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 3D Technology

Dyman

Seed Round in 2022
Dyman Advanced Materials specializes in the development of a patented technology aimed at enhancing the manufacturing process of synthetic diamonds. This innovative approach seeks to improve the efficiency of the traditional high-pressure and high-temperature method used in diamond synthesis, resulting in reduced production costs. By providing a more economical production method, Dyman's technology serves both the industrial and gemstone market sectors, facilitating the broader availability of high-quality synthetic diamonds.

3AI

Grant in 2021
3AI is a machine learning company dedicated to building the world’s most advanced and usable AI for investment professionals, founded by an award-winning data science team of industry experts. 3AI is enhancing investor decision making with big data predictions and insights, enabling better judgement and results. ALBA is 3AI's self-learning equity prediction intelligence, producing reliably accurate global equity forecasts and insights. ALBA's top picks have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since the 1980s.

Datalase

Grant in 2021
Datalase Ltd. specializes in developing materials for laser coding and marking across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics, cosmetics, and tobacco. The company's innovative ink solutions enable high-speed, in-line digital printing, allowing for the customization of packaging with variable information such as date and lot codes, barcodes, and graphics. Datalase's proprietary technology is designed for use on outercases, products, and primary packaging, enhancing quality and operational efficiency for brand owners. The company operates through a partner network in Europe, the United States, and Asia, and has established strategic partnerships with key industry players. Founded in 1987 and based in Widnes, United Kingdom, Datalase was previously known as Sherwood Technology Ltd. before rebranding in 2006.

4D Medicine

Grant in 2020
4D Medicine specializes in creating innovative solutions for the targeted and controlled regeneration of human tissue through the development of degradable, implantable medical devices. Utilizing novel photopolymer materials, the company is advancing a range of products that are currently undergoing regulatory clearance with the Food and Drug Administration. These resorbable medical devices aim to enhance patient outcomes in various applications, including musculoskeletal surgery, soft tissue repair, and drug delivery. By focusing on regulatory approval and effective medical applications, 4D Medicine seeks to provide valuable options for medical device suppliers and healthcare providers.

Oxford Endovascular

Grant in 2020
Oxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms. The Oxford technology uses a special laser-cut metal alloy which has a shape-memory. It can be posted into a catheter during surgery, inserted into the brain and opened up into a tiny tube mesh (‘flow diverter’) that fits into the natural shape of the blood vessel. This diverts the blood away from the aneurysm, allowing it to heal.

M-XR

Grant in 2020
M—XR is developing 3D production technology that allows brands, studios and creators to digitise the real-world accurately and automatically. Thus enabling them to leverage the infinite world of 3D with the highest quality 3D models.

WOWSOME app

Grant in 2020
The Augmented Reality app WOWSOME taps the print medium into the possibility of setting things into motion in print by integrating it with digital content. Its Motion Print function allows print content to come alive with Video, 3D, Animations, Call-to-Action, Deals and much more.

DIOSynVax

Grant in 2020
DIOSyn Vax (Digitally designed, Immune Optimised Selected and Synthesized Vaccines) is new technology that will significantly accelerate vaccine development and achieve dramatic improvements to the protection against emerging and re-emerging pathogens.

VividQ

Grant in 2020
VividQ is bringing about a revolution in digital display and creating the human-machine interface for the next generation of consumer devices. VividQ's computational display technology is creating a future where 3D holographic images are cast into our everyday environment, removing the screens that separate our real and virtual experiences. The company partners with leading original electronics manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate its advanced software and hardware solutions into augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), automotive head-up displays, and other consumer electronics. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Cambridge, U.K., with partners and teams in the U.S. and Japan.

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.

Spectrum Logic

Grant in 2020
Spectrum Logic is an innovator and manufacturer of detection and imaging products using CMOS image sensors. We develop custom detectors for X-ray, electron beam, near infrared and ultraviolet imaging with experience in wafer scale CMOS image sensors (50 μm to 150 μm pixel pitch), sCMOS and NIR sensors.

Virtual SurgerySIM Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Developing a customizable virtual reality surgical simulator connected to big data.

Dyman

Grant in 2020
Dyman Advanced Materials specializes in the development of a patented technology aimed at enhancing the manufacturing process of synthetic diamonds. This innovative approach seeks to improve the efficiency of the traditional high-pressure and high-temperature method used in diamond synthesis, resulting in reduced production costs. By providing a more economical production method, Dyman's technology serves both the industrial and gemstone market sectors, facilitating the broader availability of high-quality synthetic diamonds.

