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Eventum Orthopaedics develops a device that provides real-time measurements of the knee area during replacement operations, enabling surgeons to enhance their decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Salesfire is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in conversion rate optimization for e-commerce businesses. It offers a platform enabling retailers to create, deploy, and manage various solutions aimed at boosting conversion rates, re-engaging inactive customers, and delivering personalized shopping experiences online. The platform mimics the assistance of an in-store sales associate by providing behavioral overlays, intelligent site search, and product recommendations, ultimately enhancing the online store's performance and increasing revenue with minimal additional cost.

Mindtech develops a Data Operations Platform that significantly reduces the time spent by machine learning engineers on collecting and curating training data for AI computer vision applications. The platform automates this process using embedded functionality and Configurable DNA technology, supporting industries such as Smart City, Smart Places, and Smart Machines.

Suiso develops pyrolysis technology to decarbonize hydrocarbon gases like natural gas and biogas. Its systems convert up to 90% of input gas into hydrogen on-site, reducing emissions from industrial heat processes while maintaining fuel supply continuity.

Pimberly is a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform specializing in product information management (PIM), digital asset management (DAM), and workflow solutions. It is designed to accommodate an unlimited number of SKUs and data feeds, making it ideal for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The platform enables users to efficiently manage all product data, assets, and attributes through a modern browser interface. Pimberly also facilitates automatic interfaces with suppliers, customers, resellers, and various internal systems, streamlining operations and supporting new market opportunities. Its scalable architecture allows businesses to enhance their product management capabilities effectively.

Bimsense Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Hull, United Kingdom, specializes in building information modeling (BIM) software and consulting services. The company's flagship product, Operance, allows consultants, contractors, and builders to upload BIM models and associated data, facilitating easy search, sharing, updating, and utilization of building and asset information. This enables users to create tasks and notifications for managing operations and maintenance workflows. Additionally, Bimsense offers bespoke training and consultancy services aimed at reducing project risks and lifecycle costs through quality BIM implementation. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including estate owners, general contractors, property developers, designers, facility managers, manufacturers, and client agents, employing a three-step 'Target, Test, Track' process to integrate BIM into businesses and projects effectively.

Shopblocks is a hosted ecommerce platform based in Manchester, UK, that provides businesses with the tools necessary to design, build, and launch their online shops. Established in 2011, the company emerged from a team of digital marketing professionals who sought to improve the online retail experience. Shopblocks addresses common challenges faced by online businesses, particularly the difficulties of maintaining and updating websites. Its platform enables users to manage products, customers, orders, and shop designs from a single interface, offering features such as product data management, real-time supplier feeds, and integrated storefronts. This approach allows businesses to create professional online shops tailored to their needs without being constrained by generic templates, facilitating adaptability in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Envoke develops digital companion platforms that enable global teams in life sciences and biotechnology to showcase products, deliver virtual training, and support maintenance activities. Its interactive hardware and software demonstrations are powered by a modular content library, helping professionals train remotely and improve operational efficiency.

Tyr is a boutique commercial law office, ensuring that all partners and fee earners have backgrounds in eminent legal practices and expertise handling complicated commercial matters for regional, national, and international customers.

Invincibles Studio creating high quality, successful soccer management games.

Eventum Orthopaedics develops a device that provides real-time measurements of the knee area during replacement operations, enabling surgeons to enhance their decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Productive Machines is a company that specializes in software optimization services for the machining industry, focusing on enhancing productivity and sustainability for manufacturers. By leveraging a digital twin of the machining process, which simulates the physics, mechanics, dynamics, distortion, and vibration involved in metal cutting, Productive Machines enables manufacturers to test millions of parameters in a virtual environment. This innovative approach allows for improved Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Gcode, effectively eliminating chatter vibrations, reducing cycle times, minimizing tooling costs, and enhancing surface finish and dimensional accuracy. As a spin-out from the UK Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Productive Machines aims to streamline machining processes, empowering companies to achieve higher quality parts more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Sitehop is a technology company developing cyber-security and networking solutions for telecom and cloud networks. The company designs custom FPGA-based solutions to optimize and accelerate cloud and telecom networks and offers an enterprise network management platform that provides encryption for telecoms and data networks. The platform delivers ultra-low latency and low-power encryption to create secure private networks without physical interconnections, enabling telecom service providers to secure their networks while maintaining performance.

