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CISL’s innovation ecosystem accelerates sustainable solutions to global challenges, connecting founders, startups, corporates, and investors to scale impactful change. Through initiatives like our Cambridge innovation hub, CANOPY, and programs in startup acceleration and collaborative innovation, we empower purpose-led entrepreneurs and guide major organizations in embedding sustainability-driven strategies. Explore our latest stories and insights below to see how our community is driving transformative impact worldwide.
Read more at: A radical transformation of our economies is the only way to save nature, and ourselves
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A radical transformation of our economies is the only way to save nature, and ourselves

4 November 2024 - After two weeks of negotiations last week in Cali, Colombia, the meeting was suspended with no overall agreement on a path forward on “resource mobilisation." CISL's Chief Innovation Officer, James Cole, looks back at happened at COP16, and asks what comes next.

Read more at: Current markets don’t fully value sustainability—but sustainability entrepreneurs can’t wait for this to change
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Current markets don’t fully value sustainability—but sustainability entrepreneurs can’t wait for this to change

25 September 2024 - James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer at CISL reflects on the importance of innovators in helping to build the markets we need for a more sustainable and equitable future.

Read more at: A view from the Canopy: Why Clear Planning and Collaboration can Accelerate Our Energy Transition
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A view from the Canopy: Why Clear Planning and Collaboration can Accelerate Our Energy Transition

25 September 2024 - In this blog, Claire Hannon, from Advanced Infrastructure , discusses why she thinks collaboration is the key to unlocking the energy transition and discusses how her organisation is working on a new Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) Tool and the impact this could have on energy planning and consumption locally.

Read more at: Canopy member awarded Purple Plaque for contribution to innovation
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Canopy member awarded Purple Plaque for contribution to innovation

26 July 2024

31 July 2024 - Dr Liz Zijing Li from Canopy member Mimicrete unveiled her Purple Plaque this month, highlighting the importance of support for women in innovation.

Read more at: CISL alumni AirEx awarded prestigious certificate for quality in the construction industry
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CISL alumni AirEx awarded prestigious certificate for quality in the construction industry

19 July 2024

23 July 2024 - CISL accelerator alumni was awarded a BBA certificate for their AirEx product, which supports healthy and sustainable ventilation.

Read more at: New members to CISL's Canopy enabling businesses to transform sustainably
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New members to CISL's Canopy enabling businesses to transform sustainably

18 July 2024

23 July 2024 - CISL’s innovation team works to catalyse collaborative innovation to accelerate solutions to global challenges, and is pleased to welcome new members to our community.

Read more at: Canopy members and programme alumni have strong showing in Forbes 30 under 30 list
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Canopy members and programme alumni have strong showing in Forbes 30 under 30 list

23 April 2024

24 April 2023 - CISL’s Canopy and Accelerator alumni showcased in this year’s prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe.

Read more at: Forbes: Comment by James Cole, CISL's Chief Innovation Officer, on UNICEF Innovation30
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Forbes: Comment by James Cole, CISL's Chief Innovation Officer, on UNICEF Innovation30

17 April 2024

17 April 2024 – James Cole commented in Forbes on UNICEF's Innovation30. The scheme selects 24 sustainability and climate change mitigation projects led by young people.

Read more at: BBC: Canopy member discusses Billie Eilish and sustainability in music on BBC News
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BBC: Canopy member discusses Billie Eilish and sustainability in music on BBC News

12 April 2024

12 April 2024 - Canopy member Greg Cochrane appeared on BBC News this week commenting on Billie Eilish’s sustainability plans for her new album.

Read more at: Entopia: A breath of fresh air – Incube Space and Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership team up on healthy building
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Entopia: A breath of fresh air – Incube Space and Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership team up on healthy building

20 March 2024 - Rishi Chowdhury, Co-Founder of Incube Space, discusses the opportunities presented in teaming up with CISL’s Entopia Building to accelerate innovation in the built environment.

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