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Past deals in Artificial Intelligence
MediMusic
Grant in 2024
MediMusic is a health technology company that focuses on developing a medical technology platform aimed at alleviating pain, anxiety, and stress through the power of music. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to generate personalized playlists tailored to individual patient needs. By using soothing music, MediMusic's solution aims to lower heart rates and stimulate the vagus nerve, promoting a positive physiological response. This innovative approach not only helps in managing stress and anxiety but also enhances the effectiveness of pain medication, offering a holistic treatment option for patients dealing with various health challenges, including dementia and anxiety-related disorders.
Cumulus Neuroscience
Grant in 2024
Cumulus Neuroscience develops an AI-based digital biomarker platform to aid in the resolution of the most pressing healthcare challenges in neurodegeneration and psychiatry. Cumulus Neuroscience's platform is intended to provide the critical data and insight required for more rapid, robust, and cost-effective clinical trials that improve patient access to new therapies. The platform's novel insights change the future of clinical trials in brain disorders, allowing life-changing therapies to reach patients faster and more affordably.
Signapse
Grant in 2024
We are developing real-time sign language translator software. We are a team of Deaf and hearing people; entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers. We build artificial intelligence solutions for clients who want access to sign language translation and interpretation. Broadcast media, announcements in public spaces, and websites can be inaccessible if you are a sign language user and it is our job to make sure your organisation provides great access for Deaf people.
Outfield
Grant in 2024
Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming orchard management through its precision farming platform. By utilizing unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology, Outfield collects and analyzes data to deliver actionable insights on key aspects such as fruit counts, blossom mapping, crop load management, and yield forecasting. This innovative approach significantly improves the accuracy of yield estimates, reducing common errors from 20% to less than 10%, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability for growers. The platform processes drone-captured images and returns detailed maps and insights to users within 24 hours, allowing for efficient decision-making. Currently, the service is being tested by growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa, who have praised its flexibility and speed. Outfield aims to scale its operations, expand its offerings, and enter new market segments as it addresses the growing demand for sustainable and efficient fruit farming solutions.
Cumulus Neuroscience
Grant in 2024
Cumulus Neuroscience develops an AI-based digital biomarker platform to aid in the resolution of the most pressing healthcare challenges in neurodegeneration and psychiatry. Cumulus Neuroscience's platform is intended to provide the critical data and insight required for more rapid, robust, and cost-effective clinical trials that improve patient access to new therapies. The platform's novel insights change the future of clinical trials in brain disorders, allowing life-changing therapies to reach patients faster and more affordably.
IXICO
Grant in 2024
IXICO is a UK-based company specializing in clinical trial services and technology focused on imaging endpoints for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company primarily operates in the fields of oncology and neurology, offering end-to-end imaging services that cater to various therapeutic areas, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions. IXICO supports clients throughout the entire clinical research journey, providing services for early and late-phase clinical development, post-marketing assessments, and consultancy. With a presence in multiple countries, including the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Ireland, IXICO collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, academia, and medical charities to advance the treatment of complex diseases.
North AI
Pre Seed Round in 2024
North AI operates as an AI start up company for media sector.
IVY TECH LTD
Grant in 2024
IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.
IVY TECH LTD
Grant in 2024
IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.
Rivelin Robotics
Grant in 2024
Rivelin Robotics specializes in the development of advanced robotic solutions for metal additive manufacturing post-processing. The company's AI technology, known as NetShape®, enables robots to autonomously perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, thereby enhancing efficiency in manufacturing. By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and processes, Rivelin's robots offer improved dexterity and versatility, making industrial operations safer and more efficient. This innovation aims to eliminate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, ultimately reducing costs and protecting the health of workers in the manufacturing sector.
Concr
Grant in 2024
Concr is a techbio company focused on enhancing cancer treatment by predicting patient responses to various therapies. Utilizing methods from astrophysics, Concr's innovative approach allows for iterative learning from diverse data sources throughout a drug's clinical journey, resulting in accurate multi-modal tumor models without relying on extensive data sets. Its cloud-native platform, FarrSight®, enables researchers to simulate clinical trials, predict therapeutic responses and biomarkers, and conduct standard bioinformatics analyses. This technology aims to identify optimal treatments for individual patients, reduce treatment resistance, and facilitate personalized cancer management. Headquartered in London with a subsidiary in Brisbane, Australia, Concr is backed by several investors, including the University of Cambridge Enterprise and Oncology Ventures.
Legal Utopia
Grant in 2024
Legal Utopia is an innovative company dedicated to making legal services more accessible, affordable, and instantaneous for individuals across the UK. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Legal Utopia provides a platform that empowers users to identify their legal issues, comprehend them, and explore available options. The company's mission is to democratize access to legal information, ensuring that people from all backgrounds and circumstances can understand and address their common legal problems as needed. With a focus on user-friendly technology, Legal Utopia aims to transform the way individuals engage with the law, making the legal process simpler and fairer for everyone.
Cyted Health
Grant in 2023
Cyted Health specializes in developing a digital diagnostic infrastructure aimed at the early detection of diseases, particularly cancer. By leveraging artificial intelligence and innovative biomarkers, Cyted's platform enhances clinical insights and facilitates improved patient outcomes. The company's mission is to transform diagnostic methodologies, focusing on prevention rather than treatment, thereby contributing to a healthcare landscape where diseases are identified and addressed at their earliest stages.
Holly Health
Seed Round in 2023
Holly Health is a digital health coaching application that assists individuals in transforming their health intentions into actionable daily habits for improved mental and physical wellbeing. Utilizing proprietary AI systems, the service mimics the support of a human health coach, offering personalized guidance to users. The application features tools such as habit reminders, tailored health content, and progress tracking, all aimed at helping users establish and maintain healthier routines. Recognized as one of the top health apps for weight management, stress reduction, wellness, and sleep, Holly Health achieved a notable evaluation score of 89% from ORCHA, a leading health app assessment organization. Launched internationally in Summer 2021, the company aims to support five million individuals by 2025 and is actively partnering with primary care practices in the UK, having established over 100 collaborations to date.
