National Climate Tech Accelerator (NCTA)

Barclays Eagle Labs and Sustainable Ventures have partnered to deliver the National Climate Tech Accelerator, addressing the sector-specific needs of the UK’s startup & climate tech founders.

Objective: Accelerate the growth of UK climate‑tech startups. Format: Virtual accelerator + competition.

Support Tiers:

Tier 1 – Digital Support:

• Free access to Sustainable Ventures Digital Learning Platform
• Eagle Labs Entrepreneur Academy
• Company health check session
• Investor connections via Barclays Demo Directory
• Up to $250k Google Cloud credits Tier 2 – Premium Support:
• Funded 1:1 mentoring
• £500 workspace credit or 3 months club membership at London, Cambridge, or Glasgow hubs
• SV pitch days focused on climate tech
• Automatic entry into Barclays Entrepreneur Awards Tier 3 – Competition Entry:
• NCTA pitch competition with Barclays promotion
• Media pack and case study exposure
• Accreditation as finalist; winner acknowledged at Barclays national entrepreneur awards

• UK incorporation address required
• Climate‑tech focus (core business activities addressing climate change)
• Ambitious founders aiming to scale impact
• New and existing Barclays customers eligible for Tier 2 & 3 benefit