Pivigo specializes in connecting businesses with top-tier freelance data scientists for short-term projects. Additionally, it offers Europe's largest data science training program, Science to Data Science (S2DS), empowering analytical professionals to transition into commercial data science roles.

Founded in 2015, Slingshot Simulations operates a Simulation-as-a-Service platform. It enables rapid simulation of complex large-scale systems and offers tools for automated configuration, deployment, management, and analysis.

Bimsense Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Hull, United Kingdom, specializes in building information modeling (BIM) software and consulting services. The company's flagship product, Operance, allows consultants, contractors, and builders to upload BIM models and associated data, facilitating easy search, sharing, updating, and utilization of building and asset information. This enables users to create tasks and notifications for managing operations and maintenance workflows. Additionally, Bimsense offers bespoke training and consultancy services aimed at reducing project risks and lifecycle costs through quality BIM implementation. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including estate owners, general contractors, property developers, designers, facility managers, manufacturers, and client agents, employing a three-step 'Target, Test, Track' process to integrate BIM into businesses and projects effectively.

AME Group is a provider of product design services that cater to the specific needs of its clients. The company specializes in product development and design, offering comprehensive solutions that include rapid prototyping, fully finished appearance models, and low-volume production systems. By utilizing advanced technologies and materials, AME Group provides in-house prototyping and 3D printing services, allowing clients to explore various design options throughout the entire new product development process. This approach ensures that clients receive tailored solutions that enhance their product innovation efforts.

Salesfire is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in conversion rate optimization for e-commerce businesses. It offers a platform enabling retailers to create, deploy, and manage various solutions aimed at boosting conversion rates, re-engaging inactive customers, and delivering personalized shopping experiences online. The platform mimics the assistance of an in-store sales associate by providing behavioral overlays, intelligent site search, and product recommendations, ultimately enhancing the online store's performance and increasing revenue with minimal additional cost.

NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.

Arquella Ltd is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, established in 2017, that specializes in providing digital solutions for the care industry. Its offerings include advanced nurse call systems that incorporate innovative equipment such as nurse call room units, smartphone call alerts, and fall sensor systems. Arquella also delivers maintenance and support solutions for these systems, ensuring reliable operation. The company features a comprehensive platform that includes a reporting dashboard, call logs, and remote access capabilities, allowing caregivers to efficiently manage alerts and communications. By streamlining the flow of information, Arquella aims to enhance the quality and dignity of care for individuals requiring assistance.

Tribosonics Limited is a technology company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializing in high-end sensing technology solutions aimed at addressing wear, friction, and lubrication challenges in rotating equipment. Founded in 2006, the company develops and manufactures advanced ultrasonic measurement systems that facilitate accurate monitoring of various engineering applications, including power generation, manufacturing, aerospace, and petrochemicals. Its product offerings include solutions for measuring fluid film thickness, wear, load monitoring, and contact characterization, which assist engineering organizations in efficiently monitoring corrosion in pipes, tanks, and process systems. By providing essential data, Tribosonics enables firms to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Bimsense Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Hull, United Kingdom, specializes in building information modeling (BIM) software and consulting services. The company's flagship product, Operance, allows consultants, contractors, and builders to upload BIM models and associated data, facilitating easy search, sharing, updating, and utilization of building and asset information. This enables users to create tasks and notifications for managing operations and maintenance workflows. Additionally, Bimsense offers bespoke training and consultancy services aimed at reducing project risks and lifecycle costs through quality BIM implementation. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including estate owners, general contractors, property developers, designers, facility managers, manufacturers, and client agents, employing a three-step 'Target, Test, Track' process to integrate BIM into businesses and projects effectively.

Logically is a UK-based technology startup that utilizes artificial intelligence to combat misinformation and enhance civic discourse. The company has developed a platform that employs AI and machine learning to detect false information, identify manipulated images, and extract text from visuals. By providing a fact-checking service, Logically aims to improve the media landscape and help government and enterprise organizations effectively detect, respond to, and prevent the spread of misinformation and deliberate disinformation. The platform is designed to reduce the harmful impact of fake news, fostering a more informed public discourse.

