EarthScale Cohort 3
Runs a United Kingdom-wide climate-tech scaling programme through sustained support for teams building high-growth clean technology ventures.
EarthScale is a 12-month, UK-wide climate-technology scaling programme run by Imperial Enterprise Lab in partnership with five additional UK universities and institutions. Unlike most Imperial Enterprise Lab programmes, EarthScale is not restricted to Imperial affiliates — any UK-registered, IP-rich climate-tech venture meeting eligibility criteria may apply. Cohort 2 ran from June 2026 to June 20…
Climate technology and net-zero innovation at TRL 5–6, including clean energy, sustainable materials, agritech, and related STEM-founded ventures operating in the United Kingdom.
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