The Greenhouse program is designed to support ClimateTech startups, guiding them from the laboratory phase to achieving market traction. It provides a comprehensive framework for ambitious companies to iterate faster, secure pilot projects, and raise their first major funding round. Applications are currently open for Cohort 11, offering an opportunity for emerging climate technology ventures to accelerate their growth and impact.
Program Structure and Core Support
• Step 1 - Innovation Readiness Diagnostic: Participants begin by understanding their most significant gaps and identifying the necessary next steps to develop a market-ready solution.
• Step 2 - Peer Coaching: Startups are matched with a peer coaching group led by an experienced entrepreneur.
• Step 3 - Foundation Programme: A 14-week program is conducted to test assumptions and implement best practices.
• Step 4 - Sprints and Coaching: The program includes monthly sprints and group coaching sessions led by experienced entrepreneurs.
• Funding: All selected startups receive up to £20,000 in grant funding, monthly sessions with investors, 1:1 investor introductions, and access to non-dilutive funding opportunities.
• Space: Participants gain access to world-class shared labs, the Advanced Hackspace for prototyping, and co-working, meeting, and office space.
• Advice: The program offers regular 1:1 and group coaching, mentor feedback and support, and pro bono assistance from service providers.
• Community: Startups can engage in 'Off the Record' sessions with entrepreneurs, attend monthly community meet-ups, and join the Undaunted alumni network upon program completion.
Location and Facilities
• DeepTech Hub: The Greenhouse is based at the Imperial Incubator in WestTech London, the city's DeepTech hub located in the White City Innovation District.
• World-Class Facilities: Participants can tap into a growing ecosystem of DeepTech startups and access world-class facilities, including the Royce Institute.
• Prototyping Support: Access to shared lab benches and prototyping facilities is available through the Imperial Incubator and Advanced Hackspace.
• Thriving Community: After graduating from the 12-month Greenhouse programme, support continues through an alumni program and the Imperial Investor Network.
Application Process and Criteria
• Application Deadline: The submission deadline for Cohort 11 is 21 August 2026.
• Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be developing a tech-based climate solution with potential for significant climate impact and commercial growth; have proven science in the lab (TRL 3-5); be UK-incorporated or willing to register upon selection; have at least one full-time founder; and commit to 12 months of programming, including at least one day per week for coaching and implementation.
• Assessment Criteria: Teams are assessed based on their application form and pitch deck, focusing on climate impact, strength of innovation, potential to scale, team capability, and overall suitability for the program.
• The Bootcamp: A two-day, in-person Bootcamp is held to identify and test teams' critical business assumptions through coaching, peer reviews, and presentations.
• Final Selection: The final selection of up to 15 startups is made following the Bootcamp, based on the application, engagement during the Bootcamp, and outputs from the process.
Engagement Opportunities
• Applicant Q&As: Prospective applicants can meet the team, learn more about the program, and ask questions during informal Q&A webinars.
• Pitch Pod: The Greenhouse team runs monthly pitch feedback sessions, offering Climate Tech founders an opportunity to receive honest feedback on their pitch.
Program Track Record and Alumni Success
• Program Statistics: 180 startups have participated in the program, with an 88% survival rate compared to the industry average of 10%. Alumni have raised over $1 billion in investment since 2012, created over 1,600 jobs, and operate across 30 countries.
• Impact Forecast: By 2030, Undaunted alumni are forecast to save 29 million tonnes of cumulative CO2 equivalent, avoid 76 million tonnes of cumulative waste, and save 7.4 million litres of fresh water.
• Notable Alumni: Success stories include Notpla (Earthshot Prize winners, raised £20m), Nanomox (raised £2.4m), Carbon Cell (raised £1.2m pre-seed), Puraffinity (raised £17m), Sequinova (featured during Paris Fashion Week), and Lixea (building a 25,000 tonne/year biomass processing plant).
The Greenhouse offers a structured and supportive environment for early-stage ClimateTech ventures aiming to make a significant environmental and commercial impact. With a proven track record of fostering successful companies, the program provides access to funding, world-class facilities, and an extensive network of experts and investors. Innovators with solutions ready to move from the lab to the market are encouraged to review the application details and eligibility requirements for Cohort 11.