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
Meet Deep Tech Investors: For sustainability startups and scaleups
Event date - September 17, 2024
If you are leading a sustainability-related startup or scaleup, come along to meet specialist Deep Tech investors who operate in this sector. Read more
Royce connections: Discover our Atoms to Devices facilities and how to access them
Event date - September 18, 2024
Learn how to access and use our facilities to advance your research, technology and innovation at Royce Imperial! Read more
Facing the Climate Crisis – Extreme Weather and its Implications on Small Island and Developing States
Event date - September 18, 2024
This event will explore how extreme weather events are affected by a changing climate, how governments should be involved in and respond to extreme weather events, and what steps are needed in the lead up to COP29 and COP30 to ensure effective ... Read more
Latest news
Protecting 0.7% of land could help save 1/3 of unique & endangered species
Conservation efforts directed towards just 0.7% of the world’s land mass could help protect 1/3 of the world’s threatened and unique ... Read more
Study finds limits to storing CO2 underground to combat climate change
Imperial research has found limits to how quickly we can scale up technology to store gigatonnes of carbon dioxide under the Earth’s surface. Read more
Imperial co-launches UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives
Imperial has co-launched the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) to develop tasty, planet-friendly animal protein ... Read more
