What’s the Green Tech Legal Collaborative?
The Green Tech Legal Collaborative (GTLC), provides legal support to climate-positive and sustainability-focused founders.
Launched in 2021, GTLC is a collaborative initiative that allows greentech founders to bring new ideas and technologies that address climate change and promote sustainability to market. Our growth reflects how the number of startups that are dedicated to addressing the problems related to climate change:
Our impact so far…
in pro bono support across 4 cohorts
Startups supported since 2021
Leading law firms providing assistance
Who is it for?
The GTLC is specifically for Imperial startups who are dedicated to climate-positive initiatives or broader environmental and sustainability goals.
To be eligible for GTLC you must be:
A startup with a founder connected to Imperial College London and/or the Undaunted network.
Be dedicated to climate-positive or broader environmental and sustainability goals.
Participating Law Firms
GTLC was co-founded here at the Enterprise Lab with Bloomberg and six law firms originally supporting the programme. It has since grown to include twelve firms and over 100 legal experts supporting the current cohort – from international firms to specialist UK-based practices.
FAQs
What do we mean by Greentech?
We’re talking about startups working on technologies, products or services that help reduce environmental impact or support climate and sustainability goals.
This could include anything from clean energy, circular economy and resource efficiency, to biodiversity, low-carbon transport, sustainable materials and beyond!
How can a startup apply for the GTLC programme?
We’ll review applications and if you’re successful we’ll contact you with info on what happens next.
Interested in joining the next cohort? You can register here to find out when the next application opens.
Is there a cost associated with the legal services provided by GTLC?
No. All GTLC law firms offer their services on a pro bono basis which means cohort members will receive legal and compliance support free of charge.
What is the selection process for startups to be accepted into the GTLC?
Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts from Bloomberg, ICL, and the partner law firms. We selected startups based on their connection to ICL, the potential impact of their work, and their need for legal support.
How long does the support from GTLC last?
It depends on the startup and the nature of the legal assistance it needs. We’ll discuss specific timelines with cohort members/teams once they’ve been accepted into the programme.
Want to join the next cohort?
We’ll start recruiting for GTLC 2026 next February. Register your interest now!