Cambridge Climate Challenge 2026: The Grand Final

Come to the Grand Final of the Cambridge Climate Challenge and watch teams pitch for prizes before drinks and canapés.

After a highly competitive selection process, nine teams have reached the final stage of this year's competition.

The finalists – whose ideas span sustainable food systems, the circular economy, and low-carbon technologies – will each pitch bold climate ventures and push early‑stage innovations toward meaningful, real‑world change.

Join this competition final event, where you will:

• hear nine finalist teams pitch bold solutions to some of the most urgent climate challenges
• see how cutting‑edge research is being turned into real‑world impact
• celebrate the competition winners, with prizes of up to £5,000 on offer
• connect with founders, judges, and fellow change‑makers shaping climate action over drinks and canapés

Book now.

The Cambridge Climate Challenge is run by Cambridge Zero in partnership with Carbon13, Cambridge Enterprise, the Maxwell Centre, Energy IRC, King’s Entrepreneurship Lab, and CISL Canopy.

Carbon13 sponsors this year's competition. They build and back ventures which address the climate emergency and Earth's critical life support systems.

Please note that there will be photos taken during this event. If you do not want to included in photography, contact the organiser or approach a member of staff, and we will ensure that no identifiable photos of you are published.