AINOSTICS
Grant in 2023
The Sixth Sense in medical Diagnostics. At AINOSTICS we are working to identify the earliest biological signs of some of our society’s most devastating neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington's and MS, providing the best chance of success in the development of potential preventions and therapeutics by Pharma, and precise treatment planning by clinicians. We combine the most exciting medical imaging innovations with the best of artificial intelligence solutions to unlock the future of personalised diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy monitoring and planning.
Nosh Technologies
Grant in 2023
Nosh Technologies is a deep tech company focused on optimizing food management and reducing waste in households through innovative technology. The company develops algorithms and mobile applications designed to help users manage their food consumption more effectively. Its flagship product, an AI-powered smartphone app named Nosh, analyzes users' consumption and waste habits, providing insights and weekly analytics. This enables users to make informed decisions about their food usage, ultimately aiming to minimize waste and save money. Nosh Technologies serves clients globally, with a mission to eliminate food waste at home entirely.
Brainomix
Grant in 2023
Brainomix Limited, established in 2010 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, develops advanced imaging biomarkers and software solutions aimed at enhancing clinical decision-making for neurological and cerebrovascular disorders. The company's flagship product, e-Stroke, employs state-of-the-art artificial intelligence algorithms to automate the interpretation of brain scans, specifically for acute ischemic stroke patients. This tool assists physicians in identifying and quantifying early stroke damage, thereby facilitating timely and informed treatment decisions. In addition to e-Stroke, Brainomix offers other software products such as e-ASPECTS, which automates the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score, and e-CTA, which standardizes the assessment of large vessel occlusion locations. These innovative solutions address the critical need for rapid and consistent evaluations of brain CT scans, ultimately optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring that stroke patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner. The company is headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Sum Vivas
Grant in 2023
Sum Vivas digital humans provide businesses with a novel and inventive method to build immersive and engaging experiences for their customers. It creates interactive, AI-powered artificial individuals, surroundings, apparel, and 3D digital assets for usage in both the physical and digital worlds.
FruitCast
Seed Round in 2023
FruitCast provides innovative AI-enabled data analytics and yield forecasting for soft fruits. Individual fruit numbers, weight, and maturity of millions of berries are measured non-destructively every day. When combined with other data sources, algorithms can anticipate yield up to six weeks in advance.
Intellegens
Grant in 2023
Intellegens specializes in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance innovation in various fields, including materials, chemicals, and manufacturing. The company’s flagship software, Alchemite™, originated from research at the University of Cambridge and is designed to train deep neural networks using sparse and noisy data, where conventional methods often struggle. By utilizing Alchemite™, users can conduct analyses through a user-friendly web interface and leverage advanced graphical tools, which streamline the integration of AI into existing workflows and tools. This capability allows clients to achieve significant improvements, such as reducing the number of required experiments by up to 90%, thereby saving time and costs. Intellegens has successfully implemented its technology in diverse applications, including drug discovery, materials development, and manufacturing processes, enabling clients to extract greater value from incomplete datasets.
ProtectBox
Grant in 2023
ProtectBox operates a cybersecurity comparison marketplace aimed at making cybersecurity accessible to small and medium businesses. Utilizing a proprietary decision-making AI, the platform assesses users' security risk positions and provides tailored bundles of solutions to enhance their security. Users can input their specific cybersecurity needs, and the algorithm generates customized product recommendations. ProtectBox emphasizes sustainability by incorporating ratings and reviews that help users mitigate the carbon impact of their purchases. Additionally, the platform features intelligent chatbots powered by advanced AI, enabling users to interact in various languages and formats, thus enhancing accessibility. Through its innovative approach, ProtectBox aims to make the process of purchasing cybersecurity solutions smarter, greener, and safer for its users.
Brarista
Grant in 2023
Brarista specializes in AI-driven solutions tailored for online lingerie retailers, focusing on enhancing the customer experience through personalized bra fittings. The company has developed proprietary visual technologies that allow consumers to accurately determine their bra size from the comfort of their homes. By enabling users to take photos of their upper bodies using smartphones, laptops, or tablets, Brarista helps women better understand their bodies and make informed purchasing decisions. This innovative approach not only reduces sizing confusion but also significantly boosts retailers' revenues, with reported increases of up to 30%. Through its offerings, Brarista aims to make bra-fitting more accurate, accessible, and personalized for consumers.
MeVitae
Grant in 2023
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today. We help you understand your current workforce and leverage data-driven technology to attract, screen and retain top talent; ensuring that you build diverse and productive teams in the fairest way possible. Everything we do plugs seamlessly into your ATS and CRM, do you don't need to change your processes.
Wowment
Grant in 2023
Wowment is a digital platform and app that connects mentors and beneficiaries by utilizing cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology.
Kids Speech Labs
Grant in 2023
Kids Speech Labs is a digital health company focused on transforming the delivery of speech and language therapy services through innovative technology. The company develops AI-driven solutions that include remote monitoring tools and interactive speech and language games. These resources empower parents to track their children's speech development effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Kids Speech Labs aims to enhance the therapeutic experience, making it more accessible and engaging for children and their families.
BizPlan AI
Funding Round in 2023
BizPlan AI simplifies the creation of essential business documents
AINOSTICS
Grant in 2023
The Sixth Sense in medical Diagnostics. At AINOSTICS we are working to identify the earliest biological signs of some of our society’s most devastating neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington's and MS, providing the best chance of success in the development of potential preventions and therapeutics by Pharma, and precise treatment planning by clinicians. We combine the most exciting medical imaging innovations with the best of artificial intelligence solutions to unlock the future of personalised diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy monitoring and planning.
Oxford Dynamics
Grant in 2023
Oxford Dynamics develops robotics & AI solutions for space, security & defence sectors. AVIS (A Very Intelligent System) is OD's flagship generative AI platform for the processing of complex multimodal data. Designed to augment human data analysts, AVIS 'force multiples' their throughput; freeing humans to concentrate on high-level decision-making as opposed to lower-level data sifting and comparison. AVIS is in use by a number of UK government agencies via a Framework Lite Agreement. Oxford Dynamics robotics work includes its STRIDER platform, an AI-enabled tracked robot developed to assist with response to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) events. Oxford Dynamics is self-funded via a mix of founders cash, grant and contract wins.
