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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

Newlab x #FMF Startup Showcase: Meet Dustin Angelo, founder and CEO of Novamera Inc., one of the 25 startups Newlab brought to the Future Minerals Forum. Pioneers of Surgical Mining, Novamera unlocks previously uneconomic deposits with minimal development, 95% less waste, and 99% less water discharge—offering a faster, more sustainable path to production. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epJbaA4B

Are you a founder, VC, or enthusiast focused on maritime tech? ⚓ On February 26, join us at Newlab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard for the inaugural Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference, hosted in partnership with TMV , Never Lift, and Alumni Ventures. We’re spotlighting the boldest advancements shaping commercial, defense, and consumer maritime industries. This full-day event features fireside chats, expert panels, and live product demos. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/q8544bem

Newlab x #FMF Startup Showcase: Meet Ravi Sahu, CEO of Strayos, a company leveraging AI and data analytics to revolutionize mining operations, who showcased their tech at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh with Newlab and National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP). By utilizing advanced visual intelligence, Strayos provides cutting-edge solutions for blast optimization, mine planning, and resource management. The result: reduced environmental impact, improved safety, and enhanced operational efficiency. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epJbaA4B

We're excited to share that after a successful pilot with Newlab, the New York City Department of Transportation has finalized inaugural rules to expand public e-bike battery charging and swapping cabinets citywide. That means property owners and tenants may apply to install e-micromobility battery swapping and charging cabinets on public sidewalks in front of their buildings. This is a true proofpoint of how Newlab’s program enables scale for founders and their technologies! Last year’s successful program with Newlab piloted 3 technologies selected by Newlab and NYC DOT: Popwheels, Swiftmile, and Swobbee. Effective February 1, 2025,  the new “Charge Safe, Ride Safe” initiative intends to: ⚡ Reduce in-home charging, minimizing fire risks. ⚡ Provide access to UL-certified, digitally monitored batteries. ⚡ Offer safer charging options for delivery workers. With micromobility ridership surging, this infrastructure addresses safety, public accessibility, and sustainability. Thank you to NYC DOT and New York City Fire Department for their leadership in fostering a greener, safer future for our city. Learn more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/ezNWDtd8

Last week, Detroit’s innovation ecosystem—including TechTown Detroit, AutoHarvest Foundation, Michigan Central, and Newlab—gathered after the Detroit Auto Show to celebrate the city’s leadership in mobility innovation. Entrepreneurs, public officials, and auto industry leaders came together to highlight groundbreaking advancements and the collaborative efforts driving progress in the region. At the center of the event was HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud, the largest V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) network in the United States. This technology enhances road safety nationwide by enabling real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and emergency responders. With its upcoming deployment across MI state vehicles and the city of Dearborn's 300-vehicle fleet, HAAS Alert is setting a new standard for creating safer roads and communities. Special thank you to our remarkable lineup of speakers: • Abdullah H. Hammoud, Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan • Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer of the State of Michigan • Chuck Simms, Detroit Executive Fire Commissioner • Bradley Wieferich, P.E., Director of MDOT • Ned Staebler, VP of Economic Development at Wayne State University & President of TechTown • Justin Onwenu, City of Detroit Director of Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity • Garlin Gilchrist II, Lt. Governor, State of Michigan • Cory James Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert • jayson pankin, CEO of AutoHarvest Foundation And sponsors: • TechTown Detroit, Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) • AutoHarvest Foundation