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 Renewables

Unitrove

Grant in 2022
Unitrove has incredible power that involves in cleaner, greener and cheaper energy for a sustainable future.

Ovon Home

Seed Round in 2021
Ovon Home creates beautiful & easy to install smart home devices, offering superb comfort & energy saving in a stylish way. Traditional Radiator Valves waste energy, ”Smart” radiator valves simply waste your money instead. The new Ovon heating system, including our micro-thermostat environmental sensor, smart radiator valve and boiler controller, offers a cutting-edge, self-charging platform that eliminates waste and provides a future-proof, energy-saving solution. With the capacity for remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance, Ovon’s products have the potential to revolutionise home servicing while improving comfort. The company operates globally through both our US product development arm, Ovon Home Inc. and our UK based research and consultancy arm, Ovon Technology Ltd.

Recycl8

Grant in 2021
Recycl8 works in collaboration with the waste-to-energy and construction industries to transform incinerator bottom ash (IBA) - often destined for landfills - into a low-carbon concrete solution.

Addionics

Grant in 2021
Addionics limited designs and develops rechargeable batteries for electronic vehicles. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in London, the United Kingdom with additional office in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

AceOn Group

Grant in 2021
AceOn Group is pioneering energy storage and battery company.

Levistor

Grant in 2021
Levistor is a British company that is developing a low-cost, durable energy storage technology that will enable super-fast charging of electric vehicles.

CCm Technologies

Grant in 2021
CCm Technologies is an environmental technology company that focuses on resource optimization. The company is founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Begbroke, England.

Greener

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Greener operates a business-to-business sustainability matchmaking platform designed to facilitate connections among companies seeking sustainable partners. By leveraging mathematical algorithms, the platform enables businesses to discover and collaborate with suitable sustainability partners, fostering the growth of genuinely sustainable supply chains. Greener aims to support the transition to a zero-carbon economy, empowering small businesses to learn from a global network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Through its innovative approach, Greener strives to build a sustainable future by enhancing collaboration and sharing best practices among businesses dedicated to sustainability.

Connected Energy

Grant in 2021
Connected Energy Ltd specializes in energy storage solutions through its E-STOR technology, which repurposes used electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy storage systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the company is a subsidiary of Future Transport Systems Ltd. E-STOR enables businesses to store excess energy for later use, optimizing energy efficiency and savings. This innovative technology is compatible with various electric vehicle battery packs, allowing it to communicate using the original equipment manufacturer's proprietary protocols. Connected Energy's systems are operational in several European countries, including the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, with capacities ranging from 60 kW to 1.2 MW, and plans for larger installations exceeding 10 MW. The company's services cater to multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, industry, retail, utilities, and local authorities.

enee.io

Grant in 2020
enee.io designs and develops battery monitoring systems that make both users and suppliers of renewable power systems more profitable.

Mocean Energy

Grant in 2020
Mocean Energy focuses on developing innovative technologies that capture wave energy to support the transition to a zero-carbon future. The company has created an energy converter that enhances the generation and utilization of electricity from renewable sources. This converter employs a power take-off mechanism that transforms kinetic energy from ocean waves into electricity. As a result, Mocean Energy enables the use of reliable and cost-effective renewable energy for various subsea applications, including control systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles.

Ovon Home

Seed Round in 2020
Ovon Home creates beautiful & easy to install smart home devices, offering superb comfort & energy saving in a stylish way. Traditional Radiator Valves waste energy, ”Smart” radiator valves simply waste your money instead. The new Ovon heating system, including our micro-thermostat environmental sensor, smart radiator valve and boiler controller, offers a cutting-edge, self-charging platform that eliminates waste and provides a future-proof, energy-saving solution. With the capacity for remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance, Ovon’s products have the potential to revolutionise home servicing while improving comfort. The company operates globally through both our US product development arm, Ovon Home Inc. and our UK based research and consultancy arm, Ovon Technology Ltd.

