Only 2% of applicants won an Innovate UK Smart Grant in 2024. Just two per cent.  If you’ve ever applied for innovation funding, certain that you have something genuinely innovative and yet still walked away losing, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The UK prides itself on supporting innovation and has a sizable budget to support it, but the system doesn’t always feel accessible, especially if you’re a startup working in sustainability.

Valued at $340 billion as of 2024, the global fintech market is expected to more than triple within the next decade, reaching $1.13 trillion by 2032. The sustainable fintech companies that stand to benefit from this growth are those that offer innovative technological solutions across multiple areas (such as payment processing, data analytics, lending services, and more) while creating a transformative positive impact on society and the environment.

Leading UK investment funds are proving that financial returns and positive impact can align. We're shining a light on these top performers and inviting them to secure well-deserved recognition at the RISE Awards, especially in categories like Best Sustainable Asset Manager and Wealth Manager of the Year.

Oli Cook, CEO & Co-Founder Financial infrastructure wasn’t built for sustainability. It was built for speed, security, and scale. But...

Guy Hayler, Co-founder of Blue Earth, shares his view on what investors need to know about climate tech startups. At the confluence of escalating climate urgency and economic uncertainty, a new entrepreneur is emerging - part technologist, part visionary, part realist.

His accountancy expertise and successful launch of neoeco serves as a compelling case study for start-ups, particularly those eyeing categories like ‘AI Start-up of the Year’ or ‘Fintech Start-up of the Year’ at the awards. Neoeco is a financially integrated ledger designed to bridge the gap between sustainability insights and financial implications. This allows companies to translate ESG efforts into tangible business value, such as reduced insurance premiums or access to gr

Heat pumps are gaining strong approval from UK homeowners, with the vast majority now rating them as equal to, or better than, traditional gas boilers, according to new data released today by Octopus Energy.

Connecting sustainable solutions with necessary capital is crucial for climate action. RESET Connect London, the UK's leading...

On this week's episode of Profit Meets Purpose I sat down with Harvey Knight, founder of the Sustainable Group of Companies. He is charting a bold course through the trillion-pound sustainability sector. With sister ventures Sustainable Times and Sustainable Wealth Group, he's on a mission to democratise investment, amplify ethical entrepreneurship, and reimagine what doing business sustainably means.

Award-winning kidswear brand ROARSOME is bringing the wild outdoors to one of the UK’s busiest travel hubs. This week, the brand will open a new pop-up store at @gatwickairport North Terminal, transforming travel time into adventure time for families on the move.

The startup ecosystem extends far beyond just investors and founders. Paul and his co-founder, Ryan Jawad, positioned themselves as intermediaries, taking startups through the accelerator so that by the end, each team had a clear vision and a defined path toward their next milestone.

Sustainable Times thee media platform and community that delivers essential resources and timely news divides it's investment arm, Sustainable Wealth Group revolutionises the global alternative investment market by providing access to private markets previously inaccessible to individuals, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Debt, and Real Estate.