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.
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 Business Development
University of Nottingham
Grant in 2024
The University of Nottingham is a prominent institution known for its comprehensive and research-led approach to education. It operates an international business school with campuses in the UK, China, and Malaysia, emphasizing strong ties to the corporate sector and delivering high-quality teaching programs. The business school is recognized for its influential research, particularly in areas such as banking and finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business sustainability. The university is financially secure and committed to enhancing the international experience for its students, preparing them for diverse intellectual, professional, and personal endeavors. Additionally, the University manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships, academic positions, and various research and public service initiatives.
CircKit
Seed Round in 2024
CircKit is the AI-driven B2B SaaS platform that empowers fashion & textiles brands to unlock new growth from circular design. Design sustainable products, make smarter material and production choices, measure and track social & environmental indicators, and meet urgent compliance with ease. By harmonising data and enabling collaborative working across teams, CircKit supports brands to reduce costs, increase profit & unlock revenue from circular design and lucrative end-of-life ‘closed loop’ initiatives. CircKit also powers one of the UK's largest sustainable lifestyle marketplaces, as the destination for brands to reach consumers of Fashion and lifestyle products (Beauty, Food & Drink, Home and Wellness)... __________ Veo® is the marketplace for sustainable lifestyle™. Veo took a tech-first approach to build the world's largest and most sustainable online shopping platform. We have solved the scalability problem inherent in large platforms, and created the lifestyle destination for conscious consumers to discover a world of unique, independent, sustainable brands all in one place. We thoroughly assess and vet all our products and brands, we do the research so you don't have to. That's why we've been Ethical Consumer's most ethical retailer for the last 3 consecutive years running and recognised as a global Top 5% Certified B Corporation, with a score of 130.6 and prestigious ‘Best For The World'. We developed our industry-leading assessment matrix which qualifies and approves the full life cycle of products from brands to join the platform. This instils critical consumer trust and assurance for becoming the world's largest, most sustainable lifestyle shopping platform. Our mission is to revolutionise retail, empowering businesses and consumers to embrace circular and regenerative consumption and production (SDG 12). __________ *most sustainable as Ethical Consumer's top-rated 'ethical online retailer' **largest by number of brands & SKUs
Captivise
Grant in 2023
Captivise is an end-to-end B2B Lead Gen mapping platform.
myGwork
Grant in 2023
myGwork is a business community designed for LGBT+ professionals, graduates, and inclusive employers, focused on promoting workplace equality. The platform provides a global networking hub and job board where users can connect with inclusive organizations, seek employment opportunities, and access mentorship, professional events, and industry news. Additionally, myGwork offers training for corporate partners on best inclusion practices and organizes events such as an annual job fair. By fostering a safe environment, myGwork aims to empower the LGBT+ community, helping its members grow both personally and professionally. The organization has received recognition for its contributions, including awards for its founders and accolades for its role in supporting LGBT+ entrepreneurship.
Equality Group
Grant in 2023
Equality Group is a consulting organization based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. It specializes in diversifying businesses within the finance, technology, and social impact sectors. The firm offers a range of services, including executive search, strategic consultancy, and inclusion education. Additionally, it has developed Honordex, a data platform that benchmarks and ranks companies based on their equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) performance. Through its comprehensive approach, Equality Group aims to foster inclusive environments and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Flint Innovation
Grant in 2023
Flint Innovation is a consulting firm that tailors its services to the needs of persons who have hidden disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SeeQC
Grant in 2021
SeeQC, Inc. is a developer of digital quantum computing platforms aimed at global businesses, with a focus on creating commercially viable application-specific quantum computing systems. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Elmsford, New York, the company specializes in the design, testing, and manufacturing of quantum-ready superconductors. It integrates classical and quantum technologies to tackle common challenges in efficiency, stability, and cost associated with quantum computing. SeeQC's offerings include superconducting qubit chips and proprietary Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) technology, enabling high-performance classical co-processors and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The company's approach combines digital readout and control technology with a unique chip-scale architecture to deliver scalable and cost-effective quantum computing solutions suitable for sectors such as machine learning, logistics optimization, quantum chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and fintech. Additionally, SeeQC operates facilities in London, United Kingdom, and Naples, Italy, enhancing its capacity to serve clients across the United States and Europe.
SETsquared Partnership
Grant in 2021
SETsquared is a collaborative partnership established in 2001, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, involving the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey. This initiative focuses on fostering the growth of high-tech startups by providing business incubation services, which include mentoring, access to investors and experts, and tailored training programs. In addition to supporting enterprise activities and spin-outs, SETsquared engages with industry through research collaboration and consultancy, facilitating the development of new business opportunities and enhancing the success of its partners in the technology sector.
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.
Greener
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Greener uses maths to make it easy for businesses to discover, connect, and collaborate with perfectly suited sustainability partners
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.
Yardlink
Grant in 2020
YardLink is a B2B procurement platform tailored for the construction industry, founded in 2018 and based in London, England. It provides contractors with access to a wide range of tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management services, and other necessary supplies. The platform facilitates the process of finding, booking, and paying for these resources, while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by linking contractors with approved local suppliers. By leveraging technology, YardLink optimizes the procurement process, allowing builders to efficiently connect with equipment rental companies and manage their resources effectively.
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.
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.
Storm ID
Grant in 2018
Storm ID is an award-winning digital consultancy that partners with ambitious, forward thinking clients, helping them transform processes and experiences as well as re-imagine legacy business models. The team at Storm ID are passionate about rethinking the future, combining their expertise in transformation consultancy with fast, agile delivery to create great user experiences that make a measurable difference.
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.
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.
Rewarding Visits
Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Rewarding Visits is an online platform that enables businesses to connect with customers. The platform offers its users with touchpoints, self-service kiosks that enables businesses to connect with consumers. Businesses can provide their information to the platform in order to increase recognition. Rewarding Visits was founded in 2012 by Martin Watson and John Cutler and is based in Birmingham.
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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