Entrepreneur
For over two decades, CLT has been a trusted partner to cleantech innovators, collaborating with more than 5,000 startups. What began as one-to-one mentoring for pioneering low-carbon startups has evolved into the delivery of high-impact accelerator programmes across diverse cleantech verticals.
Accelerating Market Entry
We provide cleantech start-ups with the strategic insight needed to enter the market effectively. Our deep sector expertise and market intelligence help founders identify the best entry points, assess timing considerations, and navigate barriers. By focussing resources on the most promising applications and customer segments, we shorten time-to-revenue and improve capital efficiency during the critical early growth phase.
Competitive Positioning for Success
Our competitive landscape analysis provides start-ups with a clear understanding of market dynamics and differentiation opportunities. We assess direct competitors, substitutes, and adjacent offerings to assist founders in developing a compelling value proposition. By refining product positioning and identifying strategic partnerships, we help start-ups establish a defensible market position that drives long-term success.
Route-to-market Strategies that deliver Traction
We create tailored commercialisation strategies aligned with a startups technology and market readiness. Our assessment framework spanning Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) and Adoption Readiness Level (ARL) ensures pragmatic, phased market entry. Through our extensive industry network, we secure pilot opportunities and offtake agreements that validate commercial potential and accelerate revenue generation.
Fundraising: Unlocking capital for growth
We help cleantech companies secure funding by crafting compelling narratives that align with investor priorities. From structuring fundraising rounds to refining pitch materials and targeting the right investors, we provide hands-on support throughout the process. By highlighting market opportunities, technology differentiation, and commercial traction within a coherent growth story, we increase your chances of securing funding. Our deep relationships with cleantech investors create direct pathways to funders who understand the sector and the potential of innovative technologies.
Investor-Ready Due Diligence
We prepare startups for investor scrutiny with rigorous due diligence across technical, commercial and financial foundations. By proactively identifying and addressing the gaps in Technology Readiness Level against commercial and adoption readiness, we help management teams navigate investor due diligence with confidence. This approach strengthens investor trust, accelerates deal closure and ensures smoother negotiations.
At CLT, we don’t just help cleantech companies get to market – we set them up for sustained success. With our expertise, networks and hands-on support, we turn innovation into impact, unlocking both environmental and commercial value.
Case Study Library
Mapping of UK Battery Innovation Landscape
Transport, Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration (TICR) decarbonisation pathways
Commercialisation of Sharp’s Hybrid Renewable Heating Solution
Developing Innovative Blended Finance Models to Accelerate Climate Tech Investment
Exploring Thermal Energy Storage in UK Heat Networks
Rare Earth Element Magnet Manufacturing
UKRI Innovation Ecosystem Events
