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 Skincare
SEQUENTIAL
Grant in 2025
Sequential Skin and Sequential Bio fall under the umbrella of Sequential: The Skin Microbiome Testing Co™ Awarded the title "Most Significant" Testing Solution in the Industry - (Cosmetics & Toiletries, 2022), Sequential Bio is the skin microbiome company of the industry that specializes in microbiome testing and claims substantiation for brands formulating products for skin, scalp, vagina/vulva and oral care. Sequential offers a full end-to-end platform from study design, recruitment and testing, to analysis, and support on formulation development and certification. And it’s all done in vivo! Sequential Skin on the other hand is revolutionising skin health with the world's first consumer skin microbiome test. Formed of an award-winning team with a mission to empower individuals to make better-informed decisions about their skin health. (www.sequentialskin.com) Sequential is the product of the team's combined expertise in epigenetics, genetics, and microbiome research. Supported by Innovate UK, Enterprise SG, A*STAR, Genome Institute of Singapore, IndieBio New York, SOSV, Metaplanet, Scrum Ventures, CSB, and is a resident company of Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS. Seen in Tatler, Cosmetic Designs, Tech Crunch, Genome Web, La Petite Journal, Global Wellness Summit, and Yahoo.
Human Beauty
Grant in 2023
Human Beauty is on a mission to make cosmetics more accessible, with a particular emphasis on disability inclusion and adapted products.
Cocoon Wellbeing
Grant in 2023
Cocoon Wellbeing offer a range of luxurious treatments using premium products for great results.
Hexis Lab
Grant in 2023
Hexis Lab is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative natural skincare solutions tailored for diverse skin types globally. The company utilizes a discovery platform that combines big data cloud computing and in-silico computer modeling to analyze a comprehensive database of plant-derived compounds. This approach allows Hexis Lab to identify effective ingredients aimed at protecting and repairing sun-damaged skin while enhancing overall well-being. By employing proprietary AI techniques, Hexis Lab accelerates the development process for clients in the beauty, skincare, personal care, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical sectors, facilitating the identification of novel ingredients and formulation strategies.
Senisca
Grant in 2023
Senisca is a biotech start-up. They propose to create a new generation of oligonucleotide-based interventions to rewind the clock in old cells and target diseases and cosmetic signs of aging. They provide molecular and cellular biology and have patent-protected an innovation for the reversal of cellular senescence.
SEQUENTIAL
Grant in 2022
Sequential Skin and Sequential Bio fall under the umbrella of Sequential: The Skin Microbiome Testing Co™ Awarded the title "Most Significant" Testing Solution in the Industry - (Cosmetics & Toiletries, 2022), Sequential Bio is the skin microbiome company of the industry that specializes in microbiome testing and claims substantiation for brands formulating products for skin, scalp, vagina/vulva and oral care. Sequential offers a full end-to-end platform from study design, recruitment and testing, to analysis, and support on formulation development and certification. And it’s all done in vivo! Sequential Skin on the other hand is revolutionising skin health with the world's first consumer skin microbiome test. Formed of an award-winning team with a mission to empower individuals to make better-informed decisions about their skin health. (www.sequentialskin.com) Sequential is the product of the team's combined expertise in epigenetics, genetics, and microbiome research. Supported by Innovate UK, Enterprise SG, A*STAR, Genome Institute of Singapore, IndieBio New York, SOSV, Metaplanet, Scrum Ventures, CSB, and is a resident company of Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS. Seen in Tatler, Cosmetic Designs, Tech Crunch, Genome Web, La Petite Journal, Global Wellness Summit, and Yahoo.
Senisca
Grant in 2022
Senisca is a biotech start-up. They propose to create a new generation of oligonucleotide-based interventions to rewind the clock in old cells and target diseases and cosmetic signs of aging. They provide molecular and cellular biology and have patent-protected an innovation for the reversal of cellular senescence.
Senisca
Grant in 2021
Senisca is a biotech start-up. They propose to create a new generation of oligonucleotide-based interventions to rewind the clock in old cells and target diseases and cosmetic signs of aging. They provide molecular and cellular biology and have patent-protected an innovation for the reversal of cellular senescence.
Provenance
Grant in 2014
Provenance is a platform that focuses on enhancing consumer sustainability by validating and amplifying the sustainability credentials of consumer packaged goods. It empowers customers to make informed choices by providing transparency about the environmental and social impact of products from discovery to checkout. The platform leverages blockchain technology to offer real-time data, enabling businesses to trace the origins and histories of their products, thereby fostering trust and credibility with consumers. Over 200 leading brands, including Cult Beauty and The Ordinary, utilize Provenance to communicate their sustainability efforts effectively. As a mission-driven independent B Corp, Provenance aims to create a world where consumers can confidently make purchasing decisions that benefit both society and the environment.
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