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 Transport and logistics

VEOLIA

Grant in 2022
Veolia is a global leader in resource management, specializing in water, waste, and energy solutions. The company operates across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and municipal markets, providing services such as waste management, industrial cleaning, and energy recovery. With a workforce of approximately 179,000 employees, Veolia is dedicated to contributing to the sustainable development of communities and industries worldwide. Its comprehensive approach includes developing access to essential resources, preserving existing resources, and renewing them. Veolia serves millions of people, ensuring access to drinking water and sanitation, while also engaging in recycling and remediation services across diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and maintains a significant presence on five continents.

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.

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.

Bendi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a data analytics platform intended to improve global supply chain tracking. The company's platform offers fast traceability and risk monitoring for fashion supply chains in real-time, with actionable results, enabling businesses to save time, audit, and understand global supply chains.

eTEU

Grant in 2020
eTEU Technologies Ltd., based in London and incorporated in 2018, operates an online blockchain platform focused on optimizing data sharing and enhancing document transfer processes in the maritime logistics sector. The company's solution targets freight shippers, freight forwarders, and other participants in the international supply chain, aiming to reduce administrative costs and streamline operations. By automating the drafting of trade documentation, eTEU significantly shortens the time required for organizing cross-border shipments. The platform connects various stakeholders within the global supply chain, facilitating a transition from traditional paper-based documentation to a more efficient digital format. This integration helps to eliminate information silos, creating a decentralized network that links carriers, banks, forwarders, traders, and other entities involved in international trade.
The Smart Container Company is an Internet of Things (IoT) startup that specializes in transforming traditional kegs and casks into smart containers. By utilizing advanced IoT devices, the company gathers real-time data on various factors such as volume, location, temperature, and motion. This innovative approach aims to enhance the draught beer supply chain, offering benefits such as improved revenue generation, increased operational efficiency, and a significant reduction in waste. Through its targeted support for growing firms, The Smart Container Company strives to optimize logistics and inventory management in the beverage industry.

Atelerix

Grant in 2020
Atelerix Limited provides storage and transportation of cells and tissues at room temperature. The company provides suspended cells, planted cells, and tissues. It also discovers and tests new drugs, develops cell therapies, and stores stem cells. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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.

Porterbrook Group

Grant in 2020
Porterbrook Group is a UK-based company that specializes in leasing railway rolling stock and associated equipment to freight and passenger train operating companies. With a diverse fleet portfolio, Porterbrook offers passenger vehicles, freight wagons, locomotives, and various equipment such as ticket gates and passenger information display systems. The company also provides maintenance, vehicle, and fleet refurbishment services. Established in 1994, Porterbrook is headquartered in London, with an additional office in Derby. The company aims to support a safe, reliable, and sustainable railway system, collaborating with material suppliers to deliver cost-effective solutions for its clients.

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.

UrbanThings

Grant in 2020
UrbanThings Limited, founded in 2002 and based in London, develops smart ticketing platforms aimed at enhancing the transportation sector. The company specializes in mobile ticketing and payment solutions, enabling passengers to book tickets online effortlessly. Its platform incorporates real-time passenger occupancy data, facilitating safer travel practices in a socially distanced environment. By capturing passenger data, UrbanThings aims to improve commuting services, reduce costs, and increase ridership through more efficient ticketing processes.

Atelerix

Grant in 2019
Atelerix Limited provides storage and transportation of cells and tissues at room temperature. The company provides suspended cells, planted cells, and tissues. It also discovers and tests new drugs, develops cell therapies, and stores stem cells. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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.

Breedr

Grant in 2019
Breedr is a productivity and marketing platform that’s transforming the livestock supply-chain.

Valuechain.com

Grant in 2018
Valuechain.com enables global manufacturing customers, suppliers and partners to connect, collaborate and increase competitiveness. They engage with every tier and commodity within complex manufacturing supply chains and generate tangible benefits through our innovative collaboration, business improvement and enterprise solutions.

Transmission Dynamics

Venture Round in 2018
Transmission Dynamics is an independent privately owned company

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.

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.

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.

UrbanThings

Grant in 2017
UrbanThings Limited, founded in 2002 and based in London, develops smart ticketing platforms aimed at enhancing the transportation sector. The company specializes in mobile ticketing and payment solutions, enabling passengers to book tickets online effortlessly. Its platform incorporates real-time passenger occupancy data, facilitating safer travel practices in a socially distanced environment. By capturing passenger data, UrbanThings aims to improve commuting services, reduce costs, and increase ridership through more efficient ticketing processes.

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.

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.

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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