Cranfield University

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is an aerospace company focused on the development of zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel-powered aircraft. The company specializes in complex aircraft modifications and innovative designs, offering advanced solutions to major industry players such as Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Raytheon. Its expertise encompasses the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including trials, data collection, and analysis of environmental characteristics like shock, vibration, and stress. Cranfield Aerospace also supports regulatory certification processes, ensuring that its hydrogen aircraft are commercially viable. Additionally, the company investigates the dynamic structural performance of new systems across various environments, including air, land, and sea, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable aviation technology.

TaiSan is a company focused on developing innovative battery materials, specifically proprietary quasi-solid gel polymer electrolytes and sodium-potassium metal anodes that facilitate the creation of quasi-solid-state sodium batteries. This technology significantly enhances energy density, making it particularly suitable for battery electric vehicles. By collaborating with battery and automotive original equipment manufacturers, TaiSan aims to scale its technology, having already established 19 non-binding memoranda of understanding. The company's advancements contribute to faster charging capabilities, reduced dendrite growth that can compromise battery life, and minimized risks associated with leakage and fire.