Innovate UK

Innovate UK is a non-departmental public body established in 2007 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Funded by a government grant, it supports innovation in science and technology by providing funding services to businesses across various sectors and regions. The organization aims to drive productivity and economic growth by facilitating advancements that contribute to the UK’s economic landscape. In addition to funding, Innovate UK offers a range of services and information related to business and economic development, thereby fostering a supportive environment for innovation.

Mike Biddle

Programme Director of Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

Will Drury

Executive Director, Digital and Technologies

Paul Gadd

Deputy Director

Dr. Tom Jenkins

Deputy Director

Tim Murley

Interim Chief Investment Officer

Scott James O'Brien

Director, Innovation Finance

Dave Wilkes

Director of Innovation Ecosystem

Past deals in Outdoors

Outfield

Grant in 2020
Outfield is an agritech company based in Cambridge, UK, that specializes in providing aerial imagery and data solutions for the fruit sector. Using small unmanned drone aircraft, Outfield collects high-resolution imagery to deliver insights on orchard performance, including yield estimates and variability mapping. This precision orchard management system addresses the inefficiencies associated with traditional yield estimation methods, which often rely on limited data and can result in significant errors. By employing off-the-shelf drones and a cloud-based platform, Outfield enables growers to automate data collection and receive processed insights within 24 hours. The platform has been tested with apple and pear growers across three continents, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing productivity and profitability while minimizing environmental impact. Outfield aims to scale its operations and expand its service offerings to meet the increasing demand in the fruit farming industry, positioning itself at the forefront of the agricultural innovation landscape.

Outfield

Funding Round in 2019
Outfield is an agritech company based in Cambridge, UK, that specializes in providing aerial imagery and data solutions for the fruit sector. Using small unmanned drone aircraft, Outfield collects high-resolution imagery to deliver insights on orchard performance, including yield estimates and variability mapping. This precision orchard management system addresses the inefficiencies associated with traditional yield estimation methods, which often rely on limited data and can result in significant errors. By employing off-the-shelf drones and a cloud-based platform, Outfield enables growers to automate data collection and receive processed insights within 24 hours. The platform has been tested with apple and pear growers across three continents, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing productivity and profitability while minimizing environmental impact. Outfield aims to scale its operations and expand its service offerings to meet the increasing demand in the fruit farming industry, positioning itself at the forefront of the agricultural innovation landscape.
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