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Looking at carbon alone, by 2050, the emissions reduction potential of climate tech companies could reach 599,000 million metric tonnes of CO2 per year. That’s equivalent to the carbon sequestered by more than 708 billion acres of forest2.
From construction to finance, environmental technologies are working to develop and scale the solutions that we need to achieve a net zero and nature-positive future.
The UK is well positioned to catalyse this growth. And alongside the UK’s host of rapidly emerging solutions, there is a growing support ecosystem.
The UK Green Tech Accelerators & Incubators Map is an accessible resource for the innovators and founders leading the fight against climate change.
The map highlights the support available to scale these solutions and increase their impact in one place for the first time.
The accelerator landscape in the UK is quickly expanding and developing with the green technology companies they support. We want this map to be an ongoing resource for the ecosystem and for this version 2.0 map to catalyse further feedback, ideas and additions.
The inputs from the community will guide us as we prepare an interactive version of the map.
Let us know who we missed!
Get in touch: at contact@adopter.net for feedback on the map.
1. Tech Nation - Climate Tech Report (2022)
2. EPA - equivalent amount of carbon sequestered by acres of US forest in one year.


350 PPM's vision is to assist, by all capitalist means, in the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million (350 PPM) and to reduce CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) to the same levels.
Their mission is to incubate and accelerate topflight early-stage environmental businesses to attract funding for them as a result of our involvement.


Accelerator for early-stage sustainability startups working on physical, sustainable products. They have collaborated with EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation hub. They have designed the program to ensure start-ups receive relevant support at the intersection of e-commerce and impact.
Monetary Grants
• £10,000 cash grant
• £5,000 Sponsored Amazon Advertising Credits
• USD$25,000 AWS Activate Credits
• Mentorship
• Workshops and bootcamps
• Office spaces for 3 months
• Free access to Amazon Launchpad for 1 year
• Peer learning and exchange facility
• Climate Impact Assessment
• Should be an early-stage startup
• Should be based out of EEA, Switzerland or UK
• Startups should be aiming for consumer products that are sustainable(Eg: recycled, reusable, eco-friendly etc)


Eagle labs promote collaborative innovation and enable access to and training on new and emerging technologies making up Industry 4.0 – the fourth industrial revolution. Eagle Labs is building a community of startups working on disruptive technology and big companies with deep domain expertise, to accelerate the innovation needed within the industry to create the new technology that will deliver a cleaner and more sustainable future and achieve Net-Zero goals.Eagle Labs AgriTech: Accelerating innovation across the food supply chain. They connect traditional agriculture with new and emerging innovation to help create sustainable efficiencies in farming and agriculture to close supply chain gaps in food production. Eagle Labs EnergyTech: Innovating the harvesting, management and use of energy for the future.


Barn4 is a specialist incubator dedicated to providing the facilities and support start-ups need to succeed in agritech. Based in Cambridge, Barn4 not only provides office and laboratory facilities for its members but also gives access to NIAB’s own facilities and staff. They are looking for entrepreneurs who want to develop disruptive ideas and with the drive to convert their dreams into thriving global businesses
• Access to labs and workshops
• Infrastructure, for example, conferencing facilities
• Mentors and experts from both within and outside the industry
• Agritech

BEACON is a partnership led by Aberystwyth University, working with Bangor and Swansea Universities and the University of South Wales. The BEACON team works on converting biomass and bio-industry wastes into biobased products with commercial applications via biorefining and bio-processing. The goal of BEACON is building the bio or green economy by collaborating with industry to develop products, services and technologies for a greener, more sustainable Wales. The BEACON+ project supports scientists from Aberystwyth, Bangor and Swansea Universities in working with 100+SMEs to develop research and product innovation within renewable materials, fuels and chemicals.
• Events and workshops
• Collaborative Research and Development projects
• Work with leading universities in Wales
• For new and existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
based in Wales.
• Businesses outside Wales are also eligible if the work is of benefit to Wales.

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Programme by Greater London Authority (GLA) and the European Union, funded by European Regional Development Fund(ERDF) Incubator for London’s low-carbon SME sector. Now in their fourth year, they are working with partners to give over 150 small businesses the boost needed to be successful in London and create a hub for low-carbon and circular industries in the city.


Cambridge Cleantech (CCT) connects SMEs, investors, corporates, and academics for a smarter, more sustainable future. As a leading membership organisation, they are a catalyst in the cleantech sector responding to global sustainability challenges. They work across the low-carbon economy to facilitate innovation partnerships and technology commercialisation in some of the most dynamic sectors, including energy, transport, green buildings, water, smart cities, and hydrogen.
Member benefits:


Virtual Accelerator programme to support established SMEs with high impact potential for enabling the net zero transition, accelerating their pathway towards commercial success and increasing their all-around sustainability.


