Cranfield University is calling on climate technology startups to apply for EarthScale, a new UK-wide programme designed to help innovators bridge the gap between prototype and commercial success.
Led by Imperial College London and co-funded by the Research England Development Fund until 2028, EarthScale brings together six leading universities — Imperial, Cranfield, Derby, Exeter, Leeds and Nottingham — to create a network of regional hubs for climate innovation.
The year-long programme will support ventures developing solutions for net zero or climate resilience at technology readiness levels (TRL) 5–6 that have already secured seed investment. Participants will benefit from world-class technical facilities, tailored scaling support, access to expert networks, and guidance on policy and regulation.
Phil Longhurst, Professor and Director of Theme for Transport and Energy at Cranfield University, said: “Pooling resources and expertise through EarthScale will help create the right environment for climate startups to thrive. This initiative offers the targeted support needed to take promising prototypes to market-ready solutions.”
Applications close on 7 September, with the first cohort due to begin on 1 October. Startups selected will join a national network of peers, investors, and public sector partners, with each regional hub embedded in its local innovation ecosystem to foster collaboration and sector-specific expertise.
EarthScale aims to support at least 60 ventures over three years, tackling some of the biggest barriers to scaling climate innovations, from fundraising and manufacturing readiness to talent recruitment and regulatory navigation.
Details and application forms are available at earthscale.co.uk.
