Application Deadline: June 25th, 2021
The Tech For Our Planet challenge programme is an exciting new opportunity for startups to pilot technology that will help us reach our net zero targets. The best startups will have the chance to showcase their solutions on the international stage at COP26.
Tech For Our Planet is looking for innovators who are providing key digital and data technology solutions to tackle important climate challenges. If this is you, apply now to be in with a chance to pilot and pitch your solution.
This challenge programme is an initiative run in partnership between the Cabinet Office and PUBLIC to explore and showcase how digital and data solutions can make a major and essential contribution to the global climate effort.
Why Should You Apply Tech For Our Planet Challenge?
Rapid Piloting Opportunities
Successful companies will work with external partners on rapid pilots to demonstrate the value of their technology in advance of COP26. We will provide in-kind support for competition winners, including industry introductions and mentorship to ensure the pilots are as relevant as possible to government priorities
Showcase at COP26
The programme will culminate with each company presenting their pilot, and the potential of their technology on stage at COP26.
Looking to the future, innovators will work with HMG on bringing solutions to market and creating a legacy towards COP27 and beyond, that will expand to include hardware and engineering solutions.
Tech For Our Planet Challenge Goals:
- Convene industry, investors, and more to develop and pilot innovative solutions to some of our most pressing challenges to bring net zero visions to life
- Inspire hope among communities to encourage behaviour change and a new generation of climate innovators
- Showcase the best of entrepreneurship and create export opportunities for cutting-edge companies
- Encourage innovative technologies to tackle key climate challenges identified, for a better future in the UK and around the globe.
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