How we're driving innovation
Incubators and Accelerators
Incubator and accelerator programmes we have run for start-ups and early stage businesses. Helping them to access the right expertise and develop their business model towards commercial success. Learn more about our Incubator programme here.
Investment Portfolio
Investments we have completed out of our Health & Life Science, Deep Tech, and Clean Tech for Health Challenge Funds. The investments are delivered at pre-seed stage, up to a value of £250K. Learn more about our investment fund here.
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Portable, cloud-enabled corneal diagnostics and treatment customisation tools. -
Cold plasma technology delivering sustainable, continuous-cleaning solutions for food processing
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Fast, low-dose subsampling and imaging for electron microscopy. -
Engineering design and project management for the medical and pharmaceutical sector. -
Precision microbiome and phage therapies for chronic gut disorders. -
Therapies targeting misfolded light-chain diseases, initially focusing on light-chain amyloidosis. -
AI-powered digital humans transforming customer engagement through natural, human-like interaction. -
Binder jet solutions for additive manufacturing -
Identification of infectious diseases in 15 minutes -
Wearable technology solutions to aid tiptoe walkers -
GHG capture and noble gas production -
Virtual reality solutions to aid with neuro-rehabilitation recovery -
On-demand delivery for independents, utilising mobile distribution centres -
Platform connecting fans, gigs, bands and venues -
No-touch resales solution for fashion retailers and sports brands -
Solutions for safe patient transfer and isolation -
A.I. decision support tools for blood cancer diagnosis -
Developing novel enzymes and biocatalysts -
Pellitec, blister prevention pads for footwear -
Home energy data and analytics platform for adoption of low carbon technologies -
Utilising waste streams to develop new modular building solutions -
Rapid point of care sepsis detection technology -
Production of difficult to express proteins and cell line development -
Automating the ICSI process for IVF clinics
Grant Support
Businesses we've helped with grant writing advice, feedback and hands-on support.
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Precision cardiac diagnostics through AI
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Turning a plastic and non-recyclable textile waste issue into a housing solution.
Innovation Consultancy - R&D Funding
Sharing the stories of the businesses we've supported through our R&D Partner Fund and innovation consultancy support services. Helping to explore new R&D opportunities, find expert partners and attract funding to develop successful new products and services.