Innovate UK

Centre for Sustainable Innovation focuses on addressing new and traditional sustainability challenges through innovative solutions.

BindEthics is a business specializing in the production and supply of eco-friendly adhesives. Their primary product is a sustainable, non-toxic glue that is not derived from fossil fuels. This innovative adhesive is designed to replace traditional, petroleum-based adhesives, particularly in the manufacturing of engineered wood products like furniture. By offering a bio-based alternative, BindEthics enables its customers to produce non-toxic, sustainable, and recyclable products, thereby promoting a more environmentally responsible approach to manufacturing.

Eslando operates an AI-powered B2B marketplace designed to streamline textile waste trading. It connects waste collectors, recyclers, and corporate brands for efficient, traceable, and profitable transactions.

Oceanium develops innovative, all-natural food products and nutraceuticals from sustainably-sourced seaweed. It uses proprietary biorefinery technology and green chemistry processes to create bioactive ingredients and sustainable materials, promoting coastal community development and a regenerative food system.

HUID is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from waste onion skins. It aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption by creating home-compostable packaging materials. HUID specializes in producing a card-like material made from biologically processed onion skin fibers, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wood fiber paper for secondary packaging products.

Caledonian Climate operates as a peatland restoration consultancy.

Low Carbon Materials is a climate-tech company that develops low-carbon construction material alternatives. It manufactures specialty materials that transform waste plastics into lightweight, eco-friendly plastic aggregates that are thermally insulating, enabling partial replacement of sand in traditional building materials and reducing carbon emissions. By focusing on sustainable, low-carbon options, it aims to help construction projects lower their environmental footprint.

Zulu Ecosystems operates an automated, nature-focused platform that aims to rebuild natural carbon sinks and habitats. It provides a science-based method for analyzing, originating, and structuring nature-based projects to regenerate ecosystems, enabling landowners, investors, specialists, and businesses to generate high-integrity carbon credits. By integrating rigorous scientific assessment with financial precision, the platform supports the creation and management of forest ecosystems and biodiversity initiatives, delivering scalable projects that align environmental impact with economic value.

Viability develops a proprietary platform that assesses the financial, regulatory, and physical feasibility of real estate development projects. The platform evaluates residual land value by analyzing indexed property sales data and accurate build cost information, enabling developers to understand potential site value after accounting for development costs.

Through easy-to-use Digital Twins, TwinLabs.ai enables venue and event operators to reduce their costs, increase sustainability, improve safety and generate new revenue streams using the very latest AI, IoT, 3D graphics and Digital Twin technologies.

Pipeline Organics is an early-stage cleantech company developing higher efficiency biofuel cells. These cells generate clean, continuous renewable electricity from wastewater, harnessing its untapped chemical potential to meet industrial power demands while reducing energy costs and offsetting carbon emissions.

DRIFT Energy is focused on harnessing renewable energy from the oceans to address global energy challenges. The company specializes in the development of green energy yachts equipped with underwater turbines that utilize wind power to generate clean hydrogen fuel. By employing advanced artificial intelligence routing algorithms, DRIFT Energy optimizes the operation of these yachts, ensuring they remain in ideal weather conditions for efficient energy production and timely delivery to port. This innovative approach offers several advantages over traditional renewable energy sources, including broader viability across different locations, increased power output, simpler maintenance, and significantly faster implementation times. Through its efforts, DRIFT Energy aims to play a pivotal role in the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

AgriSound is an agri-tech company that specializes in advanced sound analysis to monitor insect activity, particularly focusing on pollinators. The company has developed a pollination management platform that utilizes sound, environmental, and visual technology sensors to record and analyze insect behavior in near real-time. This innovative approach allows beekeepers, farmers, and researchers to remotely manage beehives and gain insights into hive status and pollination dynamics. By employing predictive algorithms, AgriSound's platform helps identify subtle changes that may impact pollination, enabling users to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions to maintain optimal pollination conditions. Ultimately, AgriSound aims to enhance agricultural operations while promoting biodiversity.

