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November
Monday
13:00–17:00 2026 · London time
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Join us at the EarthScale Summit 2026
Join us for an afternoon of inspiring conversations, venture showcases, and networking focused on accelerating the growth of climate innovation across the UK. Bringing together founders, investors, industry leaders, universities, and ecosystem partners, the event will explore the opportunities and challenges of scaling impactful ventures, fostering collaboration, and driving sustainable economic growth.
The programme will feature panel discussions on regional innovation, the role of universities in supporting climate tech, EarthScale Cohort 1 pitches highlighting opportunities for collaboration, and an EarthScale awards ceremony recognising outstanding ventures and partnerships. The afternoon will conclude with a showcase and networking reception, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with pioneering startups and key stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem.
Agenda
13:00 - 13:30: Doors open: Showcase and networking with tea and coffee
13:30 - 13:40: Opening remarks from Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Undaunted, Director of Innovation at Imperial Grantham Institute, Co-director of Imperial School of Sustainability
13:40 - 14:20: The reality of scaling climate tech in the UK (panel and Q&A) with:
Charlie Mercer, Deputy Executive Director, Startup Coalition
James Milner, CEO, Equisera
Final panellists to be announced soon.
14:20 - 14:35: Quickfire Pitch: Meet EarthScale Cohort 1 (Part 1)
14:35 - 14:55: Showcase and networking break with refreshments
14:55 - 15:35: Building place-based innovation ecosystems (panel and Q&A) with:
Gabriele Verikaite, Head of Business Development, Solena Materials
Vincent McCabe, Strategic Lead (Green Economy), West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Final panellists to be announced soon.
15:35 - 15:45: Quickfire Pitch: Meet EarthScale Cohort 1 (Part 2)
15:45 - 15:55: EarthScale Awards
15:55 - 16:00: Closing Remarks
16:00 - 17:00: Showcase and networking with refreshments
About EarthScale
Launched in April 2025, EarthScale is a national programme helping turn science and discovery into green jobs. We support IP-rich climate tech ventures to scale, navigate manufacturing and raise Series A funding.
EarthScale is powered by a network of universities across the UK, including Imperial College (lead), Cranfield University, the University of Derby, the University of Exeter, the University of Leeds, and the University of Nottingham.
The programme is co-funded by the Research England Development Fund until 2028.
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