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.
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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
%
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
Climate Change Risk Management
Event date - October 7, 2024
Join Imperial College and The IRM in our revamped cutting-edge, interactive online training program on Climate Change Risk Management. Navigate the complexities of a changing climate, evolving regulations, and emerging opportunities with our ... Read more
Weird Weather: How is climate change impacting our weather?
Event date - October 16, 2024
Join Dr Fredi Otto, leading climate scientist and co-lead of World Weather Attribution (WWA), and Laura Tobin, expert broadcast meteorologist, to explore how the climate crisis is warping and intensifying weather in the UK and around the world. Read more
Seminar: Ocean Data Assimilation using the 4D-Var Saddle-Point Formulation: A Game Changer?
Event date - October 16, 2024
Join us on 16 October for a seminar with Prof. Andrew Moore, University of California Santa Cruz who will give a short talk about Ocean Data Assimilation. This event is organised as part of the Data & AI 4 Climate Lab in partnership with ... Read more
Latest news
Paid internship opportunity – Undaunted: tackling climate change with innovation
The Undaunted team is on the lookout for a part-time intern to help support our unique climate innovation accelerator programme, The ... Read more
Imperial startups showcase innovative ideas at London Demo Day 2024
Five startups from Imperial’s innovation ecosystem have showcased their ideas alongside peers from London’s leading universities. Read more
Notpla storms America with £20m funding round
Imperial startup Notpla has raised substantial additional investment to bring its seaweed-based packaging to the US market. Read more