GIVE Venture Lab: Community Climate Innovation Challenge

Join us at the Community Climate Innovation Challenge, where the vibrant cross-section of residents, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders unite to create impactful climate solutions! 🌱

Hosted by:

• G.I.V.E.
• Climate Cafe NYC/Climate Imaginarium
• DSSG NYC

This event is designed to be community-focused, ensuring that innovations are shaped by lived experiences, local priorities, and collaborative efforts across disciplines.

Innovation Pathways:

• ⚡ Energy & Urban Infrastructure
• 🌱 Climate-Resilient Agriculture & Food Systems
• 🤖 Clean AI & Climate Intelligence
• 🌍 Global Climate Solutions
• 🤝 Community Resilience & Climate Justice

Who Should Attend:

• Students & Researchers
• Engineers & Technologists
• Entrepreneurs & Founders
• Designers & Product Builders
• Climate & Sustainability Professionals
• Policymakers
• Community Leaders
• Anyone passionate about building climate solutions!

Whether you're brainstorming a new idea or in the stage of developing a prototype, this event is your opportunity to collaborate, receive mentorship, and advance your climate venture. 🛠️💡

Suggested Donation:

A donation of $5 is recommended to support our community space at the Climate Imaginarium, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Getting to the Climate Imaginarium:

Ferries to Governors Island run every 15 minutes. You can catch a ferry from either:

• Lower Manhattan (10 South Street)
• Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6)
• Red Hook/Atlantic Basin

Please arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket ready. Ferry tickets are available online or at the terminal, with round trip fares at $5. Free rides are available for adults over 65 and children 12 and under. All passengers ride free before 11am on weekends.

For more information on the NYC ferry schedule, check NYC Ferry.
Once on Governors Island, exit at Soissons Landing or Yankee Pier and find your way to the Climate Imaginarium located at 406A Comfort Road. Look for the obvious sign outside.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative climate dialogue! 🌟
Get your ticket here!