Innovate UK

SmartKem Limited is a Manchester-based company that develops and markets organic semiconductors for various display technologies, including liquid crystal and organic light-emitting diode displays. Established in 2008, the company specializes in the design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of low-temperature, solution-deposited organic semiconductors for use in transistor backplanes. SmartKem's patented TRUFLEX inks enable the production of organic thin-film transistor circuits on low-cost substrates, facilitating applications in mini-LED displays, AMOLED displays, fingerprint sensors, and logic circuits. The company generates revenue through the sale of these inks and demonstration products, contributing to the advancement of a new generation of displays and sensors.

Optrical Limited, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rotherham, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacturing of micro-optic elements. The company focuses on producing advanced micro-optic film products, primarily for LED and OLED lighting applications, as well as for optical anti-counterfeiting and traceability solutions. Their flagship products include Illumax, which enhances light extraction and management in lighting systems, and Authntrace, designed to provide authentication and traceability features. Optrical utilizes innovative designs and custom UV materials to create printed microstructures that effectively manipulate light, catering to various client needs in the optical sector.

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.