Innovate UK

Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

Paragraf is a UK-based company specializing in graphene technology. Established in 2015, it focuses on developing high-purity graphene products for commercial applications, particularly in electronics. The company produces graphene electronic devices and sensors using contamination-free technology.

SmartKem designs and markets organic semiconductors for displays and related devices. It develops low-temperature, solution-deposited organic semiconductors for transistor backplanes and undertakes design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of its semiconductor platform. Its TRUFLEX inks enable organic thin-film transistor circuits on low-cost substrates, supporting applications in mini-LED and AMOLED displays, fingerprint sensors, and logic circuits. Revenue comes from sales of TRUFLEX inks and demonstration products, with a focus on partnering with display and electronics manufacturers to enable cost-effective, high-performance organic electronics.

Monumo is a deeptech engineering company specializing in the creation of advanced electric motors. It leverages simulation, machine learning, AI, and motor design technology to develop next-generation EV motor systems that surpass human capabilities.

Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

SleepCogni is developing a sleep aid technology that delivers a wind-down process to promote sleep. The device provides cognitive-behavioral therapy through biofeedback delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues and is triggered manually. It monitors physiological and behavioral sleep-related measures, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement using sensors on the index finger, to guide users toward sleep initiation and improve sleep quality, addressing insomnia.

Founded in 2016, Optrical specializes in developing and manufacturing micro-optic film products. Their offerings include Illumax for LED/OLED lighting solutions and Authntrace for optical anti-counterfeiting and traceability services.

Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

Nexam Chemical enhances polymer properties, enabling industries like aerospace, electronics, and recycling to improve performance cost-effectively.

KAMIM Technologies is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company. We specialize in crafting tailored engineering & solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Beyond conventional solar solutions, we emphasize creating solar-powered systems, especially for the agricultural sector. Our innovative products such as solar-powered cold rooms, irrigation systems, and driers aim to revolutionize agricultural productivity and sustainability. We were founded by members with over 40 years of combined industry experience.

Dycotec Materials is a manufacturer specializing in advanced materials, specifically insulator, dielectric, and conductive inks and films. The company serves the aerospace and automotive industries by providing innovative solutions that cater to electronics and clean technology applications. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Dycotec offers expertise in electronics design and software development, assisting clients in transforming their concepts from prototypes to final products. This comprehensive approach enables customers to access customized materials tailored for a diverse range of applications.

Kubos Semiconductors Ltd, established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and commercialization of semiconductors. The company focuses on cubic-GaN technology, which is used to produce high-efficiency, low-cost light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Kubos Semiconductors leverages its intellectual property to create wafers for LED manufacturers, aiming to enhance energy savings through advanced semiconductor solutions.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

Mymanu is a pioneering manufacturer of consumer audio electronics and software, specializing in innovative, language-translation enabled devices. Their product range includes translation earbuds, conference speakers, magnetic charging cables, and flat speakers, facilitating real-time translation in multiple languages. This empowers travelers, businesses, and humanitarian organizations to connect and communicate effectively across linguistic barriers.

Lightricity’s mission is to enable a scalable and sustainable IoT by providing the world’s highest efficiency light energy harvesting technology and battery free IoT devices. Lightricity has unique indoor PV technology that is up to 6 x more efficient than the nearest commercially available competition under low light levels. This is available as PV component technology that enables powering of devices not previously possible or the reduction of the area of PV used on very small wireless devices. It is also available in our own battery free PV powered IoT tracker and sensor devices. Our technology enables IoT to really scale efficiently.

Paragraf is a UK-based company specializing in graphene technology. Established in 2015, it focuses on developing high-purity graphene products for commercial applications, particularly in electronics. The company produces graphene electronic devices and sensors using contamination-free technology.

SleepCogni is developing a sleep aid technology that delivers a wind-down process to promote sleep. The device provides cognitive-behavioral therapy through biofeedback delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues and is triggered manually. It monitors physiological and behavioral sleep-related measures, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement using sensors on the index finger, to guide users toward sleep initiation and improve sleep quality, addressing insomnia.

Lightricity’s mission is to enable a scalable and sustainable IoT by providing the world’s highest efficiency light energy harvesting technology and battery free IoT devices. Lightricity has unique indoor PV technology that is up to 6 x more efficient than the nearest commercially available competition under low light levels. This is available as PV component technology that enables powering of devices not previously possible or the reduction of the area of PV used on very small wireless devices. It is also available in our own battery free PV powered IoT tracker and sensor devices. Our technology enables IoT to really scale efficiently.