Neu Health
Grant in 2023
Neu Health develops a smartphone-based clinical platform designed to deliver personalized care for individuals with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Utilizing cutting-edge digital technologies and artificial intelligence, the platform monitors and interprets digital indicators of clinically relevant symptoms. This approach aims to enhance condition management, alleviate the workload on clinicians, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. By enabling clinicians and caregivers to provide more efficient and effective care, Neu Health addresses the growing challenges faced by those managing these complex neurological conditions.
Hexis Lab
Grant in 2023
Hexis Lab is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative natural skincare solutions tailored for diverse skin types globally. The company utilizes a discovery platform that combines big data cloud computing and in-silico computer modeling to analyze a comprehensive database of plant-derived compounds. This approach allows Hexis Lab to identify effective ingredients aimed at protecting and repairing sun-damaged skin while enhancing overall well-being. By employing proprietary AI techniques, Hexis Lab accelerates the development process for clients in the beauty, skincare, personal care, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical sectors, facilitating the identification of novel ingredients and formulation strategies.
Outfield
Grant in 2023
Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming orchard management through its precision farming platform. By utilizing unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology, Outfield collects and analyzes data to deliver actionable insights on key aspects such as fruit counts, blossom mapping, crop load management, and yield forecasting. This innovative approach significantly improves the accuracy of yield estimates, reducing common errors from 20% to less than 10%, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability for growers. The platform processes drone-captured images and returns detailed maps and insights to users within 24 hours, allowing for efficient decision-making. Currently, the service is being tested by growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa, who have praised its flexibility and speed. Outfield aims to scale its operations, expand its offerings, and enter new market segments as it addresses the growing demand for sustainable and efficient fruit farming solutions.
Nanovery
Grant in 2023
Nanovery Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing nanorobots aimed at detecting cancer mutations. The company's innovative platform utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate the rapid and ultra-sensitive identification of challenging biomarkers in blood samples. These nanorobots can capture circulating tumor DNA and emit a fluorescent signal, enabling healthcare professionals to conduct point-of-care tests. By facilitating early cancer detection, Nanovery aims to enhance patient outcomes and increase survival rates. The organization is supported by a team of experts in nanotechnology, medicinal chemistry, and artificial intelligence, along with backing from leading academics, clinicians, and industry leaders.
IVY TECH LTD
Grant in 2023
IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.
Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies
Grant in 2023
Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies focuses on developing silicon-oxide-based resistive random-access memory (RRAM) technologies. The company specializes in creating memristive devices that serve as next-generation non-volatile memory solutions. Their technology is fully air stable and compatible with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processes, allowing for integration into standard devices even at advanced process nodes. This capability enables the production of low-power, cost-effective semiconductors that can operate under higher power ratings, including elevated frequencies and temperatures. Intrinsic's offerings can be configured for various applications, such as multilevel memory, hardware acceleration for machine learning, and neuromorphic computing, positioning the company at the forefront of innovation in the semiconductor industry.
CLUBZERØ
Grant in 2023
CLUBZERØ addresses the pressing issue of packaging waste through its innovative AI-powered zero waste packaging system, offering a scalable and cost-effective alternative to single-use packaging. The company provides a comprehensive service that includes packaging, drop-off points, and logistics, resulting in costs that can be up to 30% lower than traditional single-use options. CLUBZERØ's model stands out by achieving true zero waste, avoiding the contamination and greenhouse gas emissions associated with compostable packaging. By transitioning to CLUBZERØ, brands can potentially reduce CO2 emissions by up to 93%. The system, which uses advanced AI for interoperability, has been successfully implemented in the UK and U.S., fulfilling over 1.3 million orders and preventing 2.6 million single-use items from reaching landfills. The company has partnered with major brands such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola, earning accolades from organizations like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. CLUBZERØ's goal is to transform the returnable packaging sector, enhancing scalability and adaptability while providing a sustainable solution for the food and beverage industry.
Cogitat
Grant in 2023
Cogitat specializes in artificial intelligence technology that interprets brain waves and converts them into digital commands. The company has developed a machine learning-driven electroencephalogram decoding software that allows for seamless brain-computer interaction. This technology is designed to be device and subject agnostic, enabling users to navigate and interact with digital environments using only their thoughts. By utilizing real-life EEG data and integrating virtual reality technology, Cogitat's brainwave decoder eliminates the need for lengthy calibration sessions, enhancing the user experience and making brain-computer interfaces more accessible.
Lumai
Grant in 2023
Lumai specializes in the development of fully optical computing systems, integrating photonics and machine learning to create faster and more energy-efficient computing solutions. By leveraging optical technologies, Lumai aims to provide significant advantages over traditional electronic systems, including reduced energy consumption and enhanced processing speeds. The company's innovations are designed to support the advancement of next-generation artificial intelligence, enabling consumers and businesses to benefit from quicker and more sustainable computing capabilities.
DeepMirror
Grant in 2023
DeepMirror is a software platform that integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence to enhance drug discovery processes. The company specializes in predicting the properties of molecules and their affinity for various targets, thereby streamlining the research and development efforts of biopharmaceutical teams. By employing structured perception and feature fusion techniques, DeepMirror's platform delivers advanced 3D insights while maintaining low power consumption. This capability simplifies the analysis of complex data, ultimately allowing researchers to focus on the most promising drug candidates and conduct fewer experiments, leading to more efficient drug development.
Brainspark Games
Grant in 2023
Brainspark Games is an Edtech Gaming studio, building free, culturally inclusive, AI-powered, Augmented Reality educational mobile games, aligned with the UK national curriculum.
Brainspark Games
Grant in 2023
Brainspark Games is an Edtech Gaming studio, building free, culturally inclusive, AI-powered, Augmented Reality educational mobile games, aligned with the UK national curriculum.
52 North
Grant in 2022
52 North Health aims to improve healthcare with a medical device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the risk of neutropenic sepsis for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Neurovirt
Grant in 2022
Neurovirt is a company focused on enhancing movement rehabilitation through the use of immersive virtual reality and artificial intelligence. It develops AI-driven games that facilitate both gamification and quantification of rehabilitation exercises, making high-intensity therapy accessible in clinical settings and at home. These innovative games incentivize patients to engage in their rehabilitation process, aiming to improve health outcomes significantly. By utilizing sensor technology, Neurovirt enables healthcare professionals to monitor patient progress accurately, whether remotely or onsite, while also offering insights into recovery predictions.