Stratiphy is a Robo-advisory investment platform designed for the next generation of investors. It provides personalized investment strategies aligned with users' values and sustainability goals, using powerful analytics and environmental, social, and governance data.

Carbonbit Technologies provides sustainable solutions focused on carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental impact management.

enee.io designs and develops battery monitoring systems that enhance profitability for both users and suppliers of renewable energy systems.

The Live Data Trust is a Non-Profit Organisation, funded by Innovate UK, changing the way we share and use data by enabling real-time integration for performance and technology benchmarking. By connecting private and public sector data, it helps unlock valuable insights and improvements. Using advanced data security and storage methods, developed by NASA and MIT, it ensures that information is safe and well-organised. This is the first framework to integrate live data with a focus on ethics, AI, and crucial sectors like the built environment, energy, and infrastructure. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 17, this approach supports the development of smart cities, making our urban spaces more efficient and sustainable through global partnerships and collaboration.

Nukoko is a bean-to-bar manufacturer specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. Utilizing UK-sourced ingredients and patent-pending technology, the company produces healthier, environmentally friendly chocolate.

Bizumi specialises in personalised, sustainable business travel, delivered by its end-to-end travel management platform. Our vision is to be the world’s leading personalised business travel management company prioritising and satisfying the needs of the traveller, and empowering organisations to achieve sustainability goals through intelligent, informed decision making.

CarbonLaces is a climate-focused fintech company that facilitates the flow of capital for decarbonization projects. It achieves this by providing transparent, data-driven insights and AI-powered tools, bridging the gap between investors seeking climate impact and projects in need of financing. The company aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment and foster sustainable, resilient communities.

Eco Wave Power is a Sweden-based company specializing in wave energy technology. It is the sole inventor, owner, and developer of the EWP wave energy converters, which are designed to convert ocean and sea waves into clean electricity. The company's innovative technology utilizes point absorber floating devices, known as floaters, that can be installed on existing marine structures like piers and breakwaters or in locations where such structures are needed. Eco Wave Power's approach is aimed at providing a smart and cost-efficient solution for energy harvesting from waves. The company has been recognized for its advancements in the field, having received the Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award, marking a significant achievement in the wave energy sector. With projects in places such as Gibraltar and Israel, Eco Wave Power is positioned to become a leader in renewable energy generation through wave power.

CircKit is an AI-powered B2B SaaS platform for fashion and textiles brands to advance circular design and sustainable product development. It enables teams to design sustainable products, optimize material and production choices, and measure social and environmental indicators with real-time environmental impact tracking and compliance tools. The platform harmonises data and supports cross-team collaboration, helping brands reduce costs, improve profitability, and unlock revenue from circular design and end-of-life closed-loop initiatives. It provides lifecycle analysis at the design stage and end-of-life planning to support regulatory alignment and waste reduction.

Birl is a technology company that facilitates a sustainable fashion ecosystem. It enables customers to exchange unwanted clothing for store credit on partner brand websites, reducing textile waste. Birl's platform also offers brands new revenue streams, enhanced customer loyalty, and comprehensive resale management, including logistics and technology, allowing brands to focus on their core business.

Cellcraft is a Cambridge-based B2B cultivated meat company building a scalable manufacturing platform for cultured meat. It combines AI-driven software, advanced technologies, and targeted raw materials to help food producers locally manufacture cultivated meats more sustainably. The company applies tissue engineering and biomimetic systems to harvest animal cells in controlled environments, enabling commercial-scale production of cultured meats tailored to local tastes and specifications. By enabling local production, Cellcraft addresses global food security and sustainability challenges and aims to democratize access to sustainable protein.

Clean Food Group develops sustainable food ingredients and fats and oils alternatives, ranging from liquid oils such as soybean to hard fats like palm oil, cocoa butter, and milk fat, aimed at reducing environmental impact while preserving taste and performance. It also builds a cellular agriculture system to commercialize palm oil production by fermentation using proprietary non-GM yeast, providing a sustainable, local, and circular alternative to traditional palm oil that does not contribute to deforestation.

