After supporting economic growth and entrepreneurs in #emergingmarkets for the last 20 years, I'm refocusing on growing my local #cleantech #ecosystem in #Maryland. To all my oversea friends, of course, I'm always still there to help; drop me an IM.

Amazing news.. some brilliant make-it-happen founders inventing ways to leverage natural materials from AG waste to building materials!!

BIG NEWS‼️Our C3 Fund is accepting applications, with ~$10.5M available for equity-driven, GHG-reducing #CleanEnergy projects. 1️⃣ Short-Term Bridge Loans 2️⃣ Lines of Credit 3️⃣ Project Feasibility Grants Learn which is right for you: bit.ly/4eK5a06

This woman just made ultramarathon history in 56-hour, 250-mile run in Arizona. Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 outright in a 56-hour, 250 mile effort, beating the entire men’s field, setting a new course record, and marking a landmark moment in ultrarunning history.

MEIA recently wrapped our Winter 2026 MEIA Pre-Accelerator with final presentations. Over nine weeks, teams made strong progress refining their commercialization strategies. A big thank you to our mentors and facilitators for their support. mdeia.org/blog/f/meia-conclu…

All the best startup accelerators to apply in 2026: 1. Y Combinator ($500k for ~7%) 2. Sequoia Arc ($1M for ~10%) 3. a16z Speedrun ($500k for 10% $500k guaranteed follow-on) 4. South Park Commons ($400k for 7% $600k guaranteed follow-on) 5. NEO Residency ($750k uncapped SAFE, variable equity) 6. HF0 Residency ($1M uncapped SAFE for 5%) 7. Seedcamp ($350k–$1M, flexible terms) 8. Boost VC ($500k for 15%) 9. The Mint ($500k for 10%) 10. 500 Global ($150k for 6%) 11. PearX ($250k–$2M SAFE) 12. SOSV / HAX ($250k for ~7%) 13. Techstars ($220k for 5% ) 14. LAUNCH ($125k for 6%) 15. Antler US ($200k–$250k for 8–9%) 16. Founders Fellowship ($150k for 5–10%) 17. Founders, Inc. ($100k–$250k for 4–7%) 18. Antler Europe (€100k for 10% stipend) 19. Entrepreneurs First (up to $250k for ~9%) 20. Conviction Embed ($150k uncapped MFN SAFE) 21. Afore Capital ($500k–$2M SAFE, flexible terms) 22. Soma Capital ($100k) 23. Berkeley SkyDeck ($200k) 24. gener8tor ($100k for 7.5%) 25. Heartfelt VC (up to €500k) 26. Forum Ventures ($100k for 7.5%) 27. Greylock Edge (custom SAFE $500k in credits) 29. Betaworks AI Camp (up to $500k for 5% uncapped SAFE) 29. Google for Startups (equity-free; up to $100k $350k in cloud credits) 30. Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator ($150k for 6% $320k in credits) 31. Plug and Play Tech Center (equity-free; optional $100k–$150k SAFE) 32. Startup Wise Guys (up to €65k for equity up to €300k follow-on) 33. HSG START Accelerator (CHF 200k for 4–10%) 34. Alchemist Accelerator (~$30k SAFE for ~5%) 35. Bethnal Green Ventures (£60,000 for 7%)

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Maryland: The Sixth "Greenest" State 🦀 Thanks to years of forward-thinking policymaking & ambitious Building Energy Performance Standards, our top-ranked LEED-certified buildings per capita served as a key factor in the ranking. 👏 #PoweredByMCEC #CleanEnergy

My latest at CSY. Introducing a 5-part series, written by guest contributor David Holmes. Rust Belt manufacturing thrives and provides lessons on leadership. Yesterday's part 1 below. petesaunders.substack.com/p/…

Highlighting the innovators of Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week: EDAC Labs. We’re excited to have them join us for the Innovation Showcase at Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week. Connect with the founders and explore their technology on April 21. Register: luma.com/4x8wq5zc

MEIA is looking for experienced energy leaders to help Alektra, a Maryland-based AI startup, optimize battery storage and renewable energy operations. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/EZo350Yzos5

Highlighting the innovators of Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week: JJ Innovative Materials Catch their pitch and connect with the founders at MEIA’s Demo Day on April 21. Register : lnkd.in/ecEEFbqf #DCClimateWeek #MarylandDay

MEIA is seeking an Energy Executive in Residence (EEIR) for TechnBloom! Lead the development of a first-of-its-kind Community Solar Living Lab. This role focuses on strategy, land acquisition, partnerships, and financial/regulatory stewardship. Apply: mdeia.org/blog/f/seeking-ene…

Interested in the technologies shaping Maryland’s climate future? Join MEIA, at Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week for the Innovation Showcase, where climate technologies move beyond slides and into real conversation. Register to attend: luma.com/4x8wq5zc

Join Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week on April 21 for Climate Innovator Lightning Pitches. Hear 60-second pitches from founders and connect with the partners, resources, and collaborators needed to move ideas forward. Register: luma.com/yrwkpu84 #DCClimateWeek

Congratulations to OpenGrid on ranking #3 on Technical.ly’s 2026 RealLIST Startups 👏 Their 1MW GridCharge VPP tech is a game-changer for grid resilience. Kudos to Canopy Minerals and Clean Compost who were also named runner ups! Learn more: ow.ly/7njC50YoaIA

MEIA visited Barrow Green last week to see their affordable, scalable cooling system in action! Always great to see innovative climate technologies moving closer to real-world deployment. Excited to continue supporting their progress. #ClimateTech #EnergyInnovation #CoolingTech

🚨 Reminder: Applications for MEIA Phase 2 – Prototyping & Manufacturing Accelerator programs are due Friday, March 13. If you're a climate tech startup looking to move toward prototyping and manufacturing, learn more in the info session below. youtu.be/vOpl-SU3vVM

🚨 Deadline Extended 🚨 MEIA’s Phase 2 Prototyping & Manufacturing Accelerator application is now open through March 13. If you're a climate-tech or advanced manufacturing startup ready to move from concept to build — this is for you. Don’t miss it. #ClimateTech #Manufacturing