Final Call: Pitch at Europe’s Leading Climate Summit

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Opportunity meets runway. Europe’s largest climate pitch competition closes applications this week. This isn’t just about prize money—it’s about joining a community of ventures rewriting the rulebook.

The Blue Earth Summit isn’t your typical conference. It’s a three‑day collision of mission‑driven founders, corporates and investors, with over 7,000 attendees, 10,000+ one‑to‑one meetings and £100 million+ in capital. At the heart of it is the BE100: a global pitch competition that invites more than 1,000 climate startups to apply.

Applications close Thursday, 5 September.

🎥 Relive the magic of last year’s Blue Earth Summit with this short highlights reel.

We’re proud partners of Blue Earth and power the digital platform behind its ventures community. Together, we champion some of the most innovative pro‑planet startups tackling the climate and nature crises. If you’re building in this space, consider applying for the BE100 or enquire about becoming a Blue Earth venture member.

Success in the Making: 3 Blue Earth Venture Member Stories

ENSO – tyres that clean up EVs
Electric vehicles shed more particulate matter from tyres than from exhausts. ENSO developed a tyre specifically for EVs that reduces particulate emissions by 35 % and increases driving range by about 10 %. By planning a factory powered entirely by renewable energy, they’re proving that hardware innovation can deliver both performance and sustainability.

Materra – climate‑resilient cotton for fashion
Cotton farming is thirsty and often reliant on pesticides. Materra (formerly HydroCotton) designed a system to grow extra‑long staple cotton pesticide‑free, using up to 80 % less water and fertiliser, while achieving two‑ to four‑fold increases in yield per hectare. Pilot projects with global brands signal a path to market.

🎥 From hydroponic lab to H&M: Materra’s co‑founder Edward Brial shares how AI‑powered, regenerative cotton is decarbonising fashion and empowering farmers.

Highlands Rewilding – nature as a scalable business
This four‑year‑old venture buys and restores Scottish estates to reverse biodiversity loss and support rural prosperity. With three estates collectively valued at £14.9 million and backing from the UK Infrastructure Bank, Highlands Rewilding shows how natural capital can attract institutional support while creating community jobs.

These companies illustrate what’s possible when clear impact metrics meet strong storytelling. Many first gained wider visibility through Blue Earth programmes and then used that momentum to accelerate partnerships and funding.

Why Apply to BE100 (even if you’re early)

• Get on a global stage. Finalists pitch to thousands of mission‑aligned leaders.

• Tailored to your stage. Tracks exist for Seed (<£1 m revenue), Growth (£1–10 m) and Scale (£10 m+).

• Free and fast. Applications close 5 September.

• Join a cohort that lifts you up. Beyond the pitch, you’ll join a community that includes ventures like ENSO, Materra and Highlands Rewilding.

Takeaways

• Visibility matters. Being named to the BE100 signals credibility and opens doors.

• Impact metrics speak volumes. Data points, like 35% fewer particulate emissions or 80% less water, demonstrate traction and spark curiosity.

• Community accelerates momentum. Programmes like BE100 give founders access to peers and partners who understand both mission and market.

Final Thought

Climate ventures need more than capital; they need platforms that amplify their stories and connect them to aligned partners. If you’re building a solution that cleans our air, regenerates land or reshapes supply chains, don’t miss this chance to step onto a global stage.

Ready to put your mission on stage? Apply for the BE100 before midnight on 5 September: Start Your Entry.

Here’s to raising capital on your terms.

Amy and the Team @ Raaise

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