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A hub for the UK’s climate innovation community: a partnership between Imperial Grantham Institute (@granthamicl.bsky.social) and The Royal Institution (@rigb.org).

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Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· 23d

Thinking about applying for The Greenhouse accelerator? Want to know about the programme in more detail and how to make a strong application? Join one of our informal Applicant Q&A webinars to meet the team and ask your questions: 1️⃣ 23 July 2️⃣ 3 August 3️⃣ 17 August ➡️ luma.com/greenhouse-u...

Meet the team at one of our Q&A webinars:

Thursday 23 July, 2pm

Monday 3 August, 11am

Monday 17 August, 11am

Climate innovators: Iterate faster, win pilots, and raise your first major funding round

The Greenhouse offers:

Funding: Up to £20k in grant funding; 1:1 investor introductions; non-dilutive funding opportunities

Advice: expert coaching and mentoring; Pro bono support from service providers

Space: World-class shared labs; Advanced Hackspace for prototyping; Co-working, meeting and office space

Community: Off the Record sessions with entrepreneurs; Monthly community meet-up

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· 26d

APPLY! 1️⃣ The Greenhouse: 12-month, sector-agnostic. Supports early-stage deeptech, fintech, cleantech startups undaunted-hq.org/programmes/t... 2️⃣ Sustainable Food Accelerator: generate evidence that makes corporates confident to pilot & investors confident to back bezoscentre.co.uk/sustainable-...

The Sustainable Food Accelerator helps companies generate the data that makes corporates confident to pilot and investors confident to back. We're calling for startups in sustainable foor with clear commercial potential.

Built for commercial viability: Up to £100k equity-free funding, plus access to up to £2M in follow-on investment through our investor network; End-to-end scale-up infrastructure from validation & process optimisation to pilot-scale production & food product development;
Corporate pilots with committed budgets: pilot solutions with industry partners to validate tech & address commercial challenges; Regulatory and grant writing support, plus technical translation and business integration.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· 28d

The Greenhouse accelerator is OPEN for applications! We support early-stage (“pre-seed”) startups and spinouts with high-potential deeptech, fintech, cleantech solutions to tackle climate change. ➡️ Apply before 21 August: undaunted-hq.org/programmes/t... @granthamicl.bsky.social @rigb.org

Some of the UK’s most ambitious ClimateTech companies started with support from The Greenhouse. Our alumni includes Notpla: Earthshot Prize winners, raised £20m additional investment in 2024 and now rolled their sustainable packaging out across Imperial.

“Notpla wouldn’t exist if we didn’t have the support of what is now Undaunted. They were the first ones to believe in us and the idea, and provided the necessary guidance and connections to start this journey.” Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez | Co-founder & Co-CEO, Notpla

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Jul 13

NEW: Sustainable Food Accelerator 💸 Up to £100k equity-free funding 📈 Up to £2m investment 🏭 End-to-end scale-up infrastructure 🤝 Corporate pilots with committed budgets 📑 Regulatory and grant writing support 🌍 A global network of foodtech corporates & investors ➡️ bezoscentre.co.uk/sustainable-...

Meet our premium partners powering the accelerator with industry challenges: Cargill; Danone; Kerry. Check our website for more information on each corporate challenge.

The focus areas shaping the future of food: Making sustainable ingredients cost-competitive at scale; Turning sidestreams into scalable food inputs; Developing winning ingredients built for taste, nutrition and performance; De-risking scale-up from lab to industry.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· May 13

The UK’s energy landscape is evolving. So too must the grid. Cleantech has a pivotal role in this transition, unlocking smarter, more efficient systems to generate, store and manage energy. Join us for The Future Grid, for perspectives from academia, policy, industry & finance: luma.com/qv2q27mj

The UK’s energy landscape is evolving, and so too must the grid.

Join Undaunted and 2150 for The Future Grid, to explore research and companies at the forefront of modernising the grid.

Our panel brings together perspectives from academia, policy, industry and finance. Followed by networking drinks.

Thursday, 28 May | 18.00 - 21:00

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· May 8

Are you an investor, industry leader, tech transfer office, venture builder, or accelerator looking to explore the future of climate innovation & how to leverage #AIforGood? Join us for the Climate Solutions Catalyst Summit on 27 May: luma.com/cih43s7c Spread the word with networks & colleagues!

