EarthScale Summit

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.

Further details and speakers will be announced shortly.

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.