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

Tim Murley

Interim Chief Investment Officer

Scott James O'Brien

Director, Innovation Finance

Dave Wilkes

Director of Innovation Ecosystem

Past deals in GreenTech

Unitrove

Grant in 2022
Unitrove has incredible power that involves in cleaner, greener and cheaper energy for a sustainable future.

Hypetex

Grant in 2022
Hypetex manufactures coloured carbon fibre using sustainable colourisation materials.

Biotangents

Debt Financing in 2022
Biotangents Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and building biological pathways for the production of valuable natural materials. The company utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from various DNA components. Among its innovations is the development of terpenoid biosynthesis strains and the Short Sequence Randomisation technology for DNA randomisation. Biotangents has also conceptualized Moduleic Sensing, a modular cell-free nucleic acid detection technology, which led to the creation of a diagnostic test for identifying infectious diseases in livestock. This veterinary diagnostic device employs isothermal amplification technology, enabling precise detection without significant technical demands and allowing for quick adaptation to new targets. The solutions provided by Biotangents aim to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, thereby enhancing the efficiency of animal protein production.

Petiole

Pre Seed Round in 2022
We care about sustainability when growers get better yields worldwide. That's why we have developed Petiole - a mobile-first digital tool to boost agriculture productivity and science. Our mobile application is a time & money saver for agronomists, farmers and agscientists who track the plant growth via efficient leaf area measurements.

ev.energy

Grant in 2022
Our software manages EV charging, automatically optimizing for a greener, cheaper charge.

Anaphite

Seed Round in 2021
We are a startup company based in the Unit DX incubator in Bristol UK, developing our proprietary graphene-based nanomaterials with many advanced properties.

CCm Technologies

Grant in 2021
CCm Technologies is an environmental technology company that focuses on resource optimization. The company is founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Begbroke, England.

Greener

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Greener operates a business-to-business sustainability matchmaking platform designed to facilitate connections among companies seeking sustainable partners. By leveraging mathematical algorithms, the platform enables businesses to discover and collaborate with suitable sustainability partners, fostering the growth of genuinely sustainable supply chains. Greener aims to support the transition to a zero-carbon economy, empowering small businesses to learn from a global network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Through its innovative approach, Greener strives to build a sustainable future by enhancing collaboration and sharing best practices among businesses dedicated to sustainability.

Big Atom

Grant in 2021
Big Atom is a recycling company, with an in-house engineering capability developing technology to create circular economy for rubber and plastics. The company operates their facilities, initially focusing on treating end-of-life tyres (ELTs) in the UK. Big Atom's vision is to end polymer waste.
Light Science Technologies is a company that specializes in light technology, primarily serving the controlled environment agriculture sector. The firm develops and manufactures contract electronic boards and lighting products tailored for this industry. While its current focus is on providing solutions for controlled agriculture, the company also has plans for future applications in non-invasive medical diagnostics. The majority of its revenue is generated from the contract electronics manufacturing segment, highlighting its expertise in this area.

Kooling

Grant in 2020
Kooling is a digital platform bringing the power of Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning to climate-related data. We simplify compliance to climate-related Regulatory requirements while bringing a disruptive approach to Greenhouse Gas emissions mitigation, empowering leading organisations to exceed Government and Corporate goals on environmental performance.

Electrogenic

Grant in 2020
Electrogenic specializes in converting classic cars into all-electric vehicles, combining vintage aesthetics with modern technology. The company sources retro automobiles and restores them while integrating electric drivetrains, allowing customers to enjoy environmentally friendly transportation without sacrificing style. By offering these modification services, Electrogenic provides a sustainable alternative for classic car enthusiasts who wish to embrace modern advancements in automotive technology.

SilviBio

Grant in 2020
Developer of a seed enhancement technology designed to reduce seed losses that make it hard for forestry organizations to meet government goals on tree planting. The company specializes in developing novel products that will significantly improve yield results in both the Forestry and the Agriculture sector, and technology coats seeds to absorb and retain moisture, enabling growers to increase seed germination in dry conditions.

eTEU

Grant in 2020
eTEU Technologies Ltd., based in London and incorporated in 2018, operates an online blockchain platform focused on optimizing data sharing and enhancing document transfer processes in the maritime logistics sector. The company's solution targets freight shippers, freight forwarders, and other participants in the international supply chain, aiming to reduce administrative costs and streamline operations. By automating the drafting of trade documentation, eTEU significantly shortens the time required for organizing cross-border shipments. The platform connects various stakeholders within the global supply chain, facilitating a transition from traditional paper-based documentation to a more efficient digital format. This integration helps to eliminate information silos, creating a decentralized network that links carriers, banks, forwarders, traders, and other entities involved in international trade.

