Climate tech solutions.
Built to scale.
What is EarthScale?
A new UK-wide 12-month programme supporting IP-rich climate tech startups and spinouts scale to commercialisation.
EarthScale brings together a powerhouse network of regional hubs, building a connected, long-term ecosystem for scaling the UK’s most promising climate tech ventures.
Applications now open.
Our mission
Why EarthScale?
Across the UK, cutting-edge climate innovations are emerging from research, with the potential to transform industries, cut emissions, and accelerate the transition to a net-zero, resilient future.
But too many ventures stall in the gap between prototype and commercial deployment. This high-risk, capital-intensive phase is characterised by technical complexity, making it challenging to overcome the barriers necessary for scaling.
EarthScale exists to bridge that gap.
Our aims
01
Tackle the most urgent climate and environmental crises we face.
02
Creating economic opportunities in green skills and jobs.
03
Bolster the UK economy through high-potential research.
What is EarthScale?
A 12-month cohort-based high-impact programme offering tailored support to scale your climate tech solution:
World-class technical and manufacturing and facilities
Gain access to cutting-edge facilities, labs, and technical expertise across the UK, including from participating universities.
Expert enterprise development
Benefit from unparalleled scaling support, including long-term vision, your scaling roadmap, and fundraising. Build connections with investors and commercial partners.
Talent and peer engagement
Receive support in developing company culture, attract the right talent and learning from fellow founders in the network.
Policy and regulation navigation
Engage with high-level policy makers, as well as expert guidance on certifications, procurement, and regulatory hurdles.
Who is it for?
This programme is open to ventures who are:
Developing solutions that contribute to net zero and/or support climate change mitigation or adaptation; demonstrable impact
Registered and operating in the UK
Solution being at Technology Readiness Levels 5 or 6
Seed investment or equivalent raised (at least £500,000)
A national network
You’re in good company
EarthScale is powered by a national network of regional hubs at partner universities: Imperial College London, Cranfield University, the University of Derby, the University of Exeter, the University of Leeds and the University of Nottingham – each of which are embedded in a thriving local innovation ecosystem.
These hubs will work collaboratively to cultivate deep sector knowledge, whilst supporting local partnerships with potential clients, partners and collaborators.
EarthScale is a 3-year project co-funded by the Research England fund, part of UK Research and Innovation.
Partnership
Interested in partnering with EarthScale?
As a Corporate Partner, you’ll become part of a dynamic network at the forefront of sustainable innovation. You’ll gain early access to breakthrough technologies, collaborate in exclusive R&D opportunities, and position your organisation as a leader in climate innovation.
By supporting the scale up of the UK’s most exciting green innovation, your organisation plays a direct role in addressing urgent environmental challenges and driving meaningful change.
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