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PR Accelerator 2026 Oxfordshire Greentech and Mixology PR

For the third consecutive year, Mixology PR is partnering with Oxfordshire Greentech to deliver the PR Accelerator Programme – a bespoke communications programme designed to help climate tech startups build the visibility that drives commercial momentum.

Applications are now open. Two Oxfordshire Greentech members will be selected to receive a comprehensive PR and communications package worth £15,000 each, delivered over three months.

Why the PR accelerator programme exists

We work with innovators, pioneers and change-makers – businesses using technology to build a better future. Our work spans climate tech, clean energy, fintech, engineering and the built environment, and one pattern emerges in almost every conversation.

The technology is strong. The market need is clear. But the story isn’t reaching the right people at the right time.

For climate tech businesses – particularly those at the scale-up stage, approaching a raise, entering new markets, or building partnerships – the gap between what they’re achieving and how clearly that progress is understood by investors, policymakers and potential partners is widening. It’s becoming commercially significant.

Strategic PR and communications closes that gap. It builds credibility before investors are in the room. It ensures the right media titles are telling your story to the audiences who matter. And it positions founders as authoritative voices in markets where trust is everything.

That’s why this programme matters and it’s why the results have been so significant.

What previous alumni have achieved

Since launching in 2024, the PR Accelerator has delivered genuinely transformative outcomes for its alumni. Across four businesses, the programme has generated over 90 pieces of high-impact media coverage and reached a combined potential audience of nearly 50 million across the UK, Europe and beyond.

CapChar — Promoted a national broadcast feature on BBC Panorama, alongside top-tier coverage in Carbon Pulse, AgriInvestor and Carbon Herald. The programme helped establish CapChar as the UK’s leading voice in biochar-based carbon removal, directly supporting investor and stakeholder engagement at a pivotal moment in their growth.

 “Participating in the Oxfordshire Greentech PR Accelerator was a turning point for CapChar. Mixology helped us shape a communications strategy that brought our work to national attention – reaching policymakers, investors, and landowners. It showed us how vital strategic comms can be in scaling climate solutions and building market confidence.”

– Adam Samuel, CapChar

Mistify AI — Built market credibility and stakeholder visibility for an AI-driven dust suppression platform operating across construction and industrial sites, translating a technically complex proposition into communications that reached enterprise decision-makers.

 “The PR Accelerator has been instrumental in elevating our brand visibility and refining how we communicate our value. The press coverage we secured helped us reach entirely new stakeholder audiences, from investors to industry partners, and has become a key part of how we demonstrate traction and credibility within our wider growth and funding strategy.”

– Nishika Mehta, Mistify AI

Metier Technologies — Delivered 30+ international placements across leading engineering and mobility titles, driving rapid profile growth and inbound commercial interest for a business pioneering hydrogen powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles.

RePolywise  — Coordinated a global launch announcement for a University of Oxford spinout, securing 34 pieces of specialist coverage across chemical, packaging and engineering titles in EMEA, China and North America. Coverage generated direct engagement from a top-20 global company by revenue.

 “The Oxfordshire Greentech PR Accelerator gave us the platform we needed to raise our profile at a critical moment. Mixology PR helped us translate complex science into a clear, compelling story that resonated across industry and media. The visibility we gained opened doors to conversations we simply wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

– Bryan Ng, RePolyWise

What the programme offers

The 2026 PR Accelerator is tailored to the specific needs of each winning business. The package includes:

  • Strategic PR consultation – aligning messaging with business goals and growth strategy
  • High-impact media strategy – creating news angles and narratives that secure coverage in the publications your stakeholders read
  • Corporate announcement support – turning milestones and product developments into compelling media moments
  • Executive coaching – building confidence in media interactions and public speaking
  • Social media strategy – designing targeted campaigns to maximise engagement and reach
  • Trade show support – enhancing presence at industry events and connecting with potential partners and investors

Each programme is delivered by Mixology’s senior team, combining deep sector expertise with the media relationships that come from years of working at the intersection of technology, sustainability and investment.

Built for climate businesses at the point of scaling

The PR Accelerator sits alongside our broader work supporting climate and deep tech businesses through the growth moments that matter most. Through our PR Growth Labs series, we’ve been writing about the specific communications challenges that founders face when raising capital, entering new markets and attracting top talent — and the PR Accelerator is where that thinking meets practice.

Growth Lab 1 | Raising Capital: Why PR is a Vital Part of Your Investor Relations Strategy

Growth Lab 2 | Attracting Top Talent Why PR is Essential for Scaling Startups

Growth Lab 3 | Launching a Product Why PR is a Powerful Tool For Market Entry

Whether you’re approaching a fundraise, launching into a new market, or building partnerships that require sustained credibility, communications is the infrastructure that makes it all work harder.

Who can apply?

The programme is open exclusively to Oxfordshire Greentech members. Ideal candidates are cleantech startups or scale-ups seeking to raise their profile, attract investment and communicate their impact more effectively.

Applications close on Friday 3rd July 2026 at 5:00pm BST. Winners will be announced at the Greentech Masterclass in London on Wednesday 9th September.

If you’d like to learn more about the PR Growth Lab programme or discuss how Mixology supports climate tech businesses more broadly, get in touch with Alice on Alice@Mixologypr.com

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