Outfield

Grant in 2020
Outfield is an agritech company based in Cambridge, UK, that specializes in providing aerial imagery and data solutions for the fruit sector. Using small unmanned drone aircraft, Outfield collects high-resolution imagery to deliver insights on orchard performance, including yield estimates and variability mapping. This precision orchard management system addresses the inefficiencies associated with traditional yield estimation methods, which often rely on limited data and can result in significant errors. By employing off-the-shelf drones and a cloud-based platform, Outfield enables growers to automate data collection and receive processed insights within 24 hours. The platform has been tested with apple and pear growers across three continents, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing productivity and profitability while minimizing environmental impact. Outfield aims to scale its operations and expand its service offerings to meet the increasing demand in the fruit farming industry, positioning itself at the forefront of the agricultural innovation landscape.

Corridor Technology

Grant in 2020
Corridor Technology is a technology company. It will entail the development of a fully standardised imagery and video data review system to allow asset inspectors in road, rail and energy corridors to review remote condition monitoring data (RCM), output from Corridor’s Machine Learning systems.

Evince

Venture Round in 2020
Evince Technology Ltd develops diamond-based semiconductor devices that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It offers diamond power semiconductor devices, including diodes, electron field emission triodes, and directional field emission transistors that connect power electronic systems to a mains electricity grid. The company’s products are used to improve the performance wind turbines and fuel cells and reduce the energy requirement of motors. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Durham, United Kingdom.

Evince

Grant in 2020
Evince Technology Ltd develops diamond-based semiconductor devices that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It offers diamond power semiconductor devices, including diodes, electron field emission triodes, and directional field emission transistors that connect power electronic systems to a mains electricity grid. The company’s products are used to improve the performance wind turbines and fuel cells and reduce the energy requirement of motors. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Durham, United Kingdom.

Modularity Grid

Grant in 2020
Intelligent sensors and software for managing electrical systems for electric utilities and aerospace markets

Gravitricity

Grant in 2020
Gravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.

Synnefa

Grant in 2020
Illuminum Greenhouses is an Agri-Tech greenhouse and drip installation company in Kenya working with smallholder farmers to improve productivity and increase efficiency through the use of new modern technologies while bundling up other services to ensure smallholder farmers access a turn key solution.

CageCapture

Grant in 2020
CageCapture creates, develops and supplies novel advanced materials to address some of the most pressing indoor air pollution problems facing modern society.

SolarisKit

Grant in 2020
SolarisKit is a cleantech startup that specializes in innovative solar heating solutions. The company has developed the world's first flat-packable solar thermal collector, designed to efficiently collect and harness solar energy. This product aims to meet global heating demands by providing an affordable option for heating water for various applications. SolarisKit's technology not only promotes the use of renewable energy but also addresses the need for accessible and efficient heating solutions in both residential and commercial settings.

Albotherm

Grant in 2020
Albotherm specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative passive cooling polymer coatings aimed at addressing climate change and its effects. The company's core technology is a smart transitioning coating that regulates surface temperatures without requiring any energy input. This coating reversibly changes from clear to white when temperatures exceed a specified trigger point, effectively reflecting unwanted light to mitigate overheating. This unique capability enables a range of industries to enhance thermal management in their structures and surfaces, contributing to energy efficiency and climate resilience.

ev.energy

Grant in 2019
Our software manages EV charging, automatically optimizing for a greener, cheaper charge.

Inclusive Energy

Grant in 2019
Inclusive Energy develops remote monitoring and analytics solutions for solar and biogas companies in the Global South. They provide the digital bridge between off-grid energy providers, end-users and carbon markets.

Anaphite

Pre Seed Round in 2019
We are a startup company based in the Unit DX incubator in Bristol UK, developing our proprietary graphene-based nanomaterials with many advanced properties.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.
For over 20 years CREST (Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology) has overseen the research and development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies. New technologies to develop viable fossil fuel alternatives and support rapid growth within the global sustainable energy sector are essential. CREST continues to instigate, lead and deliver high quality, original research, collaborating with industry and international academic networks.

