Innovate UK

Hexis Lab is a technology company working at the forefront of raw material innovation. Hexis Lab produce ground-breaking ethnically targeted skincare products to protect and repair sun-damaged skin and improve life well-being. The company's discovery platform utilizes big data cloud computing approaches and in-silico computer modelling to screen a huge database of natural plant derived compounds for activity against our selected cellular targets.

Hypetex manufactures coloured carbon fibre using sustainable colourisation materials.

Vector Homes creates a new method for constructing homes and choosing the materials to use. Vector Homes recycles the materials and enhance them with nanotechnologies to create unique properties for superior construction materials.

Spinks is the suppliers of quality micro spring components, Discover's ingenious collections of innovation. Each of ground-breaking creations come in various heights, wire gauges and textile options and all guarantee revolutionary comfort and a greener future.

Xampla Ltd develops and produces a pea plant protein-based plastic material to replace microplastics for commercial use. The company’s products include microcapsules for application in homecare and personal care products; and films, coatings, and single use plastics for application in single and multi-layer films, coatings, and packaging products. Xampla Ltd was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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.

TextureJet designs, develops, and deploys machine tools and technologies for surface processing in high value manufacturing.

Callaly is a London-based femtech company founded in 2014 that specializes in innovative period care products. Its flagship offering, the Tampliner, is a unique, leak-proof tampon designed for hygienic insertion without the need for hard plastic applicators. This product is made from biodegradable, non-toxic pure cotton, ensuring comfort and safety for users, as it is free from dyes and dioxins. Callaly manufactures its products to medical-grade standards in Britain and sells them primarily through a customizable online subscription service. As a certified B Corporation, Callaly is dedicated to maintaining high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency in its operations.

Icaruus specializes in designing and manufacturing apparel and equipment tailored for brands, medical institutions, and large workforces. The company operates on an on-demand manufacturing model, which allows for local production and direct delivery to end users. This approach minimizes the need for warehousing and lowers barriers to entry in the apparel and equipment industries. In addition to standard clothing items such as base layers, mid-layers, and t-shirts, Icaruus is also involved in apparel recycling and sustainable innovation research, reflecting its commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

Decorte Future Industries is an innovative startup focused on developing high-tech, body-adaptive intelligent clothing that integrates biometric sensors and artificial intelligence. This technology aims to enhance human capabilities by enabling intuitive control of robotics through voice, gesture, and touch, while also shifting healthcare from a curative to a preventative model. Their patent-pending body-adaptive exoskeleton allows the clothing to conform to the wearer's body, addressing a significant challenge in the clothing industry. Recently, the company received a competitive Innovate UK grant to leverage its intelligent clothing in combating Covid-19 in care homes. Decorte Future Industries maintains close relationships with the UK Ministry of Defence for research and development, and has garnered support from the Enterprise Europe Network as part of the Horizon 2020 initiative. The team is composed primarily of PhD graduates from the University of Cambridge and includes notable advisors from leading technology and investment firms. Additionally, the company is developing machine-learning technology to extract complex health data from audio, allowing for the collection of critical health metrics using standard microphones.

Newrotex is an Oxford-based small and medium-sized enterprise specializing in the development of a silk-based conduit designed for the repair of peripheral nerve injuries. The company has created an off-the-shelf device that allows for immediate treatment of patients who have sustained injuries due to trauma or cancer surgery. This innovative approach eliminates the risks associated with traditional autograft procedures, which are currently considered the gold standard for such repairs. By providing healthcare professionals with a new treatment option, Newrotex aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the morbidity associated with conventional nerve repair methods. The intellectual property for this device has been granted, underscoring its potential impact in the medical field.

Newrotex is an Oxford-based small and medium-sized enterprise specializing in the development of a silk-based conduit designed for the repair of peripheral nerve injuries. The company has created an off-the-shelf device that allows for immediate treatment of patients who have sustained injuries due to trauma or cancer surgery. This innovative approach eliminates the risks associated with traditional autograft procedures, which are currently considered the gold standard for such repairs. By providing healthcare professionals with a new treatment option, Newrotex aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the morbidity associated with conventional nerve repair methods. The intellectual property for this device has been granted, underscoring its potential impact in the medical field.

Orthox Ltd. is a medical implant company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in tissue regenerative implants for patients with knee injuries. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Nick Skaer and Professor Oliver Kessler, the company leverages silk technology developed at Oxford University to create innovative solutions for cartilage and meniscus repair. Its primary products include FibroFix, a biomaterial designed to replicate human knee cartilage; FibroFix Meniscus, which focuses on repairing and regenerating meniscal cartilage; and FibroFix Cartilage, aimed at treating articular cartilage damage. The technology behind these products was originally developed at Oxford Biomaterials Ltd., where Dr. Skaer played a significant role in advancing the FibroFix technology platform before securing exclusive licenses for its application in cartilage and bone repair.

