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
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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
Grantham Institute Climate Research Showcase 2025
Event date - January 22, 2025
The Grantham Institute’s inaugural Climate Research Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, will bring together our research community to exchange ideas, foster collaboration and support effective action on climate change. Read more
Beyond the Blueprint: Collaborative Innovation for Retrofit
Event date - January 23, 2025
We are happy to invite you to the Beyond the Blueprint: Collaborative Innovation for Retrofit on January 23, 2025 from 14:00 - 17:00, organised by the Better Futures Retrofit Accelerator. Read more
Beyond the Blueprint: Innovating Retrofit Together
Event date - January 23, 2025
We are happy to invite you to the Beyond the Blueprint: Innovating Retrofit Together on January 23, 2025 from 14:00 - 17:00, organised by the Better Futures Retrofit Accelerator. Read more
Latest news
Researchers from UK and Ghana collaborate on healthy and sustainable cities
Researchers from Imperial and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) worked together on the challenges of rapid urbanisation. Read more
Imperial alumni design the sustainable city of the future
How do we design cities that are healthy for people as well as healing for the planet? Alumni sustainability experts explore the ... Read more
Major research project to boost climate change resilience of Africa’s cities
A major new research project led by Imperial and partners in Africa aims to strengthen the climate change resilience of cities across ... Read more