Deadline: 7 September 2025
Applications are now open for EarthScale, a new UK-wide 12-month programme supporting IP-rich climate tech startups and spinouts to scale to commercialisation.
EarthScale brings together a powerhouse network of regional hubs, building a connected, long-term ecosystem for scaling the UK’s most promising climate tech ventures.
Aims
- Tackle the most urgent climate and environmental crises they face.
- Creating economic opportunities in green skills and jobs.
- Bolster the UK economy through high-potential research.
Why EarthScale?
- Across the UK, cutting-edge climate innovations are emerging from research, with the potential to transform industries, cut emissions, and accelerate the transition to a net-zero, resilient future.
- But too many ventures stall in the gap between prototype and commercial deployment. This high-risk, capital-intensive phase is characterised by technical complexity, making it challenging to overcome the barriers necessary for scaling.
- EarthScale exists to bridge that gap.
What does the programme offer?
- World-class technical and manufacturing and facilities
- Gain access to cutting-edge facilities, labs, and technical expertise across the UK, including from participating universities.
- Expert enterprise development
- Benefit from unparalleled scaling support, including long-term vision, your scaling roadmap, and fundraising. Build connections with investors and commercial partners.
- Talent and peer engagement
- Receive support in developing company culture, attract the right talent and learning from fellow founders in the network.
- Policy and regulation navigation
- Engage with high-level policy makers, as well as expert guidance on certifications, procurement, and regulatory hurdles.
Who is it for?
- This programme is open to ventures who are:
- Developing solutions that contribute to net zero and/or support climate change mitigation or adaptation; demonstrable impact
- Registered and operating in the UK
- Solution being at Technology Readiness Levels 5 or 6
- Seed investment or equivalent raised (at least £500,000)
For more information, visit EarthScale.
