EarthScale, a UK-wide initiative supported by €5.8 million from the Research England Development Fund, aims to boost ClimateTech startups by helping them move from early-stage innovation to scalable production.
The 12-month programme involves at least 60 climate-focused startups and provides access to top-tier universities in the UK, offering technical expertise, facilities, strategic scaling advice, and more.
The initiative leverages the innovation legacies of partner institutions like Imperial College London, Cranfield University, University of Exeter, University of Leeds, and University of Nottingham to support startups' growth.
EarthScale has already shown success in nurturing startups such as Notpla, Nium, and Multus Biotechnology, with a focus on tackling plastic pollution, low-energy ammonia production, and animal-free growth media for cultivated meat.