Outfield

Funding Round in 2019
Outfield is an agritech company based in Cambridge, UK, that specializes in providing aerial imagery and data solutions for the fruit sector. Using small unmanned drone aircraft, Outfield collects high-resolution imagery to deliver insights on orchard performance, including yield estimates and variability mapping. This precision orchard management system addresses the inefficiencies associated with traditional yield estimation methods, which often rely on limited data and can result in significant errors. By employing off-the-shelf drones and a cloud-based platform, Outfield enables growers to automate data collection and receive processed insights within 24 hours. The platform has been tested with apple and pear growers across three continents, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing productivity and profitability while minimizing environmental impact. Outfield aims to scale its operations and expand its service offerings to meet the increasing demand in the fruit farming industry, positioning itself at the forefront of the agricultural innovation landscape.

Piclo

Grant in 2019
Piclo is a company focused on facilitating the direct purchase of renewable electricity from local suppliers. By developing a platform that connects consumers with nearby renewable energy producers, Piclo aims to enhance the accessibility and transparency of green energy sources. This initiative supports the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, enabling individuals and businesses to make informed choices about their electricity consumption while contributing to a more sustainable future. Through its innovative approach, Piclo is helping to transform the energy market by promoting local renewable power generation.

UrbanChain

Grant in 2019
The Leading Global Blockchain Infrastructure-Based P2P Exchange For Renewable Generators And Consumers UrbanChain has developed an innovative energy exchange system, harnessing the power of blockchain, AI and IoT, in order to create local energy markets. UrbanChain's solution offers significant savings in energy bills for consumers, brings renewable energy generators of all size to the mainstream market, and enables large consumers to meet their net zero carbon emission target. UrbanChain's solution is regulated with Ofgem and Innovation Link. We are growing in the UK market and all over the glob and offer values to energy markets by dis-intermediating the energy market and streamlining the connection between renewables and consumers.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

Brilliant Planet

Grant in 2019
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company's innovative process enables vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

SageTech

Grant in 2018
SageTech Medical Equipment specializes in the development of anesthetic technology for both human and veterinary healthcare providers. Founded in 2015 and based in Paignton, United Kingdom, the company has created a patented process that captures, extracts, and purifies inhalational anesthetic agents. This innovative approach not only offers significant cost savings but also addresses environmental concerns associated with anesthetic waste. SageTech's systems are designed to operate on both industrial and compact scales, allowing for bulk capture in larger settings as well as integration into anesthetic machines for recycling in clinical environments. By promoting a circular economy for anesthetic agents, SageTech provides a sustainable solution that benefits healthcare providers and the environment alike.

Emteq

Grant in 2018
Emteq Ltd. is a company based in Brighton, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of brain-computer interface technology. Founded in 2015 by Graeme Cox and Charles Nduka, Emteq creates innovative facial wearables, specifically glasses, designed to interpret the wearer's expressions and emotions. This technology enhances human-computer interaction and supports human augmentation and emotion analytics through advanced artificial intelligence techniques. The company's platform aims to measure, monitor, and improve mood, health, and performance, particularly in conjunction with virtual reality applications.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

Lightfoot

Debt Financing in 2018
Lightfoot is an innovative cleantech engineering company that specializes in developing real-time vehicle technology aimed at improving driving efficiency and reducing emissions. Their dash-mounted device connects directly to a vehicle's engine, providing drivers with audible and visual guidance to promote a more fuel-efficient driving style. This technology not only enhances fleet compliance but also contributes to driver wellbeing. With a commitment to delivering practical and cost-effective solutions, Lightfoot focuses on addressing real-world global challenges without unnecessary complexities. Based in the South West, the company has earned recognition for its advancements, winning 22 innovation and engineering awards, and strives to remain ahead of its competitors through a straightforward and honest approach to engineering.

BioSystems Technology

Grant in 2018
BioSystems Technology engages in the development of alternative research models. BioSystems Technology was founded by an infectious disease research fellow and a Professor of Molecular Pathogenicity based at the University of Exeter.

