Innovate UK

Innovate U.K. is a NPO that offers funding services to support science and technology innovations. The organization offers services and information on births, deaths, marriages, business, self-employed, childcare, parenting, citizenship, law, disabled persons, transportation, education, environment, housing, money, tax, travel, immigration, and jobs. Innovate U.K. is based in Swindon.

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

Scott James O'Brien

Director, Innovation Finance

Nigel Walker

Deputy Director, Lending and Investor Partnerships

Dave Wilkes

Director of Innovation Ecosystem

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2023
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2023
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Muddy Machines

Grant in 2022
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

Muddy Machines

Grant in 2022
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

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.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2022
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2022
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Muddy Machines

Grant in 2021
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2021
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2021
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Muddy Machines

Grant in 2021
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2020
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Skyfarer

Grant in 2020
Skyfarer offers a Drones-as-a-Service platform that makes drone operations accessible to various organizations without requiring capital investment. The company specializes in compliance, automation, and mission delivery, providing end-to-end drone services across sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure. Skyfarer's solutions enhance efficiency and reduce emissions while facilitating operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). Through its Infinite by Skyfarer division, the company provides rapid access to drone inspections, modeling, and surveillance, demonstrated by initiatives like the UK's first medical drone corridor and the world's first drone superhighway. Additionally, Skyfarer's unmanned aerial vehicles are designed for the quick delivery of vital medical payloads, including blood and vaccines, enabling timely distribution while minimizing road congestion and fossil fuel emissions.

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.

Trojan Energy

Grant in 2020
Trojan Energy Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in Stonehaven, United Kingdom, specializes in providing innovative charging infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles. The company focuses on the development of on-street flat and flush charging points, addressing the challenges faced by vehicle owners who lack access to off-street parking. This system allows drivers to park their vehicles in available street spaces and utilize an on-street charging lance, thereby enhancing the convenience and practicality of electric vehicle usage. Trojan Energy aims to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring that charging options are accessible to all, regardless of their parking situation.

Rovco

Grant in 2019
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves the oil, gas, and renewables industries by providing advanced technologies that optimize the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its inspection capabilities, including 3D photogrammetry, which generates detailed 3D models from high-resolution images. This technology allows clients to assess their subsea assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth, facilitating early insights that inform engineering decisions and support preventative maintenance. By offering these services, Rovco helps clients reduce costs and mitigate risks associated with their subsea operations.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2018
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2017
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Flock

Grant in 2017
Flock is a digital insurance provider that focuses on commercial motor fleets, aiming to enhance safety through connected insurance solutions. By utilizing real-time data, Flock offers tailored insurance coverage for various vehicle types, including cars, vans, and trucks. This approach not only incentivizes safer driving practices but also allows fleet owners to access valuable insights to improve safety standards. The company has gained the trust of numerous clients, including well-known brands like Virtuo and Jaguar Land Rover's luxury leasing firm, The Out. Supported by prominent venture capital firms, Flock aspires to become a leader in the digital insurance market, particularly for connected and autonomous vehicles.

Oxa

Grant in 2017
Oxa specializes in developing autonomous vehicle software that enhances the operational capabilities of fleets. The company offers an AI-based platform designed to facilitate the deployment and scaling of autonomous vehicles. Its software utilizes laser vision and radar technology to improve localization and redundancy, ensuring safe navigation in various environments, including pedestrian areas. By enabling autonomous systems to better understand their surroundings and predict the movements of other vehicles, Oxa supports businesses in integrating autonomy into their transportation solutions while maintaining low compute power requirements.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2015
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2015
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.

Aurrigo International

Grant in 2014
Aurrigo provides smart avaition solutions for airport baggage/cargo and passenger vehicle applications. Aurrigo's self-driving / autonomous Auto-Dolly, Auto-DollyTug and Auto-Cargo provide airports with a new way to move baggage and cargo around, reducing costs, improving efficiency and decreasing environmental impact. Aurrigo's self-driving passenger vehicles provide mobility within urban areas, shopping malls, airports, university campuses, science parks and other areas that are poorly served by traditional transport providers. Integrating seamlessly into the transport mix, Aurrigo's on-demand, autonomous vehicles work alongside traditional forms of products such as airport infrastructure and transport such as taxis, buses and light rail. Aurrigo designs and develops all vehicles in-house together with the autonomous driving control stack to ensure a perfect pairing of hardware and software. Auto-Connect is a dedicated autonomous fleet management system providing an airport fleet manager or a passenger customer booking app, back-end control systems and front-of-house services allowing deployments in cities to be simple, efficient, and safe. Auto-Sim is Aurrigo's 3D digital twin modeling software platform which enables airports around the world to transition from current manual operating methods to use automated vehicles of the future for baggage and cargo handling.
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