Edinburgh
Greentech Futures
Learning and growing tech solutions for climate problems in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh
What is Edinburgh Greentech Futures?
Edinburgh Greentech Futures is a fully-funded, 10-week learning programme designed to give people the skills, knowledge and support they need to explore tech solutions to climate-related issues.
Alongside the learning sessions, we will be holding creative sessions where we will come together to investigate how to solve Edinburgh’s green problems.
Edinburgh Greentech Futures Community
Running in parallel with the learning programme, the Edinburgh Greentech Futures Community is designed for those eager to be part of a growing green technology movement and looking to connect with like-minded individuals. The community is an excellent fit for those who may not be able to commit to the full learning programme, or are primarily interested in attending GreenTech Meetups, information sharing and networking.
Who is Edinburgh Greentech Futures for?
Do you have an interest in using technology to help solve climate issues in Edinburgh and beyond?
Do you have a climate related issue that could be solved using technology, or want to figure out if technology could help?
Do you have an early stage startup in greentech or climate tech and want to grow?
Do you have an idea that could help Edinburgh be more green?
If any of the above apply to you, and if you are over 18 and have an Edinburgh postcode, then Edinburgh Greentech Futures is the programme for you!
You don’t necessarily have to have any background in tech, software or startups. All we ask is that you have a keenness to solve problems and want to make connections with other people passionate about the climate.
This programme is also suitable for very early-stage startups who are looking to improve their green credentials, or who have started working on ideas to solve green issues and want to connect with other like-minded people.
We are particularly interested in supporting applications from:
• School leavers
• Career developers and changers
• Fledgling startup founders and employees
• Graduates and college/university students
• Sustainability champions
• People passionate about sustainable development
Whether you have a startup, an idea, or just an interest in greentech, join the Edinburgh Greentech Futures community and work on your greentech ideas in a supportive and creative environment.
What, where and when?
All sessions will be delivered in person at the CodeBase building on Castle Terrace in the centre of Edinburgh. We will also be delivering the learning sessions in a hybrid format, so if you can’t join us in person, you can join us online.
Learning Time
During the learning sessions, expect to hear from expert speakers from both the greentech and the startup worlds and find out about what it takes to make a green startup.
Creative Time
During the creative sessions, we will be working in groups to find creative solutions to Edinburgh’s climate-related problems. Some sessions will look at how to reduce carbon in our transport systems, some will cover how to tackle flooding, and we will also explore how to help native and migrant wildlife be more in sync with our seasons. This is a time to come together, and really think outside the box to come up with new and exciting greentech ideas.
Not sure it’s for you?
If you’re unsure if Greentech Futures is for you, then feel free to drop in on one of our online question and answer sessions. Just send us an email at greentech@thisiscodebase.com and we can send you the Zoom link.
What will you learn?
The 10-part learning programme will cover all the essentials you need to start and grow your green business, with topics like:
Building an MVP
How do you effectively build a product that you can grow from? What non-coding options are there?
Culture, values and building a team
How do you build a team around you that share the same vision and values?
Going to market
What is going to market and how do you do it? Who should you partner with?
Money and funding
How do you get money for your product or service?
Pitching and what’s next
How can you get people to buy into your idea? How do you effectively communicate? How do you keep going and who can help?
Welcome and introduction
What is a startup? What do we need to think about if we are building a green business? What support is out there?
Markets and scoping
How do you market your business? How do you find the right people to get involved?
Understanding customers
Who are your customers and what do they want?
Products vs services
What is a product and what is a service? What does that mean for your idea?
Build, measure, learn and pivot
How do you build on your idea? How do you learn and change things up when it doesn’t go to plan?
Key dates for your diary
Wed, 1 November
4.30 - 5pm
Drop-in Q&A
Thu, 2 November
12pm - 1pm
Drop-in Q&A
Thu, 23 November
6pm - 8.30pm
Creative Hackathon
Wed, 6 December
4.30 - 5pm
Drop-in Q&A
Thu, 7 December
12pm - 1pm
Drop-in Q&A
Thu, 18 January
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 18 January
6pm - 8.30pm
Creative Hackathon
Tue, 23 January
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 1 February
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 8 February
10.30 - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 15 February
10.30 - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 15 February
6pm - 8.30pm
Creative Hackathon
Wed, 21 February
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 29 Feburary
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 7 March
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 14 March
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Thu, 14 March
6pm - 8.30pm
Creative Hackathon
Wed, 20 March
10.30am - 2pm
Learning Time
Frequently Asked Questions
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We define greentech as technology developed to support sustainability, conservation of the environment, carbon reduction, adaptation, renewable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities and responsible production and consumption.
We are very open about the definition so if you think this is for you, it probably is!
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Greentech is a general term used to describe the use of technology and/or science to create products and services that are environmentally friendly. They could be something that helps reduce energy consumption, measure carbon footprints, improve green energy production or negate negative effects of consumerism on the environment. The goal is to protect the environment, repair damage, and preserve natural resources.
Here are some examples of digital greentech products:
• Agrecalc: the farm carbon calculator;
• Topolytics: making the world’s waste visible;
• Snowball: automatically find the most sustainable options when you shop online. -
That’s ok! The learning is designed for developing digital software products, but it can be applied to physical products as well.
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That’s great! Come along, meet up with peers and learn how to be more green, or apply startup thinking to your current business!
Join the Edinburgh Greentech Futures Community
About the Edinburgh Greentech Futures
The Edinburgh Greentech Futures is a partnership between The City of Edinburgh Council and CodeBase Ltd. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The overarching objective is to build pride in place and increase life chances. Investment priorities include: community and place; supporting local business; and people and skills.