Grid Catalyst

🗓 October 11 is the big day for us to start reviewing applications for the Communications and Outreach Specialist position on our team.

Why apply?

✅ To make a meaningful impact in energy, climate, and entrepreneurship.

✅ To help us shape our storytelling and communication strategies.

✅ To learn and grow in our industry.

✅ To be part of work that is innovative and forward-looking.

Apply by October 11 to be considered in our first wave of application review - https://gridcatalyst.org/jobs/communications-and-outreach-specialist/

There are plenty of opportunities left in 2023 to get connected to the energy & cleantech innovation ecosystem in Minnesota. Join us for one of these exciting events in November and December.

Wednesday, Nov 29 - People and Planet: Catalyzing Cleantech. https://tinyurl.com/ywyhdfht
Monday, Dec 4 - Future of Work: Clean Economy Pathways. https://www.ramseycounty.us/content/future-work-clean-economy-pathways
Wednesday, Dec 6 - Cleantech Connections coffee meetup. https://cleantechconnectionsMN.eventbrite.com
Thursday, Dec 7 - Clean Energy Economy MN Legislative Preview. https://www.cleanenergyeconomymn.org/events/2024-legislative-preview
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Cleantech Connections - December Meetup Join us for an in-person meetup on December 6th, 2023 to connect and explore the world of cleantech in Minnesota.

🚀 Exciting Career Opportunity! 🚀

Are you looking to make an impact in your career? Join the Grid Catalyst team to help us build an equitable and thriving innovation ecosystem for energy and climate in Minnesota! Review the position and apply on our website: https://gridcatalyst.org/jobs/program-manager/

Job Opening: Program Manager
Hybrid Work - This is a hybrid position open to candidates located in Minnesota (or western Wisconsin).
Salary Range - $70,000-$90,000

As the Grid Catalyst Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and shaping our energy and cleantech accelerator program and strengthening our regional innovation ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about working with people and communities to create more pathways for emerging technologies and entrepreneurs.

The position best suits someone with strong project management and writing skills and an interest in business, economic development, energy, climate, and/or technology. Put your talent to work strengthening existing Grid Catalyst programs and developing new programming to elevate Minnesota as a go-to place for energy and cleantech entrepreneurship and innovation.

The posting will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to those who submit by December 1, 2023.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We love cohort announcement days! We have selected 7 energy startups as finalists for our 2024 Demonstration Cohort program. https://gridcatalyst.org/finalists-named-2024-demonstration-cohort-announcement/

Congrats to these incredible innovators, who will pitch to the Grid Catalyst Innovators Network on Oct 4 & 5, hoping to find a match for a 2024 demonstration project to showcase their technology in a real-world application. Finalists have developed impressive technology solutions enabling the transformation of our energy system, including energy storage, EV charging, carbon sequestration, grid management, infrastructure, ammonia, and solar thermal.

Carba, Inc. - Carba is an innovative cleantech company leading the charge in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions.

GridWrap Inc. - GridWrap Inc., a woman-owned cleantech company, specializes in its patented Composite Wire Wrap and Pole Wrap technologies. These groundbreaking innovations strengthen grid infrastructure and double power capacity without causing any downtime.

Blip Energy - Blip is a hybrid hardware/software solution for energy management that works in any home without barriers around permitting and installation. Blip is determined to bridge the electrical divide with a drop-in, smart, affordable, storage solution for widespread deployment.

Aza Power Systems - Technologies that enable ammonia to be used as fuel in generators, engines, and thermal applications.

Prezerv Technologies - Prezerv is building an innovative platform that combines artificial intelligence, advanced signal processing, and ground-penetrating radar to provide automated, accurate 3D underground maps to municipalities, construction contractors, infrastructure agencies and utilities.

SolarSteam Inc. - SolarSteam delivering renewable heat to industrial and institutional clients through novel enclosed concentrated solar technology is a game-changer to decarbonize some of the highest emitting and hardest-to-abate industry segments.

NeoCharge - NeoCharge is a cleantech company leading the way in home electrification and electric vehicle (EV) charging. Their core hardware offering, the Smart Splitter, allows for affordable and accessible home EV charging by tapping into existing 240-volt outlets.

Big thanks to Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota, and Clean Energy Economy MN for being our partners in this work. This cohort was made possible by the IN2 Channel Partner Strategic Award.

Learn more about the Innovators Network partners, including 3M, Carleton College, CenterPoint Energy, Connexus Energy, Cummins Inc, Ever-Green Energy, Mortenson, Otter Tail Power Company, Science Museum of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research, University of Minnesota, and Xcel Energy. https://gridcatalyst.org/innovators-network/

Students and community members interested in green jobs, clean technology, and sustainable energy solutions - join us on June 8th for the Cleantech Career Pathways Event.

The Cleantech Career Pathways Event will take place at Saint Paul College from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. This event is open to the community and is free to attend. Complimentary lunch & prize drawings for student attendees!

Register today - https://gridcatalyst.org/event/cleantechpathways/

Speakers include Saint Paul College President - Dee Dee Peaslee, Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran, Ling Becker, MPA, Taj Ahmad Eldridge, and Markeeta Keyes.

Thanks to our sponsors and co-hosts for making this event possible.