LabGenius
Grant in 2022
LabGenius Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in London that focuses on discovering new biological molecules through the integration of artificial intelligence, automation, and synthetic DNA. Founded in 2012, the company has developed a robotic platform known as EVA, which acts as a robot scientist capable of designing, conducting, and learning from its own experiments. LabGenius specializes in developing next-generation protein therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs, including conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Their innovative approach utilizes advanced machine learning and synthetic biology to engineer the properties of protein drugs, enhancing attributes such as protease stability and tissue penetration. This technology enables the efficient creation of protein therapeutics, providing physicians with access to cutting-edge treatments developed through robotic automation.
Drill Surgeries Ltd
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Drill Surgeries empowers doctors operating on 20 million broken bones to reduce their 36% failure rate to <4% with Artificial Intelligence. Their AI-powered navigation system transforms trauma and orthopaedic procedures: 83% reduction in OR time Eliminate ALL unnecessary X-rays Save hospitals $2,000 per operation
Aegiq
Grant in 2022
Aegiq Ltd. is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializing in semiconductor-based quantum photonic chips. Established in 2019, it focuses on developing a universal quantum computing platform that integrates photonic quantum computing and networking technologies. Aegiq's solutions cater to a variety of industries, including defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, addressing complex computational challenges with an emphasis on speed, compactness, and modularity. The company's innovative hybrid integrated photonics approach aims to facilitate large-scale quantum computing with the capacity for multi-million qubit operations, ultimately contributing to advancements in quantum cybersecurity and networking.
OctaiPipe
Grant in 2022
OctaiPipe is a technology company that specializes in Federated Learning Operations (FL-Ops) specifically designed for Edge AIoT devices. Its architecture streamlines the entire lifecycle of AI model development, encompassing setup, training, deployment, fine-tuning, and continuous learning. By facilitating the creation of distributed IoT solutions, OctaiPipe empowers data scientists to develop systems that learn and adapt efficiently at scale. This approach not only enhances the operational effectiveness of critical infrastructure but also promotes sustainability, resilience, and security in a globally connected environment. Furthermore, OctaiPipe's solutions significantly reduce the costs associated with monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, and auditing, making it easier for organizations to manage their AI systems.
DeepMirror
Grant in 2022
DeepMirror is a software platform that integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence to enhance drug discovery processes. The company specializes in predicting the properties of molecules and their affinity for various targets, thereby streamlining the research and development efforts of biopharmaceutical teams. By employing structured perception and feature fusion techniques, DeepMirror's platform delivers advanced 3D insights while maintaining low power consumption. This capability simplifies the analysis of complex data, ultimately allowing researchers to focus on the most promising drug candidates and conduct fewer experiments, leading to more efficient drug development.
Watermarq
Grant in 2022
Watermarq specializes in providing decision-useful insights to promote investment and collective action for water security. The company utilizes innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to analyze satellite imagery and generate high-resolution, basin-specific data on water availability, quality, value, and access. This data is designed to assist clients in the public, private, and financial services sectors in making informed decisions regarding environmental, social, and governance risks. By focusing on operational insights, Watermarq enables its clients to estimate future risks based on observed data, rather than relying on speculation.
noc™
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Knock Technology creates and operates SaaS products for remote work productivity. The company's first product is noc™ - a video communication tool, scientifically designed to minimise the cognitive effort of context-switching between tasks and calls. By minimising the cognitive load on the human brain, users are able to communicate more naturally whilst maintaining focus on their current task. This results in reduced mental exhaustion ("Zoom fatigue"), fewer incidences of miscommunication, improved productivity, innovation, and staff retention. The product also uses natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to summarise conversational content and deliver live, unbiased operational data to business leaders. After a call, the NLP transcript is compressed by the AI into a bullet-pointed summary of the conversation. For larger companies, the AI compresses all conversation data to present a live operational dashboard to senior leadership, helping them make more informed decisions. The company has been awarded grant funding by the EU's Regional Development Fund and Innovate UK's Transformative Technologies Fund for research into the effects of remote communication on mental health, productivity and innovation, as well as its contribution towards net zero carbon emissions by reducing the demand for travel. The product was created by thought-leading user experience designers, MBA graduates and PhD neuroscientists from Cranfield University, The University of Bristol and University College London to fill a gap in the remote comms market for instant, casual communication with distant colleagues. It uses a unique peer-to-peer network architecture that bypasses data centres for a faster, clearer and more energy-efficient connection.
Earth Rover
Grant in 2022
Earth Rover Limited is a company based in Newport, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing robotic agriculture systems aimed at enhancing farming practices. Founded in 2017, the company creates autonomous farming robots designed to improve precision farming through applications such as scouting, weeding, and selective harvesting. These robots utilize technology originally developed for the ExoMars Rover, modified to support precision tools and to work in conjunction with an intelligent data platform. This innovative approach enables farmers to transition from traditional farming methods to more autonomous and efficient agricultural practices, promoting the production of fresh and chemical-free products.
Outfield
Grant in 2022
Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming orchard management through its precision farming platform. By utilizing unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology, Outfield collects and analyzes data to deliver actionable insights on key aspects such as fruit counts, blossom mapping, crop load management, and yield forecasting. This innovative approach significantly improves the accuracy of yield estimates, reducing common errors from 20% to less than 10%, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability for growers. The platform processes drone-captured images and returns detailed maps and insights to users within 24 hours, allowing for efficient decision-making. Currently, the service is being tested by growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa, who have praised its flexibility and speed. Outfield aims to scale its operations, expand its offerings, and enter new market segments as it addresses the growing demand for sustainable and efficient fruit farming solutions.
DeGould
Grant in 2022
DeGould Ltd is the global leader in OEM automated vehicle inspections. Today, DeGould’s mission is to add value to their customers by delivering market-leading automated vehicle inspections and imagery. Currently, they have automated vehicle imaging solutions installed within leading OEMs and supply chain partners across the world. The team at DeGould continues to develop the technology; they are leading the way in delivering AI-led solutions to an ever-growing and satisfied customer base. DeGould’s latest technology, Auto-compact, offers high-resolution image capturing combined with a small footprint for the ultimate in industry 4.0 AI damage detection. Using a combination of white light, dark fields and structured lighting to capture hundreds of images in seconds and AI technology to identify fine scratches, dents and wheel scuffs, Auto-compact replaces the need for manual vehicle inspection.
