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UW CoMotion Labs Launches Eight Startups for Climate Innovation

4/3/2026

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The University of Washington's CoMotion Labs launched its second cohort of eight startups in Seattle.
The eight startups include Astraeus Ocean Systems, Benchmark Star, and Climate Solutions International, targeting EV adoption, plastic reduction, and urban climate resilience.
Notable products include seaweed-based pots from Ocean Made and portable kilns from FlameWise for creating biochar.
The cohort will present progress at a September demo day, highlighting contributions to climate innovation.

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The University of Washington's CoMotion Labs launched its second cohort of eight startups in Seattle.
The eight startups include Astraeus Ocean Systems, Benchmark Star, and Climate Solutions International, targeting EV adoption, plastic reduction, and urban climate resilience.
Notable products include seaweed-based pots from Ocean Made and portable kilns from FlameWise for creating biochar.
The cohort will present progress at a September demo day, highlighting contributions to climate innovation.