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Luluchain is a novel platform that blends emotional value and blockchain technology. It uses modular blockchain and AI technology to enable efficient emotional data management and personalized services.

AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor IP-core company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, specializing in Forward Error Correction (FEC) and channel coding solutions for wireless communications. Founded in 2016, the company develops advanced error correction technologies, including Polar and Turbo Decoders, as well as LDPC encoding and decoding chains, which are compliant with 3GPP standards. These technologies are designed to enhance the performance of next-generation wireless communication systems, addressing challenges such as noise, interference, and poor signal quality. By offering innovative solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of communication networks, AccelerComm aims to support the evolution of mobile technology beyond 3G and 4G standards.

Pharrowtech is a technology company that specializes in developing next-generation solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless virtual and augmented reality, and ultra-high-capacity wireless links. The company is built on over 12 years of research and development conducted at imec, a prominent Belgian research institute. By utilizing advanced technical expertise in algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems, Pharrowtech creates products that deliver superior performance while optimizing power consumption and cost. Its innovative platform simplifies and accelerates the adoption of millimeter-wave technology, enabling various sectors to enhance connectivity and achieve higher data transmission rates.

Helix Technologies is developing a range of compact, high-performance, dielectric-loaded ceramic antennas for use in a wide range of demanding telecommunications and navigation applications. The use of the ceramic core enables the fabrication of antennas that are physically smaller than conventional antennas, behave much more effectively and predictably in a wide range of challenging user scenarios and have many compelling technical advantages

ShieldIoT is an Israeli company based in Tel Aviv, founded in 2017, specializing in IoT embedded device-level security solutions. Their flagship product, ShieldIOT, is a technology platform that protects Linux-based devices across IoT networks without requiring changes to the device, application, or network. The platform comprises ShieldCenter, a centralized security management module, and ShieldSupervisor, a device-level agent module. ShieldIoT offers comprehensive security features including application sandboxing, device resource protection, firewall, VPN secured communication, disk encryption, fleet monitoring, and threat prevention. These solutions cater to various industries such as smart homes, healthcare, transportation, retail, and more, enabling manufacturers and operators to secure their devices efficiently without needing extensive development resources or security expertise.

Mindtrace has built Artificial Intelligence that is brain-inspired and delivers an intelligent system that is trained using ‘few shot learning’ as we teach a human! The goal to develop novel neuromorphic algorithms that automatically make intelligent decisions in a measured and predictable manner. The intelligent machines can continuously and autonomously learn about real world use cases using as few as 20 images or instances in as little as 10 working days! The knowledge for predictive decision-making increases detections, identifying data from 2D and 3D images, laser scans, LiDAR or even ultrasonic outputs in a fraction of a second for any industry or use such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, asset inspection, pharma, military and healthcare where Mindtrace can detect anomalies in cells and accurately identify cancer cells and event heart defects, saving 3,000 clinician days a year.

Paytia Limited is a specialist telephone payment processor based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company provides a next-generation payments platform that enables businesses to securely collect payment card information from customers over various communication channels, including phone, chat, and video. Its offerings include a Secure Virtual Terminal, which allows payments to be processed without revealing credit card details, and APIs for telecom companies and call centers to integrate card payment services. Paytia's solutions help businesses ensure PCI-DSS compliance while facilitating the secure handling of sensitive payment information, thus minimizing the risk associated with telephone transactions.

EVRYTHNG is a London-based platform specializing in the Internet of Things, enabling consumer product manufacturers to connect their products to the Web and manage real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011, the company helps brands create and maintain billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows manufacturers to deliver digital services directly to consumers, enhance supply chain management through real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a broader ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG empowers brands to optimize their operations and engage with users more effectively.

AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor IP-core company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, specializing in Forward Error Correction (FEC) and channel coding solutions for wireless communications. Founded in 2016, the company develops advanced error correction technologies, including Polar and Turbo Decoders, as well as LDPC encoding and decoding chains, which are compliant with 3GPP standards. These technologies are designed to enhance the performance of next-generation wireless communication systems, addressing challenges such as noise, interference, and poor signal quality. By offering innovative solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of communication networks, AccelerComm aims to support the evolution of mobile technology beyond 3G and 4G standards.

Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

Crypta Labs Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in quantum security technology. The firm focuses on developing quantum random number generation chips to enhance security protocols for the Internet of Things (IoT) across various sectors, including transportation, military, intelligence, and healthcare. Its main products include a Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) encryption module, which integrates a light source, detector, and processor into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip, delivering military-grade encryption. Additionally, Crypta Labs offers a Mobile Security Technology Module, which utilizes mobile phone cameras along with an Application Process Interface (API) and Software Development Kit (SDK) to aid mobile application developers in securing their software. This innovative approach aims to future-proof the cybersecurity of IoT systems for various industries.

