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 CleanTech

Kelpi

Grant in 2023
Operator of a material innovation company intended to develop a thin bio-plastic coating for paper and card that replaces fossil fuel plastics in packaging for food, drink, cosmetics, and personal care. The company's coating is made from renewable feedstocks, particularly compostable seaweed, and marine-safe, paper and card packaging coated with biomaterial has been certified recyclable, enabling users to eliminate the need for single-use plastics.

Unitrove

Grant in 2022
Unitrove has incredible power that involves in cleaner, greener and cheaper energy for a sustainable future.

ev.energy

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

Recycl8

Grant in 2021
Recycl8 works in collaboration with the waste-to-energy and construction industries to transform incinerator bottom ash (IBA) - often destined for landfills - into a low-carbon concrete solution.

Anaphite

Seed Round in 2021
We are a startup company based in the Unit DX incubator in Bristol UK, developing our proprietary graphene-based nanomaterials with many advanced properties.

Levistor

Grant in 2021
Levistor is a British company that is developing a low-cost, durable energy storage technology that will enable super-fast charging of electric vehicles.

CCm Technologies

Grant in 2021
CCm Technologies is an environmental technology company that focuses on resource optimization. The company is founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Begbroke, England.

Greener

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Greener operates a business-to-business sustainability matchmaking platform designed to facilitate connections among companies seeking sustainable partners. By leveraging mathematical algorithms, the platform enables businesses to discover and collaborate with suitable sustainability partners, fostering the growth of genuinely sustainable supply chains. Greener aims to support the transition to a zero-carbon economy, empowering small businesses to learn from a global network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Through its innovative approach, Greener strives to build a sustainable future by enhancing collaboration and sharing best practices among businesses dedicated to sustainability.

Cloud Cycle

Grant in 2021
Cloud Cycle is focused on transforming the concrete industry by addressing the significant waste and carbon emissions associated with concrete production. Each year, over 10 billion tons of concrete are produced globally, contributing to approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions, with around 5% of that concrete going to waste. Cloud Cycle has created an innovative on-truck device and sensor array that integrates with a cloud-based platform to ensure concrete meets specifications, thereby minimizing waste. When surplus concrete does occur, the company operates a marketplace that connects sellers with potential buyers, helping to mitigate losses. By leveraging advanced technology, including the Internet of Things and machine learning, Cloud Cycle enhances the quality control of concrete deliveries and facilitates interventions to reduce operational costs and emissions. The company's goal is to save the industry billions while aiming for a reduction of global CO2 emissions by 1%.
Light Science Technologies is a company that specializes in light technology, primarily serving the controlled environment agriculture sector. The firm develops and manufactures contract electronic boards and lighting products tailored for this industry. While its current focus is on providing solutions for controlled agriculture, the company also has plans for future applications in non-invasive medical diagnostics. The majority of its revenue is generated from the contract electronics manufacturing segment, highlighting its expertise in this area.

Connected Energy

Grant in 2021
Connected Energy Ltd specializes in energy storage solutions through its E-STOR technology, which repurposes used electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy storage systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the company is a subsidiary of Future Transport Systems Ltd. E-STOR enables businesses to store excess energy for later use, optimizing energy efficiency and savings. This innovative technology is compatible with various electric vehicle battery packs, allowing it to communicate using the original equipment manufacturer's proprietary protocols. Connected Energy's systems are operational in several European countries, including the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, with capacities ranging from 60 kW to 1.2 MW, and plans for larger installations exceeding 10 MW. The company's services cater to multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, industry, retail, utilities, and local authorities.

Kooling

Grant in 2020
Kooling is a digital platform bringing the power of Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning to climate-related data. We simplify compliance to climate-related Regulatory requirements while bringing a disruptive approach to Greenhouse Gas emissions mitigation, empowering leading organisations to exceed Government and Corporate goals on environmental performance.

enee.io

Grant in 2020
enee.io designs and develops battery monitoring systems that make both users and suppliers of renewable power systems more profitable.

Mocean Energy

Grant in 2020
Mocean Energy focuses on developing innovative technologies that capture wave energy to support the transition to a zero-carbon future. The company has created an energy converter that enhances the generation and utilization of electricity from renewable sources. This converter employs a power take-off mechanism that transforms kinetic energy from ocean waves into electricity. As a result, Mocean Energy enables the use of reliable and cost-effective renewable energy for various subsea applications, including control systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles.