ZEG.ai

Grant in 2019
ZEG.ai is building ground-breaking tech that enables 3D generation at a massive scale for e-commerce, XR, and games. ZEG.ai is able to generate high quality shoe, furniture, clothing, and consumer good model within few seconds.

Gravity Sketch

Grant in 2019
Gravity Sketch Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing multi-platform three-dimensional (3D) creation tools and software solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers products such as Gravity Sketch VR, which allows users to create unique geometries, 3D models, and artwork, and Gravity Sketch iOS, a design application for the iPad. The platform is designed to assist various industries, including transportation, industrial design, apparel, and footwear, by enabling users to trace ideas from conception through design and refinement in a virtual reality environment. By focusing on intuitive controls, Gravity Sketch aims to enhance collaboration among cross-functional teams, making the design process more efficient and cost-effective.

Rovco

Grant in 2019
Rovco designs an autonomous underwater vehicle or AUV and remotely operated underwater vehicle or ROV technologies and support services that optimizes how people manage and inspect subsea assets. Its technology offers the process of 3D photogrammetry that involves using high-resolution photos of a static object or site area taken from multiple angles and processed to generate a 3D vector model from point cloud data, enabling oil, gas, and renewables industry clients to evaluate their subsea assets for damage, corrosion or determining levels of marine growth and benefit from inspection related cost savings.

Thirdfort

Grant in 2018
Thirdfort Limited is a London-based company founded in 2017 that provides a digital platform to facilitate property transactions. The company's app-based solution allows conveyancers to quickly verify client identities and the legitimacy of their funds, utilizing advanced ID scanning technology and open banking integration. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time required for onboarding and fund transfers, enabling transactions to be completed in minutes rather than weeks. Thirdfort's platform is utilized by award-winning conveyancers throughout the UK and has received backing from notable entities, including legal and real estate professionals.

SenSat

Grant in 2018
SenSat Ltd is a London-based company that operates a cloud-based 3D virtual engineering platform, specializing in the conversion of complex visual and spatial data into real-time simulated realities. Founded in 2015, SenSat utilizes mapping drones to generate engineering-grade survey data, which is then processed through its software, Mapp. This platform optimizes pre-construction planning, design, and bidding by providing accurate topographical replicas of sites. The company focuses on a concept they call "Visual Intelligence," a subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to understand and interact with real-world environments. By delivering infrastructure data in a visual format, SenSat allows businesses in physical domains, such as infrastructure construction, to monitor progress, take measurements, and manage maintenance remotely. This technology helps organizations make informed decisions based on real-world information, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

Sentireal

Grant in 2018
At Sentireal, we create software and media platforms that turn mobile devices and headsets into smart assistants. These assistants deliver training and guidance using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, blended with artificial intelligence (AI). This combination provides "personal immersive learning" - personalised immersive content and continuous background assessment of learning progress. Our software and media solutions, powered by our immersonal™ platform, provide enhanced learning outcomes by presentation of content using augmented reality and virtual reality technologies. This media content is created based on the learners current activities and real-world situation, and allows for personalised delivery of content, based on individual training needs. Using artificial intelligence, our software platform offers the opportunity for assessment and feedback on individual learners.

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.

Cadscan

Grant in 2018
Cadscan Limited is a company based in Chester, United Kingdom, founded in 2011, that specializes in developing three-dimensional (3D) products for the healthcare, dental, and industrial sectors. The firm integrates imaging, 3D printing, and visualization technologies to create innovative solutions, including 3D printed insoles, wound management systems, and robotic inspection tools. Its product portfolio features medical devices such as imprints orthotics, gensole, and viscoturf, along with advanced 3D scanning technologies like Cubik, Aces, and Dentik, and various robotic systems. Cadscan aims to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across its target industries through its technological advancements.

Andiamo

Grant in 2018
Andiamo is a London-based company that specializes in creating personalized orthotic solutions for children, particularly those with cerebral palsy. Founded in 2013, it leverages advanced 3D scanning and printing technologies to provide a user-centered service. The process begins with a 3D scan of the child, which helps create a biomechanical model. This model is then used to design and prototype orthotic devices, ensuring optimal fit and function through rapid iteration. Additionally, Andiamo integrates AI technology to serve as a personalized care coordinator, enhancing communication between clinicians and families. This approach not only streamlines treatment planning but also improves clinical outcomes and affordability for various treatments, including bracing and physiotherapy. The company was inspired by the experiences of its founders as parents, aiming to alleviate challenges faced by families and healthcare providers in the orthotics space.

