Deadline: 6-Mar-23
Are you an innovator with a solution to tackle climate change? If yes, then apply for the Cohort 5 of The Greenhouse, a 12-month innovation programme for climate positive startups that offers early-stage (“pre-seed”) entrepreneurs access to business coaching with experienced professionals, a range of masterclasses, free workspace at the new headquarters in central London, and equity-free grant funding.
Phases
- Phase 1: The Germination Phase
- This phase lasts six months and focuses on customer discovery. This entails the startups testing their business model through meeting and interviewing their hypothetical customers. This is supported by intensive coaching to help startups redesign their business and technology models in response to feedback and more formal support through masterclasses and workshops.
- Phase 2: The Propagation Phase
- The propagation phase is when founders are dedicating most of their time to commercialising the business model. This period also lasts up to six months and is where mentoring begins for their startups.
What’s in it for you?
- Up to £20,000 equity-free grant funding.
- In addition, at no cost to the startups:
- Direct 1-on-1 coaching support with the experienced Greenhouse team
- Masterclasses and workshops
- Talks from relevant stakeholders, including alumni, investors, and others
- Structured mentorship programme
- An opportunity to present your idea to prominent investors in the climate innovation ecosystem
- Office space in the heart of London
- Membership to an increasingly active alumni community
What they are looking for?
- Teams who are passionate about climate change, working on something innovative, looking to learn, and 100% committed to achieving their vision.
- More specifically, teams will have a breakthrough idea that has the potential for significant climate impact and commercial growth. They expect applicants to have a clearly thought-out idea, a good understanding of how their technology or product will work (you don’t necessarily need to have a working prototype yet), and ideally at least one founder working on the idea full-time.
- A critical factor in their track record is startups fully engaging with us and their programmes. They are determined to maintain (and improve) their success, which means commitment and engagement will be used as a barometer at all points, from selection to remaining on the programme, and graduation. Startups must be a legal entity registered in London in order to participate.
For more information, visit Imperial College London.