Tech For Our Planet Challenge Programme 2021 for Startups to feature at COP26 in UK

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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

PROGRAMME PHASES

1. Recruitment 
   May 12th – June 25th
   Innovators have six weeks to submit their application on the challenge portal
2. Selection
   June 25th – July 30th
   Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview
   Selected startups will be announced at the end of July
3. Rapid Pilots
   August 1st – October 30th
   Once the companies are selected, they will work with external partners on rapid pilots to demonstrate the value of the technology in advance of COP26
4. Showcase at COP26
   November 1st – 12th
   As a culmination of the programme, each company will present their pilot and the potential on an international stage at COP26
5. Legacy
   Looking to the future, innovators will work with HMG on bringing solutions to market and creating a legacy towards COP27 and beyond.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tech For Our Planet Challenge 2021