Partner – Bank Perspectives on Scaling Up Innovation
Friday, 5 June 2026
Access to finance is a critical enabler for scaling innovative climate‑tech businesses. As companies move from early pilots to commercial deployment, their funding needs evolve, requiring a clearer understanding of how banks assess risk, structure finance, and support long‑term growth.
With specialist sector expertise in climate tech, HSBC will share perspectives on what could be available for innovators scaling up a business. The session will explore the types of funding solutions banks can offer at different stages of growth, alongside the key areas of consideration when providing financing. Attendees will gain practical insight into how to prepare for bank engagement, align growth plans with financing requirements, and approach funding discussions with greater confidence.
- Examples of funding options available from a bank for innovators scaling up a business
- How banking support and financing structures evolve as companies grow
- Key areas of consideration for a bank when providing financing
- How banks assess commercial viability, financial resilience, and execution risk
- What innovators should have in place to engage effectively with banks