Ideas Lab
ECCI forged new ground by starting Scotland’s first low carbon business incubator, the Ideas Lab, in 2014.
It ran until 2017 and supported more than 20 climate-positive entrepreneurs.
It ran until 2017 and supported more than 20 climate-positive entrepreneurs.
Through the Ideas Lab, we offered residents:
In the first two years of the programme alone:
A diverse and talented bunch, our ‘Ideas Labbers’ represented a range of exciting innovations. Supported projects included capturing solar/wind energy from roads, and a device that cuts down petrol usage in vehicles. The common denominator was their potential to boost Scotland’s progress towards a low carbon economy.
Each resident fought off stiff competition to secure a base at ECCI and get their business off the ground.
“Being part of ECCI’s Ideas Lab has helped us accelerate the development of our company, with turnover and employment increasing at an unprecedented rate.” Ideas Lab resident, Town Rock Energy
The Ideas Lab may have closed its doors, but we haven’t stopped supporting low carbon start-ups. We still deliver coaching, business support and office space to innovative climate enterprises through our Climate-KIC programme.
Find out more about the team involved with this project.
Former Executive Director
Deputy Director
Communications Director, Sustainable Scotland Network
Innovation Manager
Head of Innovation (Currently seconded to the Bayes Centre)