Founded in 2018, Little Journey is a company dedicated to supporting children and their families undergoing medical treatments or participating in clinical trials. It offers a virtual reality smartphone application that enhances patient engagement by providing up-to-date information about hospital visits, reducing anxiety, and improving healthcare experiences.

Avail Technologies Ltd. is a company that specializes in the temporary employment sector by creating an application designed to connect Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers with companies seeking temporary drivers for their contracts. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, Avail Technologies was founded by a team of experienced directors who possess substantial industry knowledge, having held roles as both HGV drivers and logistics managers. This dual perspective allows the company to effectively address the needs of both drivers and employers in the logistics industry.

Tutorful is an online education company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, that connects parents and students with private tutors across various subjects and age groups. Founded in 2015, Tutorful has developed a marketplace featuring over 8,000 tutors who conduct thousands of lessons weekly throughout the UK. The platform is designed to facilitate the search for tutors in core academic subjects such as Mathematics, English, and Science, as well as in languages, music, and computer programming. Tutorful employs an algorithm that matches students with suitable tutors, ensuring an effective learning experience. Additionally, it provides an exceptional online classroom environment that fosters interactivity, allowing tutors to effectively grow their businesses while meeting the educational needs of their clients.

Airship Services Ltd is a technology company specializing in customer data management solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the company designs and develops a broadcast platform that offers various services aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Its offerings include proof of presence metrics, such as presence frequency, repeat presence rate, and return visit rate, as well as automation, interaction triggers, retention strategies, search and segmentation, and communication services via email and SMS. Originally established as Powertext Systems Limited, the company rebranded to Airship Services Ltd in April 2015 to better reflect its focus on innovative solutions for the hospitality sector.

Bubo.AI is a company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven price optimization platform. This platform analyzes customer behavior over time to determine what customers are willing to pay, then recommends optimal pricing strategies to sales staff. By aligning optimization models with both the willingness to pay and the willingness to accept, Bubo.AI helps wholesalers and distributors achieve their profit targets efficiently.

Digital Converters provides converting between video formats, including VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, Hi8, Digital8, and more. They also provide conversions of videotapes, cine film, photo slides, and audio.

Mindtech develops a Data Operations Platform that significantly reduces the time spent by machine learning engineers on collecting and curating training data for AI computer vision applications. The platform automates this process using embedded functionality and Configurable DNA technology, supporting industries such as Smart City, Smart Places, and Smart Machines.

AME Group is a provider of product design services that cater to the specific needs of its clients. The company specializes in product development and design, offering comprehensive solutions that include rapid prototyping, fully finished appearance models, and low-volume production systems. By utilizing advanced technologies and materials, AME Group provides in-house prototyping and 3D printing services, allowing clients to explore various design options throughout the entire new product development process. This approach ensures that clients receive tailored solutions that enhance their product innovation efforts.

Eventum Orthopaedics develops a device that provides real-time measurements of the knee area during replacement operations, enabling surgeons to enhance their decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Pure Pet Food is a producer of healthy, human-grade pet meals, specializing in dehydrated and freeze-dried pet food. The company focuses on creating low-processed, natural recipes designed for pets with sensitivities and ailments. By gently dehydrating ingredients using warm air to remove moisture, Pure Pet Food preserves the nutritional integrity of its products. This approach allows pet owners to access a variety of fresh and unprocessed meal options for their pets at affordable prices, promoting better health and well-being for animals.

Avail Technologies Ltd. is a company that specializes in the temporary employment sector by creating an application designed to connect Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers with companies seeking temporary drivers for their contracts. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, Avail Technologies was founded by a team of experienced directors who possess substantial industry knowledge, having held roles as both HGV drivers and logistics managers. This dual perspective allows the company to effectively address the needs of both drivers and employers in the logistics industry.

SatSense is a pioneering company that specializes in precise satellite radar-based monitoring services for detecting and measuring ground deformations. Founded by esteemed academics Professors Andy Hooper and Tim Wright from the University of Leeds, SatSense offers superior accuracy and granularity in deformation data compared to traditional methods. The company's primary focus is safeguarding critical infrastructure such as rail lines, roads, pipelines, and properties by monitoring potentially harmful ground movements. They provide both historical analysis and ongoing monitoring services tailored to clients' specific needs.

