Greentech Futures

Edinburgh accelerator helping early-stage startups drive sustainable innovation.

What is Greentech Futures

Greentech Futures is a flagship accelerator programme delivered by CodeBase, designed to fuel the growth of Scotland’s climate-tech startup ecosystem.

Now entering its third year, the programme supports early-stage founders and startups focused on sustainability, clean energy, circular economy, and environmental innovation.

In its first two years, it has supported over 150 startups, engaged more than 500 participants, and connected with 58 R&D organizations, with alumni going on to raise over £31M, form co-founding teams, and return as mentors.

Who should apply?

Anyone living within the City of Edinburgh and with an interest in sustainability, greentech, or entrepreneurship. Whether you’re ideating, prototyping, or scaling, this programme supports early-stage founders and startups building environmental solutions.

Ceri Shaw, Greentech Futures Alumni
[It was an] excellent programme, it challenged me to think of my own ideas in the greentech space and helped me make some good connections. I am now a co-founder in a greentech startup and have now been accepted onto the Carbon13 accelerator, which I hadn’t even heard of before this programme.

Programme Objectives

Building Engaged Greentech Communities

Establishing a strong network of greentech innovators and supporters in Edinburgh.

Supporting Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Providing practical startup training and business development skills for sustainable growth.

Making a Case for Investment Validation

Highlighting the need for a greentech investment fund to back promising new ventures.

Programme Dates and Delivery Format

Sessions will run from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, with interactive online delivery designed to make participation easy, flexible, and accessible from anywhere. A select number of key sessions will be held in person at CodeBase Edinburgh, offering founders valuable opportunities for connection, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

This blended approach ensures participants can benefit from both the convenience of online learning and the deeper relationship-building that happens in the room.

Sector Challenges

Scotland’s green economy is evolving rapidly, from large-scale decarbonisation projects to breakthrough clean tech innovation, yet early-stage founders still face hurdles like funding gaps, regulatory complexity, and the technical challenges of scaling.

Greentech Futures sits at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and community building, equipping founders with the skills, networks, and support to overcome these barriers and bring impactful green solutions to market.

Delivery Format

• Online workshop delivery
• In-person meetups and coworking
• 10-12 sessions of education programme covering essential startup topics
• Founder spotlight sessions, featuring local and national greentech leaders
• Cohort-based approach to build a close-knit, supportive network

Supporting Growth

Greentech Futures drives sustainable innovation by providing founders with practical tools and knowledge necessary for success in the greentech sector.

The programme creates a collaborative community where participants can share ideas, increase their visibility, and form valuable connections with other founders and industry leaders. This supportive environment encourages the development of impactful greentech solutions that address critical environmental challenges.

Impact by the numbers

158

Startups & enterprises supported

£31

m

Funding raised by alumni

500

Participants trained

50

R&D organisations engaged

22

Tailored education sessions

12

Community meetups hosted

Ceri Shaw, Greentech Futures Alumni
What I found most valuable was the structured approach to developing a theoretical startup based on real-world problems. The programme effectively addressed my startup imposter syndrome by providing practical frameworks that validated my thinking / previous practical processes. In addition, the cohort discussions were invaluable, and the peer connections made during the programme have been, and I hope will be, extremely valuable.