In the face of climate change, we are
Climate Launchpad: apply now
Got a great green idea? Want to see if it can evolve into a successful startup? Get the knowledge and skills you need to do just that – apply now for ClimateLaunchpad! Don’t worry if you don’t have a business plan just yet, or if your idea is still on the back of a napkin. Be sure to apply before the UK deadline on 5 May.
The challenge is huge, but we are Undaunted
Time is running out to halt the climate crisis, and our window of opportunity to create a greener, more sustainable future is closing fast. We need practical solutions on a scale never achieved before. Innovation is crucial.
We envision a world with a healthy, global climate innovation ecosystem, where diverse innovators leading businesses of all sizes can deliver significant emissions reductions and climate resilience sustainably and at scale.
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Our alumni will have real-world impact
We build a bridge from the experimentation and discovery stage of climate technology, nurturing innovation until it is ready to be scaled up. Our activities – including our flagship Greenhouse climate accelerator programme – stimulate the commercial sector to follow and develop a wider ecosystem where green solutions can flourish. We are creating the blueprint for a successful climate innovation ecosystem.
Undaunted in numbers
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The survival rate of Undaunted startups is 88 per cent, compared to the industry average of 10 per cent. 5 per cent of these companies have exited through acquisition.
165
165 startups have taken part in Undaunted’s accelerator, now known as The Greenhouse
$1.33bn
Undaunted alumni have gone on to raise over $1bn investment since 2012
>1,600
They operate across 30 countries worldwide, and have created over 1,600 jobs. As of September 2024 the total number of employees stands at 1,617
Impact forecast of Undaunted alumni by 2030
29 million
29 million tonnes of cumulative carbon dioxide equivalent forecast to be saved by 2030. This equates to 7% of the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions
76 million
76 million tonnes cumulative waste forecast to be avoided by 2030 across the Undaunted startup portfolio. This is equivalent to a third of the UK’s annual waste
7.4 million
7.4 million litres total fresh water to be saved by 2030, equivalent to the annual consumption of 75 thousand UK households
Events
Shaping the School of Sustainability – Ideation Workshop (South Kensington)
Event date - April 3, 2025
We invite all Imperial staff to join us for a collaborative and interactive workshop aimed at shaping the future of the School of Sustainability. This workshop will bring together ideas from across the university to define key research themes ... Read more
Professor David Edwards: Global warming risks dehydrating and inflaming human airways
Event date - April 3, 2025
Professor David Edwards from Harvard John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and John Hopkins Medical School will give a talk on Global warming risks dehydrating and inflaming human airways. Read more
A Changing Planet Seminar: Climate Change, Gender, Power & Overlapping Systemic Crises
Event date - April 9, 2025
A Changing Planet Seminar by Dr. Amiera Sawas on Climate change, gender, power and overlapping systemic crises: what next for women's leadership in addressing the biggest challenge of our time? Read more
Latest news
New simulation of life on Earth reveals hidden diversity of undiscovered species
Scientists hope a new method will pave the way to provide insights into the impact of climate change and habitat loss on biodiversity. Read more
Indian car manufacturers need to prepare for a rise in electric vehicles
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles poses a financial risk to India’s leading automotive firms unless they can adapt to the change. Read more
Climate change could lead to respiratory problems
A new study has identified the way in which human airways are affected by very dry atmospheres, which are set to increase due to ... Read more