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· May 6

Investors, industry leaders, TTOs, venture builders & accelerators: ➡️ Explore alma, our AI platform uncovering high-potential climate solutions ➡️ Meet researchers ID'd via alma, supported by CSC ➡️ Hear from alma users incl. venture studios/builders & philanthropic foundations ➡️ luma.com/cih43s7c

Climate Solutions Catalyst Summit. 27 May 13.00-17.00

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· May 5

Undaunted and our broad climate innovation community have a packed events season coming up! ➡️ Step away from the laptop and join us: undaunted-hq.org/our-events/ ➡️ Sign up to our newsletter to stay in-the-loop: undaunted-hq.org/newsletter-s...

Upcoming events: 14 May | Catalysing Climate Resilience: Current Strengths & Future Innovations

18 May | Power & Energy Storage Community Dinner

27 May | Climate Solutions Catalyst Summit

28 May | The Future Grid: Undaunted & 2150

4 Jun | The Greenhouse Demo Day Cohort 8

11 Jun | Nature Positive Futures: Connecting Research, Policy and Business

25 Jun | Save the date: Undaunted London Climate Action Week Innovation Hub

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Apr 24

IT'S BACK! Join us on 4 June to see Cohort 8 graduate from The Greenhouse accelerator. Founders will pour what they’ve learnt over the past 12 months into impressive pitches to investors on the historic stage @rigb.org Register now: luma.com/t645o28d @granthamicl.bsky.social @co2rehub.bsky.social

The Greenhouse Demo Day is back! Join Imperial’s climate innovation community to see Cohort 8 take to the stage and pitch to investors. Thursday, 4 June 2026 at The Royal Institution.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Apr 14

Working in #CarbonDioxideRemoval #GreenhouseGasRemoval? Are you - or do you know - a startup developing #CDR / #GGR tech? Our CDR Accelerator focuses on the unique challenges facing CDR/GGR startups as they move from lab to market. 🔜 Deadline: 19 April ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/programmes/c...

Carbon Dioxide & Greenhouse Gas Removal startups seeking support to grow... It’s your last chance to apply for the CDR Accelerator Cohort 2. Deadline: 19 April 2026

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Apr 10

Deadlines coming up for climate innovators: ➡️ The Greenhouse: early-stage UK-based startups - deadline 10 Apr (today!) ➡️ EarthScale: ventures at TRL/SwRL 5-6 - deadline 13 Apr (Mon!) ➡️ The CDR Accelerator: GGR/CDR companies at TRL 4-7 - deadline 19 Apr (soon!) Share ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/apply-now/

Climate innovators: it's your last chance to apply! Undaunted

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Apr 9

LAST CHANCE! Ambitious early-stage cleantech, fintech, deeptech startups seeking support to grow: it's your last chance to apply for Greenhouse Cohort 10. Deadline 10 April ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/programmes/t... @granthamicl.bsky.social @rigb.org @imperialenterprise.bsky.social @co2rehub.bsky.social

Last chance to apply. Ambitious early-stage cleantech, fintech, deeptech startups seeking support to grow...

Apply for The Greenhouse by 10 April (this Friday!)

£20k equity-free grant funding

12-month programme to move from lab to commercial traction

Free office space in London

Access to Imperial’s world-class facilities, expertise, and networks

Coaching & mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs & industry experts

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Mar 27

❓ Validated an idea in the lab & looking to commercialise it? ❓ Thinking about market fit & keen to speak to potential customers? ❓ Ready to raise your first funding round? Apply now for The Greenhouse: undaunted-hq.org/programmes/t... @rigb.org @granthamicl.bsky.social @co2rehub.bsky.social

Validated an idea in the lab and looking to commercialise it? Thinking about its market fit and keen to speak to potential customers? Ready to raise your first round of funding?

