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 93%, compared to the industry average of 10%.
>190
Over 190 startups have taken part in The Greenhouse to date
>$1bn
>2000
They operate across 30 countries worldwide, and have created over 2000 jobs
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
Grantham Institute Annual Lecture 2024 with Caroline Lucas
Event date - October 29, 2024
Trailblazing politician, environmental activist and author, Caroline Lucas, will deliver this year's Grantham Institute Annual Lecture. Read more
Faculty of Natural Sciences Make-A-Difference (FoNS-MAD) Competition Final 2024
Event date - October 30, 2024
All are welcome to join us at the final of the FoNS Make-A-Difference Competition Final event. Read more
Six Energy Policies to Save the Planet Book Launch with Neil Hirst
Event date - November 4, 2024
Join Neil Hirst for the launch of his latest book, Six Energy Policies to Save the Planet, and in depth discussion of the controversial issues that it raises. Read more
Latest news
Imperial seeking sustainability startups to nominate for Earthshot Prize 2025
An Imperial panel is inviting suggestions for innovative environmental sustainability startups to nominate for the £1 million prize. Read more
Tech to turn waste textiles into construction products wins top Demo Day prize
Fab Materials wins top pitch at The Greenhouse Demo Day, voted for by investors, cleantech leaders and Imperial’s climate innovation ... Read more
Tech to turn waste textiles into construction products wins top Demo Day prize
Fab Materials wins top pitch at The Greenhouse Demo Day, voted for by investors, cleantech leaders and Imperial’s climate innovation ... Read more