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<p class="m_-7225174623254514112xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1) <b><span style="color:#212121">Apply now to be part of the inaugural CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator cohort! </span></b><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="m_-7225174623254514112xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3d3d3d">The CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator, located at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub downtown, is an eight-month cohort-based program supporting startups tackling the climate
 crisis and promoting green technology growth. Benefits include access to funding opportunities, mentorship, office space in downtown Seattle, access to UW resources and facilities and more.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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 APRIL 20TH - APPLY NOW!</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="m_-7225174623254514112xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">Register for the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lu.ma/nzmwv82j__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gqvo-2X_JV3tTfk3GrSsHlEm7-1vVKxw4ycw4ymCQX-KCQJVMPMFA8AfeBhIYAKvfyztY3HDlQzULQ$" target="_blank">virtual info session</a> being held on April 10 <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2) <b>Seattle Climate Hackathon Info & Networking Session, April 16</b><br>
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Curious about joining the Seattle Climate Hackathon? This is your chance to learn more, ask questions, and connect with other participants. We’ll kick off with a quick overview and live Q&A with hackathon organizers (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/mattsmithseattle/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayZqJar-q$" target="_blank">Matt
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Vikram Sridhar</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/katie-s**Aderlind/__;w7Y!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayTVSRIwu$" target="_blank">
Katie Söderlind</a>, and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/j0rdanba1n/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayQKNB8M4$" target="_blank">
Jordan Bain</a>) plus special guest <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-xia-reinert/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayYsut0WL$" target="_blank">
Benjamin Xia-Reinert</a> who built a sustainability project at the 2024 Microsoft Hackathon. This will be followed by dedicated time for networking and team formation.
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The event is Wednesday April 16 from 6-7:30 pm at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub (a partnership between the
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9Zero Climate Innovation Hub</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/uwcomotion/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayT37d81B$" target="_blank">
CoMotion at University of Washington</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/seattleeconomy/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayVSG93AP$" target="_blank">
Seattle Office of Economic Development</a>, and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/vertuelab/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!n9VzZXNDCSlQuTGHqoJeG3552AMW9K3FXxxhJmGNr7h35cOxmwpJ48pT8wo_XNlvIK10ZaG1JVoayeKtctqt$" target="_blank">
VertueLab</a>). <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3) <b>Join the Seattle Climate Hackathon, May 7-9</b><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Innovate. Hack. Build the Future of Climate Tech.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Where:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Seattle’s New Climate Innovation Hub: 1215 4th Ave 15th Floor, Seattle, WA
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">What:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Create cutting-edge climate solutions in just 72 hours!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Who Should Join?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">● Coders, designers, climate nerds, problem solvers, and all are welcome
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">● Anyone ready to tackle climate challenges with AI, tech, and data
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">● Build groundbreaking solutions
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">● Meet top climate VCs, tech mentors & like-minded innovators
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">● Get a shot at
<b>Epic Prizes </b>and recognition! <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Register: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.seaclimatehack.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gqvo-2X_JV3tTfk3GrSsHlEm7-1vVKxw4ycw4ymCQX-KCQJVMPMFA8AfeBhIYAKvfyztY3E2rLEQbQ$" target="_blank">
https://www.seaclimatehack.org/</a><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4)<b> Mark your calendars</b> for
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pnwclimateweek.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gqvo-2X_JV3tTfk3GrSsHlEm7-1vVKxw4ycw4ymCQX-KCQJVMPMFA8AfeBhIYAKvfyztY3E1FBzMyA$" target="_blank">PNW Climate Week</a> July 16-25! <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Lauren Brohawn</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Associate Director, Environmental Innovation Challenge</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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