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The Glenside Group is a farm equipment supplier. Founded in Scotland in 1982, they are committed to improving customer profitability by increasing the natural fertility of their farms, throughout the UK, Ireland, and Overseas.

Nova Innovation Ltd. is a tidal energy company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Leith, Caernarfon, and Shetland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in designing, building, operating, and managing tidal energy devices, including underwater turbines that generate clean electricity from tidal, estuarine, and river flows. Nova Innovation is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels by engaging with local supply chains, leveraging the expertise of coastal communities. The company gained recognition for deploying the world's first offshore tidal array and has received multiple awards for its contributions to low-carbon innovation. With a rapidly growing team of over 30 employees, Nova Innovation continues to advance its mission of harnessing tidal energy efficiently while ensuring minimal visual impact on marine environments.

Ingenza, established in 2002, specializes in industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology. The company, spun out from the University of Edinburgh, focuses on improving yields of unnatural amino acids and amines through microbial production technology modification and commercialization. Ingenza offers efficient, scalable bioprocesses for manufacturing chemicals, biologics, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels from sustainable sources. Its team of experts in molecular biology, gene expression, directed evolution, fermentation, and process development work together to provide innovative solutions for diverse client needs.

Gaia-Wind is a specialist designer and manufacturer of small wind turbines. Originally a Danish company established in 1993, its global headquarters are now located in Glasgow, Scotland, from where it manufactures and distribute its turbines worldwide. Its 133-11kW turbine benefits from more than 20 years of Danish design experience, and Gaia-Wind continues to invest in its research and development. Over 500 of its wind turbines have been installed worldwide with a combined operational history of more than 1500 years.

Equine Register is the leading provider of national identification, registration, and intelligence services to the equine industry and governments. Equine Register is Defra’s partner in delivering and managing the Central Equine Database (CED) on behalf of the UK Government and Devolved Administrations. Working closely with the equine sector, Equine Register has developed a series of bespoke digital tools that enable secure, real-time access to vital animal identification and traceability data. These tools promote compliance and good owner practices, increase animal welfare and value, and help secure the human food-chain and national borders, all whilst reducing criminal activity. Equine Register’s cutting-edge patented technology will position the UK at the forefront of animal traceability and biosecurity, playing a key role in the launch of Brand Britain following Brexit.

Palpation Diagnostics develops ProstaPalp a medical device to identify and diagnosise prostate cancer faster, cheaper and less painful. It is a team of urologists and engineers working to use stiffness measurement to identify tissue type in the prostate gland. Our product could greatly reduce the number of patients who receive unnecessary biopsies, and make the diagnostic pathway more cost-effective. The technology was developed at Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, and will soon be spun out. We are looking for seed round investment to help us to reach our next development milestone.

Smarter Grid Solutions Ltd. is a prominent smart grid technology company based in Glasgow, with additional offices in London and New York. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing and deploying Active Network Management (ANM) products that facilitate the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Its key offerings include ANM Strata, ANM 100, ANM 50, and CONNECT+, which provide utilities with tools to connect, control, and optimize DER across various scales. Additionally, the company offers Capacity Analysis Portal Tools for assessing DER connection feasibility and a Grid Connection Assessment Tool for detailed connection studies. Smarter Grid Solutions also provides consultancy services focused on strategic planning, modeling, and smart grid training. The company serves a diverse clientele, including large power companies and utilities across the UK, mainland Europe, and the US, contributing to the advancement of smart grid initiatives in both urban and rural settings.

Calcivis, a privately held company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, was founded in 2012 to address a significant need in the field of dentistry. The company specializes in a dental imaging platform that offers visual evidence of tooth demineralization, enabling dentists to identify active decay at an early stage. This innovative technology, co-invented with the University of Dundee and LUX Innovate, allows for the differentiation between active and non-active lesions on tooth surfaces, promoting preventive dentistry. By facilitating early intervention, Calcivis aims to help prevent the progression of cavities that would otherwise require invasive treatments. The company operates using a virtual development model, collaborating with various contract research and manufacturing organizations primarily located in Scotland.

Nova Innovation Ltd. is a tidal energy company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Leith, Caernarfon, and Shetland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in designing, building, operating, and managing tidal energy devices, including underwater turbines that generate clean electricity from tidal, estuarine, and river flows. Nova Innovation is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels by engaging with local supply chains, leveraging the expertise of coastal communities. The company gained recognition for deploying the world's first offshore tidal array and has received multiple awards for its contributions to low-carbon innovation. With a rapidly growing team of over 30 employees, Nova Innovation continues to advance its mission of harnessing tidal energy efficiently while ensuring minimal visual impact on marine environments.

Vascular Flow Technologies Ltd. is a medical devices company based in Dundee, United Kingdom, specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of vascular devices that leverage an innovative understanding of blood flow dynamics, specifically Spiral Laminar Flow technology. This technology aims to restore the body’s natural blood transport mechanisms in cases where prosthetic vascular grafts are necessary to repair diseased veins and arteries. The company produces Spiral Flow prosthetic vascular grafts and arteriovenous vascular access grafts designed for hemodialysis, contributing to improved patient outcomes in vascular interventions. Established in 1998 and formerly known as Tayside Flow Technologies Limited, Vascular Flow Technologies provides solutions for surgeons, caregivers, and patients globally, having launched its first products in the late 2000s.