PES Technologies specializes in innovative agricultural technology, specifically focusing on soil health analysis. The company has developed a microbe sensor that monitors the biological properties of soil by analyzing microbe health. This technology provides valuable insights into the long-term changes in soil quality, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed soil management decisions swiftly. By offering a tool to assess soil conditions effectively, PES Technologies contributes to enhancing farming practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.

PES Technologies specializes in innovative agricultural technology, specifically focusing on soil health analysis. The company has developed a microbe sensor that monitors the biological properties of soil by analyzing microbe health. This technology provides valuable insights into the long-term changes in soil quality, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed soil management decisions swiftly. By offering a tool to assess soil conditions effectively, PES Technologies contributes to enhancing farming practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Oakdale Greenscaping offers a variety of sustainable paving products made from recycled and locally sourced raw materials.

A Fleet for Change offers Safe, sustainable and Shared transport in Sheffield.

The Good Pulse Company develops functional proteins and ingredients derived from pulses for use in plant-based foods and supplements, including plant-based cheeses and meats. It concentrates on maximizing the functionality and nutritional value of components extracted from pulse seeds such as peas and soy, and pursues the production of functional meat proteins through precision fermentation to offer sustainable, ethical food options without compromising taste or experience.

Future Greens is a specialized landscaping company that operates an indoor farm, focusing on vertical farming to grow green vegetables in urban areas. They stack layers of plants in a controlled indoor environment, ensuring sustainability, efficiency, and the production of fresh, pesticide-free greens for salads.

FlexSea specializes in the development of innovative biomaterials sourced from renewable marine resources, specifically seaweed, to create sustainable packaging solutions. The company focuses on producing compostable biopolymer materials that serve as alternatives to conventional plastic film packaging. These materials are designed to degrade within weeks and can break down in various environments, including marine, soil, and home-composting settings. By providing environmentally friendly packaging options, FlexSea enables clients to maintain product freshness and safety while minimizing environmental impact.

Pensana is a mineral exploration and development company focused on rare earths and pursuing a traceable supply chain for rare earth metals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and other strategic industries, with a goal of delivering one of the lowest embedded carbon products. It operates the Longonjo development project in Angola and the Saltend development project, and maintains a presence in Australia and Angola.

Metalchemy is a pioneering technology company focused on developing and commercializing green nanotechnology solutions. It operates by transforming organic waste into valuable nanomaterials through its proprietary bio-nanotechnology processes. This innovative approach enables Metalchemy to produce eco-friendly bioplastics, contributing to reduced food waste and mitigating climate change impacts. The company's mission is to make green nanotechnology widely accessible, fostering a healthier and more sustainable future for all.

ESG Bay is a developer of a self-assessment platform focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. The platform simplifies the process of measuring ESG impacts, allowing businesses to produce clear and concise assessments. Designed for ease of use, even for those new to ESG reporting, ESG Bay utilizes straightforward and universal matrices to help organizations identify their priorities. This approach not only facilitates effective reporting but also aids businesses in mitigating risks by pinpointing and addressing potential ESG issues.

Breakbottle is a high-performance reusable bottle that keeps liquids fresh and is simple to clean, allowing you to drink wherever and whenever you like. removing the inconvenience of on-the-go sustainable drinking.

Solar for Schools is a social impact digital platform designed to help educational institutions, including schools, kindergartens, and colleges, generate their own solar energy. The platform facilitates the development of solar projects by connecting students, volunteers, local partners, and councils, enabling these entities to collaborate in a streamlined manner while reducing risks and costs. Solar for Schools also provides online tools and resources that guide installations and foster energy and carbon literacy education, equipping students with the knowledge to understand and address the challenges of achieving a carbon-neutral society. Through these initiatives, Solar for Schools aims to make solar energy accessible to all educational institutions, encouraging sustainable living and cutting carbon emissions.

Energy Local is a groundbreaking social venture that brings together communities and local renewables to build local fair energy markets that keep more money in the community.

Eslando operates an AI-powered B2B marketplace designed to streamline textile waste trading. It connects waste collectors, recyclers, and corporate brands for efficient, traceable, and profitable transactions.

