Articles about E8

UW, Microsoft and E8 back climate tech incubator targeting data centers as AI energy concerns surge

The University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs is partnering with Microsoft and E8 to launch a four-month incubator tackling the growing environmental impact of AI data centers. The program will support early-stage startups developing solutions for energy storage, efficient cooling, e-waste reduction and low-carbon materials. Read More

Climate tech companies dominate PNW funding with the three biggest investment rounds in 2025

The three biggest investments so far this year in Pacific Northwest companies have gone to businesses working to decarbonize the… Read More

Aquagga takes top prize at PNW Climate Week event for its battle against ‘forever chemicals’

Six early-stage climate and deep-tech startups faced off at a pitch contest and happy hour in Seattle as part of… Read More

‘Invest now’: Climate tech advocates push for creative funding as markets decline

With climate tech investments declining and reduced federal funding from the Trump administration, champions of the sector are calling for… Read More

Philanthropy vet launches startup to help people ‘get smart’ about climate investing and giving

President-elect Donald Trump is proposing fossil fuel champions for U.S. leadership roles. New research shows the world is off the… Read More

Seattle startup has a climate friendly solution to the sticky problem of petroleum-based adhesives

Every year, billions of packages are shipped in the U.S. alone. While Amazon and others are trying to shrink the… Read More

Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Venture capitalists sound off on saving the Earth

Eager investors keep coming. It’s the Amazon employee who has seen the company’s stock price rise steadily; the former venture… Read More

I want to fly to Hawaii, but I don’t want to wreck the planet. With carbon offsets, can I do both?

The gift I best remember from my high school graduation was a pale blue stuffed whale. The parents of one… Read More

Decarbon8 names the first three startups for its climate-focused philanthropic investment fund

Decarbon8-US, the recently launched, climate-focused philanthropic investment fund, has announced the first three startups that it will be supporting and… Read More

New ‘Decarbon8-US’ impact fund lets anyone make a philanthropic gift to climate-saving entrepreneurs

You’re already recycling and composting, driving an all-electric Model 3 and donating to an environmental nonprofit like The Nature Conservancy… Read More