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Five Takeaways from New Climate Futures 2025
At New Climate Futures, more than 1,400 leaders in climate, capital, and policy convened at Newlab Brooklyn to confront the realities of scaling critical technology. From startup showcases to a keynote with Tom Steyer, the event spotlighted the partnerships and platforms needed to move climate solutions from pilot to deployment.
OPEN CALL: Building Safer, Smarter Streets with AI
Newlab, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), invites startups to pilot AI-enabled technologies that can enhance how the City monitors, maintains, and manages its streets. We’re seeking bold solutions that advance street-level asset management and urban safety operations—from real-time monitoring to predictive maintenance and intelligent enforcement. Apply now for grant funding, pilot-design support, and access to Newlab’s global infrastructure and expert network.
OPEN CALL: Advancing the Mining Sector in Saudi Arabia
Newlab and Saudi partners—including NIDLP, MIM, Ma’aden, ESNAD, and SGS—invite startups and industry leaders to pilot and commercialize breakthrough mining technologies across exploration, recovery, processing, and sustainable operations to help Saudi Arabia unlock its $2.5 trillion critical-minerals potential. Submit your interest now to access industry expertise, real-world pilots, de-risked commercialization pathways, and strategic market entry under Vision 2030.
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