Welcome to Bakar Climate Labs - Pilot Program

About Us

Climate change is a pervasive challenge in nearly every facet of our lives. From the food we eat to the buildings we live and work in to the vehicles we drive, the way we navigate the world impacts our environment, often in negative ways. But we are not powerless to act. Researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are working to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and smooth our transition to a zero-carbon footprint. The challenge is to translate this work into scalable processes, products, and services. 

Located at the Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub, our programming will serve as a nexus for excellence in climate and energy innovation and entrepreneurship, lowering the barriers to the translation of impactful discoveries into companies that can create scalable solutions for societal problems. BCH will mirror the life-science focused Bakar BioEnginuity Hub, and will build on the success of QB3, a multicampus UC institute focused on scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.

Bakar Climate Hub architectural model

Meet Our Team

Our mission is to support you in creating groundbreaking solutions for our planet. We are dedicated to fostering innovation that emphasizes sustainability, working alongside visionary thinkers to build a thriving future for everyone. 

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David Schaffer, Director, Bakar Labs & QB3
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Alexis Bell, Associate Director, Bakar Climate Labs
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Kaspar Mossman, Managing Director, QB3; Communications, Bakar Labs
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Katarina Klett, Innovation Discovery Program Manager, QB3
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Adrian Miu, BCH Design and Building Advisor
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Jeremy Alberga, Chief Operating Officer, Bakar Labs & QB3
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Shilpi Kumar, Director of Partnerships, Bakar Climate Labs
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Susan Jenkins, Managing Director, Bakar Labs Campus Programs
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Gino Segrè, BCH Design and Building Advisor
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Erica Yab, Program and Events, QB3, CEO Circle Program Director
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Interns

The QWEST Internship Program provides UC Berkeley students with real-world experience.

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Natalie Tussy, QWEST Intern
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Erin NewRingeisen, QWEST Intern
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Sally Karstens, QWEST Intern

Caitlin Kennedy

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Caitlin Kennedy, QWEST Intern