Potenza Technology Limited, established in 1999 and based in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of electric and hybrid powertrain systems. As a subsidiary of FPT Industrial S.p.A., the company focuses on low and zero-emission technologies, particularly in the development of high energy density lithium battery packs. Potenza Technology offers a comprehensive suite of services, including battery management systems, systems integration and control, as well as safety engineering for electric and hybrid vehicles. Its expertise extends to a range of automotive applications, encompassing body systems and powertrain control, positioning Potenza Technology as a key player in the evolving automotive sector.

Datalase Ltd., based in Widnes, United Kingdom, is a leading provider of materials for laser coding and marking of products and packaging. The company specializes in developing innovative materials that can be incorporated into inks, coatings, and varnishes, enabling high-speed, in-line digital printing of variable information with lasers. This technology allows for late-stage customization on outercases, products, and primary packaging across various markets, including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, food and beverage, electronics, cosmetics, and tobacco. Datalase's solutions are used to print date and lot codes, 2-D data matrix codes, barcodes, images, and graphics. The company operates through a partner network in Europe, the United States, and Asia, and has strategic partnerships with SATO and PARC. Originally incorporated in 1987 as Sherwood Technology Ltd., the company changed its name to Datalase Ltd. in January 2006.

CVE designs and builds process solutions and has more than 60 years experience manufacturing Electron Beam (EB) systems and Vacuum Furnaces (VF’s) from its base in Cambridge UK. CVE’s range of equipment includes systems ranging from 50 to 200 kV with beam powers up to 100 kW. Professional engineering skills are applied to customer requirements resulting in innovative solutions to technical problems. The company's skilled workforce, experienced engineering department and extensive service team are backed up with a range of in-house test and diagnostic facilities. CVE offers true global coverage from itssales and service centres in the UK and worldwide. Cambridge Vacuum Engineering's roots begin in the late 1950's in Cambridge, England with the founding of Torvac, a company specialising in the manufacture of Electron Beam Welders and Vacuum Furnaces. A break-a-way group formed Wentgate Engineers in the mid 1960's and for many years the two companies traded in competition. Torvac purchased the Hawker Siddley Dynamics "Dynaweld" technology, which added 150kV welders to their range.

Warwick Acoustics is a UK-based technology company that develops HighRes Audio solutions for automotive and headphone markets using its patented High Precision Electrostatic Laminate technology (HPELs). Its products include ultra-thin, lightweight electrostatic transducers that deliver audiophile performance across a wide bandwidth with a fraction of the weight and thickness of traditional drivers, enabling flexible, shaped speaker designs. The company manufactures in-car audio systems for electric vehicles and headphone systems, including the Sonoma. Its low-power electroacoustic panels use mass-upcycled and recyclable materials and combine precision electrostatic transducers with low-distortion electrostatics to reduce power consumption and weight. Warwick Acoustics focuses on engineering products from the ground up to provide high-quality personal audio experiences. It was established in 2002 and is based in Nuneaton, United Kingdom.

Evince Technology is a UK-based startup focused on the development of innovative electron devices utilizing synthetic diamonds. The company aims to revolutionize the high-frequency electronics industry by introducing a new type of solid-state switch that serves as a foundational element for effective electrical energy control. Its products are designed for various applications, including metrology, healthcare, communications, and advanced manufacturing. By harnessing the superior thermal and electronic properties of diamonds, Evince Technology provides manufacturers and developers with the potential for enhanced performance through its licensed thermionic valve technology.

Evince Technology is a UK-based startup focused on the development of innovative electron devices utilizing synthetic diamonds. The company aims to revolutionize the high-frequency electronics industry by introducing a new type of solid-state switch that serves as a foundational element for effective electrical energy control. Its products are designed for various applications, including metrology, healthcare, communications, and advanced manufacturing. By harnessing the superior thermal and electronic properties of diamonds, Evince Technology provides manufacturers and developers with the potential for enhanced performance through its licensed thermionic valve technology.

Spectrum Logic is an innovator and manufacturer of detection and imaging products using CMOS image sensors. We develop custom detectors for X-ray, electron beam, near infrared and ultraviolet imaging with experience in wafer scale CMOS image sensors (50 μm to 150 μm pixel pitch), sCMOS and NIR sensors.

Circada provides lighting systems designed to improve human health and well-being by aligning indoor lighting with the natural daylight rhythm. Its retrofit-ready lighting controls connect to existing tunable white LED drivers and use a standard light switch as an interface, enabling plug-and-play installation without complex commissioning. The company can tailor configuration before installation to meet specific project requirements, delivering circadian lighting that supports healthier indoor environments.

Transmission Dynamics is an industrial internet of things solutions provider. They provide remote condition monitoring services. They provide engineering consulting, gear alignment, transducer development, strain gauge installation, and gear microgeometry optimization services. Their products include digital telemetry system, radio microscopy, and building vibration monitoring system.

