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Mike Ducker

@EcoSystemMike

Developing local #entreprener #ecosystems across the #globe Writing a book on comparing what happens build a city for citizens vs. industry #DEETROITBasketball

Detroit Native, Silver Spring Присоединился Ocak 2009
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Mike Ducker
Mike Ducker@EcoSystemMike·
After supporting economic growth and entrepreneurs in #emergingmarkets for the last 20 years, I'm refocusing on growing my local #cleantech #ecosystem in #Maryland. To all my oversea friends, of course, I'm always still there to help; drop me an IM.
Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator@MDEnergyAccel

We welcome @EcoSystemMike to #MEIA as the Associate Director; he has 30 years of experience helping to grow #Startups and #ecosystems and will be an essential part of our programming and marketing mdeia.org/f/meia-names-m…

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Maryland Clean Energy Center ☀️
BIG NEWS‼️Our C3 Fund is accepting applications, with ~$10.5M available for equity-driven, GHG-reducing #CleanEnergy projects. 1️⃣ Short-Term Bridge Loans 2️⃣ Lines of Credit 3️⃣ Project Feasibility Grants Learn which is right for you: bit.ly/4eK5a06
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This woman just made ultramarathon history in 56-hour, 250-mile run in Arizona. Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 outright in a 56-hour, 250+mile effort, beating the entire men’s field, setting a new course record, and marking a landmark moment in ultrarunning history.
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Mike Ducker@EcoSystemMike·
Very cool, recognized by Technical.ly as a connector in Maryland. This Honree shows the power of the Maryland Climate Tech Ecosystem, and people in the clean energy and climate tech industries want to help new startup founders. technical.ly/.../reallist-c…
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
MEIA recently wrapped our Winter 2026 MEIA Pre-Accelerator with final presentations. Over nine weeks, teams made strong progress refining their commercialization strategies. A big thank you to our mentors and facilitators for their support. mdeia.org/blog/f/meia-co…
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Kalsoom Lakhani
Kalsoom Lakhani@kalsoom82·
👋 friends. Some news: After 15 years of supporting & strengthening Pakistan's startup ecosystem, @Invest2Innovate , the org I founded in 2011, is shutting its doors and closing this chapter. (Just so it's clear 😅: @i2i_ventures, the VC fund I run w/ @MizNaQ, is still very much alive & continuing forward.) This news might feel bittersweet to some, but we wanted to celebrate the legacy of what Invest2Innovate has achieved in the past 15 years: supporting 1200+ founders, 190+ entrepreneurial support orgs in Pakistan & the region, training 200+ angel investors, releasing detailed insights & data-driven reports benchmarking Pakistan's startup ecosystem & its growth, and work that extended beyond PK -- Bangladesh, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, Iraq, Lebanon & more./
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Aman@Amank1412·
All the best startup accelerators to apply in 2026: 1. Y Combinator ($500k for ~7%) 2. Sequoia Arc ($1M for ~10%) 3. a16z Speedrun ($500k for 10% + $500k guaranteed follow-on) 4. South Park Commons ($400k for 7% + $600k guaranteed follow-on) 5. NEO Residency ($750k uncapped SAFE, variable equity) 6. HF0 Residency ($1M uncapped SAFE for 5%) 7. Seedcamp ($350k–$1M, flexible terms) 8. Boost VC ($500k for 15%) 9. The Mint ($500k for 10%) 10. 500 Global ($150k for 6%) 11. PearX ($250k–$2M SAFE) 12. SOSV / HAX ($250k for ~7%) 13. Techstars ($220k for 5%+) 14. LAUNCH ($125k for 6%) 15. Antler US ($200k–$250k for 8–9%) 16. Founders Fellowship ($150k for 5–10%) 17. Founders, Inc. ($100k–$250k for 4–7%) 18. Antler Europe (€100k for 10% + stipend) 19. Entrepreneurs First (up to $250k for ~9%) 20. Conviction Embed ($150k uncapped MFN SAFE) 21. Afore Capital ($500k–$2M SAFE, flexible terms) 22. Soma Capital ($100k) 23. Berkeley SkyDeck ($200k) 24. gener8tor ($100k for 7.5%) 25. Heartfelt VC (up to €500k) 26. Forum Ventures ($100k for 7.5%) 27. Greylock Edge (custom SAFE + $500k+ in credits) 29. Betaworks AI Camp (up to $500k for 5% + uncapped SAFE) 29. Google for Startups (equity-free; up to $100k + $350k in cloud credits) 30. Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator ($150k for 6% + $320k in credits) 31. Plug and Play Tech Center (equity-free; optional $100k–$150k SAFE) 32. Startup Wise Guys (up to €65k for equity + up to €300k follow-on) 33. HSG START Accelerator (CHF 200k for 4–10%) 34. Alchemist Accelerator (~$30k SAFE for ~5%) 35. Bethnal Green Ventures (£60,000 for 7%)
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Maryland Clean Energy Center ☀️
Maryland: The Sixth "Greenest" State 🦀 Thanks to years of forward-thinking policymaking & ambitious Building Energy Performance Standards, our top-ranked LEED-certified buildings per capita served as a key factor in the ranking. 👏 #PoweredByMCEC #CleanEnergy
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WalletHub@wallethub