Trojan Energy

Grant in 2020
Trojan Energy Limited specializes in providing charging infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2016 and based in Stonehaven, United Kingdom, the company focuses on the installation of on-street flat and flush electric vehicle charging points. This innovative approach addresses the needs of vehicle owners who lack access to off-street parking, facilitating the broader adoption of electric vehicles.

Gravitricity

Grant in 2020
Gravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.

SolarisKit

Grant in 2020
SolarisKit is a cleantech startup that specializes in innovative solar heating solutions. The company has developed the world's first flat-packable solar thermal collector, designed to efficiently collect and harness solar energy. This product aims to meet global heating demands by providing an affordable option for heating water for various applications. SolarisKit's technology not only promotes the use of renewable energy but also addresses the need for accessible and efficient heating solutions in both residential and commercial settings.

Naturbeads

Grant in 2020
Naturbeads, a company working to manufacture a replacement ato the ocean-polluting microbeads that, despite initial bans in “rinse-off” cosmetics, are found in many personal and home care products and paints. Naturbeads manufacture a biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could reduce micro plastic pollution in the oceans. The technology to create the cellulose microbeads was developed at the University of Bath by Professors Janet Scott and Davide Mattia from the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies in 2017

Inclusive Energy

Grant in 2019
Inclusive Energy develops remote monitoring and analytics solutions for solar and biogas companies in the Global South. They provide the digital bridge between off-grid energy providers, end-users and carbon markets.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

Naturbeads

Grant in 2019
Naturbeads, a company working to manufacture a replacement ato the ocean-polluting microbeads that, despite initial bans in “rinse-off” cosmetics, are found in many personal and home care products and paints. Naturbeads manufacture a biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could reduce micro plastic pollution in the oceans. The technology to create the cellulose microbeads was developed at the University of Bath by Professors Janet Scott and Davide Mattia from the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies in 2017
For over 20 years CREST (Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology) has overseen the research and development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies. New technologies to develop viable fossil fuel alternatives and support rapid growth within the global sustainable energy sector are essential. CREST continues to instigate, lead and deliver high quality, original research, collaborating with industry and international academic networks.

Piclo

Grant in 2019
Piclo is a company focused on facilitating the direct purchase of renewable electricity from local suppliers. By developing a platform that connects consumers with nearby renewable energy producers, Piclo aims to enhance the accessibility and transparency of green energy sources. This initiative supports the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, enabling individuals and businesses to make informed choices about their electricity consumption while contributing to a more sustainable future. Through its innovative approach, Piclo is helping to transform the energy market by promoting local renewable power generation.

UrbanChain

Grant in 2019
The Leading Global Blockchain Infrastructure-Based P2P Exchange For Renewable Generators And Consumers UrbanChain has developed an innovative energy exchange system, harnessing the power of blockchain, AI and IoT, in order to create local energy markets. UrbanChain's solution offers significant savings in energy bills for consumers, brings renewable energy generators of all size to the mainstream market, and enables large consumers to meet their net zero carbon emission target. UrbanChain's solution is regulated with Ofgem and Innovation Link. We are growing in the UK market and all over the glob and offer values to energy markets by dis-intermediating the energy market and streamlining the connection between renewables and consumers.
Cascade Water Products Ltd specializes in micro-greywater recycling systems designed to reduce water consumption for businesses. The company's innovative technology enables clients to achieve greater water efficiency by recycling domestic greywater, thus helping them save on water and energy bills while also lowering their carbon footprint. Cascade's systems are characterized by their low energy requirements, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation and maintenance, making them an attractive option for enterprises looking to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.

