To shine a spotlight on the SMEs driving the UK’s energy transition
Energy Systems Catapult is set to host a new Scale-Up Zone at the All-Energy 2026 conference in Glasgow, 13-14 May, a national stage for UK energy innovators
The Zone will showcase high-potential SMEs, providing investors and potential partners with the opportunity to form relationships with innovators driving the UK’s energy transition.
The Scale-Up Zone will include a range of innovators, including UrbanChain, Grid Edge, Keen AI, Urban Tide, and Power Up Off Grid, presenting solutions across flexibility, digital energy systems, data, and clean power.
Alice Johnson, business lead for Innovator Support at Energy Systems Catapult, said, “SMEs are at the heart of our mission. As the energy system evolves at pace, shaped by clean energy targets, market uncertainty, rapid technological change and unparalleled opportunities for economic growth, the need to accelerate innovation and scale-up high-potential UK innovators has never been greater. Our Scale-Up Zone is designed to create a practical, high-impact environment where innovators can showcase their work, build meaningful partnerships with attendees and accelerate their route to market.”
For attendees, the Zone will provide access to near-to-market innovation, clearer insight into the UK’s energy innovation pipeline, and easier routes to partnerships, pilots, and investment.
Featured innovators will also take to the event’s theatre to share the stories behind their solutions, including:
- Innovation in action: Discover a range of breakthrough technologies tackling today’s energy and sustainability challenges.
- Founder journeys: Hear first-hand from innovators about the realities of building, testing, and scaling green solutions.
- Lessons learned: Gain practical insights into overcoming technical, commercial, and regulatory hurdles.
- What’s next: Explore the future potential of these technologies and opportunities for collaboration across the energy ecosystem.
Access to the Scale-Up Zone is free for all attendees. Join us at the event by registering here.
