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AirMiners Launchpad Batch 7 Applications Open!

AirMiners Launchpad has opened applications for teams to enter our seventh batch, with an application deadline by end-of-day Friday December 16th, 2022for our program running from January 10 to February 17, 2023. Initiated with partners XPRIZE and Creative Destruction Lab, the 6-week Launchpad helps founders ramp up their value proposition development, customer discovery efforts, and technoeconomic assessment capabilities, while connecting to a network of…

Newsletter features Stephen McCord

“When you find someone that breaks the mold and says ‘It’s not going to be easy, but here are some steps towards a solution,’ it’s invigorating. Really even just a person’s attitude can be very energizing. Surrounding yourself with people that have that type of attitude can be quite inspiring.” This newsletter issue features Dr. Stephen McCord,…

Newsletter features U-M President Santa Ono

“(Universities are) where bold and sustainable solutions come to life, and accordingly, it’s our responsibility to work to apply our approaches at a greater scale. That’s why the University of Michigan is taking climate action so seriously, and why we’re committed to learning from and working with the communities we serve.” This newsletter issue features…

Newsletter features Brent Constantz

“There is enormous procurement power that is not really being used very well. If governments specified buying carbon sequestered materials, they could use the same dollars they’re using now and have some sustainability progress to show for it.” This newsletter issue features Brent Constantz, Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Blue PlaneA serial entrepreneur with expertise…

GCI Student Interns Research Carbon Offsets and Removal in the Great Lakes Region

This summer the GCI welcomed a fantastic group of U-M students from a variety of academic disciplines on board. The summer intern student team is working on a research project in conjunction with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, an organization composed of the governors of eight midwestern states and the premiers…