Neurovirt
Grant in 2022
Neurovirt is a company focused on enhancing movement rehabilitation through the use of immersive virtual reality and artificial intelligence. It develops AI-driven games that facilitate both gamification and quantification of rehabilitation exercises, making high-intensity therapy accessible in clinical settings and at home. These innovative games incentivize patients to engage in their rehabilitation process, aiming to improve health outcomes significantly. By utilizing sensor technology, Neurovirt enables healthcare professionals to monitor patient progress accurately, whether remotely or onsite, while also offering insights into recovery predictions.
Drone Ag
Grant in 2022
We make farming more productive through practical, hassle-free drone automation and Ai software. We are a UK based team of farmers, agronomists, drone pilots and software engineers that provide drone training courses and easy to use software solutions. We have been using drone systems on our own 6000 acre farm for years and we base all our solutions on what we have learnt in that real-world farm environment. We’re still learning, and as we learn we pass that knowledge onto our clients through training and use it to build unique software, making us the best option to stay at the forefront of practical drone use in precision agriculture.
Sub-10
Seed Round in 2022
Sub-10 offers a digital learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance employee engagement and drive business growth. The platform is designed to help organizations maximize their employees' potential by providing tailored learning experiences that align with individual preferences and performance levels. It features a dynamic library of educational units that adapts to the specific needs of each learner, including role-based requirements and preferred learning styles. By facilitating customized learning paths, Sub-10 enables companies to improve compliance, knowledge, and skills among their workforce, ultimately supporting organizational development and career advancement for employees.
Zinia
Grant in 2022
Zinia is a company that specializes in providing a human-centered AI platform designed to align artificial intelligence with business objectives. Its platform enables organizations to implement advanced AI solutions with minimal training and without the need for extensive technical expertise, facilitating rapid monetization of AI capabilities. Zinia focuses on simplicity, flexibility, adaptivity, and explainability in its offerings, allowing businesses across various industries and geographies to enhance decision-making processes through AI assistance. As an award-winning startup supported by prominent investors, Zinia aims to optimize business outcomes by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology.
Eleven Therapeutics
Grant in 2021
Eleven Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing RNA-based therapies through the integration of artificial intelligence and innovative drug development techniques. The company specializes in developing extended durability messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in metabolic, endocrinologic, and infectious diseases. By employing proprietary high-throughput AI-enabled screening platforms, Eleven Therapeutics enhances the stability and targeted delivery of its therapeutic molecules. Its signature technology, SCSI-RNA, represents a programmable approach that allows for precise targeting of various diseases and biological targets. Through these advancements, Eleven Therapeutics is positioned to transform the landscape of RNA drug development, offering promising solutions for complex health challenges.
MiiCare
Grant in 2021
MiiCare is an innovative company that has developed an AI-powered Home Care Platform tailored for older adults, their families, and caregivers. This platform aims to transform living spaces into safe and connected environments, promoting active aging through a focus on prevention and personalized care. MiiCare integrates various technologies, including telehealth devices, passive sensors, and acoustic sensing, to monitor health determinants such as physical environment, vital signs, and mental well-being. Central to its approach is a conversational AI named Monica, which serves as a Digital Health Coach. Monica engages with users to ensure medication adherence, encourage healthy habits, and provide personalized digital therapeutic content. By enabling remote care delivery and comprehensive assessments of well-being, MiiCare supports caregivers in reducing costs and hospitalizations while enhancing the overall quality of care for aging individuals.
MiiCare
Grant in 2021
MiiCare is an innovative company that has developed an AI-powered Home Care Platform tailored for older adults, their families, and caregivers. This platform aims to transform living spaces into safe and connected environments, promoting active aging through a focus on prevention and personalized care. MiiCare integrates various technologies, including telehealth devices, passive sensors, and acoustic sensing, to monitor health determinants such as physical environment, vital signs, and mental well-being. Central to its approach is a conversational AI named Monica, which serves as a Digital Health Coach. Monica engages with users to ensure medication adherence, encourage healthy habits, and provide personalized digital therapeutic content. By enabling remote care delivery and comprehensive assessments of well-being, MiiCare supports caregivers in reducing costs and hospitalizations while enhancing the overall quality of care for aging individuals.
3AI
Grant in 2021
3AI is a machine learning company dedicated to building the world’s most advanced and usable AI for investment professionals, founded by an award-winning data science team of industry experts. 3AI is enhancing investor decision making with big data predictions and insights, enabling better judgement and results. ALBA is 3AI's self-learning equity prediction intelligence, producing reliably accurate global equity forecasts and insights. ALBA's top picks have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since the 1980s.
IVY TECH LTD
Grant in 2021
IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.
Abtrace
Seed Round in 2021
Abtrace specializes in AI-based solutions designed to enhance medical expertise and streamline healthcare processes. The company focuses on developing clinical decision-making tools that transform the detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic and long-term health conditions. By utilizing machine learning and big data techniques, Abtrace's software analyzes patient data to provide insights that help healthcare professionals manage current diseases and identify early signs of new conditions. This approach not only improves patient safety but also reduces the misuse of antibiotics and enhances treatment outcomes. Additionally, Abtrace's solutions automate key aspects of disease monitoring, enabling general practitioners and healthcare assistants to make informed decisions and deliver effective care while lowering practice costs and saving time.
Predictiva
Grant in 2021
At Predictiva, we are determined to solve the most difficult optimisation dilemmas in the financial markets, to deliver predictable profits while minimising risks. Using state-of-the-art Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithms, we use AI to redefine Financial Intelligence through autonomous trading.
