AtomIQ is a UK‑based digital decarbonisation company helping real estate owners and operators navigate evolving regulatory requirements and achieve net zero commitments in a cost efficient and scalable way. Its core product is a sophisticated data and analytics platform that standardises building and portfolio‑level information to deliver predictive insights on energy performance, carbon reduction pathways and regulatory risk.
The platform equips asset managers, landlords and infrastructure owners to plan and prioritise retrofit interventions across entire portfolios. By combining compliance tracking, scenario modelling and investment optimisation, AtomIQ supports strategic planning rather than real‑time operational monitoring. This provides organisations with a clear and actionable route to meet upcoming UK regulations such as EPC C by 2027 and EPC B by 2030 while aligning decisions with capital budgets, available grants and optimal financing structures.
Through its blend of regulatory intelligence and portfolio‑level analytics, AtomIQ transforms fragmented building data into structured, actionable decarbonisation strategies. This helps property owners mitigate stranded‑asset risk, avoid last‑minute compliance costs and protect long‑term asset value.
Beginning the journey with the Open London Accelerator Programme
Cristobal Pollman, Founder of AtomIQ joined the Open London Accelerator Programme in September 2025, following an introductory scoping session with his specialist adviser, Polly Robbins. From the outset, the programme provided structured, ongoing support through direct engagement with Polly.
The support centred on refining AtomIQ’s value proposition, strengthening its market position and developing a clear go‑to‑market strategy tailored to the needs of London’s real estate and built‑environment ecosystem. Through regular check‑ins, strategic guidance and facilitated access to relevant public and private sector stakeholders, Open London supported AtomIQ in progressing from early validation to a more commercially defined and strategically aligned offering.
Challenges before engaging with Open London
Before joining the programme, AtomIQ encountered several barriers in bringing its platform to market. The real estate decarbonisation landscape is inherently complex and the intersection of regulatory, financial and technical considerations made it difficult to articulate the platform’s value in a concise and compelling way. At the time, the platform development was TRL4/5.
Key challenges included:
- Lengthy and complex enterprise sales cycles within a risk averse sector
- Fragmented decision making across asset owners, operators and financial stakeholders
- Difficulty validating product-market fit across varied real estate segments
- Limited access to key networks slowing customer engagement and feedback loops
- Refining the commercial narrative in a market still adapting to emerging net zero regulations
These obstacles made it harder for AtomIQ to gain early traction and slowed the testing, validation and refinement of its commercial model.
Experience with the Open London Programme
AtomIQ’s experience with the programme has been highly positive. Cristobal received a blend of virtual and in‑person support, including 1-2-1 advisory sessions, specialised workshops and participation in ecosystem‑building events.
Through this support, AtomIQ gained:
- Improved market positioning and clarity on value messaging
- Enhanced skills in customer validation and stakeholder engagement
- Development of a more actionable go-to-market strategy
- Access to relevant networks across the wider innovation and built-environment ecosystem
- A sharper and more commercially compelling product narrative
As a result, AtomIQ has made meaningful progress towards launching and testing its platform with market relevant stakeholders and is better equipped to enter a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape with confidence. The platform is now at TRL 6/7.
Changes made since receiving support
Following its involvement in the Open London programme, AtomIQ has taken significant steps to strengthen and mature its offering.
Key improvements include:
- A refined product definition and value proposition creating a clearer and more commercially apealing platform
- A sharpened go‑to‑market strategy tailored to London’s and the UK’s regulatory and investment landscape
- More informed and confident planning around growth and resourcing, supporting future scale
- Strengthened delivery capability through targeted specialist support, ensuring continued platform development while maintaining a lean operational model
- A clear investment and partnership enable structure
These developments have improved AtomIQ’s market readiness, enhanced its commercial positioning and laid the foundations for a scalable and sustainable growth trajectory as we as enable them to progress with Key partnerships and investment.
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