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A Window into the Future—AeroShield Now at the Smithsonian

At Activate's inception, our founders had big dreams for what fellows could achieve with our support. Ten years later, these science entrepreneurs have surpassed what any of us..

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Moments that Matter: Juno Propulsion’s Technology Is Headed to Space

Celebrating the turning points that define our current and alumni fellows’ journeys.

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Moments that Matter: Scaling Up Solutions for Clean Water

Celebrating the turning points that define our current and alumni fellows’ journeys.

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Moments that Matter: Enabling the Impossible through Biology, AI, and Community Collaboration

Celebrating the turning points that define our current and alumni fellows’ journeys.

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Moments that Matter: From Local Waters to Global Impact

Celebrating the turning points that define our current and alumni fellows’ journeys. Garrett Boudinot is the founder and CEO of Vycarb, a startup developing the tools for..

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Finding Fulfillment: From Military Service to Hard-Tech Entrepreneurship

Today on Veteran’s Day, we are honoring two current Activate Fellows who served in the U.S. military before beginning their journeys as hard-tech entrepreneurs: Jason Hoffman-Bice..

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Activate Goes Global - Launching its First Fellowship in Singapore

Building on its proven fellowship model, Activate’s Innovation Labs drives global impact for scientists turning hard-tech research into successful ventures

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