Automedi is a sustainable manufacturing platform focused on transforming waste into consumer products through a decentralized Circularity-as-a-Service model. By integrating 12 innovative technologies, it establishes localized "microeconomies" that allow for the rapid conversion of plastic waste into finished products in as little as 25 minutes. This edge manufacturing system minimizes transportation needs and operates with low energy consumption, repurposing significantly more plastic compared to traditional recycling methods. Automedi's approach enables on-demand production without minimum order requirements, making it accessible to entrepreneurs and underserved communities. By facilitating efficient recycling and product creation, Automedi aims to address plastic pollution and promote equity while contributing to significant carbon reduction efforts.

TaiSan specializes in advanced battery technology for electric vehicles. It has developed proprietary quasi-solid gel polymer electrolyte and sodium-potassium metal anode, enhancing energy density and safety while enabling fast charging.

Recyclus Group is a company dedicated to end-to-end recycling services for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, primarily serving the automotive, aviation, and heavy vehicle markets. By focusing on the efficient recycling of these batteries, Recyclus aims to facilitate the transition towards electrification and promote environmentally sustainable consumption. The company's efforts enable clients to repurpose batteries, thereby contributing to a more sustainable approach to battery management and reducing environmental impact.

CLUBZERØ is an innovative AI-powered packaging system that addresses global packaging waste challenges. It offers a scalable, cost-effective alternative to single-use packaging for cities, brands, and businesses. CLUBZERØ provides full-service packaging solutions, including drop points and logistics, with up to 30% savings compared to single-use options. Unlike compostable alternatives, it achieves true zero waste through a circular model, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 93%. CLUBZERØ uses AI for interoperability, accommodating diverse packaging types.

Unitrove is a clean energy solution provider. They maintain and review the environmental management system. Their services include clean energy, engineering, shipping, maritime, liquid hydrogen, bunkering, roads, and aviation.

Alora’s mission is to drive a circular consumption revolution. Alora turns currently lose-lose scenarios - where both consumer and planet suffer - into win-wins, by developing high-quality, radically sustainable products. The company’s core value lies in developing, protecting and commercialising re-manufacturable products, and the processes that convert ‘used’ into ‘brand new’ - with over 90% less raw material required and major emissions reductions. Starting in the notoriously wasteful baby market, the Alora Bedside Crib is the world's most sustainable bedside crib - powered by a circular sale-and-buyback model - delivered and collected by us for re-manufacture.

Kelpi is a sustainable biotech startup and material innovation company that uses seaweed to bio-refine a biodegradable bioplastic coating for paper and card packaging. The coating provides a renewable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics used in packaging for food, beverages, cosmetics and personal care, and is designed to be recyclable, biodegradable and home-compostable in suitable environments. By enabling a thin seaweed-based biomaterial to coat paper and card, Kelpi aims to eliminate single-use plastics while delivering marine-safe packaging.

Elaniti is a company focused on enhancing agricultural practices through advanced technologies in machine learning and DNA sequencing. It offers a proprietary predictive analytics service that connects soil biology to critical crop health metrics, such as yield, disease prevalence, and nutrient content. By providing insights into the complex biological makeup of soil, Elaniti empowers farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions that improve efficiency and reduce costs. The company's platform addresses the data gap in soil health and supports the transition to regenerative agriculture by optimizing the soil microbiome and fostering beneficial microbial activity. Elaniti aims to facilitate a sustainable approach to farming, contributing to environmental goals and promoting a data-driven pathway to Net-Zero agriculture.

Greenjets, founded in 2019, specializes in the development of quiet, safe, and efficient propulsion systems aimed at promoting sustainable aviation. Initially incubated within Blue Bear Systems Research, Greenjets became an independent entity in December 2022. The company is committed to providing environmentally responsible private flying solutions that facilitate the transition to sustainable aviation practices. By offering innovative propulsion technologies, Greenjets aspires to make sustainable travel more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.

Biome Bioplastics is a manufacturer specializing in the production of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics aimed at replacing conventional oil-based polymers. The company offers a diverse range of products, including high-temperature materials, non-woven fibers, flexible films, and various coating and lamination solutions. By focusing on environmentally sustainable options, Biome Bioplastics addresses the growing demand for materials that perform well both during use and at the end of their life cycle. The company employs multiple processing techniques such as injection molding, sheet extrusion, vacuum forming, and blown film to create innovative bioplastic solutions that allow clients to develop cost-effective, eco-friendly products.

