Innovate UK

Altair Engineering, Inc. specializes in enterprise analytics and engineering software technologies, focusing on optimizing the analysis, management, and visualization of business and engineering information. The company's flagship products include HyperWorks, an enterprise simulation solution, and PBS GridWorks, which facilitates grid and on-demand computing. Altair's software suite supports various disciplines, including structures, fluids, and thermal management, enabling comprehensive product lifecycle management from concept design to operational use. Additionally, the company offers consultancy services and business intelligence solutions, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, consumer products, and financial services. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Altair has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, serving clients through a network of resellers and distributors.

Dragonfly Insulation is a spin-out from Newcastle University focused on scaling up the production of aerogel materials through an innovative manufacturing process that emphasizes low energy consumption. The company specializes in creating synthetic nanostructured porous ceramic products designed to provide effective thermal insulation across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, marine, oil and gas, and construction. By simplifying the manufacturing process, Dragonfly Insulation aims to improve accessibility to advanced fire safety features in civil applications, catering to a diverse range of industry needs.

Quinas is a leading-edge developer of revolutionary next-generation dual-use semiconductor memory technology designed to drive the proliferation of intelligent devices for Future Compute, Novel AI and Military/Aerospace. ULTRARAM is a revolutionary new type of computer memory that was invented and is under development in the Physics Department at Lancaster University. It combines speed, endurance, retention, and energy efficiency into a single memory concept. These astonishing properties are achieved by harnessing a quantum mechanical effect called resonant tunnelling. Benefits to end user: Ultra-efficient - extending battery life and/or reducing battery weight in the field Non-volatile - data retained in the absence of power, instant reboot for fast response when power is restored. High endurance - high reliability with long lifetime High performance - no compromise in speed despite non-volatility Low carbon – reduces large system power consumption. Sectors: -Future Compute -Novel AI -Data Centres -Automotive -Military/Aerospace

Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

Oxford Dynamics develops robotics & AI solutions for space, security & defence sectors. AVIS (A Very Intelligent System) is OD's flagship generative AI platform for the processing of complex multimodal data. Designed to augment human data analysts, AVIS 'force multiples' their throughput; freeing humans to concentrate on high-level decision-making as opposed to lower-level data sifting and comparison. AVIS is in use by a number of UK government agencies via a Framework Lite Agreement. Oxford Dynamics robotics work includes its STRIDER platform, an AI-enabled tracked robot developed to assist with response to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) events. Oxford Dynamics is self-funded via a mix of founders cash, grant and contract wins.

Aegiq Ltd. is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializing in semiconductor-based quantum photonic chips. Established in 2019, it focuses on developing a universal quantum computing platform that integrates photonic quantum computing and networking technologies. Aegiq's solutions cater to a variety of industries, including defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, addressing complex computational challenges with an emphasis on speed, compactness, and modularity. The company's innovative hybrid integrated photonics approach aims to facilitate large-scale quantum computing with the capacity for multi-million qubit operations, ultimately contributing to advancements in quantum cybersecurity and networking.

Bronze Software Labs is a mobile application development firm. Their services include research and development, mobile working, IoT, augmented and virtual reality, military, government, retail, charity, heritage, and education.

Meritor, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated systems, modules, and components tailored for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Established in 1909 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the company specializes in drivetrain, mobility, braking, and suspension solutions for various applications, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, off-highway machinery, and defense vehicles. Meritor operates through two main segments: Commercial Truck, which focuses on supplying drivetrain systems and components like axles and brakes, and Aftermarket and Industrial, which provides replacement parts to commercial vehicle and industrial aftermarket customers. The company markets its products under several brands, including Meritor, Euclid, and AxleTech, and distributes them primarily in North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. With over a century of experience, Meritor is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket clients globally.

Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.

Aegiq Ltd. is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializing in semiconductor-based quantum photonic chips. Established in 2019, it focuses on developing a universal quantum computing platform that integrates photonic quantum computing and networking technologies. Aegiq's solutions cater to a variety of industries, including defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, addressing complex computational challenges with an emphasis on speed, compactness, and modularity. The company's innovative hybrid integrated photonics approach aims to facilitate large-scale quantum computing with the capacity for multi-million qubit operations, ultimately contributing to advancements in quantum cybersecurity and networking.

Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.

Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.

PQShield Ltd specializes in post-quantum cryptographic solutions aimed at securing technology infrastructures against potential threats posed by quantum computing. Founded in 2018 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company develops a range of products including PQSoC, a toolkit for post-quantum system on chip crypto co-processors, PQSDK, which integrates post-quantum primitives with the OpenSSL API, and PQE2E, a software development toolkit designed for secure data in transit messaging. PQShield's innovations help businesses transition from traditional cryptographic standards to quantum-secure alternatives, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and communications. The company is actively involved in standardization efforts globally, advancing cybersecurity practices in the face of evolving technological challenges.

D-Wave Systems Inc. specializes in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers. As the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, the company offers products such as The D-Wave Two System, D-Wave Hybrid—a hybrid workflow platform for quantum-classical applications—and Leap, a cloud-based service that enables real-time access to quantum computing resources along with open-source development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's quantum computers are applied across various sectors, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, optimization problems, and more. In addition to its quantum computing systems, the company provides professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has expanded its presence with sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Cella Energy Limited is an advanced materials and technologies company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, with additional offices and a laboratory in Florida. Founded in 2011, it specializes in developing and producing hydrogen storage materials capable of storing significant amounts of hydrogen per gram, facilitating transportation at room temperature. The company offers a range of products, including smaller-scale tray-type and industrial-scale freeze-drying facilities, flowable pellets, static and cartridge systems, and flowing pellet systems. Cella Energy serves various applications across low, medium, and high power sectors, including unmanned aerial vehicles, lower-emission diesel vehicles, and zero-emission vehicles. Additionally, it provides military power solutions for unmanned systems and radiation shielding materials designed to protect satellites from harmful radiation, thereby extending their operational lifespan.

Cella Energy Limited is an advanced materials and technologies company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, with additional offices and a laboratory in Florida. Founded in 2011, it specializes in developing and producing hydrogen storage materials capable of storing significant amounts of hydrogen per gram, facilitating transportation at room temperature. The company offers a range of products, including smaller-scale tray-type and industrial-scale freeze-drying facilities, flowable pellets, static and cartridge systems, and flowing pellet systems. Cella Energy serves various applications across low, medium, and high power sectors, including unmanned aerial vehicles, lower-emission diesel vehicles, and zero-emission vehicles. Additionally, it provides military power solutions for unmanned systems and radiation shielding materials designed to protect satellites from harmful radiation, thereby extending their operational lifespan.

Diamond Microwave Devices Ltd. specializes in the development of semiconductor devices utilizing chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating devices that serve both civil and defense sectors, specifically for microwave power amplifier and transmitter applications. As a subsidiary of Element Six (Pty) Ltd., Diamond Microwave Devices aims to advance the performance and efficiency of microwave technologies through innovative diamond-based solutions.