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

Scott James O'Brien

Director, Innovation Finance

Nigel Walker

Deputy Director, Lending and Investor Partnerships

Dave Wilkes

Director of Innovation Ecosystem

Past deals in Clothes

mannyAI

Grant in 2024
MannyAI is a fashion technology startup that operates an artificial intelligence-powered sourcing network designed for fashion brands and factories. The company's platform enables small batch production by aggregating similar orders, which allows factories to optimize their operations and improve production efficiency. MannyAI offers features such as instant pricing and streamlined order management, helping fashion brands minimize inventory risks while enhancing their overall supply chain processes. Through its innovative approach, MannyAI aims to bridge the gap between fashion brands and manufacturers, fostering a more agile and responsive production environment in the industry.

Eslando

Grant in 2024
Eslando aims to transform the textile recycling industry by utilizing advanced technology to tackle the global textile waste crisis. The company has developed a unique marketplace and AI-driven sorting software that efficiently connects textile waste with appropriate recyclers, thus creating a scalable recycling ecosystem. Eslando's focus on deep-tech and AI allows it to tap into a significant market opportunity while promoting sustainable fashion. The company offers a range of clothing products, including dresses, tops, trousers, and coats, made from cruelty-free materials designed to minimize pollution and enhance biodiversity. These products are also recyclable, providing customers with sustainable fashion options that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

Birl

Grant in 2024
Birl is a technology company that facilitates a sustainable fashion ecosystem. It enables customers to exchange unwanted clothing for store credit on partner brand websites, reducing textile waste. Birl's platform also offers brands new revenue streams, enhanced customer loyalty, and comprehensive resale management, including logistics and technology, allowing brands to focus on their core business.

mannyAI

Grant in 2023
MannyAI is a fashion technology startup that operates an artificial intelligence-powered sourcing network designed for fashion brands and factories. The company's platform enables small batch production by aggregating similar orders, which allows factories to optimize their operations and improve production efficiency. MannyAI offers features such as instant pricing and streamlined order management, helping fashion brands minimize inventory risks while enhancing their overall supply chain processes. Through its innovative approach, MannyAI aims to bridge the gap between fashion brands and manufacturers, fostering a more agile and responsive production environment in the industry.

Eslando

Grant in 2023
Eslando aims to transform the textile recycling industry by utilizing advanced technology to tackle the global textile waste crisis. The company has developed a unique marketplace and AI-driven sorting software that efficiently connects textile waste with appropriate recyclers, thus creating a scalable recycling ecosystem. Eslando's focus on deep-tech and AI allows it to tap into a significant market opportunity while promoting sustainable fashion. The company offers a range of clothing products, including dresses, tops, trousers, and coats, made from cruelty-free materials designed to minimize pollution and enhance biodiversity. These products are also recyclable, providing customers with sustainable fashion options that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

Icaruus

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Icaruus specializes in the design and manufacture of apparel for brands, designers, and companies, utilizing local, on-demand manufacturing supply chains. The company focuses on sustainable innovation and apparel recycling, producing a range of clothing products including base layers, mid-layers, t-shirts, and tech wear. Icaruus actively engages in projects aimed at expanding circular manufacturing and enhancing apparel data analytics in the UK. In collaboration with various sustainable fashion partners, the company develops software and hardware solutions that promote more responsible practices in the apparel industry.
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