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Bolder ideas. Brighter minds. Bigger solutions.

Got a problem worth solving or an idea worth backing? 

Undaunted connects ambitious organisations with world-class science, talented innovators and pioneering technologies across Imperial, the UK, and beyond. Together we can improve performance, reduce costs, create new opportunities and tackle environmental challenges.

Discover new opportunities

Find promising ideas, tech and talent quickly and at low cost. We connect you with leading researchers and startups across Imperial, the UK and beyond.

Bring better solutions to market

Help shape innovations to meet your needs and bring them to market faster – giving you early access to solutions worth adopting, investing in or scaling.

Scale what works

Tap into public funding to cut R&D costs. Test and scale new solutions in the real world. Build trusted evidence that wins over customers, regulators and policymakers.

Start with a conversation or focused project. Build towards something bigger.

2nd

Imperial came 2nd in the QS World University Rankings in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

270+

Undaunted’s programmes have supported more than 270 cleantech startups and spinouts.

$1bn+

Companies supported by Undaunted have gone on to raise over $1bn investment since 2012.

1,600+

Undaunted alumni companies operate across 30 countries worldwide, creating over 1,600 jobs.

Why Undaunted?

A gateway to climate innovation across Imperial, the UK and beyond.

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Imperial expertise

Access world-class research, specialised talent and facilities to solve real-world challenges, from new materials to clean energy.

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UK-wide connections

Discover promising climate innovation across the UK and tap into a broad network of innovators, businesses and investors.

Global reach

Connect with international innovators and partners to reach new markets. Our Global Network includes more than 65 members across five continents.

Partnerships in action

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DFS: Fresh thinking for a familiar business

Students developed new ideas for more sustainable furniture and business models, helping DFS explore opportunities beyond its existing products.

Bezos Centre: Accelerating food innovation

Our Sustainable Food Accelerator brings researchers, startups and industry together to build the evidence that unlocks investment and adoption.

ABB: Proving technology before deployment

Imperial’s industrial testbed enables businesses to demonstrate technology performance, reduce risk and build confidence for wider market adoption.

Let’s achieve something extraordinary

Make your next move, solve a shared challenge or explore a new opportunity. We’re here to connect you with world-class science and talent.

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