September 1 - 12

Hi Greentown Community,

It’s hard to believe September is already here! We’ve got a busy and exciting few months ahead, with some of the first events highlighted below. As a quick reminder, the Greentown team will be out of office for Labor Day, but the space will still be accessible via fob—just don’t forget to sign in any guests.

Hope everyone is having a restful long weekend and keep reading for team updates, upcoming events, and community insights.

Ananyaa Mehra

Community and Events Coordinator
Amehra@greentownlabs.com

Company Survey Results

Back in May 2025, we launched our Annual Member Company Survey—and thanks to your thoughtful feedback, we’ve gained insights that help Greentown secure funding, improve our programs, and advocate for policies that support your innovative work.Your invaluable feedback, from shared experiences to groundbreaking ideas, forms the bedrock of a more responsive ecosystem for cleantech innovation.

Click on the presentation below to see our Annual Member Company Survey results!

Introducing: Head of Philanthropy

We’re thrilled to announce Stacey as Greentown’s first Head of Philanthropy. This is a big step as we expand how Greentown engages with philanthropy to support our mission. If you know a funder or connector we should talk to, please let us know. Read more here. In this role, Harris will expand the nonprofit’s capacity to activate philanthropic capital, strengthen local economies, and accelerate the global transition to more energy, fewer emissions, and a prosperous planet.

Community Programming

💰 Fundraising Forum
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | VIRTUAL
Join us to hear a pitch from fellow Greentown members and provide peer-driven feedback geared toward supporting their fundraising and broader business development effort. If you are interested in participating as a presenter at following forums, please use the sign-up form here.

👩‍💼 Women of Greentown: Setting Yourself Up for Success
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | VIRTUAL
Moving into a leadership role is a big step, and there can be a lot of confusing information about the right way to do it. Together we'll discuss the biggest changes from IC roles to leadership roles and answer your questions about how to position yourself for a transition! Join us for this Women of Greentown event facilitated by Nupur Amin, Greentown's Leadership & Culture Expert in Residence and CEO of Beyond Scale!

Every Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
Partnerships Team Office Hours | Virtual
These Office Hours are intended to help members understand available opportunities and best strategies for engaging with Greentown corporate partners. To register, please use this link.

Thurs., Sept 4 | 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Building Sector Pitch Day | Town Green
Join us at Greentown Boston for a high-impact afternoon of pitches, networking, and discussion as we connect key constituencies and accelerate the deployment of climatetech solutions for the buildings of tomorrow. Register here.

Weds., Sept 10 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Policy Landscape Workshop with Ceres
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world. At this session, the Ceres team will share insights into the evolving policy landscape, explore opportunities for startups to engage, and answer your questions about navigating climate policy at federal, state, and local levels. Register here.

Climatetech Career Fair

We’re excited to announce that the Climatetech Career Fair is back this year! Join us on Thursday, September 11 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. for an evening of talent connection. Reach out to us if you are interested in tabling at the event!

Health, Safety, + Operations Update

🔥 Our planned fire drill had to be rescheduled as as result of an error with an alarm vendor. This year’s fire drill will now take place between Tuesday Sept 30 - Thursday Oct 2.
We apologize for the cancellation and its impact on your week. Thank you so much for standing by, reading every material we shared, and being prepared for the real thing.

🔒 There will be a Lockout/Tagout training on Tuesday, September 23 from 1pm-5pm in the East Mezzanine. This training will cover the OSHA standard on the control of hazardous energy (29 CFR 1910.147), which prevents incidents from the unexpected energization, startup of machinery or equipment, or release of stored energy. Lunch will be provided. Register here.

FORGE Corner

Greentown’s sister organization - here to help with your manufacturing & supply chain needs at no cost to you! Save the date for some of our upcoming events!

Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET: Wolf Greenfield’s, “Intellectual Property Basics: Key Tools to Protect Your Innovations,” led by John Harmon, breaks down strategic IP use for early-stage companies
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET: “Demystifying State Funding: How to Tap into Clean Energy & Climatetech Resources,” hosted in collaboration with MassCEC. This virtual session will provide a practical overview of key grant and support programs available to early-stage climate tech companies in Massachusetts, including insights on eligibility, application strategies, and follow-up resources. Attendees will also receive a booking link for optional 1:1 office hours to dive deeper into their specific questions.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 8:30 AM–2:45 PM ET: Connecticut’s manufacturing leaders gather on October 2 at the Aqua Turf Club for a full-day summit on the sector’s future. From the FORGE Pitch Fest, release of the 2025 Connecticut Manufacturing Report, to Sikorsky’s supply chain overhaul, and the announcement of the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut, this is an event you will not want to miss

Worried about supply chain disruptions? FORGE can help! Schedule a call now. With policies changing every day, tariff uncertainty is causing chaos around the globe. If you’re struggling to source materials, secure suppliers, or get manufacturers to return your calls, you’re not the only one, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

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Greentown Labs Biweekly Events Newsletter: 9/1 - 9/12