BetaDen Launch New Cleantech Bootcamp

07 Mar 2022

Published in: General

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BetaDen and Wyre Forest District Council have launched an industry-first Cleantech Bootcamp to help businesses develop and commercialise solutions.

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BetaDen and Wyre Forest District Council have launched an industry-first Cleantech Bootcamp to help businesses develop and commercialize solutions to some of the biggest environmental challenges facing industries around the world. 

BetaDen North Cleantech Bootcamp is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund and will see leading figures from the cleantech world bringing their expertise to Worcestershire. Helping cleantech entrepreneurs and established businesses alike develop the technologies required to lead industry supply chains to a net-zero future.

The programme, which is delivered by Carbon Limiting Technologies (CLT), is designed to bring to life the real issues and opportunities for businesses arising out of the push towards Net Zero, which will impact businesses and organisations of all sizes and all sectors. The significance was sharply brought to light at COP26, where over 40 governments signed up to ‘the Glasgow Breakthroughs’ - a series of commitments to speed up the development of clean technologies to help achieve key climate targets by 2030.

Councillor Helen Dyke, leader of Wyre Forest District Council, said: “Supported by the Community Renewal Fund, this cleantech-focused programme is part of our work to reinvigorate the local economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic by providing targeted support for local businesses that will be key to our long-term success”. 

Linda Smith, founder and CEO of BetaDen, said: “The BetaDen North Cleantech Bootcamp will is a pioneering programme that paves the way for a nationally significant centre of excellence for carbon reducing technologies to develop in the region. 

“Participants will have access to advice and support from innovators who have truly been there and done it in this emerging field, helping them shape their ideas to provide real world solutions for real world problems, as well as developing an invaluable network of peers, partners, potential customers and investors who can help them turn their cleantech ideas into commercial success.

“The programme is suitable for start-ups, early-stage and established businesses alike, sharing knowledge and best practice to help businesses meet their own environmental objectives, as well as guidance and contacts to make the most of commercial opportunities across a range of sectors. This could be through creating new ways of working, reducing emissions and waste, or contributing to changing consumer behaviour.”

“The BetaDen North Cleantech Bootcamp will not only actively support our local businesses but also encourage greater investment in the local area, helping to attract growing businesses with a focus on technology-led solutions to address climate change and wider environmental issues. That could be through improving energy efficiency, using resources more sustainably or encouraging environmental protection.”

The pilot programme will begin with a series of four workshops delivered by some of the industry’s leading lights, illustrating the issues and challenges facing business and highlighting significant opportunities for cleantech innovators. Eight companies will then be chosen to take part in a specialist cleantech Bootcamp, with participants receiving professional mentoring and support to develop their ideas, before taking part in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch to potential customers, partners and investors.

Companies and individuals interested in joining the programme should register their interest at www.betaden-north.co.uk 

Workshops will take place at Wyre Forest House from Wednesday 2nd March to 10th May 2022, with applications for the Bootcamp programme closing on 25 March. View the workshops here. 

The Bootcamp runs for eight weeks from Tuesday 25 April, culminating in a live pitch event in June. Find out more and apply today here.