Fireside Chat: Saint-Gobain Program Flashback

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit catalyzing climate solutions through entrepreneurship, partnership, and collaboration. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, Greentown brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate technologies. Driven by the mission of providing startups the community, connections, and resources they need to thrive, Greentown offers lab space, shared office space, machine shops, electronics labs, tool shops, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more. With incubators in Somerville, Mass. and Houston, Texas, Greentown is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 500 since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 11,000 jobs and raised more than $5.7 billion in funding. For more information, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn.

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Startups: interested in the Healthy Buildings Challenge with Saint-Gobain? Hear a past Greentown Launch cohort!

Following the launch of the <a href="https://greentownlabs.com/healthy-buildings-challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Healthy Building Challenge</a> RFP, potential applicants and interested startups are invited to join this program flashback event! Join in on this event to learn how Saint-Gobain engages with startups during Greentown Launch programs. This discussion will feature the cohort from the last Saint-Gobain Greentown Launch program, InNOVAte 2019, and speakers will discuss how Saint-Gobain worked with their startups during the program and beyond.The second half of this webinar will be a Q&A where companies can ask questions about the Healthy Buildings Challenge to Saint-Gobain, MassCEC, the InNOVte 2019 cohort, and the Greentown Launch team.Want a preview? Check out features on each InNOVAte 2019 participant from during the program!<ul><li><a href="https://greentownlabs.com/innovate-2019-challenge-spotlight-inovues/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Inovues</a></li><li><a href="https://greentownlabs.com/innovate-2019-challenge-spotlight-hyperframe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hyperframe</a></li><li><a href="https://greentownlabs.com/innovate-2019-challenge-spotlight-techstyle-materials/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Techstyle Materials</a></li><li><a href="https://greentownlabs.com/innovate-2019-challenge-spotlight-pre-framing-corp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pre Framing Corp</a></li></ul>About the <a href="https://greentownlabs.com/healthy-buildings-challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Healthy Buildings Challenge</a>Buildings account for about 40 percent of the United States' energy consumption, meaning that innovations in this sector are key to tackling climate change—and represent a major market opportunity. This iteration of <a href="https://greentownlabs.com/partners/greentown-launch/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greentown Launch</a> will drive collaboration between Saint-Gobain and startups developing buildings-related technologies that optimize for the health of both people and the climate. <a href="https://greentownlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Healthy-Buildings-Challenge-RFP.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View the RFP here!</a>Startups selected for the <a href="https://greentownlabs.com/healthy-buildings-challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Healthy Buildings Challenge</a> will receive:<ul><li>A structured platform to explore potential partnerships with Saint-Gobain</li><li>Support from Saint-Gobain leaders who will be matched with each startup</li><li>$25,000 in non-dilutive grant funding</li><li>Mentorship, networking opportunities, and partnership-focused programming</li><li>Exclusive access to the Greentown Labs, Saint-Gobain, and MassCEC networks</li><li>Desk space and membership within Greentown Labs for the duration of the program</li></ul>About Saint-GobainSaint-Gobain CertainTeed is a leading North American manufacturer of building materials including roofing, vinyl siding, trim, fence, railing, decking, insulation, gypsum, and ceilings products. Saint-Gobain is one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world. Climate action has been at the core of Saint-Gobain’s business strategy for a long time. In 2010, the company committed to reduce its CO2 emissions by 20 percent by the year 2025, and have already achieved a reduction of 14.5 percent CO2 by the end of 2019. Saint-Gobain provides energy-efficient solutions and support the development of renewable energy by providing solutions for industrial players and utilities in the energy sector. Its solutions for lightweight construction materials drive building design toward significantly less carbon-intensive options when compared to traditional construction. Saint-Gobain supports the Net Zero Carbon Commitment of the World Building Council, and is an advocate for a greener, more sustainable built environment.

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