre optic sensing for predictive maintenance of subsea power cables by remotely profiling integrity and condition Innvotek (London, UK) - A multifunctional robotic system for safe inspection and maintenance in extreme marine environments MESPAC (Turin, IT) - Intelligence platform delivering accurate, continuous, and spatially-refined metocean data powered by satellites and AI Pict Offshore (Inverkeithing, UK) - Integrated heave compensated personnel and cargo transfer solution for safer access from crew transfer vessel Pliant Energy Systems Inc (Brooklyn, US) - Autonomous underwater vehicle with robotic propulsion technology enabling new seafloor surveying capabilities ReynKo Inc. (Brooklyn, US) - Predictive software solutions for turbulent fluid flows to optimize farm design and layout  Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc (Daytona Beach, US) - Structural health monitoring by using video images where every pixel is a vibration sensor Terra Watts (Brooklyn, US) - Long-distance subsurface wireless power and communication transmission technology Triton Anchor (Boston, US) - Modular fabrication and high-uplift capacity floating wind anchor allowing for any mooring configuration 📆 Mark your calendars for May 15th and join us at the Brooklyn Grange to watch the finalists pitch their innovative solutions at the Wind-Win Startup Showdown. Tickets are free but limited, so please register here: https://lu.ma/agaj69qy We can't wait to see you there! 💚🌎 Urban Future Lab, Equinor, New York City Economic Development Corporation, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium #startup #innovation #OffshoreWind #UrbanFutureLab #pitchcompetition #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #startupfounders #Equinor #NYUTandonMade #UFLInnovatesforClimate