Bringing innovative low-carbon home technologies to market can be challenging, as traditional investment channels often focus on established solutions or start-ups with already proven revenue. This leaves emerging, low-carbon sustainable innovations such as home heating, insulation, building materials, draught-proofing, air quality, heat recovery etc. technology startups underfunded.
Building on the success of the initial Ignite with Ebico programme, we have partnered with highly experienced delivery partners in their area to ensure the highest level of delivery. This programme supports SMEs developing innovative, net-zero home technologies across a broad spectrum of applications.
Ignite with Ebico 2 offers selected early-stage start-ups fully funded tailored support packages, including expert commercial guidance and specialised design assistance.
The programme is designed to accelerate competitive technological innovation, driving forward sustainable solutions that enhance home comfort, efficiency, and environmental performance.
The scheme provides support in four areas
Investment readiness
- Investment pitch review and enhancement
- Support with valuation and funding strategy
- Coaching and pitch practice
Ideal for: Founders preparing to raise seed capital or crowdfund.
Delivery Partners:
Tristan Collins
Market Evaluation &
Commercial Strategy
- Customer segmentation and business case development
- Competitor analysis and differentiation
- Commercial and pricing strategy
Ideal for: Companies preparing to launch or validate their product-market fit.
Delivery Partners:
Nick Skaanild
Logo & brand identity
- Logo, colour palette
- Visual brand guidelines
- One-page launch website
Ideal for: Early-stage businesses needing a brand to support showcasing their solution, growth or investment.
Delivery Partners:
Concept Generation
& Prototyping
- Human-centred product design
- 3D visuals, renders, and mock-ups
- Proof-of-concept prototyping
Ideal for: Innovators needing help moving from idea to prototype or refining their existing design.
Delivery Partners:
Eligibility Criteria
You must be a UK registered business
You must be innovating in household carbon reduction
You must be addressing the
issues of affordability &
sustainability
Applications are now open and will close on Wednesday, 1st October at midnight. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so you can still apply after 1st October to be included in the next round of funding.