About
BATWorks will anchor a growing innovation ecosystem along the New York Harbor for new climate technologists, entrepreneurs, and talent working to develop, pilot, and deploy new solutions to combat the effects of climate change.
Programs
BATWorks will enable emerging market innovators, small- and medium-sized companies, and growth-stage and commercialization-stage companies to build and rapidly prototype products, provide business support , and carry out product research and development using fit-for-purpose spaces such as specialized labs, coworking and events spaces. The hub will offer workforce training and additional benefits to Sunset Park and surrounding communities.
Events
September 1, 2026
Exploring the Future of Wastewater Innovation in NYC
The future of water innovation is no longer a pipe dream.
Join LACI for a multi-stakeholder panel and discussion on whether BATWorks could serve as a hub to support the development of water technology. This includes pilots, startup incubation, workforce development, and specialized testing facilities.
September 17, 2026
Batteries and Buildings as Grid Assets
Join LACI and The Clean Fight at BATWorks for a multi-stakeholder panel and breakout discussions on how batteries and buildings can support the city's energy transition and whether batteries and energy storage could be a focus for future BATWorks programming. The session will be followed by a happy hour.
Session suitable for those with an interest in energy storage and grid flexibility, including startups, building owners, utilities, storage developers, capital providers, government, philanthropy, corporates, and more.
September 20, 2026
Fostering State and City Level Support for Climate Innovation
This National Coalition of Clean Energy Incubators (NCCEI) convening during Climate Week NYC will bring together leading advanced energy incubators from across the country, city representatives from LA and NYC, as well as leaders from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), to share best practices and lessons learned with other leaders from across the country.
September 22, 2026
Beyond the Pilot: Securing Corporate Adoption
For many climate startups, scaling beyond the pilot can represent a formidable valley of death. How can climate startups better learn how to master B2B customer engagement? And what do climate corporations wish startups understood about their procurement? Hear reverse pitches from climate corporates as well as success stories from best in class cleantech founders who have mastered the art of securing corporate adoption.
