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Mike Ducker retweeted
MEIA seeks an Energy Executive in Residence (EEIR) to help Melastone Energy Partners—founded by Darnell Shaffer—scale grid-edge solutions! Know a leader for Maryland’s clean energy future? Tag them or reach out!
🔗 Details: ow.ly/xm1n5103tyw
Mike Ducker retweeted
MEIA is looking for an experienced Energy Executive in Residence (EEIR) to work with a Johns Hopkins University research team on a new technology for radioactive-waste management.
Learn more and apply: ow.ly/At2650ZVTAL
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The Fall 2026 MEIA Phase 0 Pre-Accelerator unites 15 early-stage climate tech companies turning ideas into viable solutions. Read more: ow.ly/6qQg50ZOpiE
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CMU XC Opens Season MEET DAY
Live Results: live.gingerbreadtiming.com/m…
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Accelerating solid-state battery research and innovation: new open-access database, via @EurekAlert! @UMDRightNow eurekalert.org/news-releases…
Mike Ducker retweeted
Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new era for Maryland #ClimateTech.
@MDEnergyAccel will announce the inaugural awardees of its new Prototyping & Manufacturing Program, who will receive up to $30K to fund engineering, prototyping resources & project management.
Learn More. 👇
We have news, but we’re keeping secrets… for now. 🤫
On July 22, @MDEnergyAccel is launching its Prototyping & Manufacturing Program & announcing an inaugural class of startups in Rockville!
Awardees will receive up to $30K to help bring #ClimateTech to market.
Learn More. 👇
Mike Ducker retweeted
🇳🇬 We're growing across Africa.
We're looking for a Program Manager to support founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners while helping high-growth startups scale across emerging markets.
Built in startups or ecosystems before?
Apply via the link in comments 👇
#hiring
Mike Ducker retweeted
In June, we closed a $15.7M MDPACE deal to fund efficiency improvements at One Calvert Plaza in #Baltimore, which will house 254 @MorganStateU students & help save:
⚡️ 209,529 kWh/Yr
💨 149 mt of CO2/Yr
💰 $1.67M Over Lifetime
Learn More. 👇
mdcleanenergy.org/news/msu-m…
Mike Ducker retweeted
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.
Mike Ducker retweeted
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…
Mike Ducker retweeted
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%)
Mike Ducker retweeted
Replying to @aaron_renn
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/…
Mike Ducker retweeted
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
How much does your state care for the environment? WalletHub’s latest report ranked the greenest states in the U.S.:
wallethub.com/edu/greenest-s… #EarthDay
Mike Ducker retweeted
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/…
Mike Ducker retweeted
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
Mike Ducker retweeted
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
Mike Ducker retweeted
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
Mike Ducker retweeted
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…
Mike Ducker retweeted
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

