Callaly is a London-based femtech company founded in 2014 that specializes in innovative period care products. Its flagship offering, the Tampliner, is a unique, leak-proof tampon designed for hygienic insertion without the need for hard plastic applicators. This product is made from biodegradable, non-toxic pure cotton, ensuring comfort and safety for users, as it is free from dyes and dioxins. Callaly manufactures its products to medical-grade standards in Britain and sells them primarily through a customizable online subscription service. As a certified B Corporation, Callaly is dedicated to maintaining high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency in its operations.

TextureJet designs, develops, and deploys machine tools and technologies for surface processing in high value manufacturing.

Callaly is a London-based femtech company founded in 2014 that specializes in innovative period care products. Its flagship offering, the Tampliner, is a unique, leak-proof tampon designed for hygienic insertion without the need for hard plastic applicators. This product is made from biodegradable, non-toxic pure cotton, ensuring comfort and safety for users, as it is free from dyes and dioxins. Callaly manufactures its products to medical-grade standards in Britain and sells them primarily through a customizable online subscription service. As a certified B Corporation, Callaly is dedicated to maintaining high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency in its operations.

Irresistible Materials Ltd, a materials technology company, develops and commercializes fullerene based photo-resist technology. It offers fullerene materials and processes for application in lithography, including EUV resists, spin-on-carbon, and e-beam resists. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Swansea, United Kingdom.

Intelistyle Ltd. is an artificial intelligence fashion stylist based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing personalized styling recommendations through its innovative software platform, which caters to omnichannel fashion retailers. Key features include the ability to create multiple outfit combinations from selected items, offer personal styling advice via an AI chatbot, suggest visually similar alternatives for out-of-stock items, and manage customers' wardrobes. Additionally, the platform facilitates color matching of clothing with skin tones and existing wardrobe items, enhancing the shopping experience by understanding customer style preferences. By leveraging AI technology, Intelistyle aims to create engaging digital discovery experiences that drive increased conversion rates, larger basket sizes, and higher customer retention for retailers.

Callaly is a London-based femtech company founded in 2014 that specializes in innovative period care products. Its flagship offering, the Tampliner, is a unique, leak-proof tampon designed for hygienic insertion without the need for hard plastic applicators. This product is made from biodegradable, non-toxic pure cotton, ensuring comfort and safety for users, as it is free from dyes and dioxins. Callaly manufactures its products to medical-grade standards in Britain and sells them primarily through a customizable online subscription service. As a certified B Corporation, Callaly is dedicated to maintaining high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency in its operations.

Hypetex manufactures coloured carbon fibre using sustainable colourisation materials.

Orthox Ltd. is a medical implant company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in tissue regenerative implants for patients with knee injuries. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Nick Skaer and Professor Oliver Kessler, the company leverages silk technology developed at Oxford University to create innovative solutions for cartilage and meniscus repair. Its primary products include FibroFix, a biomaterial designed to replicate human knee cartilage; FibroFix Meniscus, which focuses on repairing and regenerating meniscal cartilage; and FibroFix Cartilage, aimed at treating articular cartilage damage. The technology behind these products was originally developed at Oxford Biomaterials Ltd., where Dr. Skaer played a significant role in advancing the FibroFix technology platform before securing exclusive licenses for its application in cartilage and bone repair.

Orthox Ltd. is a medical implant company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in tissue regenerative implants for patients with knee injuries. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Nick Skaer and Professor Oliver Kessler, the company leverages silk technology developed at Oxford University to create innovative solutions for cartilage and meniscus repair. Its primary products include FibroFix, a biomaterial designed to replicate human knee cartilage; FibroFix Meniscus, which focuses on repairing and regenerating meniscal cartilage; and FibroFix Cartilage, aimed at treating articular cartilage damage. The technology behind these products was originally developed at Oxford Biomaterials Ltd., where Dr. Skaer played a significant role in advancing the FibroFix technology platform before securing exclusive licenses for its application in cartilage and bone repair.

Orthox Ltd. is a medical implant company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in tissue regenerative implants for patients with knee injuries. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Nick Skaer and Professor Oliver Kessler, the company leverages silk technology developed at Oxford University to create innovative solutions for cartilage and meniscus repair. Its primary products include FibroFix, a biomaterial designed to replicate human knee cartilage; FibroFix Meniscus, which focuses on repairing and regenerating meniscal cartilage; and FibroFix Cartilage, aimed at treating articular cartilage damage. The technology behind these products was originally developed at Oxford Biomaterials Ltd., where Dr. Skaer played a significant role in advancing the FibroFix technology platform before securing exclusive licenses for its application in cartilage and bone repair.

Orthox Ltd. is a medical implant company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in tissue regenerative implants for patients with knee injuries. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Nick Skaer and Professor Oliver Kessler, the company leverages silk technology developed at Oxford University to create innovative solutions for cartilage and meniscus repair. Its primary products include FibroFix, a biomaterial designed to replicate human knee cartilage; FibroFix Meniscus, which focuses on repairing and regenerating meniscal cartilage; and FibroFix Cartilage, aimed at treating articular cartilage damage. The technology behind these products was originally developed at Oxford Biomaterials Ltd., where Dr. Skaer played a significant role in advancing the FibroFix technology platform before securing exclusive licenses for its application in cartilage and bone repair.

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.