AMT specializes in automated post-production technology for additive manufacturing. Its platform, PostPro, enhances cost efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput in the production of 3D printed parts.

Founded in 2015, Slingshot Simulations operates a Simulation-as-a-Service platform. It enables rapid simulation of complex large-scale systems and offers tools for automated configuration, deployment, management, and analysis.

Incuto Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in Ilkley, UK, is a financial technology company specialising in SaaS-based banking software for credit unions, community banks, and CDFIs. The company's flagship product, incuto Hive, is a comprehensive platform supporting back-office processes, financial education, communication, performance management, and service provision for these institutions. Notably, the platform enables credit unions to offer digital banking services, including on-balance-sheet debit cards and sort codes, allowing them to compete with traditional banks and high-cost lenders while serving rural communities and those without physical bank access.

Bimsense Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Hull, United Kingdom, specializes in building information modeling (BIM) software and consulting services. The company's flagship product, Operance, allows consultants, contractors, and builders to upload BIM models and associated data, facilitating easy search, sharing, updating, and utilization of building and asset information. This enables users to create tasks and notifications for managing operations and maintenance workflows. Additionally, Bimsense offers bespoke training and consultancy services aimed at reducing project risks and lifecycle costs through quality BIM implementation. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including estate owners, general contractors, property developers, designers, facility managers, manufacturers, and client agents, employing a three-step 'Target, Test, Track' process to integrate BIM into businesses and projects effectively.

Tribosonics Limited is a technology company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializing in high-end sensing technology solutions aimed at addressing wear, friction, and lubrication challenges in rotating equipment. Founded in 2006, the company develops and manufactures advanced ultrasonic measurement systems that facilitate accurate monitoring of various engineering applications, including power generation, manufacturing, aerospace, and petrochemicals. Its product offerings include solutions for measuring fluid film thickness, wear, load monitoring, and contact characterization, which assist engineering organizations in efficiently monitoring corrosion in pipes, tanks, and process systems. By providing essential data, Tribosonics enables firms to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Advanced Digital Innovation (UK) Ltd., established in 2006 and based in Saltaire, specializes in developing application software tailored to the healthcare sector. The company's primary products are MyPathway, a communication platform connecting patients and clinicians, and PAINSENSE, a self-management tool for persistent pain, featuring tension alerts, relaxation resources, medication tracking, and engaging games. Additionally, they offer MEDSMINDER, a medication reminder software. ADI also provides consultancy services, including digital health strategy and co-design of systems, staffed by a team known for their integrity, confidentiality, and high ethical standards.

NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.

Logically is a UK-based technology startup that utilizes artificial intelligence to combat misinformation and enhance civic discourse. The company has developed a platform that employs AI and machine learning to detect false information, identify manipulated images, and extract text from visuals. By providing a fact-checking service, Logically aims to improve the media landscape and help government and enterprise organizations effectively detect, respond to, and prevent the spread of misinformation and deliberate disinformation. The platform is designed to reduce the harmful impact of fake news, fostering a more informed public discourse.

Bubo.AI is a company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven price optimization platform. This platform analyzes customer behavior over time to determine what customers are willing to pay, then recommends optimal pricing strategies to sales staff. By aligning optimization models with both the willingness to pay and the willingness to accept, Bubo.AI helps wholesalers and distributors achieve their profit targets efficiently.

Chatta Ltd is an educational technology company based in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It develops a teaching approach software that connects images with language, creating an audio-visual resource aimed at enhancing children's communication, language, and literacy skills. The platform facilitates progress in areas such as oracy, vocabulary, writing, and memory. Chatta's solutions are designed for a range of educational environments, including childminders, nurseries, primary and secondary schools, special needs professionals, and teacher training institutions, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company also provides training, resources, ongoing implementation support, and impact reviews to ensure effective use of its tools.