A new University of Cambridge community for entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovators and small-medium businesses pioneering sustainability innovation. CISL-Canopy aims to align profit with purpose to have a real impact on people, nature and climate. They create a meeting point for startups, corporates, educators, investors, researchers, buyers and decision-makers to drive change. Part of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
SMEs, innovators and entrepreneurs focused on delivering sustainable solutions


Carbon Limiting Technology (CLT) is committed to ensuring innovations stack up commercially, technically, financially and socially. By delivering public sector programmes and incubation support and working with companies to innovate and internationalise, they are accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.


Carbon13 is the venture builder for the climate emergency. They are selecting and supporting 1000 entrepreneurs over 5 years who will build scalable ventures with the potential to reduce carbon emissions by over 400 million tonnes. They provide the opportunity to build teams, bypass barriers and access expertise and finance to create impactful startups that address the climate emergency. Carbon13 offers 3 programmes: Venture Builder UK, Venture Builder Europe, and Venture Launchpad.


Energy Systems Catapult was set up to accelerate the transformation of the UK’s energy system and ensure UK businesses and consumers capture the opportunities for clean growth on the way to Net Zero. The Catapult is an independent, not-for-profit centre of excellence that bridges the gap between industry, government, academia and research. They take a whole-systems view of the energy sector, helping others to identify and address innovation priorities and market barriers in order to decarbonise the energy system at the lowest cost.


The UKRI National Circular Economy Research Hub (CE-Hub) is the coordinating Hub for the NICER Programme. The Hub works with the five UKRI National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Centres and brings together academics, industry practitioners, policymakers and civic society to deliver CE research and innovation. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Hub will establish scientific evidence, tools, and methods to support the implementation of a UK circular economy.


CPI is a social enterprise and innovation catalyst for the adoption of advanced tech and manufacturing solutions that benefit people, places, and the planet. By creating lasting global impact from the North of England and Scotland, they invest in people and disruptive technologies to invigorate economies, create circular supply chains and make the world a better place. They work with businesses, academia and innovation enablers, investors, government and policymakers. CPI consists of ten national innovation centres and regional offices, each with its own capabilities and niche focus.
• Help in the development, scale-up and commercialization of innovative deep-
tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions
• Access to RD&I infrastructure and expertise,
• Access to public and private investment
• Support with regulatory, legal, supply chain, IP and marketing expertise
• Must be innovation-focused


The Centre for Sustainable Technologies undertakes multidisciplinary research to design, create, develop, improve, demonstrate and evaluate emerging, existing and alternative sustainable renewable energy, building design, construction materials, transport and environmental modification technologies.
Projects currently being undertaken:



Clean Growth UK is a pioneering university-based network of forward-thinking green businesses. They help you get new products to market faster, decarbonise your business, and hone your commercial skills. Everything you need to drive your clean growth mission, all free or heavily subsidised.


Conception X is a venture programme that turns today's PhD research into tomorrow's deep-tech start-ups. Their goal is to discover the next generation of deep tech founders and help them launch research-backed startups focused on long-term impact. The programme is mostly virtual, with some events in London, and designed to fit the intensive research schedules of PhD students. It lasts 9 months, March-November.


CDL-Oxford is located in Oxford, UK, at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. The climate stream is dedicated to founders developing high-impact and scalable solutions to help preserve and protect the planet. It provides high-impact contributions to climate challenges by unlocking the potential of cutting-edge research and accelerating its path to commercialization. CDL startups work with mentors to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research. Innovation areas include: energy, mobility, the future of food, new materials & manufacturing, waste & circular economy, buildings & cities, greenhouse gas removal, climate adaptation, SynBio.
The programme is tailored towards:


Durham Energy Institute works to ensure sustainable and resilient low-carbon energy systems can be developed which meet the needs of different contexts and ensure fair access for everyone. With their global partners, DEI is making a real contribution to global energy transitions and ensuring effective solutions for decarbonisation are delivered at local, regional, national and international scales.
Tailored to the business model type of the company, but generally includes:
Must belong to one of the following categories: Government, Industry, International, Community engagement and partnerships.


The European Marine Science Park (EMSP) is situated in Argyll on Scotland’s west coast. It boasts world-class facilities in a natural environment which lends itself to marine science research and blue economic business growth. The Park is home to an established community which includes innovative businesses, world-class research, excellent workspaces and facilities, a skilled talent pool, and strong government support for business. The European Marine Science Park (EMSP) has grown around the research, knowledge and facilities of the Scottish Association for Marine Science.