Apply now for The Greenhouse to gain:

✅ £20k equity-free grant funding

✅ 12-month programme to move from lab to commercial traction

✅ Free office space in WestTech London

✅ Access to Imperial College London’s world-class facilities, expertise, networks

✅ Including Imperial Incubator, Imperial College Advanced Hackspace, Imperial Enterprise

✅ Coaching and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Mar 20

Undaunted’s Climate Solutions Catalyst (CSC) team outlines lessons learned over the past 18 months when it comes to identifying, supporting and helping translate early-stage academic research. Take a look on the @granthamicl.bsky.social blog: granthaminstitute.com/2026/03/16/l...

Making the invisible visible. Lessons learned: identifying, supporting and translating academic research that has climate innovation potential

Visibility is necessary, but insufficient on its own: People and support programmes enable translation.

Timing matters: early-stage intervention improves decision-making. Early-stage intervention reshapes innovation trajectories more than it accelerates outcomes.

Innovation is relational: it advances through networks, not in isolation. Academics need cross-disciplinary and cross-sector networks that can introduce complementary expertise, challenge their assumptions, and help them steer their research direction.

Tools like alma can surface talent and ideas that traditional systems miss. Operating on an agnostic basis expands who can be seen, particularly researchers who would not identify as innovators.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Mar 16

Climate innovators - check out our current opportunties ⬇️ and help us to spread the word to talented founders who are tackling climate change! Tag in comments, repost and send here ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/apply-now/

Innovators tackling climate change, apply now!

The Greenhouse: Get investor-ready and boost your commercial success:

12-month support to move from lab to commercial traction

Up to £20k equity-free grant funding

Office space in White City Innovation District, plus access to Imperial’s world-class facilities, expertise, networks

Coaching and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs & industry experts

Apply now if you’re a founder tackling climate change with science- or tech-based innovations – including deep-tech, and your startup or spinoutis early-stage (pre-seed or seed).

CDR Accelelrator: Development from lab to market for greenhouse gas removal, or carbon dioxide removal companies:

Bespoke workshops, plus access to Greenhouse core modules and cross-pollination with CO2RE

1-to-1 mentoring and expert office hours

Investor connections, corporate introductions, plus networking events and a Founders Retreat

Supports companies that have a live product (TRL 4-7), looking to raise Seed, and Series A rounds.

Earth Scale: Supporting IP-rich climate tech ventures to scale, navigate manufacturing and raise Series A funding:

12-month programme - startups receive tailored venture diagnostic to develop bespoke support. This could include:

Access to cutting-edge labs, facilities and technical expertise across the UK

Investor introductions, investment readiness coaching, workshops & opportunities to engage with policymakers

Guidance on hiring and attracting the right senior talent

Supports companies at TRL/SwRL 5-6, with seed funding raised and plans to raise Series A by end of programme.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Mar 11

📢 CLIMATE STARTUPS! 📢 Undaunted has a whole host of opportunities open for application right now ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/apply-now/ One of these is our CDR Accelerator, designed specifically to support #CDR / #GGR startups. ➡️ Learn more about the CDR Accelerator: undaunted-hq.org/programmes/c...

Startups: Do you work in greenhouse gas or carbon dioxide removal (GGR / CDR) ? Are you looking for support to to raise Seed or Series A funding? Apply now for the CDR Accelerator To access support that’s focused on the unique challenges facing GGR startups as they move from lab to market...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Mar 5

📢 Climate innovators: THREE opportunities open for applications right now (if you know someone who'd benefit, tag them!) 1️⃣ The Greenhouse: undaunted-hq.org/programmes/t... 2️⃣ EarthScale: earthscale.co.uk/home/apply-f... 3️⃣ Climate Investment Challenge: www.climateinvestmentchallenge.org/apply-2026

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Mar 2

APPLY NOW! The Greenhouse supports ambitious early-stage ClimateTech startups to validate their business models, land pilots & raise investment Are you or anyone you know a next-gen climate innovator? 👉 Share this post or tag them 🔗 undaunted-hq.org/programmes/the-greenhouse/ Deadline: 10 April

Are you an ambitious early-stage cleantech, fintech, or deeptech startup seeking support to grow?

Need guidance on validating your business model, landing pilots, and raising investment?

£20k equity-free grant funding

12-month programme to move from lab to commercial traction

Free office space in London

Access Imperial’s world-class facilities, expertise, and networks

Coaching and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts

Sound good?

