Activate Welcomes its 2025 Fellow Cohort – Meet Them at Houston Energy & Climate Startup Week

With the second annual Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week approaching, there's no better way to kick things off than by welcoming the next generation of entrepreneurial talent. Activate proudly welcomed its 2025 Fellowship Cohort, a group of 47 visionary scientists and engineers transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions. These individuals are building tangible solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, including sustainability, biomedical, climate, and energy solutions, among others. 

The Activate Fellowship is a two-year immersive experience that empowers scientists and engineers with the skills, networks, infrastructure, and funding they need to become high-impact entrepreneurs who effectively launch startups that address the most pressing global challenges.

This year's cohort reflects the growing momentum around Houston becoming a hub for energy and climate innovation. Of the 47 fellows, seven will be based in Houston, a testament to the region's thriving startup ecosystem, talent, and leadership in energy and innovation. These seven entrepreneurs will be building the future right here in Houston, leveraging the city's industry expertise, infrastructure, and collaborative spirit. 

“Houston’s energy legacy is fueling its rise as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurial growth," said Jane Stricker, Senior Vice President of Energy at the Greater Houston Partnership and Executive Director of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative. The Activate Fellows are a clear demonstration of this momentum, choosing Houston as the launchpad for turning groundbreaking research into real-world solutions. Drawn by the region’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and collaborative community, these visionary entrepreneurs are advancing technologies that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. As we approach this year’s Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week, we are proud to showcase the next generation of leaders who are not only envisioning a sustainable future, they are actively building it." 

As part of Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week, Activate is hosting an event where you can connect directly with the 2025 Fellows, hear their stories, and discover the innovative technologies their companies are driving forward.

Meet them there! https://houstonenergyclimatestartupweek.com/