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Inside CoMotion’s new HQ: UW’s entrepreneur program plants its roots in an innovation hub

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A wall in the new University of Washington CoMotion offices includes logos for some of the 285 companies that have spun out of the program. One hallway features logos from some of the 285 companies that have launched from CoMotion, while a display case highlights some of the patents secured by the program.

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PSA: If you enrolled in an energy saver program, your smart thermostat may adjust itself

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Texas’ energy grid, which failed spectacularly over the winter during a stretch of historically cold weather, will be put to the test again this weekend, as temperatures across much of the state are forecast to be in the upper 90s. These discount programs give energy providers access to change your thermostat remotely.

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Inaugural report from Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy reveals promising climate tech solutions

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Bill Gates speaks with Rodi Guidero, Breakthrough Energy executive director and managing partner at the 2022 Breakthrough Energy Summit. Breakthrough Energy / Steven Walter Photo) In the world of Bill Gates, many — maybe most? — of the world’s big challenges rely on innovation if they’re to be solved.

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Historic fusion energy achievement will boost Pacific Northwest’s burgeoning startups

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The target chamber of LLNL’s National Ignition Facility, where 192 laser beams delivered more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy to a tiny fuel capsule to create fusion ignition on Dec. Called energy’s “holy grail,” fusion has the potential to provide unlimited carbon-free power. NIF Photo).

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Amazon Web Services debuts 5-week accelerator for clean energy startups

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Applications to the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator are being accepted starting today until June 4. The company will select 10 participants. The exact value of the Clean Energy Accelerator’s perks are a little fuzzy. Some 53 companies have signed on. for the initiative.

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Amazon Web Services launches startup accelerator for generative AI companies

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(GeekWire File Photo) The newest startup accelerator from Amazon aims to attract companies building generative AI technologies. The hybrid program is open to all startups, with two week-long in-person events in San Francisco. AWS does not take equity from participating companies.

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Amazon, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy share climate news as ‘Climate Week’ kicks off

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Climate Week is kicking off Monday in New York City and major companies including Amazon and Microsoft as well as Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy are sharing news of their efforts to decarbonize. based company is donating $100 million to Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. Climate Pledge Arena Photo). The Redmond, Wash.-based

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