HayBeeSee

Pre Seed Round in 2018
HayBeeSee is introducing fundamental change to "agronomy" and farming best-practice utilising state-of-the-art robotics and AI. We are creating a novel robotics platform allowing large daily coverage as well as close proximity sensing and interaction for farmers. The world of agri-tech is fast moving towards precision agriculture & robotics, yet farmers today lack access to any real products that deliver quality data or impact on their farm at all. Meet the CropHopper®, world’s first robot designed for fast and efficient jumping across fields to scan crops, identify weeds (single leaf), aphids & other bugs, early signs of disease, tiller-count, plant count, grain-counts per head as well as to carry out mechanical weeding and spot spraying. Lightweight, jumping all season, even in growing crops. An integrated, full-season management strategy.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2017
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

Axitan

Seed Round in 2017
Axitan is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of a microalgae-production platform aimed at producing innovative and safe alternatives to conventional antibiotics in animal agriculture. By leveraging algal biotechnology, Axitan seeks to address significant challenges in the industry, including the need for sustainable and resource-efficient production methods. The company focuses on developing a library of endolysins and related products designed to target pathogens that have traditionally been managed through antibiotic supplements in animal feed. This approach not only enhances productivity and production yields but also promotes better animal welfare and environmental protection. Through its initiatives, Axitan strives to facilitate a cost-effective transition away from antibiotics in the livestock sector.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2017
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

GridDuck

Grant in 2017
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. GridDuck's gateway uses a Zigbee wireless network to connect to our plugs and relays. It monitors consumption data and executes your rule-sets. It connects to the cloud via ethernet, wireless or cellular network. The company's wireless plugs, relays and switches monitor real-time consumption patterns. Then can also monitor grid conditions and immediately respond to commands from the GridDuck gateway.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2017
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.

Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Additive Manufacturing Technologies specializes in automated post-processing solutions for 3D printed parts, targeting high-volume production across various industrial sectors. The company integrates advancements in material science, chemistry, hardware engineering, robotics, and machine learning to enhance the quality and reliability of 3D printed components. By focusing on the post-processing phase, AMT helps companies optimize their additive manufacturing facilities, improving efficiency and reducing lead times and manufacturing costs. Their technology supports a seamless digital workflow, enabling clients to meet market-ready specifications effectively and scale up production capabilities.

GridDuck

Grant in 2016
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. GridDuck's gateway uses a Zigbee wireless network to connect to our plugs and relays. It monitors consumption data and executes your rule-sets. It connects to the cloud via ethernet, wireless or cellular network. The company's wireless plugs, relays and switches monitor real-time consumption patterns. Then can also monitor grid conditions and immediately respond to commands from the GridDuck gateway.

GridDuck

Grant in 2015
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. GridDuck's gateway uses a Zigbee wireless network to connect to our plugs and relays. It monitors consumption data and executes your rule-sets. It connects to the cloud via ethernet, wireless or cellular network. The company's wireless plugs, relays and switches monitor real-time consumption patterns. Then can also monitor grid conditions and immediately respond to commands from the GridDuck gateway.

Hypetex

Grant in 2015
Hypetex manufactures coloured carbon fibre using sustainable colourisation materials.
G2O is a UK-based graphene innovation and application company whose patented technology is aimed at tackling the world’s water shortage.
Sky Medical Technology Limited develops innovative neuromuscular electro-stimulation medical devices aimed at enhancing vascular health. Their flagship products include the geko device, which stimulates the common peroneal nerve to activate muscle pumps and improve blood flow, and the firefly device, designed for athletes to enhance lower limb circulation for quicker recovery. The company's OnPulse™ therapy represents a significant advancement in bioelectronic medicine, offering clinically proven solutions for various acute and chronic circulatory conditions, including the prevention of blood clots, treatment of swelling post-surgery, and management of non-healing wounds. These devices are utilized by healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and podiatrists, across NHS and private hospitals, as well as in clinical studies. Sky Medical Technology distributes its products globally, reaching markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Founded in 2006 and based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, the company addresses the needs of over forty million individuals facing vascular-related health challenges.

Tecrea

Grant in 2015
Tecrea Ltd is involved in basic research that results in transformative technologies for biomedicine. We focus on creative ways to use nanotechnology to improve cell delivery of reagents and drugs. We view cell delivery as a central problem in biological research and biomedicine, and improved delivery strategies can enable better application of many reagents and drugs. By improving delivery, Tecrea Ltd enables scientists to bring forward modern molecular medicines to the clinic.

BuffaloGrid

Grant in 2013
BuffaloGrid is a multi award-winning company with a mission to bring power and connect the next billion, helping frontier market smartphone users to use their phones more often and for more. We serve the billions of overlooked customers who with access to mobile digital services could improve their quality of life and business activities.
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