In the face of climate change, we are
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.
Unimaginable Unprecedented Undaunted
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.
180
180 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
Countdown to COP30: Strengthening Climate Action in an Era of Global Instability (invite-only)
Event date - June 25, 2025
Expert speakers gather to discuss progress and priorities in climate negotiations and climate action in preparation for the upcoming COP30 Read more
GGR Insights: What types of CDR are ‘nature-based solutions’?
Event date - July 2, 2025
What types of CDR are ‘nature-based solutions’? will examine CDR methods that tackle both climate and socio-ecological challenges, and how they can scale alongside other CDR methods. Read more
Growth in a Changing Climate: Protecting Workers & Productivity in a Changing Climate (invite-only)
Event date - July 3, 2025
The third event in the Growth in a Changing Climate event series explores how might rising temperatures, extreme weather, and other climate-related factors affect workforce health and safety and performance? Read more
Latest news
Imperial launches Schools of Convergence Science to drive scientific discovery
The new Schools of Convergence Science will help Imperial supercharge scientific discovery and drive economic growth. Read more
From the lab to zero emissions – how can we accelerate climate innovations out of academia?
Dr Christopher Waite and colleagues leading Undaunted’s Climate Solutions Catalyst (CSC) programme reflect on the need to proactively ... Read more
Imperial at London Tech Week 2025
Imperial academics, staff and startups take part in a range of events across this year’s London Tech Week. Read more
