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 Autonomous Vehicles

Earth Rover

Grant in 2022
Earth Rover Limited specializes in developing robotic agriculture systems tailored for farmers, focusing on applications such as scouting, weeding, and selective harvesting. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newport, United Kingdom, the company leverages technology initially designed for the ExoMars Rover, adapting it for precision farming. Their autonomous farming robots are equipped with advanced tools and integrate with a smart data platform, allowing farmers to enhance current agricultural practices and move towards more autonomous farming solutions.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2022
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

DeGould

Grant in 2022
DeGould Ltd is a leader in automated vehicle inspections, specializing in providing advanced imaging and machine learning software for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains. The company's mission is to enhance value for customers through innovative automated vehicle inspections and high-quality imagery. DeGould has implemented its imaging solutions globally within major OEMs and supply chain partners, continuously advancing its technology to meet growing demand. Their latest innovation, Auto-compact, features high-resolution image capture in a compact design, utilizing a combination of lighting techniques to quickly produce hundreds of images. This technology employs artificial intelligence to detect minor imperfections such as scratches, dents, and wheel scuffs, effectively eliminating the need for manual inspections. By offering precise vehicle condition records and facilitating quality assurance during handover and inspection checkpoints, DeGould helps OEMs and their supply chains reduce costs and enhance product quality.

ev.energy

Grant in 2022
Our software manages EV charging, automatically optimizing for a greener, cheaper charge.

Drone Ag

Grant in 2022
Drone Ag is a UK-based company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through drone automation and artificial intelligence software. The team comprises farmers, agronomists, drone pilots, and software engineers who leverage their extensive experience from operating drone systems on their own 6,000-acre farm. The company offers a range of services, including drone training courses and user-friendly software solutions. By collecting and analyzing leaf-level crop data, Drone Ag enables farmers to optimize the application of resources, guiding ground machinery and drone sprayers to specific areas of fields at appropriate times. This practical approach to precision agriculture ensures that the company's offerings are grounded in real-world experience, allowing clients to improve their farming practices effectively.

Grayscale AI

Grant in 2021
We provide next-generation computer vision and neuromorphic AI to increase efficiency, lower costs and improve sustainability.

OX Delivers

Grant in 2021
Global Vehicle Trust is a charity organization established to develop a cheap and rugged vehicle for rural areas in developing countries. Global Vehicle Trust was established by Torquil Norman and asked Gordon Murray to develop a prototype vehicle suitable for rural parts of developing countries. Norman was originally inspired by the 1980s Africar book.

Bonnet

Grant in 2021
Bonnet Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in London, develops a charging-as-a-service platform that simplifies access to public electric vehicle chargers. The company aims to alleviate the inconvenience faced by drivers who must register for multiple charging networks. Bonnet offers a subscription service that enables users, both individuals and businesses, to utilize any public charger through a single account. The platform not only provides access to a comprehensive network of charging points across Europe but also features real-time charger availability information and contactless payment options. This approach enhances the user experience while promoting a more visible and accessible charging infrastructure for businesses.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2021
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

Meritor

Grant in 2021
Meritor, Inc. is a global supplier specializing in drivetrain, braking, mobility, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicles and industrial markets. With over a century of experience, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a wide range of components, including axles, drivelines, braking systems, and suspension solutions, primarily for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, and off-highway equipment. Meritor operates through two main segments: Commercial Truck, which focuses on original equipment manufacturers, and Aftermarket and Industrial, which serves replacement part customers. The company also provides complementary products such as brake shoes, automatic slack adjusters, and shock absorbers. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Meritor employs over 9,000 people across various global locations, serving markets in North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Meritor was founded in 1909 and was formerly known as ArvinMeritor, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.

OX Delivers

Grant in 2021
Global Vehicle Trust is a charity organization established to develop a cheap and rugged vehicle for rural areas in developing countries. Global Vehicle Trust was established by Torquil Norman and asked Gordon Murray to develop a prototype vehicle suitable for rural parts of developing countries. Norman was originally inspired by the 1980s Africar book.

ZeroAvia

Grant in 2020
ZeroAvia, Inc. designs zero-emission aircraft specifically for commercial short-haul trips. Founded in 2017 by Val Miftakhov, the company is headquartered in Hollister, California, with an additional office in Cranfield, United Kingdom. ZeroAvia develops a hydrogen fuel cell system that powers electric propulsion, enabling practical zero-emission aviation. The company initially targets a travel range of 500 miles for regional aircraft accommodating 10 to 20 passengers. This innovative approach significantly reduces operational costs, offering four times lower fuel and engine maintenance expenses compared to traditional aviation solutions.

Skyfarer

Grant in 2020
Developer of unmanned aerial vehicles designed to save lives by quick delivery. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles can support the transportation of vital medical payloads such as blood, pharmaceuticals, vaccinations and aseptic equipment, enabling clients to ensure the timely deliveries of essentials, with no impact on the road congestion and no increase in fossil fuel emissions.

