Q&A for September 18th at Newlab
Newlab’s address is 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, located in Building 128 within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. You can take the F train to York Street, which is about a 15–16 minute walk, or the A or C trains to High Street, about a 20–25 minute walk. You can also take the NYC Ferry Astoria Route to Dock 72 in the Navy Yard, which is a 5–6 minute walk from Newlab. Several bus routes serve the area as well: the B67 enters the Yard and stops near Building 128, while the B57, B69, and B62 stop just outside the Yard at Flushing Avenue and nearby streets. You can also take the free Navy Yard shuttle from subway stations like York Street or Atlantic Terminal. Biking is another option, with Citi Bike stations and bike racks located both inside and outside the Yard.
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Use 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 for GPS navigation to the Yard. Parking inside the Yard is limited. On-street and metered parking are available outside of the Yard on Flushing Avenue and on many of the adjacent streets. Non-metered parking is available underneath the BQE along Park Avenue.
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Q&A for Private Events
Where can I stay?
Accommodation in New York City can be expensive. While midtown Manhattan is central to all three event locations, finding lodging in Brooklyn or New Jersey may be more accessible. Explore our recomendations here.
How should I get to the Investor & Partner Connect and Semi-Final Judging on September 17?
Dentons' address is 1221 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020. You can take the B, D, or F subway lines to the 47–50 Streets–Rockefeller Center station, which is a 2 minute walk from Dentons. You can also take the E train to 5 Av/53 St or the N, Q, R, or W trains to 57 St–7 Av, both of which are about a 5–7 minute walk. If you prefer a longer walk, Dentons is also accessible from Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal, both about 15–20 minutes on foot.
There are many nearby garages within a few minutes' walk:
35 W 50th St. (1633 Broadway) - Valet Garage (0.3 mi): $20/17 hours (no in-and-out)
209 W 51st St. - Garage (.2 mi) $20/11 hours (no in-and-out)
31 W 52nd St. - Valet Garage (CBS Building) (.3 mi) $25/10 hours (no in-and-out)
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Pro Tip: Book in advance via SpotHero/ParkWhiz to save ~$5–10/day vs. drive-up rates.
Will there be food at Dentons?
Yes! Lunch will be served during the Investor & Partner Connect session. Teams will also be able to snack on finger foods throughout the afternoon. There will be options for various dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free).
Can I update my pitch deck for my presentation on September 17th?
Yes. The deadline to submit an updated pitch deck is 12pm EDT on Thursday, September 11th. Email your submissions to olaroche@cleantechopen.org.
What will judges have access to before seeing my presentation on September 17th?
Judges will view your deliverables in preparation for Semi-Finals Judging on September 17th.
What is the judging criteria again?
You can find the judging rubric here.
Are mentors allowed to be in the room for pitching?
While your mentors are encouraged to help you prepare and support you, mentors are not permitted to be in the room with you when you pitch at the semi-finals.
All teams that complete and upload their deliverables on time are invited to present on September 17th. Six finalists will be selected to pitch during the Finals on September 18th and compete for $72,500 in cash prizes. All six Northeast Finalists plus two Runners up (for a total of eight startups from the Northeast cohort) are invited to pitch at the Global Forum and compete for the National Grand Prize (a $50,000 SAFE note).
This is an opportunity for startups to meet with investors in speed-dating style. There will be angel investors, VCs, grant providers, social impact investors, and corporates.