Diode

Grant in 2020
Diode is a tech start-up that builds tools to make electric vehicle infrastructure easy to implement for everyone.

Electrogenic

Grant in 2020
Electrogenic specializes in converting classic cars into all-electric vehicles, combining vintage aesthetics with modern technology. The company sources retro automobiles and restores them while integrating electric drivetrains, allowing customers to enjoy environmentally friendly transportation without sacrificing style. By offering these modification services, Electrogenic provides a sustainable alternative for classic car enthusiasts who wish to embrace modern advancements in automotive technology.

SilviBio

Grant in 2020
Developer of a seed enhancement technology designed to reduce seed losses that make it hard for forestry organizations to meet government goals on tree planting. The company specializes in developing novel products that will significantly improve yield results in both the Forestry and the Agriculture sector, and technology coats seeds to absorb and retain moisture, enabling growers to increase seed germination in dry conditions.

Cloud Cycle

Grant in 2020
Cloud Cycle is focused on transforming the concrete industry by addressing the significant waste and carbon emissions associated with concrete production. Each year, over 10 billion tons of concrete are produced globally, contributing to approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions, with around 5% of that concrete going to waste. Cloud Cycle has created an innovative on-truck device and sensor array that integrates with a cloud-based platform to ensure concrete meets specifications, thereby minimizing waste. When surplus concrete does occur, the company operates a marketplace that connects sellers with potential buyers, helping to mitigate losses. By leveraging advanced technology, including the Internet of Things and machine learning, Cloud Cycle enhances the quality control of concrete deliveries and facilitates interventions to reduce operational costs and emissions. The company's goal is to save the industry billions while aiming for a reduction of global CO2 emissions by 1%.

Cloud Cycle

Grant in 2020
Cloud Cycle is focused on transforming the concrete industry by addressing the significant waste and carbon emissions associated with concrete production. Each year, over 10 billion tons of concrete are produced globally, contributing to approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions, with around 5% of that concrete going to waste. Cloud Cycle has created an innovative on-truck device and sensor array that integrates with a cloud-based platform to ensure concrete meets specifications, thereby minimizing waste. When surplus concrete does occur, the company operates a marketplace that connects sellers with potential buyers, helping to mitigate losses. By leveraging advanced technology, including the Internet of Things and machine learning, Cloud Cycle enhances the quality control of concrete deliveries and facilitates interventions to reduce operational costs and emissions. The company's goal is to save the industry billions while aiming for a reduction of global CO2 emissions by 1%.

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.

Trojan Energy

Grant in 2020
Trojan Energy Limited specializes in providing charging infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2016 and based in Stonehaven, United Kingdom, the company focuses on the installation of on-street flat and flush electric vehicle charging points. This innovative approach addresses the needs of vehicle owners who lack access to off-street parking, facilitating the broader adoption of electric vehicles.

Evince

Grant in 2020
Evince Technology Ltd develops diamond-based semiconductor devices that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It offers diamond power semiconductor devices, including diodes, electron field emission triodes, and directional field emission transistors that connect power electronic systems to a mains electricity grid. The company’s products are used to improve the performance wind turbines and fuel cells and reduce the energy requirement of motors. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Durham, United Kingdom.

Evince

Venture Round in 2020
Evince Technology Ltd develops diamond-based semiconductor devices that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It offers diamond power semiconductor devices, including diodes, electron field emission triodes, and directional field emission transistors that connect power electronic systems to a mains electricity grid. The company’s products are used to improve the performance wind turbines and fuel cells and reduce the energy requirement of motors. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Durham, United Kingdom.

Modularity Grid

Grant in 2020
Intelligent sensors and software for managing electrical systems for electric utilities and aerospace markets

Gravitricity

Grant in 2020
Gravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.

SolarisKit

Grant in 2020
SolarisKit is a cleantech startup that specializes in innovative solar heating solutions. The company has developed the world's first flat-packable solar thermal collector, designed to efficiently collect and harness solar energy. This product aims to meet global heating demands by providing an affordable option for heating water for various applications. SolarisKit's technology not only promotes the use of renewable energy but also addresses the need for accessible and efficient heating solutions in both residential and commercial settings.