Greenjets, founded in 2019, specializes in the development of quiet, safe, and efficient propulsion systems aimed at promoting sustainable aviation. Initially incubated within Blue Bear Systems Research, Greenjets became an independent entity in December 2022. The company is committed to providing environmentally responsible private flying solutions that facilitate the transition to sustainable aviation practices. By offering innovative propulsion technologies, Greenjets aspires to make sustainable travel more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.

Unitrove is a clean energy solution provider. They maintain and review the environmental management system. Their services include clean energy, engineering, shipping, maritime, liquid hydrogen, bunkering, roads, and aviation.

Oceanium develops innovative, all-natural food products and nutraceuticals from sustainably-sourced seaweed. It uses proprietary biorefinery technology and green chemistry processes to create bioactive ingredients and sustainable materials, promoting coastal community development and a regenerative food system.

Hypetex specializes in manufacturing colored carbon fiber using eco-friendly coloring materials.

Veolia UK is a prominent provider of environmental solutions, focusing on the management of water, waste, and energy. The company delivers a wide range of services, including water treatment, sustainable water management, wastewater reuse, waste sorting, and collection. Operating as part of a global group with a significant workforce, Veolia UK supports various sectors, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, and municipal organizations. Its commitment to sustainability aims to enhance resource access, preserve existing resources, and promote their replenishment. Veolia UK plays a vital role in contributing to the sustainable development of communities and industries throughout the region.

Puraffinity specializes in designing and developing precision materials for water treatment. Founded in 2015 and based in London, it has pioneered a sustainable novel adsorbent capable of removing challenging pollutants from contaminated water and wastewater. Utilizing advanced supramolecular chemistry methods, Puraffinity's technology binds target chemicals to functionalized sustainable materials, addressing imminent water quality challenges while promoting positive environmental impact.

Adaptavate Ltd is a company based in Stonehouse, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of bio-composite materials for the construction industry. Founded in 2014, Adaptavate offers innovative products such as Breathaboard, a bio-composite alternative to traditional plasterboards, and Breathaplasta, a substitute for various plasters including gypsum and lime. These products are designed for easy application on solid masonry walls and effectively absorb vapor and moisture, promoting healthy indoor environments. By providing low-carbon construction solutions, Adaptavate aims to disrupt conventional practices in the construction sector and contribute to the creation of sustainable and long-lasting buildings. The company's offerings are available through retailers and an online shop.

Greenjets, founded in 2019, specializes in the development of quiet, safe, and efficient propulsion systems aimed at promoting sustainable aviation. Initially incubated within Blue Bear Systems Research, Greenjets became an independent entity in December 2022. The company is committed to providing environmentally responsible private flying solutions that facilitate the transition to sustainable aviation practices. By offering innovative propulsion technologies, Greenjets aspires to make sustainable travel more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.

Founded in 2018, Xampla develops plant-based materials derived from pea protein to replace microplastics. Its product range includes microcapsules for homecare and personal care products, films, coatings, and single-use plastics for packaging applications.

Breakbottle is a high-performance reusable bottle that keeps liquids fresh and is simple to clean, allowing you to drink wherever and whenever you like. removing the inconvenience of on-the-go sustainable drinking.

enee.io designs and develops battery monitoring systems that enhance profitability for both users and suppliers of renewable energy systems.

Recycl8 is a company focused on reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry by transforming incinerator bottom ash (IBA) into a low-carbon concrete solution. By collaborating with the waste-to-energy and construction sectors, Recycl8 aims to divert IBA from landfills and repurpose it in concrete manufacturing. This innovative process not only helps concrete producers lower their carbon footprints but also supports broader climate goals. Through its environmentally conscious approach, Recycl8 contributes to sustainable construction practices while addressing the challenges of waste management.