GI UK Medical Ltd is a company based in Northallerton, United Kingdom, that specializes in the distribution of medical devices, particularly in the field of gastroenterology. Incorporated in 2019, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions, including capsule endoscopy systems and other gastroenterology products. GI UK Medical aims to enhance the delivery of healthcare services within both the National Health Service (NHS) and private sectors in the UK. By developing and distributing advanced endoscopy technologies, the company seeks to improve patient care while also aiming to reduce healthcare costs.

Arquella Ltd is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, established in 2017, that specializes in providing digital solutions for the care industry. Its offerings include advanced nurse call systems that incorporate innovative equipment such as nurse call room units, smartphone call alerts, and fall sensor systems. Arquella also delivers maintenance and support solutions for these systems, ensuring reliable operation. The company features a comprehensive platform that includes a reporting dashboard, call logs, and remote access capabilities, allowing caregivers to efficiently manage alerts and communications. By streamlining the flow of information, Arquella aims to enhance the quality and dignity of care for individuals requiring assistance.

Airship Services Ltd is a technology company specializing in customer data management solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the company designs and develops a broadcast platform that offers various services aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Its offerings include proof of presence metrics, such as presence frequency, repeat presence rate, and return visit rate, as well as automation, interaction triggers, retention strategies, search and segmentation, and communication services via email and SMS. Originally established as Powertext Systems Limited, the company rebranded to Airship Services Ltd in April 2015 to better reflect its focus on innovative solutions for the hospitality sector.

AMT specializes in automated post-production technology for additive manufacturing. Its platform, PostPro, enhances cost efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput in the production of 3D printed parts.

NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.

Optimus Vitrum is advancing a new way to make toughened glass for mobile phone screens and wearable devices.

Advanced Digital Innovation (UK) Ltd., established in 2006 and based in Saltaire, specializes in developing application software tailored to the healthcare sector. The company's primary products are MyPathway, a communication platform connecting patients and clinicians, and PAINSENSE, a self-management tool for persistent pain, featuring tension alerts, relaxation resources, medication tracking, and engaging games. Additionally, they offer MEDSMINDER, a medication reminder software. ADI also provides consultancy services, including digital health strategy and co-design of systems, staffed by a team known for their integrity, confidentiality, and high ethical standards.

Avail Technologies Ltd. is a company that specializes in the temporary employment sector by creating an application designed to connect Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers with companies seeking temporary drivers for their contracts. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, Avail Technologies was founded by a team of experienced directors who possess substantial industry knowledge, having held roles as both HGV drivers and logistics managers. This dual perspective allows the company to effectively address the needs of both drivers and employers in the logistics industry.

Authenticate Information Systems Ltd. is a software company based in Harrogate, United Kingdom, specializing in supply chain solutions for the food industry. Founded in 2013, it designs and develops a collaborative platform that offers comprehensive insights into the direct and indirect supply chains of food retailers, food service operators, and manufacturers. The software includes features such as supply chain mapping, audit management, KPI checks, self-assessment surveys, and supplier certification updates. By providing these tools, Authenticate enables businesses to create effective compliance programs while also reducing auditing costs.

Founded in 2006, Intechnica is a UK-based technology consultancy that empowers businesses to grow rapidly through cost-effective digital innovation and transformation solutions. They specialize in improving website and application performance, reducing hosting costs, and maximizing sales revenues.

PureClarity is an award-winning ecommerce personalization platform founded in 2014 to maximize online sales for businesses by treating each customer as unique. It uses AI to analyze customer behavior and deliver personalized experiences, including product recommendations, targeted marketing campaigns, and personalization within search and email for both B2C and B2B retailers. The platform aims to increase online sales, average order value, conversion rates, and customer loyalty.

Abingdon Health is a UK-based company specializing in rapid diagnostic testing solutions. Established in 2008, it develops, manufactures, and markets lateral flow diagnostics worldwide, including COVID-19 neutralizing antibody tests, nucleic acid lateral flow immunoassays, and quantitative immunoglobulin free light chain measurements.

Inovus Medical is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing medical simulation products, primarily aimed at enhancing surgical training. Founded in 2012 and based in Saint Helens, United Kingdom, Inovus produces a range of simulators, including take-home and institutional laparoscopic simulators, which facilitate the training of surgical trainees and residents. Their products cover essential procedures such as laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy, as well as training tools for critical care and general medicine. By providing accessible and versatile healthcare training equipment, Inovus Medical aims to improve surgical skills and, consequently, the quality of patient care. The company serves its customers through online platforms, making its training solutions widely available.

