SD Climate Tech Cities: May 12 - May 17
Multiple networking events, Bike Anywhere Day, SD Fixit Clinics and more!
Hi San Diego,
Hope you enjoyed the sunny weekend!
Our top picks for the week:
On Tuesday, May 13th, go network with Solana Beach Eco Rotatry Club members and order dinner at 🍽 Ki's Restaurant.
Go network with ocean lovers and professionals at 🌊 Monthly BlueTech Networking on Wednseday, May 14th.
May is the bike month, do 🚴♂️ Bike Anywhere Day on Thursday, May 15th.
On Saturday, May 17th, pick from ☕ NCCCA Networking Gathering, 🛠 SD Fixit Clinic Pacific Highlands or 🚶♀️ Strong Towns San Diego: Walk and Talk.
Dive into the details below and mark your calendars for these not-to-be-missed events! Remember, some email platforms may truncate this message, so be sure to scroll down for the full list of upcoming activities.
Best
Ehsan & The Climate Tech Cities Team
🍽 May Social at Ki's Restaurant, Tue, May 13
♻ Miramar Landfill Bus Tours, Tue, May 13
🌊 Monthly BlueTech Networking, Wed, May 14
⚡ Getting a Level 3 Charger, Wed, May 14
🚴♂️ Bike Anywhere Day, Thu, May 15
🏡 ADU Bonus Amendments, Thu, May 15
🍌 Organic Waste to Resource Instructor Workshops, Sat, May 17
☕ NCCCA Networking Gathering, Sat, May 17
🛠 SD Fixit Clinic Pacific Highlands, Sat, May 17
🌱 Compost Giveaway at Sun Runner Lot, Sat, May 17
🚶♀️ Strong Towns San Diego: Walk and Talk, Sat, May 17
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings.
Community Shoutouts!
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Opportunities
Upcoming and Rolling Deadlines
🎓 University of San Diego Regional Energy Academy Interest Form
👩💼 Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp | Climate Tech (Due May 12)
🎬 The Bloomberg Green Docs competition, May 23
💧 XPRIZE Water Scarcity, May 31
🚒 Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize, June 13
🔌 Google AI For Energy Startup Accelerator (Due June 30)
💡 Innovation Challenge 2025 (June 30)
👉 Would you like to feature a grant opportunity, fellowship application, or incubation program in the SD Climate Tech Cities newsletter? Reach out to us with the info.
Upcoming Events
⚖ Essentials for BlueTech Startups, May 21
🍻 CCSD May Happy Hour, Wed, May 22
🏦 Weathering the Change: Climate Resilience Strategies & Solutions, Fri, June 6
⚡ Trends & Opportunities Series, Wed, Jun 11
💙 BlueTech Week 2025, Mon, Nov 17
This Week in Depth
🍽 May Social at Ki's Restaurant
When: Tusday, May 13, 06:00 PM
Where: 2591 S. Coast Hwy Cardiff, CA
Meet at Ki's Restaurant for Solana Beach Eco Rotary Club.
♻ Miramar Landfill Bus Tours
When: Tusday, May 13, 09:00 AM
Where: 5240 Convoy St San Diego, CA 92111
This two (2) hour bus tour will give you a peek behind-the-scenes to find out what really happens when you dispose of waste and clear up the myth of throwing something “away”.
🌊 Monthly BlueTech Networking
When: Wednbesday, May 14, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 5375 Kearny Villa RoadSan Diego, CA, 92123
Please join for an engaging discussion on maritime innovation and ocean resilience, featuring cutting-edge technologies and insights from across the sector.
⚡ Getting a Level 3 Charger
When: Wednbesday, May 14, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: 2080 Pan American Plaza · San Diego, CA
EV owners soon learn the basics about the three levels of charging - level one wall outlets, level two garage/destination chargers, and the level three fast chargers found out on the road. The first two work fine when you're not in any hurry and can be done at home. Fast chargers are another story.
🚴♂️ Bike Anywhere Day
When: Thursday, May 15, 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Where: Please see the link
Register to participate in SANDAG’s free event and stop by one of 100 pit stops for a free t-shirt, snacks, and more (while supplies last).
🏡 ADU Bonus Amendments
When: Thursday, May 15, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: 202 C Street · San Diego, CA
The City Land User & Housing Committee will be reviewing proposed amendments to the ADU Bonus Program. this is a critical program for adding reasonable density to the city and controlling housing prices.
🍌 Organic Waste to Resource Instructor Workshops
When: Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Where: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West El Cajon, CA 92019
This is an in-depth background on the SB 1383 mandate, definitions and applications of organic waste recycling, landfill and methane implications, recovered organic waste products, composting, compost use and application, soil carbon, soil ecosystem and climate change dynamics.
☕ NCCCA Networking Gathering
When: Saturday, May 17, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: 3861 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
The North County Climate Change Alliance invites you to join our monthly networking workshop. Now it’s Live and In Person at the Oceanside Public Library Mission Branch in the Community Room
🛠 SD Fixit Clinic Pacific Highlands
When: Saturday, May 17, 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Where: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Bring your broken, non-working items—electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more—for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide a workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item.
🌱 Compost Giveaway at Sun Runner Lot
When: Saturday, May 17, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Sea World Dr & Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92109
Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive!
🚶♀️ Strong Towns San Diego: Walk and Talk
When: Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: 703 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 · San Diego, CA
Join us for a leisurely walk as we explore San Diego from a pedestrian’s perspective. These active meetings are designed to help us experience our city at street level, observe its strengths and challenges, and discuss how it can become more walkable, vibrant, and resilient.