MedaPhor

Grant in 2017
MedaPhor Limited is an e-learning company based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, that specializes in creating training products for postgraduate medical professionals. The company focuses on enhancing ultrasound examination techniques through its innovative simulation technology solutions. MedaPhor's offerings include Blue Phantom, which provides ultrasound phantoms for hands-on simulation training in gynaecology and obstetrics, and True Anatomy, an endovaginal training model designed for ultrasound simulation. Additionally, MedaPhor develops models for intrauterine pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, and general pathology, contributing to the advancement of medical education and training. Established in 2004, MedaPhor aims to improve the skills and knowledge of healthcare practitioners through its comprehensive training solutions.

Gravity Sketch

Grant in 2017
Gravity Sketch Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing multi-platform three-dimensional (3D) creation tools and software solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers products such as Gravity Sketch VR, which allows users to create unique geometries, 3D models, and artwork, and Gravity Sketch iOS, a design application for the iPad. The platform is designed to assist various industries, including transportation, industrial design, apparel, and footwear, by enabling users to trace ideas from conception through design and refinement in a virtual reality environment. By focusing on intuitive controls, Gravity Sketch aims to enhance collaboration among cross-functional teams, making the design process more efficient and cost-effective.

Soluis

Grant in 2017
Soluis Group is a UK-based creative studio that focuses on digital visualization and related services. The company specializes in graphic design, CGI visualization, and animation, providing clients with high-quality design solutions. Through its expertise in design visualization and software development, Soluis serves a diverse range of industries, helping businesses effectively communicate their ideas and concepts through visual media.

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.

Mira Rehab

Grant in 2016
MIRA Rehab is a company focused on enhancing the rehabilitation experience for patients recovering from surgery or injury. It has developed a motion-tracking therapy platform that transforms traditional physical therapy exercises into engaging video games. Utilizing a motion sensor like Microsoft Kinect, the system tracks user movements from a distance, allowing for a hands-free assessment of performance and compliance. This innovative approach not only makes rehabilitation more enjoyable but also tailors the experience to meet the specific needs of different pathologies. By creating a motivating environment, MIRA Rehab aims to facilitate faster recovery and improve patient outcomes in physical therapy.

Azul Optics

Grant in 2016
Azul Optics is developing a device that can rapidly assess macular pigment density. Their device will be affordable, fast, easy-to-use and compact, making it easy to integrate macular pigment density screening into regular eye exams. Their goal is to introduce a technology that enables eye health professionals to rapidly assess macular pigments as an indicator of eye health.

2DHeat

Grant in 2014
2DHeat Limited is a research and development company based in St Helens, United Kingdom, specializing in the creation and commercialization of innovative flat electric heating elements for domestic appliances. Established in 2004, the company has developed patented technologies, including various types of heating elements that can be directly applied to surfaces. These elements offer advantages such as rapid heating rates, higher power outputs, and lightweight designs, making them suitable for both domestic and commercial environments. With a focus on low costs and minimal service requirements, 2DHeat aims to replace traditional coil wire heating systems, providing a more efficient and effective alternative for heating applications. The company plans to relocate to Merseyside as it continues to advance its innovative heating solutions.

Cydar Limited

Grant in 2014
Cydar Limited develops a fusion imaging software to the healthcare industry. It offers Cydar Medical, a fusion imaging software that delivers automated 3D overlays into the operating room for surgical guidance. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Barrington, United Kingdom with additional office in Wilmington, Delaware.

Whispering Gibbon

Grant in 2014
Whispering Gibbon Ltd is a game company based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, founded by Joe Stevens in 2011. The company focuses on developing video game technology that bridges the gap between virtual content and reality, primarily through 3D printing. Whispering Gibbon offers innovative services such as RenderFab 3D, a cloud-based asset processing solution that streamlines the creation of 3D print-ready models from digital data. Additionally, the company provides Grabit, a platform for user-generated merchandising. Through these offerings, Whispering Gibbon aims to enhance the intersection of gaming and tangible products.

MakieLab

Grant in 2011
MakieLab is building social toys & games from the same dataset. They're taking 3D modelling for games, and 3D printing for manufacture, and building a pipeline to automatically produce both from a set of characters, furniture, or similar game and toy objects. Their first product is Makies, a new kind of future-smashing toy: customisable, 3D-printed, locally made, and game-enabled. Since Makies first launched in 2012, they've released two apps centering around super creative fashion play (Makies Doll Factory and Makies FabLab), launched Makies into Selfridges and Hamleys (London), won some lovely toy awards and shipped Makies to all four corners of the Earth.
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