ProtectBox
Grant in 2021
ProtectBox operates a cybersecurity comparison marketplace aimed at making cybersecurity accessible to small and medium businesses. Utilizing a proprietary decision-making AI, the platform assesses users' security risk positions and provides tailored bundles of solutions to enhance their security. Users can input their specific cybersecurity needs, and the algorithm generates customized product recommendations. ProtectBox emphasizes sustainability by incorporating ratings and reviews that help users mitigate the carbon impact of their purchases. Additionally, the platform features intelligent chatbots powered by advanced AI, enabling users to interact in various languages and formats, thus enhancing accessibility. Through its innovative approach, ProtectBox aims to make the process of purchasing cybersecurity solutions smarter, greener, and safer for its users.
Glamorous AI
Grant in 2021
Glamorous AI develops an artificial intelligence-based drug discovery platform that focuses on low-data scenarios in pharmaceutical research. The platform utilizes AI to identify and optimize novel chemical compounds, facilitating the discovery of new medicines by analyzing prior experimental results. It is designed to handle sparse, noisy, and small datasets, making it particularly effective for tackling complex drug discovery challenges. By leveraging a large repository of pre-trained and customizable AI models, Glamorous AI enables researchers to screen extensive chemical libraries and address novel and first-in-class therapeutic targets, ultimately driving innovation in drug development and contributing to the advancement of treatments for various diseases.
People Matter
Debt Financing in 2021
People Matter is a software development company focused on mental health and well-being. It creates applications that utilize machine learning and artificial intelligence to monitor and understand human behavior. By applying a scientific approach to psychology and data science, People Matter's proprietary measurement scale, known as PEBB, helps users identify their inner resources and the external demands they face. This enables individuals to recognize what energizes them and facilitates lasting changes toward improved wellness and balance in their lives.
Etiq AI
Grant in 2021
Etiq AI develops a lightweight AI testing tool that assists companies in assessing their data and models. The platform is designed to identify errors, risks, and potential bias issues, offering repair recommendations to enhance accuracy. By providing real-time analytics and decision-making capabilities, Etiq AI enables organizations, particularly in the financial sector, to address bias and mitigate associated risks. This functionality allows firms to deploy AI applications more effectively, ultimately leading to improved business outcomes.
People Matter
Grant in 2021
People Matter is a software development company focused on mental health and well-being. It creates applications that utilize machine learning and artificial intelligence to monitor and understand human behavior. By applying a scientific approach to psychology and data science, People Matter's proprietary measurement scale, known as PEBB, helps users identify their inner resources and the external demands they face. This enables individuals to recognize what energizes them and facilitates lasting changes toward improved wellness and balance in their lives.
Freyda
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Freyda is a technology company that utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline data extraction from documents, specifically targeting the financial services sector. By automating the process of manual data entry, Freyda's platform enhances productivity, allowing users to manage data significantly faster. The company's machine learning algorithms are designed to recognize, extract, and normalize essential information, making it easier for clients to analyze data directly from documents without the need for manual intervention. This innovation not only simplifies workflows but also supports informed decision-making in investment strategies.
Iceni Labs
Grant in 2020
Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.
FinCrime Dynamics
Grant in 2020
FinCrime Dynamics specializes in advanced simulation and financial crime analytics, aiming to enhance the safety of the financial system through the effective deployment of artificial intelligence. The company utilizes enriched synthetic data to model the dynamics of fraud and money laundering, creating customized scenarios that help financial organizations understand and address various threats. By leveraging its expertise in financial crime analytics, FinCrime Dynamics provides businesses with a robust benchmark for detecting and mitigating risks associated with financial crime. The company's focus on simulation and compliance positions it at the forefront of the fintech industry, helping organizations navigate the complexities of fraud in an increasingly digital landscape.
Abtrace
Grant in 2020
Abtrace specializes in AI-based solutions designed to enhance medical expertise and streamline healthcare processes. The company focuses on developing clinical decision-making tools that transform the detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic and long-term health conditions. By utilizing machine learning and big data techniques, Abtrace's software analyzes patient data to provide insights that help healthcare professionals manage current diseases and identify early signs of new conditions. This approach not only improves patient safety but also reduces the misuse of antibiotics and enhances treatment outcomes. Additionally, Abtrace's solutions automate key aspects of disease monitoring, enabling general practitioners and healthcare assistants to make informed decisions and deliver effective care while lowering practice costs and saving time.
MiiCare
Grant in 2020
MiiCare is an innovative company that has developed an AI-powered Home Care Platform tailored for older adults, their families, and caregivers. This platform aims to transform living spaces into safe and connected environments, promoting active aging through a focus on prevention and personalized care. MiiCare integrates various technologies, including telehealth devices, passive sensors, and acoustic sensing, to monitor health determinants such as physical environment, vital signs, and mental well-being. Central to its approach is a conversational AI named Monica, which serves as a Digital Health Coach. Monica engages with users to ensure medication adherence, encourage healthy habits, and provide personalized digital therapeutic content. By enabling remote care delivery and comprehensive assessments of well-being, MiiCare supports caregivers in reducing costs and hospitalizations while enhancing the overall quality of care for aging individuals.
ProtectBox
Grant in 2020
ProtectBox operates a cybersecurity comparison marketplace aimed at making cybersecurity accessible to small and medium businesses. Utilizing a proprietary decision-making AI, the platform assesses users' security risk positions and provides tailored bundles of solutions to enhance their security. Users can input their specific cybersecurity needs, and the algorithm generates customized product recommendations. ProtectBox emphasizes sustainability by incorporating ratings and reviews that help users mitigate the carbon impact of their purchases. Additionally, the platform features intelligent chatbots powered by advanced AI, enabling users to interact in various languages and formats, thus enhancing accessibility. Through its innovative approach, ProtectBox aims to make the process of purchasing cybersecurity solutions smarter, greener, and safer for its users.
Echobox
Grant in 2020
Echobox Ltd is a content automation platform that specializes in optimizing online publishing for businesses and institutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Hong Kong, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance social media engagement and newsletter distribution. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify viral content and provides recommendations on optimal sharing times for articles across social networks. By automating the content sharing process, Echobox helps clients save time, increase visibility, and boost engagement with their audience. The company's focus on simplicity and effective product management supports its mission to streamline the online publishing landscape.
