About the programme
Trust in Sustainability is an accelerator and pilot programme hosted by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and the British Standards Institution (BSI).
For 2025–2026, we are supporting startups that are building more trusted and sustainable value chains through digital innovation. Over the course of a three-month journey, participating ventures will have the opportunity to:
- Receive expert mentoring and training
- Network across CISL's 40,000+ strong sustainability community
- Showcase their solutions at an exclusive investor event
- Explore opportunities to co-create and collaborate with BSI's Sustainability Innovation Lab
Programme commitment
As part of the programme, you are expected to attend all virtual sessions and actively engage with your mentor during monthly one-to-one meetings.
You should also make every effort to attend the in-person sessions, or ensure a colleague from your team is able to attend on your behalf. These sessions will be held at CISL's headquarters, the Entopia Building in Cambridge, and will be scheduled within a single week each month (no more than two days in total). To support your planning, we will provide at least six weeks' notice of the dates.
Application deadline: 7 November 2025
