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Applications for cohort 3 are now open.

Deadline: 23:59 Friday 20 November 2026 

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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:

Deep tech hardware or hybrid climate solutions combining hardware and software. 

TRL:

Technology Readiness Levels 5 or 6, i.e. technology validated or demonstrated in a relevant environment.

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

Key dates:<br /> Application round opens: 1 October 2026<br /> Q&A sessions: 21 October and 5 November 2026.<br /> Deadline for application forms to Cohort 2: 20 November 2026 at 23.59 pm (UK time)<br /> Shortlisted applicants notified: 18 December 2026.<br /> Interviews for shortlisted applicants: Between 4 January and 20 January 2027.<br /> Application outcome: 1 February 2027.<br /> Anticipated programme start and onboarding: 8 February 2027<br /> Cohort 3 Kick-Off at one of the partner universities TBC (1 day w/c 22 February 2027).<br /> Overall Programme Completion: February 2028<br /> This timeline is preliminary and subject to change.<br />

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How can I apply?

 

Before you get started, visit our Guidance and FAQs to learn more about how to make your application as strong as possible.

We’re running two identical Q&A sessions during the application window, taking place on the following dates (you only need to attend one):

Learn more about the programme, eligibility criteria, and how to maximise your application process.

Complete the application form below, or click here to open the full-screen version.

Guidance and FAQs

Key information and tips to help strengthen your application.

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Q&A Webinars 

Learn more about the programme and application process, meet the team and ask any questions you may have.

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Submit your application before 23:59 on Friday, 20 November 2026. 

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Additional information

 

A selection committee with expertise in climate innovation, research, manufacturing and investment will review applications. The selection process will consist of an application form and a shortlist for interview.

Deadline: 23:59 Friday 20 November 2026. 

The application form needs to be completed in one go, so we recommend drafting your responses in advance and then pasting them into the form when you’re ready.

The document below outlines the application questions. You can use it to draft your responses offline or plan before submitting.

Word document questions

If you need any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected].

 

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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Hear from our current cohort

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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