Farm491 is a leading UK-based innovation space focused on the future of farming and food systems. Based at the Royal Agricultural University, Farm491 supports entrepreneurs as they advance their businesses with the potential for impact in the agricultural sector. Farm491 supports AgriTech and agri-food entrepreneurs in converting their idea or technology into a viable and successful businesses.


The mission of The Greenhouse is to support the growth of young, sustainable businesses looking to tackle climate change. At its core, The Greenhouse is a 12-month innovation programme for climate-positive startups. It offers early-stage ("pre-seed") entrepreneurs access to business coaching with experienced professionals, a range of masterclasses, free workspace at our new headquarters in central London, and equity-free grant funding. Above all, it provides the opportunity to be at the heart of a new climate-focused innovation community at the Centre for climate change innovation (CCCI) in London.


Harwell Science and Innovation Campus’ purpose has always been to enable breakthroughs via science, innovation and collaboration. The campus is managed and developed by a group of organisations – the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the UK Atomic Energy Authority and a private sector investor, Brookfield. They are investing significantly in the campus to add homes, facilities and more R&D space to enable sustainable growth and an even faster rate of innovation.


The 12-week in-house accelerator is designed for pre-seed businesses for founders from under-represented backgrounds. Themed around Urban Futures for 2022, cohort nine is innovating in mobility and transport, smart data, environment, and prop-tech.


Innovate UK EDGE is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in innovative businesses that drive economic growth. It is a publicly-funded service available to all high-potential small to medium-sized innovation-driven companies, including Innovate UK grant winners.
For businesses targeting innovation


Funded by Innovate UK, this programme helps businesses accelerate product and process innovations using the market leading Strategyzer Toolkit to rapidly validate their ideas with the market.
Open to all innovative businesses across the UK operating within the Health and Life Sciences Sector, including service and supply chain.


Supporting cross-border business on the island of Ireland through developing and embedding innovation. Product development and innovation is at the heart of growth but often need costly technology support. Innovation Boost can provide that support by helping to fund a high-calibre science, engineering or technology graduate and partnering you with a third-level institution with specific expertise. The graduate is employed by you and is based in your company throughout the project (12 – 18 months) with mentoring from the academic partner and InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost consultant. Business-to-Business Partnerships: InterTradeIreland also supports the development of collaborative and innovative cross-border business-to-business partnerships, where two or more businesses partner to develop a solution to a problem, develop a new product or improve a process.


Launch Academy is ORE Catapult’s flagship technology accelerator programme, designed to enhance the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, enable greater UK content and support cost reduction by identifying innovative solutions to real industry problems
Must be either: an SME, offshore renewable energy owner/operator or original equipment manufacturer (OEMs), or work in a research institution and/or academia.


Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) is a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council, and Scottish Enterprise, created to generate economic growth in Scotland and support a fair and just transition to a net zero economy. They offer dynamic space for all sizes of businesses to locate. As well as large, flexible space, their tenants will have access to an innovation campus, a Skills Academy, business, innovation and skills support, and competitive, green energy delivered from sustainable sources. They are committed to working in partnership with industry, academia, government and the local community to transform Dundee into a key location for innovation that will progress emerging technology for a greener future.
Company should focus on sustainability or decarbonisation.


The £13.1M Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre will play a key role in the delivery of net zero ambitions for the region and the UK. A hub for industrial decarbonisation and a national centre of excellence for net-zero technologies, the NZIIC positions Teesside firmly at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution, providing a focus for major investment. The NZIIC will grow net zero capabilities and opportunities, creating hundreds more clean energy jobs and strengthening the existing innovation ecosystem through the provision of specialist facilities and support. Aligning the expertise of the University with industry needs and government priorities, the NZIIC will deliver clear impact across collaborative research and development, enhanced productivity, environmental and business sustainability, and a unique opportunity to grow capabilities across clean energy and the circular economy.
To be announced

The purpose is to develop and deploy technology for an affordable net zero energy industry. They aim to accelerate the energy transition by closing the gap in net zero technologies. Co-investing with industry and working in partnership with the public and private sectors, they are funding R&D, driving investment, building a clean energy eco-system and influencing policy to accelerate the transition and close the gap on net zero technologies.


