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 Electronics

QV Bioelectronics

Grant in 2023
Time is precious and for patients with the most common brain tumour, glioblastoma, the value of that time really comes into focus when they are suddenly hit with the news there is no cure and that they have just one year to live. Current treatment options are not good enough and come at a huge cost to the quality of that remaining time. Our co-founder Dr Richard Fu recognised this and was frustrated not only by the lack of treatments available for his brain tumour patients but also by major design flaws in newer electrotherapy approaches. Working together with Dr Chris Bullock, a biomedical engineer arising from Manchester's world-class materials research centres, they formed an elegant solution designed to optimise patient life-expectancy and quality of life. Together they formed QV Bioelectronics, and since then, their ground-breaking research has received over $425k in financial awards from several UK institutions, including Innovate UK and the National Institute for Health Research in the UK. The technology core patent has been filed, with full FTO. The team has grown to contain commercial expertise that encompasses individuals with a unicon exit in their CV's, as well as multiple startup experience between them. Additionally, alongside Dr Fu's expertise, the clinical advisory board contains some of Britain's top neurosurgeons who are helping to input into the feedback of the technology design. Our aim is to double patient life expectancy compared to standard treatment without impacting quality of life, so patients can focus on what matters. Join us at QV Bioelectronics, in pioneering a better option for terminal cancer patients.

Fourier Audio

Grant in 2022
Developer of audio processing software tools designed for music production. The company's software allows to run live real-time frequency analysis of the monitored audio to analyze live and historical audio to perfectly spot unwanted frequencies in the audio file, enabling audio engineers to monitor and troubleshoot audio issues to create audio masterpieces.

Ionoptika

Grant in 2021
Ionoptika is the provider of high-performance ion beam technologies for surface analysis and nanofabrication applications, and are the experts in cluster ion beams for secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS).

Addionics

Grant in 2021
Addionics limited designs and develops rechargeable batteries for electronic vehicles. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in London, the United Kingdom with additional office in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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.
CVE designs and builds process solutions and has more than 60 years experience manufacturing Electron Beam (EB) systems and Vacuum Furnaces (VF’s) from its base in Cambridge UK. CVE’s range of equipment includes systems ranging from 50 to 200 kV with beam powers up to 100 kW. Professional engineering skills are applied to customer requirements resulting in innovative solutions to technical problems. The company's skilled workforce, experienced engineering department and extensive service team are backed up with a range of in-house test and diagnostic facilities. CVE offers true global coverage from itssales and service centres in the UK and worldwide. Cambridge Vacuum Engineering's roots begin in the late 1950's in Cambridge, England with the founding of Torvac, a company specialising in the manufacture of Electron Beam Welders and Vacuum Furnaces. A break-a-way group formed Wentgate Engineers in the mid 1960's and for many years the two companies traded in competition. Torvac purchased the Hawker Siddley Dynamics "Dynaweld" technology, which added 150kV welders to their range.

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.

Warwick Acoustics

Grant in 2020
Warwick Acoustics Ltd, based in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacture of advanced audio systems. Founded in 2002 and previously known as Warwick Audio Technologies Ltd until its name change in October 2018, the company is dedicated to enhancing personal audio experiences. Its flagship product, the Sonoma headphone system, exemplifies Warwick Acoustics' commitment to innovative design. Additionally, the company aims to revolutionize in-car audio experiences, particularly within electric vehicles, through patented low-power electroacoustic panels made from upcycled and recyclable materials. By integrating precision electrostatic laminate audio transducers, Warwick Acoustics provides solutions that minimize power consumption and weight, catering to both personal audio and automotive sectors.

QV Bioelectronics

Grant in 2020
Time is precious and for patients with the most common brain tumour, glioblastoma, the value of that time really comes into focus when they are suddenly hit with the news there is no cure and that they have just one year to live. Current treatment options are not good enough and come at a huge cost to the quality of that remaining time. Our co-founder Dr Richard Fu recognised this and was frustrated not only by the lack of treatments available for his brain tumour patients but also by major design flaws in newer electrotherapy approaches. Working together with Dr Chris Bullock, a biomedical engineer arising from Manchester's world-class materials research centres, they formed an elegant solution designed to optimise patient life-expectancy and quality of life. Together they formed QV Bioelectronics, and since then, their ground-breaking research has received over $425k in financial awards from several UK institutions, including Innovate UK and the National Institute for Health Research in the UK. The technology core patent has been filed, with full FTO. The team has grown to contain commercial expertise that encompasses individuals with a unicon exit in their CV's, as well as multiple startup experience between them. Additionally, alongside Dr Fu's expertise, the clinical advisory board contains some of Britain's top neurosurgeons who are helping to input into the feedback of the technology design. Our aim is to double patient life expectancy compared to standard treatment without impacting quality of life, so patients can focus on what matters. Join us at QV Bioelectronics, in pioneering a better option for terminal cancer patients.

