Here at MIT, sustainability can mean many things. New materials for everything from electronics to infrastructure which are both functional and kind to the environment. “Green” government and corporate policies which regulate energy and greenhouse gas production. Innovative urban planning for a city of the future which is efficient, but also accessible and abundant. Whether stated in economic, environmental, social, or technological terms, sustainability is the capacity to endure – to consume, grow, and thrive – but not to be consumed and perish in the process. Join us for 2022 MIT Sustainability Conference: Technologies and Industry which explores how MIT and its community of researchers and corporate members are leading the way in sustainability research.
AI-Powered Tool for Tracking Building Permits, Zoning Cases, and Development Activity John Devine Founder & CEO, Civic Atlas
Civic Atlas is a dynamic platform designed to enhance civic engagement and decision-making through data-driven insights. By integrating geospatial analytics, real-time data visualization, and AI-powered tools, Civic Atlas empowers governments, organizations, and communities to better understand urban development, infrastructure, and social dynamics. The platform enables users to track policy impacts, optimize resource allocation, and foster transparent, evidence-based governance. Whether used for city planning, environmental monitoring, or public services, Civic Atlas bridges the gap between complex data and actionable strategies, driving smarter, more sustainable communities. With its intuitive interface and powerful analytics, Civic Atlas transforms how we navigate civic challenges.
P&G is seeking startups for sustainability and improved chemistry opportunities for Zero Waste Haircare and Device Amplified Chemistry.
How can P&G enable consumers to do radically more with radically less water and energy use? How can we make invisible use of water & energy visible, right at the point of use? How might we particularly address the triangle of tension that exists between improving sanitization, reducing water & energy, whilst keeping the feeling of abundance of using water?. From incremental evolution to product innovation, easy-retrofit water-infrastructure changes (taps, faucets, showerheads, etc.) and water appliances that aim at both reducing (hot) water and re-using/purifying/enriching (hot) water, we want to partner!
Sertac Karaman, Cofounder, Optimus Ride
Emilio Frazzoli, MIT Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics, nuTonomy CTO
John Andrews, CEO, Celect
Caleb Harper - Academic Innovator
Scalable production of RNA for agriculture Andrey Zarur, Cofounder & CEO, GreenLight Biosciences Potassium fertilizer innovation Philip Wender, Managing Director, Advanced Potash Technologies Chemiresistive gas sensing for food safety Merry Smith, Senior Scientist, C2Sense Novel dehumidifying material for indoor farms Sorin Grama, Cofounder, Transaera Probiotics for plants Michael Miille, CEO, Joyn Bio [Joyn is a JV between Ginkgo Bioworks and Leaps by Bayer]