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What’s in it for you?

The programme

Tailored support to scale your climate tech startup.

We know one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why every venture accepted into the programme receives a bespoke venture diagnostic, so we can understand your specific needs across four pillars and deliver the right support to help you scale successfully.

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EarthScale stands out through its deep academic connectivity and tailored and flexible support across multiple domains. Unlike other more rigid or industry-specific programmes, EarthScale enables us to engage with world-leading universities and experts in ways that are directly relevant to our evolving needs, fostering both technical advancement and long-term strategic growth.

Federico Pesci, Chief Scientific Officer, Power & Water

EarthScale stands out for how well-tailored the support is to our stage of growth. The venture diagnostics process has been genuinely valuable for our senior team, helping us identify gaps and priorities that had not previously surfaced. That made it easier to focus both on where EarthScale could add most value and where we needed to focus internally.

Ekam Gill, Chief of Staff, Equisera

We appreciate how tailored the programme is to our objectives. It meets us where we are and adapts to our needs, not the other way around. EarthScale has been a sounding board for us and almost an extension of the team, working with us, rather than for us.

Valentina Dipietro, Co-Founder & COO, Mykor

EarthScale has enabled us to de-risk our scale-up by providing access to engineering-focused experts at universities across the UK who can help with characterisation and testing. Testing is also really expensive, so having the support of innovation vouchers to help reduce these costs has been really helpful.

Valentina Dipietro, Co-Founder & COO, Mykor

We chose EarthScale because it offers targeted support at a pivotal stage in our growth. Our technology is at TRL 6, and our focus is on scaling it in a technically robust and commercially viable way. EarthScale stood out because it is tailored for ventures at our stage, with access to facilities, expertise, and commercial support that can help us progress without overextending capital.

Ekam Gill, Chief of Staff, Equisera

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Who can apply?

Climate impact:

Classified as in the LCEGS (Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Services) sector. A product or service that significantly reduces or removes greenhouse gas emissions or operates in a sector vital to climate change mitigation or adaptation.

Location:

Registered and operating in the UK.

Tech:

For cohort 2, we are expanding the eligibility criteria to include software climate solutions, alongside hardware or hybrid solutions.

TRL/SwRL:

Technology Readiness Levels or Software Readiness Levels 5 or 6, i.e. technology validated or demonstrated in a relevant environment/ software has early customer usage with repeat engagement.

Market readiness:

Demonstrated market and commercial readiness (Level 6), including a commercial model showing economic viability (data from test sales), and first commercial sales and implemented sales process (evidence of initial traction).  

Stage of investment:

Seed investment raised.

Commitment:

Ready to scale up your solution and dedicate a minimum of 2 days/month to the programme.

We recognise the positive value of diversity in innovation and society. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented in climate tech, including women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Applications can come from any university (or none at all) and have any educational or professional background.

You are not required to meet all criteria to apply, as some requirements are flexible. 

Application timeline

Applications open: 26 February 2026 Q&A sessions: 11 and 19 March 2026 Applications close: 13 April 2026 Interviews for shortlisted applicants: 7 – 20 May 2026 Application outcome : 25 May 2026 Programme start: 9 June 2026 Programme end: May 2027

Applying

How can I apply?

 

Cohort 2 applications are now closed. Cohort 3 applications open late 2026.

In the meantime, visit our Guidance and FAQs to learn more about how to make your application as strong as possible.

You can also watch our latest Q&A webinar to learn more about the programme, eligibility criteria and how to maximise your application process.

Please note that some of this information is likely to change for Cohort 3.

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