Pharrowtech is a technology company that specializes in developing next-generation solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless virtual and augmented reality, and ultra-high-capacity wireless links. The company is built on over 12 years of research and development conducted at imec, a prominent Belgian research institute. By utilizing advanced technical expertise in algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems, Pharrowtech creates products that deliver superior performance while optimizing power consumption and cost. Its innovative platform simplifies and accelerates the adoption of millimeter-wave technology, enabling various sectors to enhance connectivity and achieve higher data transmission rates.

YellowDog Limited is a Bristol-based company that specializes in computer graphics and 3D animation services. Established in 2014, it operates a platform that facilitates cloud management, enabling organizations to optimize and accelerate complex data processes through advanced predictive scheduling and orchestration. YellowDog's technology is designed for a variety of industries, including life sciences, financial services, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The platform automates the selection of the most suitable computing resources for each workload, supporting on-premise, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud infrastructures. This capability allows clients, such as banks, architectural firms, animation studios, and engineering companies, to achieve enhanced performance and cost efficiency by leveraging the best available resources across multiple cloud providers.

Yordex is a developer of a spend management platform that provides real-time visibility into company spending, helping businesses manage their financial operations more efficiently. The platform integrates with bank accounts and existing accounting systems, allowing users to streamline data exchanges between customers and suppliers while avoiding the costs and complexities associated with traditional accounting or ERP system upgrades. Yordex's modular approach offers a comprehensive suite of features, including company cards and expense management, with no monthly fees and free setup. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for fast-growing businesses, enabling them to enhance spending control and reduce spend management costs by up to 70%.

AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor IP-core company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, specializing in Forward Error Correction (FEC) and channel coding solutions for wireless communications. Founded in 2016, the company develops advanced error correction technologies, including Polar and Turbo Decoders, as well as LDPC encoding and decoding chains, which are compliant with 3GPP standards. These technologies are designed to enhance the performance of next-generation wireless communication systems, addressing challenges such as noise, interference, and poor signal quality. By offering innovative solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of communication networks, AccelerComm aims to support the evolution of mobile technology beyond 3G and 4G standards.

Xanview Ltd is a software development company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2009. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for managing various physical security devices and locations. Its offerings include video surveillance, security systems, CCTV, web applications, monitoring solutions, alarms, home automation, and security software. Xanview aims to streamline security management through integrated solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency.

YellowDog Limited is a Bristol-based company that specializes in computer graphics and 3D animation services. Established in 2014, it operates a platform that facilitates cloud management, enabling organizations to optimize and accelerate complex data processes through advanced predictive scheduling and orchestration. YellowDog's technology is designed for a variety of industries, including life sciences, financial services, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The platform automates the selection of the most suitable computing resources for each workload, supporting on-premise, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud infrastructures. This capability allows clients, such as banks, architectural firms, animation studios, and engineering companies, to achieve enhanced performance and cost efficiency by leveraging the best available resources across multiple cloud providers.

Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

EVRYTHNG is a London-based platform specializing in the Internet of Things, enabling consumer product manufacturers to connect their products to the Web and manage real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011, the company helps brands create and maintain billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows manufacturers to deliver digital services directly to consumers, enhance supply chain management through real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a broader ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG empowers brands to optimize their operations and engage with users more effectively.

Marmalade Technologies, based in London, empowers developers to create high-performance 2D and 3D games and apps across various devices. Its core product, the Marmalade Platform, offers a flexible development environment, enabling seamless integration with partner services and tools. The company also operates Marmalade Game Studio, developing best-in-class titles for global brands and IP owners, as well as original projects. With a talented team dedicated to bringing clients' visions to life, Marmalade Technologies has successfully created AAA titles with millions of downloads across multiple platforms, including SimCity BuildIt, Angry Birds Pop!, and Plants vs Zombies.

Marmalade Technologies, based in London, empowers developers to create high-performance 2D and 3D games and apps across various devices. Its core product, the Marmalade Platform, offers a flexible development environment, enabling seamless integration with partner services and tools. The company also operates Marmalade Game Studio, developing best-in-class titles for global brands and IP owners, as well as original projects. With a talented team dedicated to bringing clients' visions to life, Marmalade Technologies has successfully created AAA titles with millions of downloads across multiple platforms, including SimCity BuildIt, Angry Birds Pop!, and Plants vs Zombies.