Albotherm

Grant in 2020
Albotherm specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative passive cooling polymer coatings aimed at addressing climate change and its effects. The company's core technology is a smart transitioning coating that regulates surface temperatures without requiring any energy input. This coating reversibly changes from clear to white when temperatures exceed a specified trigger point, effectively reflecting unwanted light to mitigate overheating. This unique capability enables a range of industries to enhance thermal management in their structures and surfaces, contributing to energy efficiency and climate resilience.

ev.energy

Grant in 2019
Our software manages EV charging, automatically optimizing for a greener, cheaper charge.

Cloud Cycle

Grant in 2019
Cloud Cycle is focused on transforming the concrete industry by addressing the significant waste and carbon emissions associated with concrete production. Each year, over 10 billion tons of concrete are produced globally, contributing to approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions, with around 5% of that concrete going to waste. Cloud Cycle has created an innovative on-truck device and sensor array that integrates with a cloud-based platform to ensure concrete meets specifications, thereby minimizing waste. When surplus concrete does occur, the company operates a marketplace that connects sellers with potential buyers, helping to mitigate losses. By leveraging advanced technology, including the Internet of Things and machine learning, Cloud Cycle enhances the quality control of concrete deliveries and facilitates interventions to reduce operational costs and emissions. The company's goal is to save the industry billions while aiming for a reduction of global CO2 emissions by 1%.

Inclusive Energy

Grant in 2019
Inclusive Energy develops remote monitoring and analytics solutions for solar and biogas companies in the Global South. They provide the digital bridge between off-grid energy providers, end-users and carbon markets.

Anaphite

Pre Seed Round in 2019
We are a startup company based in the Unit DX incubator in Bristol UK, developing our proprietary graphene-based nanomaterials with many advanced properties.
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.
For over 20 years CREST (Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology) has overseen the research and development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies. New technologies to develop viable fossil fuel alternatives and support rapid growth within the global sustainable energy sector are essential. CREST continues to instigate, lead and deliver high quality, original research, collaborating with industry and international academic networks.

Piclo

Grant in 2019
Piclo is a company focused on facilitating the direct purchase of renewable electricity from local suppliers. By developing a platform that connects consumers with nearby renewable energy producers, Piclo aims to enhance the accessibility and transparency of green energy sources. This initiative supports the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, enabling individuals and businesses to make informed choices about their electricity consumption while contributing to a more sustainable future. Through its innovative approach, Piclo is helping to transform the energy market by promoting local renewable power generation.
Cascade Water Products Ltd specializes in micro-greywater recycling systems designed to reduce water consumption for businesses. The company's innovative technology enables clients to achieve greater water efficiency by recycling domestic greywater, thus helping them save on water and energy bills while also lowering their carbon footprint. Cascade's systems are characterized by their low energy requirements, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation and maintenance, making them an attractive option for enterprises looking to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.
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.

Brilliant Planet

Grant in 2019
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company's innovative process enables vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land.
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.

SageTech

Grant in 2018
SageTech Medical Equipment specializes in the development of anesthetic technology for both human and veterinary healthcare providers. Founded in 2015 and based in Paignton, United Kingdom, the company has created a patented process that captures, extracts, and purifies inhalational anesthetic agents. This innovative approach not only offers significant cost savings but also addresses environmental concerns associated with anesthetic waste. SageTech's systems are designed to operate on both industrial and compact scales, allowing for bulk capture in larger settings as well as integration into anesthetic machines for recycling in clinical environments. By promoting a circular economy for anesthetic agents, SageTech provides a sustainable solution that benefits healthcare providers and the environment alike.
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.

Lightfoot

Debt Financing in 2018
Lightfoot is an innovative cleantech engineering company that specializes in developing real-time vehicle technology aimed at improving driving efficiency and reducing emissions. Their dash-mounted device connects directly to a vehicle's engine, providing drivers with audible and visual guidance to promote a more fuel-efficient driving style. This technology not only enhances fleet compliance but also contributes to driver wellbeing. With a commitment to delivering practical and cost-effective solutions, Lightfoot focuses on addressing real-world global challenges without unnecessary complexities. Based in the South West, the company has earned recognition for its advancements, winning 22 innovation and engineering awards, and strives to remain ahead of its competitors through a straightforward and honest approach to engineering.

