Always Start With "Why?"
Extreme weather events fueled by global warming will increasingly disrupt food and water systems and strain physical infrastructure. While an immediate energy transition that lowers emissions is essential, resiliency—the ability to adapt to a changing climate—must be a critical focus for all communities, and particularly regions lacking economic diversity.
Who We Are And What We Do
Founded in 2024, the Coastside Venture Studio (CSVS) fosters startups dedicated to solving urgent resiliency challenges in a changing world. It is the only incubator-through-accelerator program in the nation dedicated entirely to resiliency tech, or “res-tech.”
Located in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay, California, the CSVS is a vibrant entrepreneurial epicenter for young, scalable companies that can contribute to an equitable, thriving Coastside community.
Operated by the American Energy Society, the CSVS supports high-potential pre-seed and seed-stage startups in three primary res-tech sectors: agriculture, water, and the build environment. In addition, startups outside those sectors that have a particular benefit to the local community will be included.
Located in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay, California, the CSVS is a vibrant entrepreneurial epicenter for young, scalable companies that can contribute to an equitable, thriving Coastside community.
Operated by the American Energy Society, the CSVS supports high-potential pre-seed and seed-stage startups in three primary res-tech sectors: agriculture, water, and the build environment. In addition, startups outside those sectors that have a particular benefit to the local community will be included.
Entrepreneurs in Residence
Coaches and Mentors*
*CSVS is actively recruiting coaches and mentors. If you are interested in joining or would like to make a nomination, please contact us.
