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What is Vital Earth?
Vital Earth is a four-week accelerator built to advance nature-based innovation at the intersection of climate, health, and biodiversity.
As the impacts of ecological degradation and pollution intensify, there is a growing need for solutions that address root causes and bridge environmental and human wellbeing.
Vital Earth focuses on scaling early-stage ventures working across four area of focus in order to create innovative solutions that better our health while preserving and even rebuilding our natural environment.
Why should you apply?
Joining Vital Earth means gaining targeted support to strengthen your venture’s growth, investment readiness, and visibility. Over four weeks, selected startups will access expert mentorship, legal guidance, and curated opportunities to connect with investors and corporates.
The programme includes high-impact networking events, including a launch event at Hogan Lovells and a Barclays venture showcase event that brings you into a collaborative community of innovators tackling these pressing issues.
Our participation in Bright Tide has created connections which will stand the development time of our company. The power of the network we have built in this programme continues to open new doors, even new ones we didn’t know existed.
- Megan Sorby, CEO of Pine Island Redfish
Applications
Open from January 27 to March 15, 2026. Final applicants will be notified at the end of March 2026
Programme Dates
4-week hybrid programme (3-5 hours per week) to take place during April 2026.
Meet the Investors
An exclusive pitching event in London on 28 April 2026
Areas of focus.
Nature-Based Innovation
Leveraging marine resources, biomaterials, and circular design to drive health innovation and regenerate ecosystems globally.
Food, Farming & Nutrition
Scaling regenerative agriculture, blue food solutions, climate-resilient crops, and nutrition innovation to strengthen the health of people and planet.
Pollution & Health
Addressing pollution and health impacts through nature-aligned and climate tech solutions that reduce harmful exposure and restore ecological balance.
Freshwater Innovation & Resilience
Advancing water innovation through natural filtration, watershed restoration, and circular systems to ensure global freshwater security.
One Price.
£250
/year
JOINING FEE
For startups developing climate, health, or nature innovations and looking to scale with expert support and a network of like-minded pioneers.
£1000+VAT
30 hours of tailored workshops and upskilling
Pro bono legal workshop from Hogan Lovells
Minimum two in-person networking events in London
Pitching opportunities to a room of investors
Who is it for?
- Thematic Fit: Early-stage startup working within one or more of Vital Earth's core focus areas
- Stage of Development: Actively operating and seeking to scale impact and growth
- Legal & Operational: Must be legally incorporated and operating for at least one year
- Growth Potential: Demonstrated ambition to grow both income and environmental or health impact
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English required
- Location Access: Ability to attend in-person events in London is an advantage
For general inquiries on the programme, please contact harry@bright-tide.co.uk