Rinicare Ltd. is a healthcare technology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative monitoring devices. The company offers a range of products, including the PRIME device, which utilizes wireless sensors for vital sign monitoring and data analysis, allowing clinicians to remotely visualize, transmit, and store patient data. Additionally, Rinicare has developed PRIME IoT, which facilitates the transmission of vital sign data to compatible devices through healthcare application software. The company also focuses on patient safety with its SAFE system, a falls detection and prevention solution that employs thermal imaging sensors and intelligent algorithms to monitor patients' positions in bed, alerting clinicians to potential fall risks. Through these technologies, Rinicare aims to enhance patient care by providing real-time insights that support informed decision-making in clinical settings. Established in 2002, Rinicare continues to innovate within the healthcare sector.

Shaping Cloud provides cloud-based software and infrastructure solutions designed to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase engagement for organizations, with a focus on the public sector. The company develops and delivers cloud products and services that help clients distinguish between cloud that is merely an illusion and cloud that delivers true transformational value, enabling informed planning and the delivery of tangible, lasting improvements while maintaining client control. Its platform supports public and hybrid cloud adoption, delivering a city as a service framework that aggregates applications and services and aligns social, mobile, analytics, cloud, and IoT trends to transform how public services are delivered and to improve people’s lives.

The Link App Limited is a company that specializes in developing applications tailored for law firms, enhancing their day-to-day operations and client interactions. Founded in 2014 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, the Link App offers a platform that facilitates secure communication between legal professionals and their clients. Key features include case tracking, document sharing, electronic signing, and real-time communication, enabling law firms to manage legal cases efficiently and maintain strong professional relationships. By providing clients with direct access to case updates through a dedicated secure channel, the Link App eliminates the need for clients to seek progress reports, thereby streamlining communication and improving overall client service in the legal sector.

Moodbeam Limited designs and manufactures a wearable mood monitoring device that enables users to log their mood and monitor emotional wellbeing. The device connects to an online and mobile platform that provides insights into how moods change over time and identifies patterns and trends to support positive change for individuals and groups such as children, students, patients, or employees. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hull, United Kingdom, Moodbeam focuses on helping users understand their mental wellbeing through simple, discreet hardware and companion software.

SatSense is a pioneering company that specializes in precise satellite radar-based monitoring services for detecting and measuring ground deformations. Founded by esteemed academics Professors Andy Hooper and Tim Wright from the University of Leeds, SatSense offers superior accuracy and granularity in deformation data compared to traditional methods. The company's primary focus is safeguarding critical infrastructure such as rail lines, roads, pipelines, and properties by monitoring potentially harmful ground movements. They provide both historical analysis and ongoing monitoring services tailored to clients' specific needs.

PureClarity is an award-winning ecommerce personalization platform founded in 2014 to maximize online sales for businesses by treating each customer as unique. It uses AI to analyze customer behavior and deliver personalized experiences, including product recommendations, targeted marketing campaigns, and personalization within search and email for both B2C and B2B retailers. The platform aims to increase online sales, average order value, conversion rates, and customer loyalty.

Laytrix Limited is a company specializing in the development of equipment for laying and removing subsea pipelines. Established in 2017 and based in Darlington, United Kingdom, Laytrix manufactures systems designed to support the offshore industry, particularly in oil and gas, renewables, and marine sectors. Their product offerings include solutions for pipelay and decommissioning, featuring capabilities such as flex lay mode, carbon capture and storage pipelines, and pipeline recovery. Laytrix provides flexible options for clients, including design, build, rental, or licensing of their equipment, enabling efficient and cost-effective operations. Their innovative systems facilitate the rapid installation and demobilization of equipment, allowing clients to optimize resource utilization while minimizing associated risks.