Hived

Grant in 2020
HIVED is building the mass-market parcel delivery network of the future by leveraging vertical integration, operational process innovation and software. HIVED has developed a system that is significantly better than the status quo in every way imaginable: more efficient (and therefore more affordable), better for people (no gig-economy, fully employed staff) and the environment (100% emission-free end-to-end, no offsetting ever) as well as providing the best possible delivery experience.

Wluper

Grant in 2020
Wluper Ltd. is a London-based startup focused on developing an intelligent personal assistant designed for navigation and transportation. Established in 2016, the company specializes in Conversational AI, integrating natural language processing, dialogue management, and knowledge bases to create an advanced user experience. Wluper's product facilitates intuitive journey planning through a conversational interface, whether via voice or instant messaging. By leveraging state-of-the-art deep learning technologies, Wluper aims to enhance location-based services and provide users with immediate, contextually relevant answers to their inquiries.

ev.energy

Grant in 2019
Our software manages EV charging, automatically optimizing for a greener, cheaper charge.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2019
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

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.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.
Urban Electric's mission is to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging network. Our unique 'pop-up' charging hubs retract fully underground when not in use, minimising the impact on the streetscape so they can be conveniently located right in the street where you live.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2018
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

Perceptual Robotics

Grant in 2018
Perceptual Robotics Limited designs and develops Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for inspection purposes. The company sells its product under the name Dhalion. Its product is used by engineers for inspection of wind turbines. The tool identifies information about position, size and severity of defects on the tower and blades. It can also identify lightning strikes, cracks, erosion, delamination and other issues. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

DriverNet

Grant in 2017
DriverNet was founded in 2016 by Ant Chisnall after a fifteen year career working in logistics for small fleet operators and large multinational hauliers. DriverNet bridges the gap in connections and information between drivers, driver management and customers to improve all round performance, driver and customer experiences and reduce emissions. They're building new services and a smart community and infrastructure that works for everybody in logistics, regardless of who they work for, or where they operate or what they earn.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2017
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

Flock

Grant in 2017
Flock, founded in 2015 and based in London, is an Insurtech company that aims to modernize the insurance landscape by leveraging emerging technologies. Initially focused on the commercial drone industry, Flock introduced Europe's first pay-as-you-fly drone insurance product, utilizing real-time data such as population density and wind speed to assess and mitigate flight risks. This innovation has allowed them to insure thousands of drone operations globally, enhancing safety and reducing risk exposure for pilots by an average of 15%. Recently, Flock expanded its offerings to include insurance for commercial motor fleets, catering to the dynamic needs of connected vehicles like cars, vans, and trucks. By providing data-driven insights, Flock helps fleet owners improve safety and manage risks proactively, with the goal of not only addressing claims but also preventing incidents from occurring in the first place.

Vivacity Labs

Grant in 2017
Vivacity Labs Ltd. specializes in providing hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company installs thousands of sensors across the UK to collect and analyze data related to traffic, parking, and public transport. This data is leveraged through advanced video analytics and machine learning technologies to generate deep insights, including predictive management for rail systems and real-time monitoring of road conditions. Vivacity aims to enhance the operations of transport managers by offering unprecedented visibility into traffic patterns and behaviors, ultimately contributing to reduced congestion and improved road safety. By integrating these insights into transport infrastructure, Vivacity is striving to revolutionize data collection and utilization in urban environments.

Oxa

Grant in 2017
Oxbotica is developing the next generation of autonomous vehicles - creating the software that makes them go. Using the latest in computer vision and machine learning, their systems learn from their environment and share experiences with each other, so that they're getting smarter all the time. The system uses a complement of sensors and algorithms to identify and track pedestrians, cars and other obstacles in the environment.

Perceptual Robotics

Grant in 2017
Perceptual Robotics Limited designs and develops Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for inspection purposes. The company sells its product under the name Dhalion. Its product is used by engineers for inspection of wind turbines. The tool identifies information about position, size and severity of defects on the tower and blades. It can also identify lightning strikes, cracks, erosion, delamination and other issues. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2016
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2015
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.

Aurrigo Group

Grant in 2015
Aurrigo Group specializes in transport technology solutions, focusing on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for various industries including aviation, ground handling, and cargo. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products as well as autonomous vehicles tailored for urban environments, shopping malls, airports, and university campuses. Aurrigo's self-driving pods enhance first and last mile transportation, seamlessly integrating with traditional transport options like taxis and buses. The company also develops Aurrigo Connect, a comprehensive autonomous fleet management system that includes a customer booking app and backend control systems, ensuring efficient and safe deployments in urban settings. Aurrigo operates as a division of RDM Group.
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