Build the solution to the climate emergency

This May, join Startup Discovery School and Imperial College London for an exciting new business program with the chance to access a funding pot of £5,000. Whether you just have a potential green idea or are an early stage founder and passionate about things like boosting air quality, promoting health and wellbeing, championing recycling and creating green jobs - we want to connect with you.

Join our free, interactive programme, designed to support you in developing your ideas and growing your business, to help London thrive

Module One

Module Two 

Module Three 

Module Four 

Event Day

Post Event 

How to design climate solutions

How to create green business models

 How to develop and test your MVP

How to craft your pitch deck and apply for funding

Network, pitch and showcase with a live audience

Receive next steps and support

Plus, a whole host of programme perks

Specialist Workshops

1-to-1 Mentoring Sessions

Final Pitch Event

Grant Funding Pool

Community Outreach

Led by seasoned experts, these workshops will guide participants in designing, testing, and building climate-related innovations tailored to local challenges.

Participants will benefit from personalised guidance provided by experienced/industry experts and entrepreneurs, ensuring their ideas and strategies are refined.

The program will culminate in a showcase event where innovators can present their climate solutions to a diverse audience of key local stakeholders, fostering networking and collaboration.

To facilitate immediate action, a pool of grant funding will be made available to participants, enabling them to launch and test their innovative concepts.

Engaging directly with the community through a series of outreach initiatives, the program will gather valuable insights, garner support, and ensure that the innovations resonate with the needs of residents.

We're searching for businesses who are ready to make a difference in Hammersmith and Fulham

If you meet the following eligibility criteria, then we'd like to hear from you!

•  Your idea falls within the areas of improving air quality, enhancing health and wellbeing, promoting recycling and reuse, creating access to green economy jobs
• You have a connection to the local community in Hammersmith and Fulham (even if you don’t live/work there) and you are keen to engage with residents, local organisations and address community needs
• You’re at idea stage and haven’t registered a business yet
• OR You're an early stage business with an MVP or making initial revenue
• You're able to commit to the entire programme  (2 hours per week from May 2024, for 5 weeks & an event day)
  
  

Programme Timeline

FEB 19TH

APR 22ND

MAY 7TH-30TH

JUNE 4TH

Applications Open

Programme Launch

Weekly Workshops and 1:1 Sessions

Event Day

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Our programme modules have been developed specifically for green and climate-focused businesses, to support you in scaling your idea and fast-tracking your growth.

As a Start Up Discovery school programme participant, gain access to a wide variety of exclusive programme benefits.

APR 22ND

Application Deadline

FEB 19TH

Applications Open

APR 22ND

Application Deadline