We build world-leading ventures
from the University of Oxford ecosystem.

Backed by Founders Factory and Planet Fund, Planet Positive Lab brings together the best in the academic and venturing communities to build a better planet.  

A 10-week programme to accelerate your business.

  • Dream it.

    Each year, we choose 8-10 early-stage companies to join our 10 week, mentorship-driven accelerator.

  • Build it.

    The accelerator will commence in June, at Oxford University. We promise you, this will be the best learning experience of your life.

  • Grow it.

    Beyond the Demo Day we’ll not only stay friends but also offer you access to the vast Planet Positive Lab network and expertise.

Made specifically for founders in climate’s top industries.

  • Food, Agriculture, Land and Oceans

    Non-animal food sources, resilient agrifood systems and desert agriculture, IoT and crop monitoring, automated grow environments.

  • Energy

    Energy decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitisation, energy storage systems, CCS, DAC, new fuels (hydrogen, nuclear, geothermal).

  • Mobility and Transport

    Mobility 4.0, sharing schemes, new forms of mobility (drones, hyperloop) fleet electrification, automation, and servitisation.

  • Industry and Manufacturing

    New chemistry, and or materials, the circularity of resources, AI-driven systems, robotics, cooling, waste minimisation, packaging alternatives.

  • Built Environment

    Smart cities, proptech, infrastructure, distribution systems, retrofitting systems, net zero homes, digital twins, IIOT.

  • Climate Services

    Parametric insurance, transition risk, seasonal forecasting, events mitigation, remote sensing, data-driven services, sustainable finance.

Helping you build the next climate tech unicorn.

1

Business Module

Led by Founders Factory, these modules cover everything you need to know about how to found a company.

  • Design for Startups

  • Building a world class team

  • Ownership & talent incentives

  • Art of growth marketing

  • Product As Founder

  • Elements of venture

  • Insiders guide to raising capital and venture fundraising

  • Getting ready for pitch day

2

Planet Module

Led by University of Oxford academics, you’ll learn the latest in climate science and innovation.

  • Everything you should know about Climate Tech

  • Environmental data

  • Climate regulations

  • Climate storytelling

  • Role of corporates in Climate Tech

  • Climate Capital Stack 

  • Impact accounting

  • Raising a Series A in Climate Tech

3

People Module

Led by top leaders in their fields, these interactive workshops give you invaluable hands-on experience.

  • Leadership

  • Brand strategy for innovation

  • Building a relationship with investors and networking

  • Legal terms

  • Public Speaking

  • Time management

  • Sales & negotiation

  • Finance management

Interested in joining our next cohort as a
climate tech founder?

We will teach the next generation of founders everything we’ve learned by building and funding dozens of climate companies.