JoinÌýÌýto celebrate Demo Day – our flagship event!
​º£½ÇÉçÇø’s climate innovation community will come together to celebrateÌýthe eighth cohortÌýof cleantech startups coming to the end of their time on our unique accelerator programme,Ìý. 14 early-stage deep-tech ventures tackling climate change across energy, infrastructure, materials, biotech, and nature will pour what they’ve learnt over the past 12 months into impressive pitches to investors on the historic stage at The Royal Institution. ​
​If you’re an investor or supporter of climate innovation, it’s a fantastic opportunity to hear from passionate early-stage founders who are on a mission to make the future more sustainable and equitable, and to learn about exciting ideas and technologies at the forefront of tackling climate change.
​We’re delighted to welcome two brilliant keynote speakers: Stuart Tait, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC UK, and , Senior Climate Reporter at Bloomberg and author of Climate Capitalism. The schedule will also provide plenty of time to network and chat over drinks and nibbles.
​Agenda
​12.45: Doors open
Tea and coffee served. We kick off at 13:10 sharp, so please aim to arrive before then. There are plenty of refreshments available for you to network with our founders and other attendees before we start.
​13.10: Opening remarksÌý
Alyssa Gilbert, Director of ​​, Director of Innovation at ​ImperiaGrantham Institute​, Co-director of ​ImperiaSchool of Sustainability​
​13.20: Keynote
Stuart Tait, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC UK
​13.30: Pitches Part 1: Energy and Infrastructure
Our first set of startups is up! With four minutes to pitch and four minutes for Q&As
​14.30: BreakÌý
With refreshments
​14.50: Keynote
, Senior Reporter for Climate atÌýÌýand author ofÌý
​15.10: Pitches Part 2: Materials, Bio & Nature
Our second set of startups is up! With four minutes to pitch and four minutes for Q&As
​16.20: Closing Remarks
Maiko Schaffrath, Head of the Greenhouse, will reflect on Cohort 8 and announces some exciting developments for future cohorts
​16.35: AwardsÌý
Awards presented to the founders of the day’s winning pitches, as voted for by our Demo Day audience!
​16.45: Networking and showcaseÌý
Come and meet our startups and engage with our innovation community over drinks and nibbles.
​19.00: End
Please note that photography and videography will take place during the event for communications and promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please let a member of know on the day.
​ImperiaThe Greenhouse
​Ìýis one of the most established specialist climate innovation accelerators in the world; its alumni have raised more than $1.3 billion in investment since 2012 and created over 1,600 jobs in 30 countries.
​The programme is supported by HSBC UK and theÌý.
​, the UK’s national research hub on Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR), and theÌýÌý(CGFI) are each sponsoring companies on Cohort 8 of The Greenhouse.