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Applications now open for cohort 2 of the programme
Deadline: Monday 13 April 2026, 23:59
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.
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
The leap from Seed to Series A is challenging, with so much to prove, from technical feasibility to traction. It is exciting to see this incredible network forming, utilising deep expertise from across the UK to support startups as they prepare to scale, which is so important for genuinely addressing the climate crisis. The pain points EarthScale plans to address are all ones which [co-founder] Rodrigo and I encountered on our journey to our $25m Series A for Notpla.
Pierre Paslier, Co-Founder of Notpla
Image: Notpla
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How can I apply?
Before you get started, visit our Guidance and FAQs to make your application as strong as possible.
You are also invited to join one of our informal Q&A webinars to meet the team, hear more about the programme and application process, and ask anything you’re curious about. We’re running two identical sessions (you only need to attend one):
If you have a specific question, email [email protected] and we’ll make sure to cover it in the Q&A.
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