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Feb 26

VACANCY: Our EarthScale team is hiring! We're seeking a talented fundraising manager to secure the future of the climate solutions collaborative, ensuring a lasting future for the network and structures created across the UK in our EarthScale project. ➡️ www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Feb 24

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 Applications for The Greenhouse open 2 March! #CleanTech founders & startups: considering applying for our flagship accelerator? Join an online Q&A to meet the team, learn what makes a strong application & ask qus: luma.com/greenhouse-u... @granthamicl.bsky.social @rigb.org

The Greenhouse Cohort 10. Applications open 2 March 2026

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Feb 17

Are you into: 🤝 Collaboration 🫴 Supporting early career researchers 💪 Translating research into climate change solutions 👁️‍🗨️ Exploring: biochar; nitrogen circularity; rock weathering; ammonia; urban flooding; MRV ➡️ Join us on 4 March! www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20580... @granthamicl.bsky.social

Green Innovation Challenge: Pitch Event. Celebrate innovation, hear fresh ideas, and help select the winners of our five-week innovation-development programme. 4 March 2026. 14.00 - 17.00 GMT. Location: Imperial College London, Room 164, Skempton Building, South Kensington Campus.

Seven interdisciplinary teams will present bold, science-backed climate solutions developed over our five-week innovation-development programme.

Join us to help people and the planet by supporting new climate solutions

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Jan 26

Concrete is the second most used material on earth, behind only water. We need to consider how we manufacture and deliver this vital material in the face of climate change. Join us to take a hard look at rebuilding #concrete and #cement. ➡️ www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20450...

Explore the future of cement. Our panel brings together perspectives from academia, policy, industry and finance. Followed by networking and drinks. Rebuilding Concrete and Cement. Thursday, 12 February 2026. 18.00 - 21.00. Business School Lecture Theatre, Imperial Business School.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 22

In the face of climate change, your support reminds us that we are never tackling it alone. Our Undaunted community helps bold ideas grow faster and founders aim higher. Thank you for standing with us, sharing your expertise, and helping build the future we all want to see. See you in 2026!

Season's greetings! As we wrap up the year, we want to extend our warmest holiday wishes and heartfelt thanks.

In the face of climate change, your support reminds us that we are never tackling it alone. Our community continues to be undaunted and because of you, bold ideas grow faster, founders aim higher, and progress is accelerated.

Thank you for standing with us, for sharing your expertise, and for helping build the future we all want to see.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 11

Our panel: Sarah Jones, Stafford Lloyd, Gyen Ming Angel, Alyssa Gilbert - bring perspectives from investment, public funding, venture building, academia. Covering lots incl.: the power of cross-sector collaboration; how to inspire academic entrepreneurship; the importance of early-stage support.

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 11

Dr Joanna Sadler (from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social) and team from Plasticycle are up next. Plasticycle is upcycling post-consumer PLA waste into high-value industrial chemicals, aiming to bioengineer a plastic waste-free future. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYCV...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 11

Next up we hear from Dr Wenshuo Xu (from @cam.ac.uk) whose innovation team, 2D Cress, is advancing earth-abundant 2D catalysts for green hydrogen production, replacing costly noble metals. Meet Wenshuo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXI...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 11

Over to our academic teams! First up is Dr @andrealaybourn.bsky.social (from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social) and her team at Memsoa, which is developing sustainable, scalable microwave technology for low-cost organic electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CrX...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 11

Cesar from the CSC team deep dives into ALMa#. ALMa is a novel tool with the power to unearth untapped academic research that has huge potential to tackle climate change if it can be supported to commercialise. Learn more ➡️ granthaminstitute.com/2025/07/03/u...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 11

And we're off - celebrating our Climate Solutions Catalyst (CSC) Cohort 1! The team sets out its mission: a new scientific paper is published approx every 15 secs but a tiny fraction of discoveries make it out the lab. CSC bridges the gap between early ideas & impact undaunted-hq.org/programmes/c...

Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation@undaunted-hq· Dec 5

Students and early career researchers based at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social: there's only one week to go to apply for the Green Innovation Challenge! A unique 5-week programme delivered w/ @ukceh.bsky.social ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/programmes/c... @granthamicl.bsky.social @imperialecri.bsky.social