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EarthScale is back for cohort 3!
Apply by 20 November 2026 to join the next cohort of climate tech ventures ready to scale.
What is EarthScale?
A UK-wide 12-month programme supporting IP-rich climate tech ventures to scale, navigate manufacturing and raise Series A funding.
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.
Meet the inaugural cohort
16 innovative climate tech ventures from across the UK have been selected for EarthScale’s first-ever cohort
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 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 high-impact programme offering a tailored support package to scale your climate tech solution:
World-class technical and manufacturing facilities
Pre-paid vouchers (up to £14k) for access to cutting-edge labs, facilities, and technical expertise across the UK.
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
At Technology Readiness Levels 5 or 6
Have raised seed investment
Our impact
In numbers
raised by ventures in the programme’s first year.
of support through one-to-one coaching and workshops, per venture.
average TRL and CRL gain across the programme.
ventures supported by 2028.
Hear from our current cohorts
EarthScale stories
Latest news
EarthScale announces its second cohort of climate tech ventures
Applications are now open for EarthScale cohort 2
Why is scaling climate tech so hard?
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.
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