Jared Silvia
Jared Silvia is Head of Scientific Founder Discovery and Insights at Activate, Founder at Deep Tech Dirt, Strategic Advisor at Forge AI, and Partner at Gliding Ant Ventures. He previously co-founded BlueDot Photonics, a deep tech startup. His expertise includes deep tech, clean tech, and hard tech.
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University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs Announces Eight Startups in Second Climate Tech Incubator Cohort
University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has launched its second Climate Tech Incubator cohort, supporting eight startups focused on diverse sustainability challenges such as EV adoption and sustainable packaging. The six-month program, based at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, helps startups develop business plans and partnerships, culminating in a demo day in September.
Aquagga Wins $1,500 Top Prize at PNW Climate Week for Portable PFAS Destruction Technology
Aquagga won the top prize of $1,500 at a PNW Climate Week pitch contest for its portable units that destroy harmful PFAS 'forever chemicals' in contaminated wastewater, addressing major environmental and health concerns. The startup, led by CEO Dhileep Sivam, is expanding operations with new contracts including a three-year deal in Colorado and work with 3M.
Organizations
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Activate Head of Scientific Founder Discovery and Insights 2026–present · current
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Deep Tech Dirt Founder 2026–present · current
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Forge AI Strategic Advisor 2026–present · current
Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology PhD, Inorganic Chemistry · 2006–2011
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University of Cambridge MPhil, Chemistry · 2005–2006
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University of Washington B.S., Chemistry and Biochemistry · 2001–2005
