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Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility
Partnerships StrategyStrategyEntrepreneurship
Environmental Tech Labs Externship via ExternNE
Environmental Tech Labs Externship via ExternI source startups tackling water utility challenges
I find and evaluate early-stage environmental tech startups for projects aimed at NYC's water utility.
Work samples
A portfolio of sourced startups, screening notes, and briefs related to environmental tech solutions for NYC's water utility from the externship.
Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility Hopping Mechanism Hopping Mechanism
Led a four-person team in designing and building a motor-driven hopping mechanism using a cam-and-spring follower system. Coordinated component measurements, laser-cut plate fabrication, assembly, testing, and technical documentation. Applied mechanical design principles to convert rotary motor motion into repeatable hopping motion.
Hydroforming Design Project Hydroforming Design Project
Created 3D CAD models in SolidWorks for a hydroforming application and translated design requirements into manufacturable component geometry.
SolidWorks
About me
I find and evaluate early-stage environmental tech startups for projects aimed at NYC's water utility.
I am Nour Elmir. I worked on startup sourcing for an externship with Environmental Tech Labs, focused on solutions for New York City’s water utility.
Externships
Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility
In progress
Experience
Parts Expert
AutoZone · Jun 2026 - Present
Education
northern illinois university
BS in mechanical engineering · Class of 2028
Skills
Startup sourcingMarket researchVendor screeningEnvironmental technology awarenessWater utility domain knowledge
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility
Partnerships StrategyStrategyEntrepreneurship
Overview
The work mapped a startup-sourcing funnel and compiled a glossary to support outreach and evaluation during a four-week Environmental Tech Labs externship. It documented the funnel stages, candidate screening criteria, and standardized terminology used across sourcing activities.
What I've accomplished
I defined a sourcing lane focused on pipe, main, and aqueduct integrity and documented that focus as the Week 1 deliverable, framing underground pipe damage detection and the specific use case for later sourcing work.
Project breakdown
I claimed Challenge 2, framed the problem of hidden underground pipe damage and why early detection matters, and defined my lane as pipe, main, and aqueduct integrity with a focus on technologies that detect leaks and pipe deterioration before failure.
Google Slides
AccessHopping Mechanism
Led a four-person team in designing and building a motor-driven hopping mechanism using a cam-and-spring follower system. Coordinated component measurements, laser-cut plate fabrication, assembly, testing, and technical documentation. Applied mechanical design principles to convert rotary motor motion into repeatable hopping motion.
Hydroforming Design Project
Created 3D CAD models in SolidWorks for a hydroforming application and translated design requirements into manufacturable component geometry.
SolidWorks