Innovate UK

Innovate UK is a non-departmental public body established in 2007 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Funded by a government grant, it supports innovation in science and technology by providing funding services to businesses across various sectors and regions. The organization aims to drive productivity and economic growth by facilitating advancements that contribute to the UK’s economic landscape. In addition to funding, Innovate UK offers a range of services and information related to business and economic development, thereby fostering a supportive environment for innovation.

Mike Biddle

Programme Director of Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

Will Drury

Executive Director, Digital and Technologies

Paul Gadd

Deputy Director

Dr. Tom Jenkins

Deputy Director

Scott James O'Brien

Director, Innovation Finance

Nigel Walker

Deputy Director, Lending and Investor Partnerships

Dave Wilkes

Director of Innovation Ecosystem

Past deals in Elderly

Circadacare

Grant in 2025
Circadacare is a health technology company focused on enhancing the quality of life for older adults in care environments. By leveraging scientific principles, the company offers innovative lighting solutions that synchronize with the natural day-night cycle, improving the well-being of residents while also benefiting staff. Their integrated system combines lighting, sensors, and software technology to create an optimal care setting that fosters mood and engagement. Circadacare aims to simplify operations for care providers, ensuring that their systems function seamlessly without requiring extensive training or intervention from staff. This approach not only enhances care outcomes for residents but also offers cost benefits to operators of nursing homes, care villages, and dementia care centers.

BelleVie

Grant in 2023
BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

GG Care

Grant in 2023
GG Care helps care residents stay independent and help carers monitor their well-being, comfort, and mood. They serve people with dementia maintain daily routines and stay socially connections shown to reduce cognitive decline and increase happiness and creates an environment to help reduce agitation - significantly reducing the cost of care.

BelleVie

Grant in 2022
BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

BelleVie

Grant in 2021
BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.
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