Public Sector
CLT collaborates with the public sector to develop and implement programmes that promote economic prosperity and competitiveness while achieving low-carbon objectives. We diligently measure and monitor our efforts to assess the impact of government spending and demonstrate value for money.
Market Research and Policy
We utilise advanced market research methods to establish the evidence base for strategic decision-making and policy at both local and central government levels. Our comprehensive approach encompasses landscape mapping, data analytics, technology road mapping, evidence-based policy advice, field research, technology assessment frameworks, and cost-benefit analysis. By employing these methodologies, we provide actionable insights that shape effective policy, guide strategic planning, and optimise resource allocation, ensuring public sector initiatives are supported by rigorous evidence.
Incubation and Acceleration
CLT is the UK’s largest and most established cleantech incubator, supporting over 1,000 companies in launching new products and services. We provide business advice, market insights, and commercialisation support to help ventures navigate the path to success. Our diagnostic assessment evaluates a company’s commercial readiness relative to its technical development, assessing key areas including strategy and business planning, investor readiness, technical innovation, and team dynamics. This process allows us to identify gaps and deliver targeted support, leveraging our experience, market insights, and network of sector professionals to drive meaningful progress for each venture.
Programme Management
As a trusted government partner, we have deep expertise in public sector processes and culture. We specialise in tackling complex challenges related to project delivery and partnership management, overseeing large-scale regional and national funding programmes, and facilitating multi-million-pound contract negotiations. Our work includes designing data management processes that balance transparency with security, ensuring organisations can make informed, accountable decisions. We operate through multi-stakeholder models and carefully structured programme architectures, underpinned by rigorous monitoring and evaluation frameworks to drive impact and accountability throughout the programme lifecycle.
Market Mechanisms
We design and implement market mechanisms that accelerate cleantech adoption and innovation. By leveraging both climate push mechanisms—such as research funding and development support—and climate pull mechanisms—like procurement, market creation, and adoption incentives—we create the conditions for transformative change. Our expertise spans results-based finance, advance market commitments, and innovation prizes, ensuring that funding and incentives drive measurable outcomes. We help balance regulatory frameworks with commercial dynamics through evidence-based interventions, aligning government priorities with private sector capabilities to unlock scalable long-term impact.
Innovation ecosystems and growth
We bridge the gap between research and development, innovation, government, and the private sector by fostering collaboration at regional and sectoral levels. Through innovation labs, strategic events, networking opportunities, and cross-sector collaboration models, we cultivate dynamic ecosystems that accelerate cleantech adoption and facilitate knowledge exchange. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, we create sustainable partnerships that drive long-term transformation, ensuring breakthrough innovations move efficiently from concept to commercial impact.
Trade and Export
CLT collaborates with businesses and governments to identify cleantech trade opportunities and expand the global reach of UK companies. We map the UK’s cleantech capabilities, aligning them with international demand and connecting SMEs to global supply chain opportunities. Our in-depth sub-sector and technology analysis informs targeted trade missions, while our close engagement with innovative SMEs provides real-time insights into emerging UK competitive advantages that complement the strengths of larger corporates.
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
