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This week over 400 founders, investors, and key players in the critical technology space joined us in to see the real impact our Detroit cohort is making. Critical Mass: Volume III, Bangers, celebrated Detroit’s evolution: industrial, technological, and musical, and the member companies driving it forward. Thank you to NOX METALS, blueflite, Observable Space, Shandoka: Electric Motorcycles, Ecosphere Organics, Aerialoop, Cambrian Robotics, ThermoVerse, and wheel.me for making this an unforgettable night. The beat goes on…

The NYC Founder Fellowship returns for its fifth year, advancing a new generation of critical technology founders from underrepresented communities. Led by Newlab in partnership with New York City Economic Development Corporation, Bank of America, and Gunderson Dettmer, the program connects 15 selected startups with the infrastructure, capital access, and technical support needed to scale breakthrough solutions in Brooklyn and beyond. Selected fellows will gain access to: - A year-long membership at Newlab Brooklyn for up to two co-founders - Connections to industry leaders - The opportunity to receive up to $75,000 investment from Newlab - Key connections to investors for fundraising support - One-on-one mentoring to tackle their specific challenges - Hands-on workshops 2026 fellows will join a network of prominent alumni companies such as Mira, Podium Automation, and ChemFinity Technologies. Applications are open through December 31 Program begins March 2026  Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eMweqpCk

There's only one week until Critical Mass comes to Detroit. This edition pays tribute to Detroit’s legacy of innovation: industrial, technological, musical, and to the member companies pushing its next chapter forward. Bangers spotlights some of the standout companies from our Detroit cohort; the ones moving fast, building hard, and proving what’s possible. Register now for food, drinks, live music, and a few surprise celebrations for the companies creating new systems in a city that knows what it means to make noise: NOX METALS, blueflite, Observable Space, Shandoka: Electric Motorcycles, Ecosphere Organics, Aerialoop, Cambrian Robotics, ThermoVerse, and wheel.me. We’d love for you to join us. 📍Detroit 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e3KVa-pm

Critical Mass is coming to Detroit on November 19. This edition pays tribute to Detroit’s legacy of innovation: industrial, technological, musical, and to the member companies pushing its next chapter forward. Following All Trips Are Heavy and Stay Grounded, this third volume turns up the volume. Bangers spotlights some of the standout companies from our Detroit cohort; the ones moving fast, building hard, and proving what’s possible. From advanced logistics to new materials and manufacturing AI, we’re spotlighting startups building Detroit’s next chapter: NOX METALS, blueflite, Observable Space, Shandoka: Electric Motorcycles, Ecosphere Organics, Aerialoop, Cambrian Robotics, ThermoVerse, and wheel.me. Join us for food, drinks, live music, and a night with the people modernizing the systems that keep the world running. RSVP here: https://luma.com/vmxf0xc6

Each year, TIME selects the most impactful inventions shaping the future. This year, four Newlab member companies earned a spot. These startups aren’t just bringing new ideas to market. They’re transforming core industrial sectors. Each one is part of a broader story about what it takes to build critical technology in the real world. WindBorne Systems for Artificial Intelligence WindBorne is a weather forecasting system, working to close data gaps in the atmosphere with their constellation of long-lasting weather balloons. These balloons measure temperature, wind speed, pressure, humidity, and more. The company feeds the data into its own AI model to produce forecasts that are more accurate than those of government agencies. Voltpost for Green Tech Voltpost is making it faster and cheaper to add new EV charging points by retrofitting existing infrastructure, like conventional lampposts, wooden utility poles, and lamps in historic districts. Drivers use an app to unlock the cable and plug to charge their vehicle, providing convenient and affordable charging access while reducing the cost, timing, and footprint of chargers. Light Phone for Consumer Electronics Light Phone creates simple devices made to be used as little as possible, making users more present and connected. In April, the Light Phone III launched with more of the features customers expect from a modern-day phone, including a camera, basic GPS navigation, 5G hotspot capabilities, and a Yellow Pages-like directory—but no browser or social media apps. Sway for Manufacturing & Material Sway created an environmentally-friendly plastic spun from farmed seaweed. These plastics are being used by distributors to create retail bags, mailers, shrink film, and more. The material can be fed through legacy plastic-bag lines and match polyethylene’s toughness, while remaining fully compostable.

Last week, VP of Strategy Sahil Jain represented Newlab at Senator Bill Cassidy’s second annual Energy Security Summit in New Orleans, joining leaders from Amazon, JERA Americas, T1 Energy Inc., ClearPath, and Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) to discuss Louisiana’s role in shaping the future of energy and how Newlab New Orleans serves as a public-private platform to accelerate the commercialization of emerging technologies vital to national energy security and regional resilience. Want to see what we’re building together? Learn more about Newlab New Orleans here: https://lnkd.in/euH4yZ84 #Newlab #Louisiana #IndustrialInnovation #Maritime #CleanFuels #AdvancedManufacturing

A highlight from this year's New Climate Futures was a keynote fireside chat with Tom Steyer, Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize, and Newlab’s Chief Product Officer, Garrett Winther, underscoring the urgent need to scale climate innovation. The two discussed the current state of climate change, Steyer’s advice to founders, and what challenges to look out for in the next year. Discover five key takeaways from the talk in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/es25rDUu New Climate Futures would not have been possible without our attendees, partners, members, and sponsors, including Siemens, Fictiv, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Crux, and NYSERDA Thank you all for making this year's event great.

Michigan plays a leading role in building a strong domestic drone sector by leveraging its manufacturing base, engineering talent, and statewide infrastructure to develop, test, commercialize, and scale advanced air mobility technologies. We’re proud to partner with the MI Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and NextEnergy to identify and deploy transformative drone technologies that solve urgent challenges across public safety, environmental monitoring, infrastructure, and beyond. This is a rare opportunity for startups to collaborate directly with state agencies, fast-track adoption, and demonstrate the real-world value of AAM solutions. The state will partner with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to offer five grants. Selected teams will use AAM technologies to address agency-specific challenges, drive public sector innovation, stimulate commercial growth, and build broader public understanding of these technologies. Apply now and help shape the future of advanced air mobility in Michigan: https://lnkd.in/gvAh7DKv

Isotopia, the blending of humanity, technology, and nature, was the theme of this year’s New Climate Futures. Last week at Newlab Brooklyn, that idea guided the conversations as we welcomed over 1,400 founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the critical technologies shaping our climate future. Sensorium, a sculpture by Dustin Yellin, stood as an expression of that theme and a catalyst for dialogue throughout the day. 73 startups showcased solutions across energy, mobility, industry, and the built environment, each designed to deliver real-world climate outcomes. On stage, conversations with leaders explored how we can build partnerships, mobilize capital, and align policy to accelerate the commercialization of the critical technologies the world urgently needs. A highlight of the day was a keynote fireside chat with Tom Steyer of Galvanize, underscoring the urgent need to scale climate innovation. Thank you to our attendees, partners, members, and sponsors, including Siemens, Fictiv, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Crux, and NYSERDA for making this event possible. It was a big day for climate technology and a glimpse of the future we are building together. See you next year. Interested in joining Newlab? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/easnJ-nm #climateweek