Future Makers: Where Climate Innovation Meets Commercial Opportunity

17 September 2026

8:30 am - 10:30 am

600 x 400 (14)

Calling all entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators!

Join Barclays and Circular Glasgow at Eagle Labs Glasgow for a focused discussion on how innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies could support more sustainable growth and open up potential market opportunities.

The session will explore how climate technology and AI could help businesses develop new ideas, business models and ways of working, while also looking at the practical, financial and operational challenges of turning early-stage concepts into commercially viable solutions.

Featuring Lesley Thomson, Co-Founder & CEO of Nudge Innovations, and Ben Raw, Founder of Hope in Place CIC, the discussion will offer perspectives on routes to growth, investment considerations and the opportunities and challenges businesses may encounter when developing and scaling innovation.

What to expect

  • Perspectives on climate technology and sustainability-related solutions
  • Practical experiences of developing and scaling innovative ideas
  • Discussion of the opportunities and challenges involved in commercialising sustainable solutions
  • Insights into investment considerations and the funding landscape for emerging businesses

Why attend?

  • SMEs & business owners: Widen your knowledge to help navigate uncertainty and protect business performance
  • Entrepreneurs: Learn how others are building resilience into their business models using sustainability
  • Curious minds: Gain practical insight into managing risk and adapting to change

We look forward to welcoming you. Breakfast is on us – you just bring the energy and curiosity.

Spaces are limited – RSVP now to save your spot.