Greener operates a business-to-business sustainability matchmaking platform designed to facilitate connections among companies seeking sustainable partners. By leveraging mathematical algorithms, the platform enables businesses to discover and collaborate with suitable sustainability partners, fostering the growth of genuinely sustainable supply chains. Greener aims to support the transition to a zero-carbon economy, empowering small businesses to learn from a global network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Through its innovative approach, Greener strives to build a sustainable future by enhancing collaboration and sharing best practices among businesses dedicated to sustainability.

Connected Energy Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in energy storage solutions by utilizing recycled electric vehicle batteries through its innovative E-STOR technology. This system allows businesses to convert used car batteries into energy storage systems, enabling them to store excess energy for later use. Connected Energy's offerings include software and services that enhance load management, optimizing efficiency and cost savings across various sectors, including healthcare, education, industrial, retail, and utilities. The company has established a diverse client base and operates systems across the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, with capacities ranging from 60 kW to 1.2 MW, and plans for larger installations in the future. As a subsidiary of Future Transport Systems Ltd, Connected Energy aims to commercialize the research and development conducted by its parent company.

enee.io designs and develops battery monitoring systems that enhance profitability for both users and suppliers of renewable energy systems.

Mocean Energy develops technologies to harness wave power and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company designs an energy converter with a power take-off mechanism that converts wave kinetic energy into electricity, enabling reliable, affordable renewable power for subsea applications such as control systems, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles.

Specializing in seed enhancement technologies, SilviBio aims to enhance tree planting efficiency by reducing seed losses. Their innovative products improve germination rates under dry conditions, supporting both forestry and agriculture sectors.

Icaruus is a company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of apparel for brands, designers, and businesses through local, on-demand production methods. It focuses on sustainable fashion, offering a range of clothing products including base layers, mid-layers, t-shirts, and technical wear. Icaruus is committed to advancing circular manufacturing and apparel data analytics in the UK, collaborating with various sustainable fashion partners to develop innovative software and hardware solutions for the apparel industry. The company's efforts contribute to the evolution of apparel recycling and promote sustainable innovation within the sector.

Mimica develops a patented, bio-responsive label called 'Bump' for perishable products. Bump changes texture based on actual temperature conditions to indicate product freshness accurately and reduce waste.

AimHi Earth operates a sustainability training platform, offering live and online sessions to inspire and educate large teams within organizations. Their goal is to empower these teams to drive tangible behavior change and achieve their sustainability objectives, ultimately contributing to a healthier, cooler, and more verdant future.

Porterbrook Leasing Company specializes in leasing railway rolling stock and associated equipment to freight and passenger train operating companies across the United Kingdom. Its portfolio includes passenger vehicles, freight wagons, locomotives, and station equipment such as ticket gates and display systems. The company also offers maintenance services and vehicle refurbishment.

Greenjets, founded in 2019, specializes in the development of quiet, safe, and efficient propulsion systems aimed at promoting sustainable aviation. Initially incubated within Blue Bear Systems Research, Greenjets became an independent entity in December 2022. The company is committed to providing environmentally responsible private flying solutions that facilitate the transition to sustainable aviation practices. By offering innovative propulsion technologies, Greenjets aspires to make sustainable travel more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.

Modularity Grid is a small and nimble cleantech firm that exists to address some of our time's most complex and interconnected concerns at the nexus of energy systems and sustainability. To scale our effect, the company collaborates with partners ranging from Airbus to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

Gravitricity is a company that has developed an innovative gravity-fed energy storage system, combining the benefits of lithium batteries and traditional pumped storage. The system operates by suspending a heavy weight in a deep shaft, utilizing a series of cables connected to winches that can lift or lower the weight. This mechanism generates electrical power, making it an effective solution for network-constrained users, distribution networks, and large power consumers. Gravitricity's technology is designed to enhance the existing grid infrastructure and facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources.

Founded in 2018, EcoNomad Solutions is a London-based agritech company dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of smallholder farming globally. It develops affordable, reliable solutions for managing resources and reducing agricultural waste on small farms.

