Glasgow City Innovation District Venture Studio’s ‘Data Solutions for Climate and Energy’ programme is currently underway and offers grant funding for Glasgow City Council Area-registered* businesses selling or utilising innovative solutions that use data to further collaborations with existing or potential customers in the Climate and Energy sector.

The challenge has offered 100% funding of eligible project costs to help chosen companies bridge the gap between end-user interest and product/service sales. This project is funded by Glasgow City Council and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by the Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID).

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Why Apply?

  • This innovation programme offers grant funding of 100% of costs up to a maximum of £20,000.
  • Successful applicants will be allocated a dedicated Glasgow City Innovation District  Project Manager to support you throughout project delivery and signpost you to further support.
  • Participants will have access to wider ecosystem development and networking opportunities.

Timeline

  • Applications Open - 14th August 2025
  • Application Deadline - 1st September 2025 
  • Application Pitching Sessions - w/c 8th September 2025
  • Notification of Results – Early September
  • Project Start Date – 22nd September 2025
  • Project End Date – January 2026

*Registered means your main business operations must be based, or you should be planning to set up, within the Glasgow City boundary.