Brilliant Planet

Grant in 2019
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company's innovative process enables vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

HyDIME

Grant in 2018
HyDIME is an Innovate UK funded project that uses an environmentally friendly form of hydrogen as a fuel for a commercial ferry operating between Shapinsay and Kirkwall in Orkney. The project aims to make waves in the marine industry by proving the safe integration and use of hydrogen on vessels. One of HyDIME’s goals is the design and physical integration of a hydrogen injection system on a commercial passenger and vehicle ferry which will be the first of its kind worldwide. The project uses cleanly produced hydrogen from renewable energy. Excess energy generated from Orkney’s abundance of wind and tidal power is being used to produce hydrogen via electrolysis, resulting in carbon-free, ’green’ hydrogen. The HyDIME project provides a stepping stone to accelerate and de-risk future hydrogen marine projects and will contribute towards growing the hydrogen economy in the UK.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2017
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

Specific Innovations

Grant in 2017
Specific Innovations is a UK Innovation and Knowledge Centre, led by Swansea University and funded by Welsh Government, EPSRC & Innovate UK. SPECIFIC was one of seven Innovation and Knowledge Centres set up to foster new industries by closing the gap between scientific research and its commercial exploitation. It was set up in 2011 with a five-year £20m commitment from EPSRC, Innovate UK and the Welsh Government together with investment from Swansea University and strategic industrial partners. In April 2016, SPECIFIC began phase two of the project with £26m funding from EPSRC, Innovate UK and the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, as well as further investment from Swansea University, the industrial partners and matched funding from Cardiff University. The company's vision is to transform the world of energy by creating ‘Active Buildings'​ that can generate, store and release more solar energy than they consume. SPECIFIC’s building concept integrates solar technology into one system – that enables them to generate, store and release their own solar energy – both heat and electricity.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2017
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2017
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

GridDuck

Grant in 2017
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. GridDuck's gateway uses a Zigbee wireless network to connect to our plugs and relays. It monitors consumption data and executes your rule-sets. It connects to the cloud via ethernet, wireless or cellular network. The company's wireless plugs, relays and switches monitor real-time consumption patterns. Then can also monitor grid conditions and immediately respond to commands from the GridDuck gateway.

GridDuck

Grant in 2016
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. GridDuck's gateway uses a Zigbee wireless network to connect to our plugs and relays. It monitors consumption data and executes your rule-sets. It connects to the cloud via ethernet, wireless or cellular network. The company's wireless plugs, relays and switches monitor real-time consumption patterns. Then can also monitor grid conditions and immediately respond to commands from the GridDuck gateway.

GridDuck

Grant in 2015
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. GridDuck's gateway uses a Zigbee wireless network to connect to our plugs and relays. It monitors consumption data and executes your rule-sets. It connects to the cloud via ethernet, wireless or cellular network. The company's wireless plugs, relays and switches monitor real-time consumption patterns. Then can also monitor grid conditions and immediately respond to commands from the GridDuck gateway.

Onzo

Grant in 2015
Onzo, Ltd. specializes in designing energy management systems for residential use, aimed at helping consumers reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and decrease carbon emissions. The company offers a smart energy kit that includes a sensor and display, along with an integrated online platform. This kit provides users with valuable insights into their energy usage, enabling them to take control of their consumption. The ONZO Insights platform allows utility companies to analyze various data dimensions, enhancing their service offerings. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Onzo also has an office in Denver, Colorado. By combining technology with design and commercial expertise, Onzo develops innovative products and services that benefit both consumers and utility providers.

Mixergy

Grant in 2015
Mixergy Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Cassington, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of energy storage solutions, particularly hot water tanks. The company provides a cost-effective means to enhance energy efficiency and support renewable energy generation by improving grid balancing. Mixergy's innovative tanks are designed to optimize the use of solar photovoltaic systems and heat pumps, thereby enabling better energy utilization and contributing to sustainable energy practices.

Moixa Technology

Grant in 2015
Moixa Technology develops the Maslow intelligent energy storage solution, enabling homes to store energy and benefit from revenue streams generated by trading energy through GridShare, an SaaS platform that aggregates energy from groups of Maslow energy storage systems. . The company develops smart DC technologies to power DC lighting, computing, electronics from grid-shifted storage or local PV from smart DC hubs, variable DC networks and sockets. The technology and IPR reduces grid peak by shifting DC device load and powering DC devices efficiently without inverters or AC/DC adaptors, together with providing smart control and energy management. The technology aims to address the 1 trillion kwh + lost annually in power conversion, and the significant growing DC demand in homes, offices from ICT, LED lighting and the rise in internet connected devices.