Irresistible Materials Ltd is a materials technology company based in Swansea, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of fullerene-based photoresist technology. Founded in 2010 as a spin-out from the University of Birmingham, the company collaborates with Nano-C Inc in the United States to create advanced materials for next-generation lithography applications. Irresistible Materials focuses on providing innovative solutions, including EUV resists, spin-on-carbon, and e-beam resists, aimed at meeting the demands of the semiconductor industry for increasingly smaller microchip feature sizes. The company has established a robust patent portfolio that encompasses various resist and hard-mask materials and maintains strong partnerships with the University of Birmingham and a network of global collaborators to further advance its materials offerings.

Trameto Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Swansea, United Kingdom, specializing in power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and wireless IoT edge devices. Established in 2016, the company focuses on developing intelligent, ultra-efficient power management solutions that facilitate micro energy harvesting. Trameto's innovative products aim to eliminate the need for batteries in ultra-low-power systems, enabling the creation of self-sustaining autonomous wireless devices for various Internet of Things applications. By providing effective and economical alternatives to traditional battery dependency, Trameto is poised to drive advancements in the field of energy management for wireless technologies.

Pyreos Limited is a UK-based company specializing in the development of infrared sensor array products. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Pyreos utilizes patented thin film pyro-electric ceramic technology to create a range of infrared sensors applicable in various fields. The company's product offerings include bare die arrays, packaged components, and custom arrays designed for motion and occupancy detection, flame detection, people counting, gas analysis, spectroscopy, and infrared camera applications. Pyreos focuses on three primary markets—food safety, gas detection, and fuel/oil condition monitoring—where its compact and high-performance sensors operate in the mid-infrared spectrum, allowing for precise identification of material molecular compositions.

SleepCogni is developing a sleep aid technology that delivers a wind-down process to promote sleep. The device provides cognitive-behavioral therapy through biofeedback delivered via visual, auditory, and tactile cues and is triggered manually. It monitors physiological and behavioral sleep-related measures, including heart rate, mental alertness, skin temperature, and movement using sensors on the index finger, to guide users toward sleep initiation and improve sleep quality, addressing insomnia.

Inductosense is a technology company developing wireless, battery-free sensors that can be permanently attached to structures or products to enable fast, repeatable inspections for cracks, corrosion, and other defects. Its Wireless And Non Destructive (WAND) system uses passive sensors that are powered and read non-contact via inductive coupling from a handheld probe, allowing sensing under coatings, insulation, or repairs and even embedding within materials. The company offers easy-to-install sensors, measurement probes, and data collection or remote monitoring capabilities to monitor internal corrosion and erosion in pipes and vessels at elevated temperatures. Applications include inspection of large structures, composites repair, remote monitoring, and under coatings. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, the United Kingdom, the company aims to improve inspection efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety by enabling long-term, non-destructive evaluation through continuous monitoring.

Cella Energy Limited is an advanced materials company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, with additional operations in Florida. Founded in 2011, it specializes in developing and producing innovative hydrogen storage materials capable of storing up to one liter of hydrogen per gram at room temperature. These materials are designed for various applications, including transportation and portable power industries, as well as military power solutions for unmanned systems. Additionally, Cella Energy manufactures radiation shielding materials to protect space satellites from harmful radiation, thereby extending their operational life. The company offers a range of production facilities and systems, catering to low, medium, and high power applications.

Cella Energy Limited is an advanced materials company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, with additional operations in Florida. Founded in 2011, it specializes in developing and producing innovative hydrogen storage materials capable of storing up to one liter of hydrogen per gram at room temperature. These materials are designed for various applications, including transportation and portable power industries, as well as military power solutions for unmanned systems. Additionally, Cella Energy manufactures radiation shielding materials to protect space satellites from harmful radiation, thereby extending their operational life. The company offers a range of production facilities and systems, catering to low, medium, and high power applications.

Diamond Microwave Devices Ltd. specializes in the development of semiconductor devices utilizing chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating devices that serve both civil and defense applications, particularly in microwave power amplifiers and transmitters. As a subsidiary of Element Six (Pty) Ltd., Diamond Microwave Devices is positioned at the forefront of innovation in high-performance microwave technology.

Magtec designs and manufactures electric drive systems and components for all vehicle types. Magtec routinely undertakes the electric system installation design including all interfaces with the existing vehicle systems to meet the required EMC and safety standards. This will normally include the vehicle control system software development including CAN network interfaces and bridges. The company will work with a customer’s design team to develop the mechanical installation of the drive system into a vehicle. Magtec will also undertake the complete mechanical installation design if requested. Magtec has a highly skilled service department which together with our remote diagnostic tools allows us to provide after sales service and support worldwide. Magtec will also provide training to vehicle fleet operators or vehicle OEM's service agents as required.