Specific Innovations

Grant in 2017
Specific Innovations is a UK Innovation and Knowledge Centre, led by Swansea University and funded by Welsh Government, EPSRC & Innovate UK. SPECIFIC was one of seven Innovation and Knowledge Centres set up to foster new industries by closing the gap between scientific research and its commercial exploitation. It was set up in 2011 with a five-year £20m commitment from EPSRC, Innovate UK and the Welsh Government together with investment from Swansea University and strategic industrial partners. In April 2016, SPECIFIC began phase two of the project with £26m funding from EPSRC, Innovate UK and the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, as well as further investment from Swansea University, the industrial partners and matched funding from Cardiff University. The company's vision is to transform the world of energy by creating ‘Active Buildings'​ that can generate, store and release more solar energy than they consume. SPECIFIC’s building concept integrates solar technology into one system – that enables them to generate, store and release their own solar energy – both heat and electricity.

Flexciton

Grant in 2017
Flexciton Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for production planning and scheduling in the manufacturing sector. Founded in 2016, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency by providing tools that optimize machine operation schedules and maintenance, as well as energy consumption. Flexciton's advanced algorithms and data analytics capabilities allow manufacturers to create optimized production schedules rapidly, significantly reducing operational costs. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of the world's most disruptive companies in 2018. Despite its early-stage status, Flexciton collaborates with prominent manufacturers, positioning itself as a key player in a multi-billion dollar market focused on industrial automation and efficiency improvements.

Mixergy

Grant in 2015
Mixergy Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Cassington, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of energy storage solutions, particularly hot water tanks. The company provides a cost-effective means to enhance energy efficiency and support renewable energy generation by improving grid balancing. Mixergy's innovative tanks are designed to optimize the use of solar photovoltaic systems and heat pumps, thereby enabling better energy utilization and contributing to sustainable energy practices.

Tecrea

Grant in 2015
Tecrea Ltd is involved in basic research that results in transformative technologies for biomedicine. We focus on creative ways to use nanotechnology to improve cell delivery of reagents and drugs. We view cell delivery as a central problem in biological research and biomedicine, and improved delivery strategies can enable better application of many reagents and drugs. By improving delivery, Tecrea Ltd enables scientists to bring forward modern molecular medicines to the clinic.

Moixa Technology

Grant in 2015
Moixa Technology develops the Maslow intelligent energy storage solution, enabling homes to store energy and benefit from revenue streams generated by trading energy through GridShare, an SaaS platform that aggregates energy from groups of Maslow energy storage systems. . The company develops smart DC technologies to power DC lighting, computing, electronics from grid-shifted storage or local PV from smart DC hubs, variable DC networks and sockets. The technology and IPR reduces grid peak by shifting DC device load and powering DC devices efficiently without inverters or AC/DC adaptors, together with providing smart control and energy management. The technology aims to address the 1 trillion kwh + lost annually in power conversion, and the significant growing DC demand in homes, offices from ICT, LED lighting and the rise in internet connected devices.

Kepler Energy

Grant in 2013
Kepler Energy Limited is a UK-based development stage company founded in 2010, focused on the development and manufacturing of innovative tidal turbines designed to harness tidal energy. The company holds an exclusive license for a patented second-generation tidal turbine, originally developed by academics at the University of Oxford. Kepler's turbines are distinct in their larger, scalable design and capability to operate effectively in low tidal stream velocities, which are common in coastal waters worldwide. This technology allows for the construction of tidal fences, optimizing energy production and providing incremental revenue during the construction phase. Kepler Energy aims to address gaps in the tidal energy market by offering a cost-effective and powerful solution for sustainable energy generation, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging sector without direct economic competitors in specific resource areas.

Moixa Energy Holdings

Grant in 2012
Moixa Energy is the UK's leading smart storage and cloud aggregation platform.

Moixa Technology

Grant in 2010
Moixa Technology develops the Maslow intelligent energy storage solution, enabling homes to store energy and benefit from revenue streams generated by trading energy through GridShare, an SaaS platform that aggregates energy from groups of Maslow energy storage systems. . The company develops smart DC technologies to power DC lighting, computing, electronics from grid-shifted storage or local PV from smart DC hubs, variable DC networks and sockets. The technology and IPR reduces grid peak by shifting DC device load and powering DC devices efficiently without inverters or AC/DC adaptors, together with providing smart control and energy management. The technology aims to address the 1 trillion kwh + lost annually in power conversion, and the significant growing DC demand in homes, offices from ICT, LED lighting and the rise in internet connected devices.
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