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.

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.

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.

Modularity Grid

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

Verdel Instruments

Seed Round in 2019
Verdel Instruments Ltd specializes in the development of two-dimensional mass spectrometry (2DMS) technology, focusing on equipment for structural analysis and sequencing. Established in 2018 and located in Coventry, United Kingdom, the company provides advanced mass spectrometry solutions utilized in analytical laboratories. These solutions enable the identification of key components and impurities across various sectors, including biopharmaceuticals, food, chemical products, and environmental analysis. By allowing researchers to obtain structural information from complex mixtures, Verdel Instruments plays a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of analytical processes.

PervasID

Grant in 2018
PervasID Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of wide area passive RFID systems. The company emerged from research conducted at the University of Cambridge and focuses on providing location capabilities based on the EPC Class1 Gen2 standard. PervasID's technology employs fixed ultra-high frequency RFID to accurately detect passive tags over long distances, facilitating enhanced visibility into goods, assets, and people. Its innovative systems are designed to serve various industries, including retail, healthcare, supply chain and logistics, and aviation. The technology has been successfully deployed in multiple field trials, demonstrating its reliability and effectiveness in streamlining processes across diverse markets.

CorrosionRADAR

Seed Round in 2018
CorrosionRADAR is on a mission to support the Industry 4.0 by enabling predictive corrosion management. By using cutting edge technologies from its patent pending distributed sensing technology to Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and advanced analytics, the CorrosionRADAR team is creating a game-changing solution for tackling corrosion management.

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.

CorrosionRADAR

Grant in 2018
CorrosionRADAR is on a mission to support the Industry 4.0 by enabling predictive corrosion management. By using cutting edge technologies from its patent pending distributed sensing technology to Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and advanced analytics, the CorrosionRADAR team is creating a game-changing solution for tackling corrosion management.

CorrosionRADAR

Seed Round in 2018
CorrosionRADAR is on a mission to support the Industry 4.0 by enabling predictive corrosion management. By using cutting edge technologies from its patent pending distributed sensing technology to Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and advanced analytics, the CorrosionRADAR team is creating a game-changing solution for tackling corrosion management.

CorrosionRADAR

Grant in 2017
CorrosionRADAR is on a mission to support the Industry 4.0 by enabling predictive corrosion management. By using cutting edge technologies from its patent pending distributed sensing technology to Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and advanced analytics, the CorrosionRADAR team is creating a game-changing solution for tackling corrosion management.

Pyreos

Grant in 2017
Pyreos Limited, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of infrared sensor array products utilizing patented thin film pyro-electric ceramic technology. Founded in 2007, the company offers a range of products including bare die arrays, packaged components, and custom sensor arrays. These sensors are applied in various fields such as motion and occupancy detection, flame detection, people counting, spectroscopy, gas detection, and infrared cameras. Pyreos particularly focuses on three key markets: food safety, gas detection and analysis, and fuel and oil condition monitoring, which collectively represent a substantial market opportunity. The company's high-performance, compact sensors operate in the mid-infrared spectrum, allowing for precise identification of the molecular composition of materials, thus providing significant advantages in their targeted applications.

How Do I?

Grant in 2017
How Do I? teaches life and vocational skills through step-by-step videos linked to the learning environment using NFC technology.

Inductosense

Grant in 2015
Inductosense Ltd specializes in the manufacture of wireless, battery-free sensors designed for the detection of cracks, corrosion, and defects in various structures and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative solutions such as the WAND Evaluation System, which includes a handheld measurement probe and multiple sensors for measuring structural thickness. Their technology enables sensors to be permanently affixed to surfaces or embedded within materials, allowing for inspections beneath coatings, insulation, or repairs. Additionally, Inductosense provides TRND systems for monitoring internal corrosion and erosion in pipework and vessels. The sensors operate passively, receiving power and transmitting data through non-contact inductive coupling, facilitating fast and repeatable inspections while enabling clients to trend data over time.

Diamond Microwave

Grant in 2009
Diamond Microwave Devices Ltd. engages in the development of semiconductor devices based on CVD diamond. Its devices are used in civil and defense systems for microwave power amplifier and transmitter applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Leeds, the United Kingdom. Diamond Microwave Devices Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Element Six (Pty) Ltd.
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