How much does your state care for the environment? WalletHub’s latest report ranked the greenest states in the U.S.: wallethub.com/edu/greenest-s… #EarthDay

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Pete Saunders
Pete Saunders@petesaunders3·
My latest at CSY. Introducing a 5-part series, written by guest contributor David Holmes. Rust Belt manufacturing thrives and provides lessons on leadership. Yesterday's part 1 below. petesaunders.substack.com/p/milwaukees-m…
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
Highlighting the innovators of Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week: EDAC Labs. We’re excited to have them join us for the Innovation Showcase at Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week. Connect with the founders and explore their technology on April 21. Register: luma.com/4x8wq5zc
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
MEIA is looking for experienced energy leaders to help Alektra, a Maryland-based AI startup, optimize battery storage and renewable energy operations. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/EZo350Yzos5
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
MEIA is seeking an Energy Executive in Residence (EEIR) for TechnBloom! Lead the development of a first-of-its-kind Community Solar Living Lab. This role focuses on strategy, land acquisition, partnerships, and financial/regulatory stewardship. Apply: mdeia.org/blog/f/seeking…
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
Interested in the technologies shaping Maryland’s climate future? Join MEIA, at Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week for the Innovation Showcase, where climate technologies move beyond slides and into real conversation. Register to attend: luma.com/4x8wq5zc
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
Join Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week on April 21 for Climate Innovator Lightning Pitches. Hear 60-second pitches from founders and connect with the partners, resources, and collaborators needed to move ideas forward. Register: luma.com/yrwkpu84 #DCClimateWeek
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
Congratulations to OpenGrid on ranking #3 on Technical.ly’s 2026 RealLIST Startups 👏 Their 1MW GridCharge VPP tech is a game-changer for grid resilience. Kudos to Canopy Minerals and Clean Compost who were also named runner ups! Learn more: ow.ly/7njC50YoaIA
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
🚨 Reminder: Applications for MEIA Phase 2 – Prototyping & Manufacturing Accelerator programs are due Friday, March 13. If you're a climate tech startup looking to move toward prototyping and manufacturing, learn more in the info session below. youtu.be/vOpl-SU3vVM
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
🚨 Deadline Extended 🚨 MEIA’s Phase 2 Prototyping & Manufacturing Accelerator application is now open through March 13. If you're a climate-tech or advanced manufacturing startup ready to move from concept to build — this is for you. Don’t miss it. #ClimateTech #Manufacturing
Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator@MDEnergyAccel

MEIA is excited to launch our Phase 2 Programs, the Prototyping Accelerator and the Manufacturing Accelerator, designed to support Maryland climate-tech companies scale. Learn more at ow.ly/mKX250Y3YxM & join us for an info session on Feb. 11, ow.ly/Ej5t50Y3YZy

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