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For years, accessibility was about inclusion, loyalty, and expanding market reach. Now, it’s a financial and legal risk. Organisations have long recognised the value of accessibility. Businesses that prioritised inclusive design could tap into the "Purple Pound", representing £274 billion in annual spending power from disabled consumers in the UK alone. On a global scale, the spending power of people with disabilities is estimated at $13 trillion, including their families and support networks. Making digital products accessible wasn’t just ethical—it was smart business, driving customer loyalty and increasing market reach. But accessibility is no longer just about opportunity—it’s now a legal and financial obligation. With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) taking effect in June 2025 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) driving record lawsuits, organisations face lawsuits, fines, and potential executive liability for failing to comply. 95.9% of digital products are non-compliant today, yet businesses have no scalable way to measure their risk exposure. Traditional audits take weeks and cost thousands, leaving organisations vulnerable to enforcement. AUDITSU eliminates this risk. We are a data-driven accessibility risk intelligence platform that allows businesses to instantly assess and address accessibility failures at scale. Unlike traditional manual audits, AUDITSU automates risk detection for mobile applications, providing structured compliance data without requiring code changes. While we are fundamentally a data company, we use AI to enhance automation, generate intelligent alt-text suggestions, and improve risk detection accuracy. Our platform ensures businesses stay ahead of global regulations, mitigate legal risk, and protect their reputation. Know your accessibility risk. Fix it faster. Avoid penalties.

TaiSan is a company focused on the development of innovative battery materials, specifically proprietary quasi-solid gel polymer electrolytes and sodium-potassium metal anodes. These advancements facilitate the creation of quasi-solid-state sodium batteries, which offer superior energy density compared to traditional battery technologies. TaiSan collaborates with battery manufacturers and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scale its technology, having signed 19 non-binding memoranda of understanding. The company's electrolyte and anode materials enhance the performance of sodium batteries, enabling faster charging, minimizing dendrite growth that can limit battery cycle life, and reducing leakage and fire risks. TaiSan's contributions aim to support the automotive industry's transition to more efficient and safer electric vehicles.

Fourier Audio is a company focused on live audio processing, developing a hardware-enabled audio software platform aimed at enhancing audience experiences while minimizing the environmental impact of live audio events. The firm specializes in creating audio processing software tools that facilitate music production by enabling real-time frequency analysis of monitored audio. This technology allows audio engineers to analyze both live and historical audio, effectively identifying and addressing unwanted frequencies within audio files. Through its innovative solutions, Fourier Audio supports audio professionals in monitoring and troubleshooting audio challenges, ultimately contributing to the creation of high-quality audio productions.

Farmz2U is an infrastructure company focused on empowering smallholder farmers to operate at a commercial scale. It provides a comprehensive farming management system that automates agricultural production, enhancing yield and profitability. The company's platform includes a web application that offers digital extension services, guiding farmers through all stages of the farming process, from pre-farming to post-harvest. By delivering tailored agricultural expertise and facilitating market access, Farmz2U enables smallholder farmers to improve their production capabilities and connect more effectively with the market. Through its support, the company aims to enhance local farm production and strengthen the agricultural sector.

Farmz2U is an infrastructure company focused on empowering smallholder farmers to operate at a commercial scale. It provides a comprehensive farming management system that automates agricultural production, enhancing yield and profitability. The company's platform includes a web application that offers digital extension services, guiding farmers through all stages of the farming process, from pre-farming to post-harvest. By delivering tailored agricultural expertise and facilitating market access, Farmz2U enables smallholder farmers to improve their production capabilities and connect more effectively with the market. Through its support, the company aims to enhance local farm production and strengthen the agricultural sector.

Innovex is a company focused on revolutionizing the distribution of off-grid solar energy systems and equipment through the use of digital tools. It specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing these systems, incorporating embedded technology to enhance efficiency. Innovex's cloud-based IoT service allows for remote monitoring and management of energy systems, facilitating scalability for installers and distributors. By leveraging advanced technology, Innovex aims to simplify and improve the deployment of solar energy solutions, making them more accessible and effective for users in off-grid environments.

ToffeeX develops a cloud-based multi-physics generative AI platform tailored for industrial applications. The company's software generates complex and efficient shapes that enhance the performance of engineering components through an automated process. Specializing in fluid-structure generative design, ToffeeX's solutions are particularly useful for optimizing heat exchangers, valves, and robust systems, providing clients with reliable design alternatives for various industrial needs.

Pelebox is a digital platform specializing in smart locker systems aimed at improving the distribution and collection of chronic medications for patients. By providing internet-enabled lockers, the company allows patients to conveniently collect their repeat prescriptions without the lengthy wait times typically associated with public clinics. These smart lockers can be installed in various accessible locations, including shopping malls, commuter hubs, and partner retail outlets. The system is designed to streamline the management of prescriptions, offering features such as user enrollment, secure authentication for identity verification, and comprehensive logging and tracking of user interactions. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers and pharmacies to enhance efficiency while reducing the resources needed for manual handling and dispensing of medications.

Matibabu is a Phone Application that diagnoses malaria without pricking the body and is attached to a customized Device. The non-invasive diagnostic kit is used to detect malaria.

Tuteria is an e-learning platform that connects students with qualified private tutors for a wide range of subjects and skills. The company operates an online marketplace where users can find instructors for academic subjects, competitive exam preparations, language learning, and various skills such as music, swimming, and photography. Tuteria ensures that all tutors are thoroughly vetted, verifying their skills and identities before they are listed on the platform. This allows users to book one-on-one lessons with trusted instructors in their local area, including major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, as well as other regions across the country.

Oxford Heartbeat is a developer of medical device software focused on improving the planning and execution of cardiovascular surgeries. The company offers a healthcare platform that provides surgeons with critical insights into real patient blood vessels, enabling them to visualize interactions between medical devices and arterial walls, as well as navigate through tissues and bones. This advanced simulation technology allows for unprecedented visibility during keyhole surgeries, facilitating rehearsal of surgical procedures and the selection of optimal approaches tailored to individual patients. By leveraging predictive computations, big data, and artificial intelligence, Oxford Heartbeat aims to enhance surgical preparation, ultimately leading to reduced complication rates, lower associated costs, and improved patient care. The company is actively conducting prospective clinical trials in NHS hospitals, supported by the UK government's AI in Health and Care Awards.