Videregen

Series A in 2014
Videregen Limited is a regenerative medicine company based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing organ replacement products to combat the chronic shortage of transplantable organs. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from the Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research, the company focuses on creating biological scaffolds for organ regeneration, specifically targeting trachea, small bowel, and liver replacements. Videregen employs proprietary technology that utilizes decellularized organ scaffolds seeded with a patient's own stem cells, resulting in tailored, non-immunogenic organ replacements. This innovative tissue purification process preserves the natural three-dimensional structure of the source material while producing acellular biological scaffolds. By addressing critical healthcare challenges, Videregen aims to improve patient quality of life and reduce healthcare costs through the development of the first commercially available organ replacement products.

Cella Energy

Grant in 2013
Cella Energy Limited is an advanced materials and technologies company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Florida. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in developing and producing hydrogen storage materials that can store up to one liter of hydrogen per gram and facilitate transportation at room temperature. Cella Energy's product offerings include various production systems such as smaller scale tray type and industrial scale freeze drying facilities, flowable pellets, static and cartridge systems, and flowing pellet systems. The company caters to a diverse range of applications, including portable power, military power solutions for unmanned systems, and radiation shielding materials designed to protect space satellites from harmful radiation.

Cella Energy

Grant in 2013
Cella Energy Limited is an advanced materials and technologies company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Florida. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in developing and producing hydrogen storage materials that can store up to one liter of hydrogen per gram and facilitate transportation at room temperature. Cella Energy's product offerings include various production systems such as smaller scale tray type and industrial scale freeze drying facilities, flowable pellets, static and cartridge systems, and flowing pellet systems. The company caters to a diverse range of applications, including portable power, military power solutions for unmanned systems, and radiation shielding materials designed to protect space satellites from harmful radiation.

Kepler Energy

Grant in 2013
Kepler Energy Limited is a UK-based development stage company founded in 2010, focused on the development and manufacturing of innovative tidal turbines designed to harness tidal energy. The company holds an exclusive license for a patented second-generation tidal turbine, originally developed by academics at the University of Oxford. Kepler's turbines are distinct in their larger, scalable design and capability to operate effectively in low tidal stream velocities, which are common in coastal waters worldwide. This technology allows for the construction of tidal fences, optimizing energy production and providing incremental revenue during the construction phase. Kepler Energy aims to address gaps in the tidal energy market by offering a cost-effective and powerful solution for sustainable energy generation, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging sector without direct economic competitors in specific resource areas.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2013
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

Moixa Technology

Grant in 2012
Moixa Technology develops the Maslow intelligent energy storage solution, enabling homes to store energy and benefit from revenue streams generated by trading energy through GridShare, an SaaS platform that aggregates energy from groups of Maslow energy storage systems. . The company develops smart DC technologies to power DC lighting, computing, electronics from grid-shifted storage or local PV from smart DC hubs, variable DC networks and sockets. The technology and IPR reduces grid peak by shifting DC device load and powering DC devices efficiently without inverters or AC/DC adaptors, together with providing smart control and energy management. The technology aims to address the 1 trillion kwh + lost annually in power conversion, and the significant growing DC demand in homes, offices from ICT, LED lighting and the rise in internet connected devices.

Moixa Technology

Grant in 2010
Moixa Technology develops the Maslow intelligent energy storage solution, enabling homes to store energy and benefit from revenue streams generated by trading energy through GridShare, an SaaS platform that aggregates energy from groups of Maslow energy storage systems. . The company develops smart DC technologies to power DC lighting, computing, electronics from grid-shifted storage or local PV from smart DC hubs, variable DC networks and sockets. The technology and IPR reduces grid peak by shifting DC device load and powering DC devices efficiently without inverters or AC/DC adaptors, together with providing smart control and energy management. The technology aims to address the 1 trillion kwh + lost annually in power conversion, and the significant growing DC demand in homes, offices from ICT, LED lighting and the rise in internet connected devices.
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