Elixivity
Grant in 2020
Elixivity specializes in quantifying and benchmarking the impact of people-related factors on financial performance through the use of artificial intelligence. The company has developed a data management platform that analyzes extensive datasets to identify key patterns related to personnel. By visualizing different scenarios and predicting performance across various metrics, Elixivity empowers enterprises to make informed, data-driven decisions. Additionally, the platform enables organizations to assess and compare their inclusion and diversity metrics against those of competitors, sectors, and geographical benchmarks, facilitating strategic improvements in these critical areas.
Aegiq
Grant in 2020
Aegiq Ltd. is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializing in semiconductor-based quantum photonic chips. Established in 2019, it focuses on developing a universal quantum computing platform that integrates photonic quantum computing and networking technologies. Aegiq's solutions cater to a variety of industries, including defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, addressing complex computational challenges with an emphasis on speed, compactness, and modularity. The company's innovative hybrid integrated photonics approach aims to facilitate large-scale quantum computing with the capacity for multi-million qubit operations, ultimately contributing to advancements in quantum cybersecurity and networking.
Decorte Future Industries
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Decorte Future Industries is a venture-backed startup focused on utilizing artificial intelligence to extract health data from sound. The company has developed advanced machine-learning methods that enable the extraction of complex biometrics, including cardiovascular and respiratory health, from audio recorded via standard microphones. This innovative approach allows clients to gather intricate health data efficiently and at scale, simplifying the process of health monitoring.
Neurovirt
Grant in 2020
Neurovirt is a company focused on enhancing movement rehabilitation through the use of immersive virtual reality and artificial intelligence. It develops AI-driven games that facilitate both gamification and quantification of rehabilitation exercises, making high-intensity therapy accessible in clinical settings and at home. These innovative games incentivize patients to engage in their rehabilitation process, aiming to improve health outcomes significantly. By utilizing sensor technology, Neurovirt enables healthcare professionals to monitor patient progress accurately, whether remotely or onsite, while also offering insights into recovery predictions.
Liopa
Grant in 2020
Liopa Ltd is a Belfast-based company that specializes in biometric authentication and verification technology. Established in 2015, it has developed LipVerify, a solution that validates user identity by analyzing lip movements as they speak into a camera. Drawing from over 15 years of PhD research in speech and image processing, Liopa has created an automated lipreading technology rooted in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company is notable for introducing commercially available visual speech recognition technology, with its primary application being SRAVI. This smartphone app is designed to assist individuals who have lost their ability to speak, enabling them to communicate by deciphering their lip movements. SRAVI is currently undergoing trials in Intensive Care units within the NHS, providing a crucial communication tool for patients and their caregivers.
Directed Systems
Grant in 2020
Directed Systems specializes in developing medical software that enhances clinical decision-making through real-time patient monitoring. The company focuses on creating intuitive applications designed with input from medical professionals, particularly anesthesiologists. Their flagship product, the FDA-cleared HDA™, assists in managing cardiovascular health during surgery by continuously monitoring arterial pressure and providing situational awareness through a single, comprehensive screen. Directed Systems aims to optimize clinical performance in time-critical situations, while their platform is also building a substantial dataset that utilizes analytics and AI tools to further improve patient outcomes and reduce complications in various healthcare settings, including recovery and intensive care.
Outfield
Grant in 2020
Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming orchard management through its precision farming platform. By utilizing unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology, Outfield collects and analyzes data to deliver actionable insights on key aspects such as fruit counts, blossom mapping, crop load management, and yield forecasting. This innovative approach significantly improves the accuracy of yield estimates, reducing common errors from 20% to less than 10%, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability for growers. The platform processes drone-captured images and returns detailed maps and insights to users within 24 hours, allowing for efficient decision-making. Currently, the service is being tested by growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa, who have praised its flexibility and speed. Outfield aims to scale its operations, expand its offerings, and enter new market segments as it addresses the growing demand for sustainable and efficient fruit farming solutions.
Intellegens
Grant in 2020
Intellegens specializes in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance innovation in various fields, including materials, chemicals, and manufacturing. The company’s flagship software, Alchemite™, originated from research at the University of Cambridge and is designed to train deep neural networks using sparse and noisy data, where conventional methods often struggle. By utilizing Alchemite™, users can conduct analyses through a user-friendly web interface and leverage advanced graphical tools, which streamline the integration of AI into existing workflows and tools. This capability allows clients to achieve significant improvements, such as reducing the number of required experiments by up to 90%, thereby saving time and costs. Intellegens has successfully implemented its technology in diverse applications, including drug discovery, materials development, and manufacturing processes, enabling clients to extract greater value from incomplete datasets.
Dexory
Seed Round in 2020
Dexory specializes in warehouse operations by utilizing fully autonomous robots and Artificial Intelligence to capture real-time insights. The company develops mobile and modular robots that can measure, track, and locate goods within warehouses without disrupting existing workflows. By automating data collection, Dexory enhances the efficiency of receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, providing companies with unprecedented access to operational information. The real-time data generated by these robots is integrated into digital twin technology, allowing logistics and warehouse managers to swiftly address daily operational challenges. Ultimately, Dexory's solutions aim to reduce costs and save time by minimizing the resources spent on locating missing goods.
Medwise.ai
Grant in 2020
Medwise.ai offers a customizable search platform designed to support clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals. Utilizing natural language processing and artificial intelligence, the platform enables doctors to efficiently access and organize medical knowledge. By leveraging real-world data, Medwise.ai provides valuable intelligence and insights to various stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem. This innovative approach aims to enhance the professional capabilities of doctors, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
Vitrue Health
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vitrue Health focuses on developing digital technology to address musculoskeletal issues through accurate measurement and analysis. Their flagship product, VIDA, is a comprehensive service aimed at reducing problems such as back and neck pain among desk workers by ensuring compliance with ergonomic standards for remote, office, and hybrid environments. Utilizing advanced AI, VIDA assesses workspace quality and empowers employees with knowledge to improve their environments, thereby enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, Vitrue's EVVA technology employs depth sensors for clinical-grade assessments in orthopaedics and injury prevention, offering precise evaluations of functional movements throughout rehabilitation. By leveraging computer vision and biomechanics, Vitrue Health not only collects and analyzes health data but also provides actionable insights to both clinicians and patients, promoting early detection of issues and informed decision-making in treatment plans. Their mission is to transform musculoskeletal healthcare and significantly reduce pain for millions of individuals.
