Ignite Social Enterprise

IRT Surveys is specialises in rapid analysis and quantification of infrared images to help identify energy inefficiencies and property defects, enabling you to plan for the future. With a consistent focus on innovation, our thermal imaging services have been complemented by our proprietary software, which enables images to be quantified for energy loss.

bio-bean is an award-winning green energy company that has industrialised the process of recycling waste coffee grounds into advanced biofuels. bio-bean works within the existing supply chain to collect and aggregate thousands of tonnes of waste coffee grounds produced by coffee factories, coffee shops, transport hubs and offices. At bio-bean’s innovative factory, waste coffee grounds are recycled into biomass pellets, which are used to heat buildings. In the near future, bio-bean will also produce biodiesel at an industrial scale, which can be used to power transport systems. bio-bean’s offering is commercial – reducing waste collection cost and eliminating waste disposal gate fees. The bio-bean process diverts waste from landfill, incineration or anaerobic digestion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create carbon-neutral biofuels. bio-bean help businesses to save money, achieve sustainability goals and increase transparency of coffee waste disposal.

Verv specialises in high-speed data acquisition and AI in the electrical domain. The team has developed cutting-edge predictive maintenance technology for white goods manufacturers to make their appliances smarter and more sustainable. Using its patented technology, Verv captures the appliance’s energy signature in high resolution. This magnified view, teamed with specialised algorithms, enables the company to detect anomalies in how it’s performing and thus identify signs of component fatigue and locate faults that are occurring or are about to occur. The manufacturer can then be alerted to recommended action. This real-time performance monitoring solution, enhanced by AI, offers detailed fault diagnostics right down to component level. The issues it can find often cannot cost-effectively be detected with the traditional use of sensors or lower resolution monitoring. By detecting issues in white goods early, Verv can make white goods more energy efficient, longer lasting and more sustainable, whilst reducing the significant costs associated with repairs in warranty for appliance manufacturers. Smart, remote diagnostics also improve customer experience by reducing the downtime of appliances and optimising service.

Generation Community is a social and economic initiative founded on the common interest of their members. Their aim is to develop and invest in socially beneficial projects that build community knowledge and resilience, alleviate fuel poverty, and support the sustainability and security of UK energy supplies. They want to build a future where social inclusion and sustainability are at the core of their society.

Co-wheels was set up to develop and run car clubs and we do this in areas where individuals and organisations are committed to ?kicking the car habit?. We see our role as delivering the ?nuts and bolts? of car club operations on behalf of communities, and not just in places where we can make the most money.

The Warm Age Wood Company sell quality, carbon neutral, sustainable wood and bark briquettes and hand knitted and crocheted merchandise. The Warm Age Wood Company aim is to help preserve our beautiful environment and to keep people warm and well. Through our products and philosophy we aim to ‘Warm homes, bodies and hearts’.

Brackenburn is to exploit naturally occuring bracken to produce biomass fuels, as cost effective alternatives to fossil fuels, with extremely strong eco-friendly credentials. Bracken-derived pellets and briquettes are interchangeable with wood-derived equivalent products in modern biomass boilers and Combined Heat & Power (CHP) systems for use in public and private sector buildings and consumer applications.

GrowUp Farms provides delicious food to consumers, retailers, and restaurants. It employs plants, science, and technology to produce the best tasting food possible, without sacrificing quality, ethics, or environmental impact. The company was established in 2013, with our main farm in Kent and R&D facility in Cambridge

Global Action Plan is working with young people to reimagine our relationship with stuff and dream up very different ways of living working.

E-Car Club Ltd. is a pioneering electric pay-per-use car rental service based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2011, the company specializes in offering plug-in electric vehicles for hire to both individuals and businesses. As the UK's first entirely electric car club, E-Car Club aims to provide users with the convenience of accessing a full-sized private vehicle without the burdens of ownership, all while maintaining a commitment to low emissions. Since becoming a subsidiary of The Europcar Lab in 2015, E-Car Club has continued to focus on delivering sustainable transportation solutions that meet the needs of community members.

Midlands Together provides paid employment to ex-offenders and offers a wide package of construction training and tailored support.