Synnefa is a company that offers an ecosystem of Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, integrated with FarmShield™ IoT sensors and FarmCloud™ software. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their operations by doubling their incomes on less land, conserving water, reducing post-harvest losses, and accessing premium markets. Additionally, Synnefa has developed an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by collecting data from sensor-enabled irrigation systems and environmental monitoring devices. This platform provides soil analysis and real-time insights into the irrigation needs of crops, allowing farmers to manage their farms remotely via mobile devices and improve overall production.

SolarisKit is a cleantech company specializing in the production of flat-packable solar thermal collectors. Their innovative design enables easy assembly, enhancing energy efficiency and facilitating global adoption for residential and commercial sectors to reduce carbon emissions.

Naturbeads Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Malmesbury, UK, specializes in manufacturing biodegradable cellulose microparticles. These products aim to replace conventional plastic microbeads used in cosmetics, toiletries, and other industries. The company's mission is to mitigate microplastic pollution by offering a sustainable alternative developed through innovative research at the University of Bath.

Inclusive Energy specializes in remote monitoring and analytics solutions tailored for solar and biogas companies in the Global South. The company develops energy monitoring and control devices that capture real-time data from biogas digesters and solar photovoltaic systems. This data is transmitted to the cloud for analysis, providing valuable insights and automated control functions. By bridging the gap between off-grid energy providers, end-users, and carbon markets, Inclusive Energy aims to enhance customer engagement and support efficient management within the clean energy sector.

Skipping Rocks Lab is a London-based startup that develops natural and biodegradable packaging for liquids made from seaweed extract. It has developed Ooho!, an edible water bottle alternative to plastic bottles. Skipping Rocks Lab was co-founded by graduates from Imperial College and Royal College of Art and is currently incubated in the Climate KIC accelerator.

Naturbeads Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Malmesbury, UK, specializes in manufacturing biodegradable cellulose microparticles. These products aim to replace conventional plastic microbeads used in cosmetics, toiletries, and other industries. The company's mission is to mitigate microplastic pollution by offering a sustainable alternative developed through innovative research at the University of Bath.

Entocycle Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in producing insect-based protein for animal feed. The company cultivates black soldier fly larvae in an automated system that monitors and analyzes their growth and environment. Entocycle sources organic waste from farms, factories, and catering industries to mass-produce insects as a sustainable protein source. It supplies its products primarily to feed suppliers, retailers, food, and agricultural industries, aiming to accelerate the global transition towards sustainable protein.

Mykor is a climate technology company that decarbonizes the construction industry by manufacturing carbon-negative materials using biotechnology and agro-industrial waste.

For over 20 years CREST (Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology) has overseen the research and development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies. New technologies to develop viable fossil fuel alternatives and support rapid growth within the global sustainable energy sector are essential. CREST continues to instigate, lead and deliver high quality, original research, collaborating with industry and international academic networks.

Cascade Water Products specializes in the development of greywater reuse systems aimed at enhancing water efficiency for enterprises. The company offers a short retention micro-greywater recycling system designed to reduce overall water consumption and extend water supply sustainability. Their technology is characterized by its low energy requirements, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation and maintenance. Cascade Water Products addresses customer inquiries through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring comprehensive support for those seeking to implement water-saving solutions.

Brilliant Planet develops algae-based biomass production to permanently sequester carbon at large scale using open-air pond systems on coastal desert land. The approach grows microalgae without fresh water, leveraging natural processes to sequester carbon while supporting ocean and air health, and it also provides a source of protein to meet rising demand.

Founded in 2012, Bionema specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing biopesticides. It focuses on providing chemical-free, organic crop protection solutions to horticulture, turf and amenity, forestry, and public health sectors. The company aims to enhance food security, increase crop yields, and promote sustainable agriculture by reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides.

Founded in 2015, SageTech Medical develops innovative anesthetic technology for human and veterinary healthcare providers. Its patented process captures, extracts, and purifies inhalational anaesthetic agents, reducing costs and environmental pollution. The company offers solutions ranging from industrial-scale bulk capture to integrated recycling systems within anaesthetic machines.

