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20 June 2018
Top ECCI trio claim innovation prizes
Three ECCI start-ups have scooped prizes at the University of Edinburgh’s annual innovation awards.
20 June 2018
A dozen daring climate entrepreneurs launch bid for success
12 Scotland-based climate entrepreneurs came together at ECCI today for the boot camp for ClimateLaunchpad 2018, the global green ideas competition.

20 June 2018
Hat trick of ECCI start-ups bag Scottish EDGE awards
Three ECCI supported start-ups won funding in the 12th Scottish EDGE awards last week.

14 June 2018
Shanghai low carbon venture gathers pace
Edinburgh and Shanghai Jiao Tong Universities have deepened their commitment to China’s first low carbon college, with expert input from ECCI.

13 June 2018
Why it's risky to stay silent on environmental issues
As ECCI hosts PR Fest, speaker Betsy Reed explains why it's crucial the sector takes a lead on communicating environmental issues effectively.

13 June 2018
ECCI awarded more than £600,000 to KIC-start low carbon projects
The funding, from EU innovation agency EIT Climate-KIC, will be used to to deliver cutting-edge low carbon projects and business support programmes in 2018.

07 June 2018
'Fantastic five' step closer to start-up success
Five cutting-edge start-ups hoping to make their millions from climate innovations are starting their journey on the prestigious Climate-KIC Accelerator Stage 2 at ECCI.

06 June 2018
MiAlgae on track to shake up food industry after £500,000 investment
Start-up MiAlgae, which is progressing through the three-stage Climate-KIC Accelerator programme at ECCI, has received funding from investors.

31 May 2018
ECCI's Bright Red Sparks claim double win
ECCI start-ups have scooped two of the five top prizes at Bright Red Sparks.

31 May 2018
Increased funding for ClimateXChange
ClimateXChange, Scotland’s centre of expertise connecting climate change research and policy, has received total funding of nearly £2 million for the next 12 months.

31 May 2018
Ed Craig nominated for business leader award
ECCI’s Head of Enterprise & Innovation Ed Craig has been shortlisted for the “Inspirational Business Leader” award by The Committee of Causeway.