Accelerator programmes play a vital role in shaping the startup ecosystem. Earlier this month, Sustainable Times attended the 2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day, hosted by Growth Studio and Climate KIC at the Barbican Centre. The event offered a first-hand look at emerging innovations in sustainable consumer products. The day celebrated collaboration and showcased how accelerator programmes support early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and access to new

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.

Image Credit: CorPower Ocean Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has secured a €40 million grant from the European Union’s...

Food tech innovator Win-Win, the team behind the UK’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, has secured £3 million in a Series A...

Despite overwhelming evidence that female-led businesses deliver stronger financial returns, the UK’s venture capital (VC) landscape continues to underfund them. In 2023, just 2.1% of UK VC allocations went to all-female teams. By mid-2024, that figure had fallen to 1.8%.

n the world of consumer tech, scaling a startup requires more than a good product or a burst of early traction. Founders need expert mentorship, access to funding, and robust processes tailored to the unpredictable path of B2C growth. Tech-focused accelerator TRMNL4 recognises the unique challenges presented to founders in the consumer space and has devised a series of programmes to share their insights and connections. Increasingly, it is also using its expertise to support

The current global food system accounts for one-third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. And yet, not enough change has been made to improve the way we produce, consume, and dispose of food. From agricultural practices and supply chain processes to consumer products and food waste management, nearly every level of the food system presents an opportunity for innovation that can drive sustainability.

In a significant vote of confidence for clean energy innovation, Sunsave, the UK’s first FCA-authorised solar subscription provider, has...

In the UK, a transformation is underway, one that is reengineering the systems upon which we all rely. From next-generation powertrains and circular packaging infrastructure to domestic lithium supply chains, a wave of cleantech ventures is beginning to reshape some of the most entrenched and carbon-intensive parts of the economy.

Water Harvesting Inc., better known as WaHa, has just closed an $8 million Series A1 funding round alongside a significant corporate...

Amogy, a global leader in ammonia-to-power solutions, announced on Tuesday that it has secured an additional $23 million in venture...

Gen Phoenix, a pioneer in sustainable recycled leather fibre materials, has just announced a significant milestone in its growing...

Some of us have worked hard to build wealth, some have inherited it, and some were born into it. Wherever you sit, as investors we are increasingly looking to direct our wealth towards sustainable investments.

ekko, a London-based sustainability fintech, has embedded this idea into its core technology, making every payment an opportunity for climate action. 

Tulum Energy, a forward-thinking startup specialising in methane pyrolysis, has just closed a $27 million venture financing round. The...

Helsinki-based electric mobility startup Donut Lab has wrapped up its Seed funding round, raising an impressive €25 million after...

Alex Money wears many hats: academic, entrepreneur, advisor, and now, judge for the Sustainable Times RISE Awards, which spotlight high-potential sustainability startups. Known for his work in sustainability and water innovation, Money brings a rare blend of rigorous academic insight and practical startup experience. 

Image Credit: HIVED HIVED, the UK’s first all-electric parcel delivery company explicitly designed for the e-commerce era, has just...

A £2 million boost from Innovate UK has helped turn six cutting-edge projects, powered by artificial intelligence and data, into...

Colorifix, the company behind what it calls the world’s first entirely biological textile dyeing process free from petrochemicals, has...