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Greentown Labs, North America’s largest climatetech startup incubator, securing $4 million in funding for climatetech innovation from key partners across Massachusetts and Texas.
This milestone comes as the organization welcomes Georgina Campbell Flatter as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ushering in an exciting new era of leadership and innovation.
Flatter, a seasoned leader in climate and energy entrepreneurship, brings an extensive background in nonprofit leadership, social impact, and ClimateTech innovation.
About Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs is a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating ClimateTech innovation by empowering entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration. With locations in Somerville, MA, and Houston, TX, Greentown is home to:
- 200+ climatetech startups.
- A network that has supported 575+ companies since 2011.
- Startups that have collectively created over 13,500 jobs and raised more than $8.2 billion in funding.
With a mission to drive climate solutions, Greentown Labs continues to be a leading incubator for ClimateTech startups in North America.
About Georgina Campbell
With a career spanning over a decade at the intersection of climate, energy, and entrepreneurship, Georgina Campbell Flatter has been a driving force in climate innovation.
A Track Record of Climate Leadership
Flatter co-founded and led TomorrowNow.org, a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to connecting cutting-edge climate technologies with vulnerable communities. Under her leadership, the organization:
- Secured millions in climate philanthropy from major partners, including the Gates Foundation.
- Delivered impactful weather and climate solutions to five million African farmers.
- Advanced AI-powered weather intelligence and satellite technology through Tomorrow.io, a Boston-based innovator.
Her leadership extends beyond nonprofit work.
Before founding TomorrowNow.org, Flatter spent 10 years at MIT, where she played a pivotal role in shaping global initiatives focused on:
- Technology and social impact.
- Entrepreneurship and climate innovation.
- Programs at organizations such as XPRIZE, the World Bank, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
With a Master’s in Engineering from Oxford University and an SM in Technology and Policy from MIT, Flatter is uniquely positioned to lead Greentown Labs into its next decade of growth.
Read the full article about funding climatetech innovation at Causeartist.