Ash.TV is an innovative video advertising platform that connects brands with targeted consumers through a direct mobile interface. Based in Hull, the City of Culture 2017, the company leverages live social media data, GEOIP data, and retargeting techniques to accurately identify users' demographics and interests. This allows advertisers to deliver relevant content at optimal times, enhancing customer engagement and experience. As a result, Ash.TV not only drives increased revenue for publishers but also generates success stories for advertising agencies and provides clients with exceptional analytics. Since its inception, Ash.TV has experienced significant growth and is expanding its reach beyond Hull to locations such as Amsterdam and France.

MedCircuit Limited is a company that develops innovative triage software designed to assist doctors and nurses in clinical settings, specifically within emergency medicine and general practice. Founded in 2015 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, MedCircuit's software employs algorithms to gather relevant clinical information from patients, either while they are in the waiting room or prior to their arrival at the hospital. This approach enhances the efficiency of the clinical triage process, enabling healthcare professionals to provide timely treatment while upholding high standards of care. The software was created by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and technology experts who recognized the need for advanced solutions to address the increasing demands on medical services.

Pimberly is a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform specializing in product information management (PIM), digital asset management (DAM), and workflow solutions. It is designed to accommodate an unlimited number of SKUs and data feeds, making it ideal for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The platform enables users to efficiently manage all product data, assets, and attributes through a modern browser interface. Pimberly also facilitates automatic interfaces with suppliers, customers, resellers, and various internal systems, streamlining operations and supporting new market opportunities. Its scalable architecture allows businesses to enhance their product management capabilities effectively.

Hydrotherm Limited specializes in developing innovative water heating products tailored for off-grid energy markets. Founded in 2017 and based in York, United Kingdom, the company offers a lithium-ion powered portable water heater designed for camping and leisure activities, as well as for use by lone workers who require immediate access to hot water for showering or tool cleaning. In addition to its water heater, Hydrotherm produces a line of stainless steel rocket stoves, marketed under the Rocketman brand, which are smokeless and suitable for backpacking, camping, and outdoor living. The company focuses on enhancing convenience and efficiency for its users in various outdoor and practical applications.

Manchester Imaging is a dental diagnostic software company spun out from the University of Manchester that applies computer vision and machine learning to dental imaging to enable early detection of tooth decay and other oral health issues. Its software portfolio includes CARIESDENT for detecting decay, OSTEODENT for assessing osteoporosis risk from panoramic X-rays, and DENTAL IMPLANT ADVISOR 1 and 2 to assist dentists with implant planning and patient-specific considerations in complex cases. The tools aim to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary dental restorations, and the company serves customers worldwide from its base in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Azzure IT is an information technology consultancy and ERP solutions provider based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, the company delivers end-to-end Dynamics-based software for business operations, including NAV/Navision (enterprise resource planning covering finance, order processing, inventory, and CRM) and cloud-based Dynamics 365 apps such as Financials and Sales, which offer accounting, analytics, and customer relationship management. The company supports customers in manufacturing, distribution, professional services, wholesale, and nonprofit sectors, offering either hosted or on-premise NAV deployments. Its services span consultancy, implementation, management, and ongoing support for Dynamics deployments, with emphasis on automation and data insights to improve efficiency and productivity across finance, sales, supply chain, and marketing functions.

BinaryBots is a company focused on making coding accessible and affordable for children through engaging educational robotic kits and smart toys. Since its inception in 2012, BinaryBots has collaborated with numerous children and schools to create a distinctive range of cardboard robots and interactive activities that simplify the learning process of coding. The company's offerings include characters like Binary, the robot inventor from Planet Hex, and his companion Dimm, as well as the 'super saucer' UFO. Children are encouraged to build their own robots from kits and learn to write code to control their actions, fostering both creativity and technical skills in a fun and engaging manner.

Smartgate Solutions is a UK-based solutions provider working within regulated industries in the UK and internationally. It provides a range of quality and compliance systems for the health and social care, security, and transport sectors. Smartgate has developed its cloud-based Radar Healthcare Quality & Compliance System to help regulated industries manage and meet both their operational and regulatory requirements, offering a truly smart and effective tool to underpin operations and processes and affording the necessary visibility against performance and compliance.

Envoke develops digital companion platforms that enable global teams in life sciences and biotechnology to showcase products, deliver virtual training, and support maintenance activities. Its interactive hardware and software demonstrations are powered by a modular content library, helping professionals train remotely and improve operational efficiency.