HyDIME is an Innovate UK funded project that uses an environmentally friendly form of hydrogen as a fuel for a commercial ferry operating between Shapinsay and Kirkwall in Orkney. The project aims to make waves in the marine industry by proving the safe integration and use of hydrogen on vessels. One of HyDIME’s goals is the design and physical integration of a hydrogen injection system on a commercial passenger and vehicle ferry which will be the first of its kind worldwide. The project uses cleanly produced hydrogen from renewable energy. Excess energy generated from Orkney’s abundance of wind and tidal power is being used to produce hydrogen via electrolysis, resulting in carbon-free, ’green’ hydrogen. The HyDIME project provides a stepping stone to accelerate and de-risk future hydrogen marine projects and will contribute towards growing the hydrogen economy in the UK.

Specific Innovations is a UK Innovation and Knowledge Centre, led by Swansea University and funded by Welsh Government, EPSRC & Innovate UK. SPECIFIC was one of seven Innovation and Knowledge Centres set up to foster new industries by closing the gap between scientific research and its commercial exploitation. It was set up in 2011 with a five-year £20m commitment from EPSRC, Innovate UK and the Welsh Government together with investment from Swansea University and strategic industrial partners. In April 2016, SPECIFIC began phase two of the project with £26m funding from EPSRC, Innovate UK and the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, as well as further investment from Swansea University, the industrial partners and matched funding from Cardiff University. The company's vision is to transform the world of energy by creating ‘Active Buildings'​ that can generate, store and release more solar energy than they consume. SPECIFIC’s building concept integrates solar technology into one system – that enables them to generate, store and release their own solar energy – both heat and electricity.

Better Origin is a company focused on addressing the issue of food waste by utilizing natural upcyclers, specifically insects. It operates AI-powered insect mini-farms, known as the Better Origin X1, which are designed to convert excess feedstock and food waste into valuable products such as biodiesel, high-protein animal feed, and frass. By integrating advanced technology with natural processes, Better Origin aims to create a sustainable solution that enhances livestock productivity, improves animal welfare, and reduces carbon emissions. The company's innovative approach seeks to establish a new symbiosis between nature and technology, contributing to food security and a more efficient food chain.

Hypetex specializes in manufacturing colored carbon fiber using eco-friendly coloring materials.

Provenance is a technology company that specializes in promoting sustainability and transparency in the consumer goods industry. It operates a platform that validates and communicates the sustainability credentials of consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, enabling consumers to make informed, eco-friendly purchasing decisions. The platform tracks products from their origin to the point of sale, providing real-time, verifiable data that enhances brand trust and sales. Over 200 leading CPG businesses, including Cult Beauty, The Ordinary, and Shiseido, use Provenance to showcase their sustainability efforts. As a mission-driven, independent B Corp, Provenance aims to empower consumers to make choices that positively impact both people and the planet.

Whatimpact is a UK-based social impact startup that operates an AI-enhanced software platform designed to assist companies in planning, implementing, and reporting on their social value activities. This two-sided marketplace addresses the growing demand for compliance with social value regulations, particularly in the context of tender submissions influenced by the UK government's Social Value Act and similar regulations emerging in several EU countries and the U.S. The platform aims to streamline corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, maximizing their impact by ensuring that resources are directed to the most deserving recipients. By leveraging artificial intelligence for matchmaking and reporting, Whatimpact enhances transparency and efficiency in social value delivery. The company is supported by a network of angel investors and has received backing from Innovate UK. Its core team is composed entirely of women, supplemented by a network of freelancers and service providers.

Diesel generators are everywhere. From construction sites to data centres – even providing backup power to wind farms – diesel remains the most reliable and secure way for businesses to access the power they need, when they need it. This necessity for energy security is stalling the net-zero transition. At IPG Energy, we’re committed to tackling this. We’re a climate-tech company working with the construction industry to demonstrate that our clean, fuel-agnostic renewable generator is the solution for accelerating the transition to green fuels in hard-to-abate sectors. Backed by academic institutions, government agencies and pioneering manufacturing and commercial partners, our founding team came together with our patented Flameless Combustion technology to deliver a fuel-agnostic generator to guarantee access to clean, on-demand power from any fuel, in any industry, anywhere.