Emerging Climate Tech in the City
Boston is committed to removing barriers to innovation and foster a thriving climate tech ecosystem that advances the City's climate goals.
As Boston advances toward its 2030 and 2050 carbon neutrality and climate resilience goals, the City is expanding opportunities to support Boston's thriving climate tech ecosystem. From pilot programs to networking, visibility, and strategic partnerships, we're creating real-world conditions where innovative technologies can gain traction, demonstrate impact, and contribute to an equitable, sustainable future. Whether you're looking to test your solution, navigate procurement, or connect with City departments and community leaders, Boston is ready to partner with you!
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Still have questions? Contact:
Emerging Technology
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1 City Hall Square
Suite 703Boston, MA 02201
Environment
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1 City Hall Square
Room 709Boston, MA 02201-2031
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Want to collaborate?
Understanding the Needs
In December 2024, the Office of Emerging Technology released the Emerging Climate Tech Request for Information (RFI) to understand the current challenges facing climate tech startups and opportunities for the City to support the climate tech ecosystem while advancing the City's climate goals.
In response to the RFI, the City is pursuing several near-term goals, while continuing to shape longer-term strategies. These next steps include:
- Creating municipal pilot opportunities for real-world testing and validation
- Reducing procurement and permitting barriers to help integrate innovative solutions
- Expanding awareness, networking, and strategic partnerships to strengthen the climate tech ecosystem
Pilot Opportunities
Through this partnership, the City is interested in technologies that advance Boston's climate goals, with a focus for resilience-related technologies. Priority areas include urban heat mitigation and equitable cooling access, flood resilience, and technologies that address broader urban resilience challenges. We also welcome building technologies that support large-scale retrofitting and reduce embodied carbon.
More broadly, we are interested in collaborating with any companies that help advance Boston’s climate and equity goals.
Eligibility:
Deadlines:
- Concept Papers due to Project Partners August 20, 2025
- Applications due September 22, 2025
Procurement and Permitting Resources
How to Use the Supplier Portal
You can use our online portal to register, submit bids, and sign contracts to work on City projects. Learn how to use the system.
Buying Plan
The Buying Plan provides a look into upcoming, planned procurement and contracting opportunities. These are goods and services that City departments plan to purchase in the future, but have not advertised or published bid documents for. The list will be u
Public Events and Demonstrations
Climate Tech on the Plaza
An opportunity for companies to present their cutting-edge technologies
Boston Climate Leader Awards
Recognizing those taking innovative actions that contribute to Boston's climate goals
Waste and Circular Economy Networking Extravaganza
Connect, collaborate, and discover new technologies in the waste industry
Collaboration Opportunities
The Office of Emerging Technology acts as a connector between innovators and City departments. Whether you're a startup with a new solution, a researcher exploring applied work, or an organization looking to partner, we help bring ideas to the right teams inside City Hall.
If you're interested in piloting, partnering, or learning more, signup for office hours, feel out the interest form, or email us at oet@boston.gov.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Emerging Technology
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1 City Hall Square
Suite 703Boston, MA 02201
Environment
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1 City Hall Square
Room 709Boston, MA 02201-2031
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Want to collaborate?
