The SET100 List 2026

The SET Award 2026 finalist develops energy storage systems that convert renewable energy into heat and electricity for industrial use. By utilising abundant materials such as sand, salt and steel, it provides non explosive alternatives to traditional batteries. The business model focuses on delivering efficient thermal storage for sectors like agriculture and large scale data centres.

Focusing on grid stability, this year’s finalist utilises artificial intelligence to manage renewable power supplies. It optimises and trades energy assets including wind farms and battery systems to ensure a reliable electricity flow. Through this smart optimisation, Flower makes green energy more predictable for the future power system.

By enabling commercial buildings to monetise their electricity consumption, the third SET Award 2026 finalist creates new revenue streams through grid flexibility. It employs artificial intelligence for real time demand forecasting and control. This approach helps to balance the energy grid while supporting the transition to a low carbon economy.

Recognised as a leader in the circular economy, this year’s SET Award finalist enables the large scale recovery of rare earth elements from end of life products. Cyclic Materials supports industries such as electric vehicles and defense by providing critical materials that compete with mining on both quality and price. This climate tech innovation reduces environmental impact while securing a sustainable supply chain for modern technology.

To help industrial firms cut costs, this energy innovation offers an AI powered management platform called flexOn. The SET Award 2026 finalist automatically optimises electricity consumption so that factories use power when it is at its greenest and cheapest. By synchronising demand with renewable availability, this start-up significantly reduces the carbon footprint of heavy industry without disrupting production.

By utilising enhanced rock weathering to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the air, this climate tech innovation regenerates tropical soils. InPlanet applies basalt rock powder to farmland to boost yields and reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers. This year’s finalist delivers high quality carbon removal credits that help global organisations reach their net zero goals through nature based solutions.

Combining artificial intelligence with advanced sensors, this start-up provides instant visual assessments of concrete structures. 2026 SET Award finalist Birdsview helps engineers evaluate reinforcements and structural health to extend the life of buildings. This climate tech innovation reduces the need for carbon intensive demolitions and new construction by enabling better maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Pioneering the future of sustainable construction, this start-up utilises advanced biotechnologies to create materials that prioritise planetary health. SET Award 2026 finalist Mykor offers solutions with low embodied carbon and enhanced thermal performance for the building sector. This climate tech innovation addresses the pressing need for carbon conscious materials that improve the efficiency of our homes.

This year’s finalist transforms complex industrial waste into high performance construction materials to reduce carbon emissions. WAS Co diverts plastics and mining byproducts from landfills through science driven innovation. This climate tech innovation offers scalable circular solutions for industries seeking cost efficiency while significantly lowering the environmental impact of new buildings.

As the only five second e bike solution in the world, this start-up motorises existing bicycles without the need for tools. This year’s finalist CLIP aims to eliminate significant carbon emissions by making electric mobility accessible to the billions of bikes already in circulation. This climate tech innovation also offers a cost effective version called BOLT to accelerate adoption in emerging markets globally.

Transforming last mile delivery into an engine for efficiency, Finmile provides an AI logistics platform for global brands. The SET Award finalist cuts fleet energy use and emissions by up to forty per cent through route and parcel optimisation. This climate tech innovation helps couriers transition to cleaner mobility while ensuring that deliveries remain fast, smart and sustainable for the future.

Transforming electric vehicle charging into grid intelligence, the 2026 SET Award finalist shifts power use to the cheapest and cleanest hours. Gridio requires no extra hardware and integrates directly with major car brands like Tesla and BMW. This energy innovation reduces grid strain and lowers costs for users by aligning vehicle charging with the availability of renewable energy generation.

Revolutionising energy access in Africa, the 2026 finalist Acecore manufactures AI powered solar battery systems for homes and businesses. Acecore provides reliable and clean electricity while reducing the reliance on expensive diesel generators. This energy innovation empowers local communities toward a sustainable future by offering indigenous technology that enhances resilience and reduces carbon emissions.

Established to prove that positive impact and profitability go together, the SET Award 2026 finalst produces pellet fuel from biomass waste. BioMassters supplies efficient gasification stoves to customers in Rwanda to replace traditional cooking methods. This climate tech innovation provides a clean and affordable energy source that improves health outcomes and reduces the environmental footprint of households.

Transforming urban spaces into clean energy assets, this year’s finalist specialises in building integrated photovoltaics. Imagine Powertree offers patented solar trees and tiles that seamlessly blend into architecture. This energy innovation enables solar adoption in cities without traditional rooftops, accelerating the transition toward net zero urban environments and sustainable architecture.