Our Mission
RISE is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping coastal communities adapt to climate change and sea level rise. We accelerate innovation and business growth by helping entrepreneurs develop and test scalable solutions to some of the most pressing environmental issues municipalities face today. Since 2018, RISE has provided more than $6 million in funding and support to businesses creating cutting-edge products addressing everything from reducing shoreline erosion to helping commuters negotiate flooded roads.
RISE to the Challenge
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and climate change is accelerating its impact. This year, RISE is challenging insurance innovators to find solutions to the escalating financial costs of flooding disasters, and the enormous human costs that follow.