The North East Battery Alliance (NEBA), led by Newcastle University, aims to build on the North East’s existing strengths in electrification, automotive, and advanced manufacturing to raise awareness of the North East as a leading hub for the battery industry, attracting further inward investment. NEBA was created in response to the ongoing expansion of the North East’s battery sector, which will include Britishvolt’s lithium-ion gigaplant facility in Northumberland and a second Envision-AESC gigafactory on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) in Sunderland / South Tyneside.
NEBA will create an ecosystem in the region that includes:


The North East Energy Catalyst is a partnership to unite the North East’s leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities. Their mission is to catalyse an integrated energy system which grows a productive, clean economy for communities across the globe. Facilitated by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), partners including industry, the public sector, universities, institutions and government bodies are working together to: tackle major energy challenges and deliver on national policy, drive new economic growth opportunities, accelerate regional decarbonisation, invite and co-ordinate engagement with partners. The Energy Innovation Challenge Programme was designed to build on the region’s skills and expertise to address global energy challenges.
For North East SMEs “which have a great idea for an innovative product or service”


Northern Accelerator is an innovative collaboration between Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, Teesside and York Universities. It is driving a step change in the commercialisation of research to help address regional imbalance and strengthen the North East knowledge economy, creating real-world impact from world-leading research, commercialising innovation and boosting the region’s economy.


Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is delivering the UK’s largest clean growth opportunity by accelerating the creation and growth of UK companies in offshore renewable energy. Their facilities, research and engineering capabilities bring together industry and academia and drive innovation. They work closely with partners from across the industry and the research community, using and investing in our world-leading test and demonstration facilities. They continue to deliver impact across their expanding portfolio of projects and services, supporting the offshore renewables industry to reduce costs, improve efficiency and reliability, and create UK jobs.



Oxfordshire Greentech is the business network supporting the growth of the low-carbon sector in Oxfordshire. Headed up by a team of sustainability experts, they bring together businesses, local authorities, academics, charities and more to encourage the innovation, collaboration and knowledge exchange that will create a better future. They aim to create jobs and economic growth by promoting Oxfordshire as a centre for low-carbon solutions, support local organisations to develop services and products that enable low-carbon, resilient lifestyles, facilitate cross-sector collaborations through a forum for innovation and partnership-working, and provide a platform for their members to showcase how they are creating a low-carbon, sustainable world.


The Satellite Applications Catapult is one of a network of UK technology and innovation companies which aim to drive economic growth through the commercialisation of research. They aim to support the UK industry by accelerating the growth of satellite applications and to contribute to capturing a 10% share of the global space market predicted by 2030. Satellite Applications Catapult works to achieve this by utilising the innovation potential in the UK industrial and academic communities by being a focal point where SMEs, large industries and end users can work together with researchers to challenge barriers, explore and develop new ideas, and bring these to commercial reality.


SETsquared is an enterprise partnership and a dynamic collaboration between the 6 research-led UK universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. Ranked as the Global No. 1 Business Incubator, they provide a wide range of highly acclaimed support programmes to help turn ideas into businesses. Furthermore, they aim to drive economic growth across the UK. They aim to maximise the impact of the combined research portfolios of the 6 university partners for social and economic benefit and to provide support to academics, students and local businesses to instil an entrepreneurial spirit across the regions. Their Sustainable Business Support Programme is aimed at companies developing low-carbon or sustainable products and services from all sectors, including but not limited to technologies addressing renewable energy, waste to energy, alternative fuels, recycling, water treatment, air pollution, carbon capture and storage, alternative fuel vehicles and building technologies.


Sustainability West Midlands is an organisation that provides support and funding for businesses to be more sustainable. It is supported by West Midlands Combined Authority, an independent, not-for-profit organisation that works with its members in the private, public and third sectors. Their vision is that the West Midlands is leading in contributing to the national target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 whilst driving inclusive growth.

The growth programme for climate tech startups committed to reducing global emissions, eliminating the world’s waste and restoring nature.


UKCPN is an activity supported by KTN & UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). It exists to engage Britain’s best scientists and innovators to help move the country towards more circular economic and sustainable approaches to plastics. They have a particular focus on Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging. This UKRI challenge is a £60m fund with a team of experts supporting outcomes leading to a better solution to packaging materials and associated waste.


RedCAT is a specialist accelerator and business consultancy focused on advancing the circular economy, developed by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. RedCAT provides a comprehensive pathway of technical business consultancy, financial, and R&D support to accelerate the commercialisation, manufacture, and adoption of low carbon technologies. Working in partnership with innovation leaders, startups, and regional and national bodies, RedCAT fosters collaboration to drive economic green recovery and resilience, supporting both local and global efforts towards a sustainable future. The RedCAT network is committed to building a thriving ecosystem for low carbon innovation, enabling investment, scaling solutions, and advocating for the transition to net zero.
RedCAT offers an exclusive network for innovators, businesses, and supply chain actors focused on low-carbon technology and sustainable solutions.
Their business support will benefit any low-carbon technologies working to scale towards commercialisation.
