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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.

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Top ECCI trio claim innovation prizes

Three ECCI start-ups have scooped prizes at the University of Edinburgh’s annual innovation awards.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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ECCI's Bright Red Sparks claim double win

ECCI start-ups have scooped two of the five top prizes at Bright Red Sparks.

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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.

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