Opening markets
We work with leading experts to outline how current and future policy frameworks can be shaped to assist low carbon growth. We also work with the industries involved to ensure that the technologies of the future are commercially competitive and will create significant carbon economic returns for the UK.
Climate change legislation
We explain the issues and opportunities surrounding climate change and carbon emissions reductions.
Creating low carbon enterprises
We create and develop low carbon enterprises in markets which have the potential to deliver significant carbon reductions but where barriers to rapid deployment exist.
Technology acceleration
Our Technology Accelerators focus on addressing barriers to technology development and deployment.
Commercialising low carbon technologies
We provide business development and grant support to turn great science into genuine business propositions that will deliver large carbon savings.
Business incubation
Our business incubator provides business development support to help prepare early stage companies to raise investment and grow their business.
Applied research grant scheme
We provide applied research grant funding of up to £500,000 to businesses, research institutions and other organisations to support the commercialisation of low carbon technologies.
Research acceleration
Our Research Challenges target innovation gaps to build on areas where UK research capabilities are world class and provide a new model for commercialising R&D.
Investing in low carbon companies
Venture capital investment
Carbon Trust Investments is one of the UK’s leading co-investors in clean technology, typically investing between £250,000 and £3 million in any given business.