The North American Indian Center of Boston and the Rose Kennedy Greenway in collaboration with the Solomon Northup Committee for Commemorative Works (Marksville, Louisiana) invite the public to an unveiling of "Hope Out of Darkness," The temporary installation depicts Solomon Northup who after twelve years of enslavement, then self-liberated and advocated for abolition in Boston and across New England.

The statue will be installed starting October 20 through the middle of December 2025.

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period runs October 15 through December 7. As our health needs, insurance plans and medicine costs change, older adults on Medicare should speak with a certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone) counselor each year to get the best coverage for the lowest cost. 

Call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 to sign up for an in-person appointment at upcoming neighborhood open enrollment events or to speak to an Age Strong certified SHINE counselor by phone. 

What to bring: your list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, your Medicare.gov username/password (if already set up) and valid ID.

Startup Boston and the City of Boston are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the next generation of underrepresented climatetech founders.

​At this high-energy pitch showcase, selected entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their ventures—each with 5 minutes to present and 3 minutes of Q&A with the judges—competing for cash prizes and exclusive perks.

​These startups aren’t just pitching ideas; they’re building solutions for a more sustainable future.

​Submit to pitch

​Meet the Judges:

• ​Abigail Menendez - Climate Technology Strategist, City of Boston

• ​Cvic Innocent - Founder & GP, Frankenbuild Ventures

• ​Mark Tomasovic - Principal, Energize Capital

​Prizes:

• ​1st Place: $4,500 + Exclusive Perks 

• ​2nd Place: $1,500 + Exclusive Perks 

• ​3rd Place: $750 + Exclusive Perks 

​Who’s Pitching?

​Founders must meet the following criteria:

• ​Company must be incorporated and headquartered within Boston proper (home office or office)

• ​Must have a separate business bank account.

• ​Product must include a software or hardware component.

​Why Attend?

• ​See some of Boston’s most promising climatetech startups pitch live.

• ​Celebrate and support underrepresented founders innovating in one of the city’s fastest-growing sectors.

• ​Build connections with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of climate innovation in Boston.

​This is more than a pitch competition - it’s a chance to elevate voices that represent the true diversity and strength of Boston’s startup community while accelerating solutions to one of the world’s most pressing challenges.

​Who qualifies as an underrepresented founder for this competition?

• ​Women founders

• ​Black, Latine, Indigenous and other founders of color

• ​Immigrant founders

• ​LGBTQ+ founders

• ​Founders with disabilities

• ​Veteran founders 

• ​Other founders who have faced systemic barriers in accessing capital and resources 

​A huge thank you to the supporters of this event with City of Boston and Startup Boston: 

• ​Accountalent

• ​Workbar

• ​Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

• ​HubSpot for Startups

• ​SenseIP

​Interested in contributing to the prize pot (monetary or in services)? Email hello (at) startupbos (dot) org