Eco Happy Hour

Every year, we like to host a high caliber mixer for our investors, founders, researchers, and scientists who are doing work in the frontier of bio, eco, and deep tech.

​This is our 5th year hosting this and we couldn't be more excited.

Arrive by 6:00pm for lightning talks to get started on time. We'll have drinks and delicious bites.

​​Evening flow:

• 5:30 - 6:15pm - arrive and mingle

• 6:15 - 6:45pm - 3 founder lightning talks

• 6:45 - 8:00pm - more mingling

​​​Who is likely to be approved:

• Founders building in climate, bio, or deep tech

• Researchers and operators in this space

• VCs and ​investors writing checks in these industries

• Trainees interested in starting or currently working on an idea

Founders Pitching:

Annie from Arbon Corp

About the Host:

Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.

We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!

Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma

Silver: Sanofi, CDD Vault

Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Fenwick, Mercury, Fedsprout, ​Citrin Cooperman

In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org

Coeus Collective Ventures is supporting this event. CCV is a New York City-based venture studio investing in the infrastructure of the new economy. We work with early-stage founders, universities, and institutions at moments where positioning, distribution, and trust meaningfully shape outcomes. Our model combines go to market strategy, founder-led media, and curated in-person experiences to create signal around real progress and build durable relationships across the venture ecosystem.