Powering a sustainable future: Cleantech Finalists unveiled for the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025

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The Isle of Man Innovation Challenge is a yearly initiative designed to attract forward-thinking tech businesses from around the world to address real-world challenges through innovation in FinTech, Cleantech, and Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Now in its third year, the Challenge creates a platform for collaboration between pioneering companies, government bodies, regulators, and the local business community, driving sustainable development and advancing the Island’s technological capabilities.

This year’s Cleantech category, led by Business Isle of Man, focuses on technologies that help reduce environmental impact, optimise energy use, and promote sustainable practices.

Cleantech solutions span a broad range of sectors, from energy and construction to agriculture and transport, and often harness innovations in data, digital platforms, and automation to drive measurable environmental improvements. 

These technologies support the Island’s transition to a greener economy and encourage businesses to embed sustainability into their core operations.

 Proudly sponsored by Beach Buddies, a local charity committed to protecting the Island’s natural environment, the category aligns with the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status and long-term vision for a more sustainable future.

Cleantech finalists 2025

• Earthscope Isle of Man (Isle of Man) offers an AI-powered tool that supports decision-making at board level by embedding sustainability guidance into business strategy. It helps organisations adopt Biosphere values and build long-term resilience.

• Lnk Technologies Limited (UK) is the company behind CarbonLnk, a platform that uses AI to analyse energy use and recommend practical changes. It is already helping businesses cut emissions and save on energy bills. 

• UniteVerse Limited (Guernsey) has created a digital platform that collects real-time feedback to improve inclusivity and wellbeing at venues and events. Its app-based model helps enhance guest experience through ensuring a safe and inclusive experience, while providing real-time feedback to businesses on customer experience.

• Big Bower Limited (Isle of Man) runs a data-driven marketplace that connects food and drink brands with sustainable manufacturers. It simplifies supply chain decisions and supports greener production practices.

• Werk Solutions (UK), in collaboration with Metamorphia, Restorative Practice Training and Consultancy (RPTC) and HelpKidsFly, is on a mission to improve education for all by supporting our most vulnerable students, enhancing  Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. It uses design and tech to support inclusive education creating an adaptive classroom environment.

Kirree Gooberman, Head of Business Development at Business Isle of Man, says: "The Cleantech finalists highlight how innovation can be both impactful and inclusive. These businesses are not only helping us reduce our environmental footprint but are also creating solutions that respond to the Island’s wider social and economic needs.

"From supporting inclusive education and ethical supply chains to enabling data-driven sustainability strategies, these ideas demonstrate the practical power of technology to drive positive change. We are proud to see such a diverse group of innovators tackling real-world challenges and helping shape a more resilient future for the Isle of Man and beyond.’

Finalists will pitch their solutions at the Innovation Challenge Finale Day on Thursday, 26 June at the Comis Hotel. 

The event will also feature a keynote speech by Erik Solheim, who's the former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

For more on the Challenge and this year’s finalists, visit www.innovationiom.com.