Glasgow’s Climate-Tech Momentum Draws Major Investor Interest

Glasgow is fast emerging as the UK’s climate-tech powerhouse, anchored within a Scottish low-carbon economy now valued at over £6 billion and supporting more than 23,000 jobs. From clean heat to CCUS, local innovation clusters are scaling rapidly and drawing national attention and investment.

On 9 September, the Clean Growth Fund Roadshow arrives at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre, connecting breakthrough startups from Glasgow and the wider Scottish ecosystem with investors looking to back scalable, high-impact climate solutions across power, transport, buildings, industry, agritech, water, waste and renewables.

Event Overview

Pitch Event (09:30–17:00)
Founders pitch to the Clean Growth Fund team.

Evening Climate Reception (17:00–19:30)
Networking drinks and keynote remarks from:

• Cllr Richard Bell, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council & Chair, Strathclyde Pension Fund
• Beverley Gower‑Jones OBE, Founder & Managing Partner, Clean Growth Fund

“Glasgow isn’t just talking about net zero, we’re building it, innovating it, scaling it. From carbon capture to clean heat, our city is the springboard for climate solutions the world needs. I’m proud to welcome Clean Growth Fund to Glasgow to open this reception at the University of Strathclyde – a campus at the beating heart of our green future.”
– Cllr Richard Bell, Deputy Leader, Glasgow City Council & Chair, Strathclyde Pension Fund

“Scotland is rich in climate pioneers; problem-solvers with ideas that can scale. Clean Growth Fund is here to back those bold teams, with capital, connections and urgency. We believe some of the UK’s next climate-tech success stories will come from Glasgow and Scotland’s wider ecosystem.”
 – Beverley Gower‑Jones OBE, Founder & Managing Partner, Clean Growth Fund

“Innovation and clean growth are at the heart of our Regional Economic Strategy, building on a forward-facing ecosystem with key business, public, academic and infrastructure assets. The Clean Growth Fund Roadshow is an excellent opportunity to bring companies and investors together.”

Kevin Rush, Director of Regional Economic Growth, Glasgow City Region

Apply to Pitch

Are you a Scottish climate-tech startup looking for support and funding to scale? Apply by 25 August 2025 to pitch to Clean Growth Fund at the Glasgow Roadshow.
[Pitch application link]

Secure Your Ticket – Connect with Glasgow’s Climate Innovation Ecosystem
Whether shaping policy, delivering infrastructure, sourcing next-gen low carbon tech, or leading sustainability strategy, this is Glasgow’s unmissable climate innovation gathering.

Join investors, founders, government, infrastructure, energy and sustainability leaders for an evening of:

• Strategic networking
• Collaboration opportunities
• Insights into emerging climate solutions
• Pathways to funding and partnerships
• Be part of the conversation driving Glasgow’s transition from ambition to action

Reserve your ticket at this link.