IDEAs Rewired #3: Can technology save the world?
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This week, we ask whether technology is accelerating or solving the climate crisis.
Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Undaunted and Director of Innovation at Imperial’s Grantham Institute, sits down with Lok Yee Liu to discuss the launch of EarthScale, a nationwide, university-led programme providing vital scaling support to climate tech startups in that tricky ‘missing middle’. Alyssa also responds to students’ anxiety around the impact of their tech use on the planet.
EarthScale is announcing its first cohort of ventures in October 2025. Follow their journeys and stay updated on when applications open for Cohort 2:
Find out more about Imperial’s Grantham Institute and Undaunted, and visit the Notpla website to find out more about its biodegradable, plastic-free packaging.
Follow the IDEA Lab at Imperial Business School on LinkedIn for further insights into innovative educational technologies and experiences. You can also check out the IDEA Lab website.
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