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ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable - Ignition Grant

These grants are open to applicants from any country. 

The Ignition Grant program launched in 2016 to support high-risk, high-reward projects that aims to accelerate progress in green chemistry technologies by incentivizing innovation.  Ignition grants currently provide recipients with $40,000 over six months. Award winners work closely with appropriate GCIPR members depending on the topic.

Four Ignition Grants will be awarded in 2025.

Evaluating Recyclable Glass Material as a Substitute for Soil in Vegetable Cultivation: An Innovative Approach to Sustainable Agriculture

The sustainability of agricultural practices is increasingly critical amid environmental challenges. While effective, traditional soil-based agricultural methods often contribute to soil degradation and resource depletion. The earth’s topsoil has eroded by 50% during the last 150 years. In addition to this, soil has also been affected by agricultural practices.  These effects include compaction, loss of soil structure, nutrient degradation, and soil salinity [1].

Startup Yale 2025

Mark your calendars for April 3-4, 2025, as we celebrate 10 years of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community at Startup Yale! Join us for two days filled with exciting events, inspiring speakers, and unparalleled opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders across industries.

This milestone event will bring together changemakers from Yale and beyond to showcase groundbreaking ideas and transformative ventures, setting the stage for the next generation of impact and innovation.

U.S. Department of Energy Releases First-Ever Blueprint for a Clean and Competitive Industrial Sector

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), with contributions from various federal agencies, have just released "The National Blueprint for a Clean & Competitive Industrial Sector." This plan builds on existing industrial investments across federal agencies and outlines five strategies to support the growth of American manufacturing.

2nd Australian Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Discover cutting-edge research, network with leading experts, and explore ground-breaking solutions for a sustainable future through green chemistry & engineering. An industry-focussed day on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, will facilitate industry, academia, and government authorities to network, share information, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Plenary Speakers: 

Professor Paul Anastas, Yale University

Professor John Warner, Technology Greenhouse

Professor Qin Li, Griffith Univerisity

2023 US Innovators Roundtable

The 2023 US Innovators Roundtable will be an opportunity for Change Chemistry members and non-members to engage with leading innovators, investors, and government officials in the green and sustainable chemistry space.

Structured as a series of dialogues exploring topics, the gathering will provide attendees with opportunities to meet and engage with key players from across the globe. This will be a hybrid event so both virtual and in-person registration tickets are available.