Pitch for the Planet Programme 2026

Founder and Director of Project Earth

Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security and Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering and Associate Vice President at the University of Manchester

PureDae

A modular air filtration system designed to manage livestock emissions from barns without significant change to farming practices.

Nujen, Bejan, Manuela [Turkey]

Airband

A wristband that detects harmful gases and pollutants in the atmosphere.

Zoe, Arun [England]

The Impact of Surface Structure on the Diversity of Sessile organisms

An investigation into whether complex topology at the base of wind turbines can promote settlement of sessile organisms and increase biodiversity.

Maja [Sweden]

Our Living Oceans: Awareness to Action

Raising awareness to protect our oceans and climate through the creation of an inspirational community sea life calendar; each month shows a different marine animal and a simple, relatable, positive action people can do.

Judah, Calum, Andy, Jonathan, Ethan [Northern Ireland]

EcoMont

A civi-tech platform designed to transform environmental awareness into measurable action by directly engaging communities in sustainability.

Andrija [Montenegro]

Professor of Materials and Society UCL, Royal Society Professor of Public Engagement with Science

BREATHE – Building Research Equipment All Together, Helping the Environment

A ‘Build your Own’ air monitor kit and educational resources aimed at primary school aged children to reduce misinformation and disinformation surrounding the climate crisis.

Ellie, Zeno, Ocean, Jemima [England]

It is Not Just Tigers!

Investigating endangered species found in Rochdale and Croatia; taking action to support them and creating educational resources to share.

Oliver, Adan, Peggy [England]

SeAIcool

Using sea water to cool AI data centres.

Jack, Elliott, Percy [England]

Kelp: A Natural Solution to Climate Change

Farming kelp to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and then use as livestock feed, fertiliser or biodegradable packaging.

Shelton, Noah, Ruben, Matthew [Wales]

Resonex

A device designed to reduce biofilm formation in dairy processing pipelines using electro-acoustic resonance rings.

Bejan, Rojen [Turkey]

Professor and Department Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California Santa Cruz

Waste Warriors

To produce a food waste management package that can be easily adopted and implemented by primary schools in England under a food waste pledge, ‘Waste Warriors Programme’.

Alice [England]

Saving the Blue Whales

Development of an educational pocket game, Whales Vs Plastic, for children that will transform travel time into a fun learning experience.

Anna [South Korea]

Does Biodiversity Make You Happy?

An investigation into how areas of differing levels of biodiversity link to your mental wellbeing.

Jaxon, Millie, Farren, Ziva [England]

Energy Discovery Stickers

Using colour changing stickers to make energy use visible.

Andrew [South Korea]

RotBot – The Smart Compost Companion

A device to test and monitor compost to optimise conditions and prevent air pollution, water pollution and failed compost.

Arun, Eleni, Ashmitha, Kitty, Orla, Amelia [England]

Best selling author of Lessons in Chemistry (9 million copies sold)

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• Have your copy of “Lessons in Chemistry” signed by Bonnie Garmus

Nathan Turner and Wonderstruck

Don’t Waste Dead Space

ICE City Zen Project Winner - Encouraging solar development on existing urban infrastructure instead of valuable green spaces.

Freddie, Harvey [England]

Sustainable Drainage: Blueprint for the future

ICE City Zen Project Winner - Using bioretention planters to filter pollutants from rainwater and increasing lag time for water to reach local rivers, reducing flood risks.

Ridhi, Daniel, Madhura [England]

Pond Patrol

Handmade with STEAM Winner- An innovative rubbish-collecting boat designed to clean ponds and small water bodies.

Ibrahim [England]

Herby

Handmade with STEAM Winner - Reducing food miles by growing herbs at home using a hydroponic system, Herby!

Yuna, Ena [England]

Poseidon’s Power

Using wave energy to generate electricity.

Rosie, Chloe [England]

A Derelict Playground

ICE City Zen Project Winner - Developing a derelict playground into a nature playground to create a social, environmental and educational welcoming space.

May, James, Samayra, Sofia [England}

Founder of Our World 2050

Beyond the Strait

Producing bio-naphtha from algae to reduce dependency on imported energy.

Ji Won [England]

Biofade

To create a biodegradable substitute to plastic food packaging.

Angel, Gurkirat, Ryan [England]

G-Force

A device to capture CO2 from the air and split it into useful materials using a renewable powered electrolyser.

Nia, Emily, Kirsten, Lucy, Lily [Wales]

Green Not Grey

To create healthier school meals by developing space efficient growing systems to allow fresh produce to be grown directly within schools.

Janivi, Clarisse [England]

PropaGro

Focusing on regeneration and restoration of mangroves.

Ellen, Laila, Lucy, Olivia, Summer, Isla [England]

Team lead at RWE and author of Power Up

Low Carbon Cart

A website to help consumers find in-season and locally produced food to reduce food air miles.

Margo, Sofia, Sedrah [England]

CEANO

Removing plastic pollution using reverse osmosis.

Emaan, Eve, Dami [England]

Climate Cafes in Schools

A student-led initiative to create a relaxed space to talk about and act upon climate change.

Dougie [Scotland]

Heatmates

A heat recovery system to address both energy and water waste for industrial plants.

Dilvin, Yelda Naz, Kerem, Bejan [Turkey]

P.A.I

Using AI to predict and prevent illegal fishing activities.

Sophie [England]

Astronaut

Founder and Director of Project Earth