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Explore the latest news, case studies, opinion pieces and blogs from across the ECCI community.


07 July 2020
Nine climate start-ups launch their bid for success with ECCI's Accelerator
The eager entrepreneurs demonstrate the UK has a significant role in developing the innovations needed for a global green recovery.

26 June 2020
Scotland's climate entrepreneurs aim for global success
ClimateLaunchpad kicks off at ECCI today! The global green ideas competition is running online in response to COVID-19.

23 June 2020
ECCI seeks consultants for start-up training
ECCI is on the hunt for consultants to deliver online pitch training for budding low carbon entrepreneurs.

16 June 2020
Ask the experts - Climate, Covid, COP26
Your questions answered by world-renowned climate scientist Professor Katharine Hayhoe and leading experts from across the University of Edinburgh community!

02 June 2020
"Innovation competitions like ClimateLaunchpad are crucial at times of crisis."
Multi award-winning entrepreneur Dr Ifeyinwa Kanu, founder of IntelliDigest, explains why the global green ideas competition is needed now more than ever.

02 June 2020
Watch: Climate, Covid and COP26
World-renowned climate scientist and communicator Professor Katharine Hayhoe is joined by leading experts drawn from across the University of Edinburgh community (recorded Thurs 21 May).

21 May 2020
Case Study: Accelerator Stages 1 and 2 (2019)
With only one week to apply for ECCI's renowned climate start-up programme we highlight the impressive achievements of last year's cohort.

14 May 2020
ECCI seeks Consultants for Landscapes as Carbon Sinks Project
ECCI is helping to deliver a new initiative that aims to transform Scotland's landscapes from carbon sources to carbon sinks.

13 May 2020
Green COVID-19 recovery packages will boost economic growth and stop climate change
Researchers find long-term, climate-friendly stimulus policies are often superior in overall economic impact.

12 May 2020
"We have to do business differently. We have to think creatively. ClimateLaunchpad allows you to take this risk."
ClimateLaunchpad 2017 finalist Scott Simpson, founder of IndiNature, explains why the competition is needed now more than ever.

06 May 2020
ECCI on the hunt for climate entrepreneurs
ECCI's EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator, which gives climate start-ups the funding, tools and coaching they need to grow into great businesses, is open for applications.