AreteMedical
Grant in 2020
Arete Medical Technologies is a startup focused on developing medical devices and software aimed at precision management of chronic diseases, with an initial emphasis on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company creates digital therapeutic devices that allow for personalized and preventative care in chronic respiratory conditions. Arete Medical utilizes advanced hardware and software technologies to reduce sensor costs and incorporates artificial intelligence and biomechanical modeling to enhance patient outcomes. This approach aims to support medical practitioners in improving patient care and increasing the efficiency of healthcare systems.
Ori Industries
Grant in 2020
Ori Industries 1 Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, develops a multi-access edge-computing platform that enables developers to deploy applications and services across various mobile operators. The company focuses on creating an AI infrastructure that allows teams to efficiently access and utilize resources necessary for training and scaling AI models. By combining powerful GPU computing with a flexible software layer, Ori Industries facilitates seamless exploration, development, and scaling of AI innovations. The company's mission is to transform the integration of software and hardware, thereby advancing the potential of artificial intelligence technology.
Xploro
Grant in 2020
Xploro is a health information platform focused on empowering young patients through innovative technology. The company has developed a mobile application that combines augmented reality, gameplay, and artificial intelligence to provide health information in an engaging and informative manner. By making the learning process enjoyable, Xploro aims to reduce stress and anxiety among young patients, ultimately enhancing their clinical outcomes. The platform is clinically validated and recognized for its effectiveness in delivering patient education tailored to the needs of children, ensuring they feel both informed and empowered in their healthcare journeys.
Iceni Labs
Grant in 2020
Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.
Wluper
Grant in 2020
Wluper Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in the development of an intelligent personal assistant focused on navigation and transportation. Established in 2016, Wluper offers a voice-based conversational AI platform designed for intuitive journey planning through a user-friendly interface. The platform employs natural language processing, deep learning, and advanced speech recognition to facilitate meaningful interactions and provide location-based services. By leveraging these technologies, Wluper enables organizations to enhance their workforce experiences and empower staff with innovative, scalable solutions tailored to their specific industries.
AINOSTICS
Grant in 2020
The Sixth Sense in medical Diagnostics. At AINOSTICS we are working to identify the earliest biological signs of some of our society’s most devastating neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington's and MS, providing the best chance of success in the development of potential preventions and therapeutics by Pharma, and precise treatment planning by clinicians. We combine the most exciting medical imaging innovations with the best of artificial intelligence solutions to unlock the future of personalised diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy monitoring and planning.
Bodyswaps
Grant in 2020
Bodyswaps is a London-based platform established in 2019 that specializes in immersive training for organizations seeking to enhance their workforce skills. By integrating virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and behavioral science, Bodyswaps offers a solution that allows users to engage in realistic workplace scenarios, enabling the practice of essential soft skills through roleplay with virtual characters. The platform delivers personalized training experiences and automated recommendations, making it suitable for both corporate and educational institutions. With off-the-shelf training modules, Bodyswaps aims to facilitate effective and scalable soft skills development, ultimately driving performance improvement across various sectors.
Cyted Health
Grant in 2019
Cyted Health specializes in developing a digital diagnostic infrastructure aimed at the early detection of diseases, particularly cancer. By leveraging artificial intelligence and innovative biomarkers, Cyted's platform enhances clinical insights and facilitates improved patient outcomes. The company's mission is to transform diagnostic methodologies, focusing on prevention rather than treatment, thereby contributing to a healthcare landscape where diseases are identified and addressed at their earliest stages.
Bodyswaps
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bodyswaps is a London-based platform established in 2019 that specializes in immersive training for organizations seeking to enhance their workforce skills. By integrating virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and behavioral science, Bodyswaps offers a solution that allows users to engage in realistic workplace scenarios, enabling the practice of essential soft skills through roleplay with virtual characters. The platform delivers personalized training experiences and automated recommendations, making it suitable for both corporate and educational institutions. With off-the-shelf training modules, Bodyswaps aims to facilitate effective and scalable soft skills development, ultimately driving performance improvement across various sectors.
Iceni Labs
Grant in 2019
Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.
Healum
Grant in 2019
Healum is a developer of connected software and applications aimed at enhancing self-management for individuals with long-term health conditions. The company's AI-powered platform offers personalized care and support by leveraging data-driven insights and evidence-based behavioral interventions. Healum's tools enable patients to effectively monitor and understand both their physical and mental health, while also providing healthcare professionals with the means to assist patients in managing chronic conditions. This approach promotes a collaborative environment where patients receive customized support tailored to their unique health needs.
Outfield
Funding Round in 2019
Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming orchard management through its precision farming platform. By utilizing unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology, Outfield collects and analyzes data to deliver actionable insights on key aspects such as fruit counts, blossom mapping, crop load management, and yield forecasting. This innovative approach significantly improves the accuracy of yield estimates, reducing common errors from 20% to less than 10%, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability for growers. The platform processes drone-captured images and returns detailed maps and insights to users within 24 hours, allowing for efficient decision-making. Currently, the service is being tested by growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa, who have praised its flexibility and speed. Outfield aims to scale its operations, expand its offerings, and enter new market segments as it addresses the growing demand for sustainable and efficient fruit farming solutions.
Chief.AI
Grant in 2019
Chief.AI marshals global AI resources, channeling them on demand for metered consumption in a marketplace environment. Chief.AI accelerates MLOps and reduces time to business insight, making it easy to discover and consume artificial intelligence programmatically. Connect your machine to Chief Artificial Intelligence and benefit from the world's premier AI services.
UrbanChain
Grant in 2019
UrbanChain operates in the renewable energy sector by providing a peer-to-peer (P2P) energy exchange platform that leverages blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's innovative system facilitates the creation of local energy markets, enabling consumers to purchase green energy directly from renewable generators. By analyzing consumption behaviors and production patterns, UrbanChain ensures an efficient match between energy consumers and providers, leading to significant savings on energy bills. The platform not only supports large consumers in achieving their net zero carbon emission targets but also brings renewable energy generators of all sizes into the mainstream market. UrbanChain's services are regulated by Ofgem and Innovation Link, and the company is expanding its presence in the UK and globally, aiming to streamline the energy market and enhance the connection between renewable energy sources and consumers.
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