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 Parking

Chassis Autonomy

Grant in 2023
Chassis Autonomy focuses on the design, development, and production of advanced steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems specifically for Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles. The company aims to enhance autonomous mobility through the creation of fail-operational steering and braking systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation in highly automated and fully autonomous vehicles. By leveraging innovative actuation technology, Chassis Autonomy is positioned to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Chassis Autonomy

Grant in 2022
Chassis Autonomy focuses on the design, development, and production of advanced steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems specifically for Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles. The company aims to enhance autonomous mobility through the creation of fail-operational steering and braking systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation in highly automated and fully autonomous vehicles. By leveraging innovative actuation technology, Chassis Autonomy is positioned to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Urban Electric

Grant in 2019
Urban Electric is focused on establishing a comprehensive urban electric vehicle charging network to support drivers without access to private garages or driveways. The company has developed an innovative retractable charging hub that operates through an application, featuring multiple chargers designed to be conveniently situated on city streets. When not in use, these hubs retract fully underground, minimizing their visual and spatial impact on the streetscape. This unique approach allows Urban Electric to integrate charging solutions seamlessly into urban environments, thereby enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle users.

Urban Electric

Grant in 2019
Urban Electric is focused on establishing a comprehensive urban electric vehicle charging network to support drivers without access to private garages or driveways. The company has developed an innovative retractable charging hub that operates through an application, featuring multiple chargers designed to be conveniently situated on city streets. When not in use, these hubs retract fully underground, minimizing their visual and spatial impact on the streetscape. This unique approach allows Urban Electric to integrate charging solutions seamlessly into urban environments, thereby enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle users.

Urban Electric

Grant in 2018
Urban Electric is focused on establishing a comprehensive urban electric vehicle charging network to support drivers without access to private garages or driveways. The company has developed an innovative retractable charging hub that operates through an application, featuring multiple chargers designed to be conveniently situated on city streets. When not in use, these hubs retract fully underground, minimizing their visual and spatial impact on the streetscape. This unique approach allows Urban Electric to integrate charging solutions seamlessly into urban environments, thereby enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle users.

Vivacity Labs

Grant in 2017
Vivacity Labs Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015, it focuses on enhancing urban mobility by providing services such as car parking sensing, bus occupancy monitoring, and comprehensive traffic analysis. The company employs advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to install thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, the UK's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors collect unprecedented data from video feeds, enabling deep insights into transport operations and predictive management. Additionally, Vivacity Labs offers video analytics services that extract meaningful information from visual data and provides detailed transport metrics, such as speed, counts, and heat maps, through API access and online interfaces. By empowering transport managers with enhanced insights, Vivacity Labs aims to reduce congestion and improve road safety.
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