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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).

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.

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.

29 April 2020
Scotland-wide search is on for global green ideas competition
ECCI is opening ClimateLaunchpad – with cash prizes of up to €10,000 – for applications today. The competition is running completely online for the first time in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

28 April 2020
ECCI seeks consultants for start-up training and development
Consultants sought to deliver support and training as part of ECCI’s Climate-KIC Accelerator and ClimateLaunchpad programmes.

22 April 2020
Commission Chair urges renewed focus on climate goals in wake of crisis
Dr Sam Gardner shares thoughts on what the Covid-19 crisis could mean for the climate emergency, and the ambitions of the Edinburgh Climate Commission.

14 April 2020
Connected Clusters project reports findings
ECCI partners SSN have published two reports that shed light on the value of Climate Innovation Clusters in the UK.