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Deep tech acceleration in action

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We do more than support innovation. We enable it to move faster and with purpose.

We work with early-stage and scaling companies to help them grow faster and more sustainably. Whether it’s shaping technology roadmaps, connecting founders with expert guidance, or supporting their next phase of development, we offer the support necessary to scale startups successfully.

We also help larger organisations adopt and integrate deep tech innovation that can create meaningful change. From exploring emerging solutions to embedding new capabilities into teams and systems, we support innovation that delivers measurable results.

Who we help

Startups & scaleups

We back ambitious founders with the tools, counsel and networks necessary to make a lasting difference, enabling them to scale deep tech solutions faster and more sustainably.

This support includes:

  • Advanced prototyping, testbed and compute infrastructure
  • Expert mentorship and commercialisation support
  • Funding guidance and investor introductions
  • Programmes designed for underrepresented founders
Discover our startup support here

Enterprise and industry leaders

We partner with established businesses looking to embed deep tech innovation into systems, operations and supply chains to unlock resilience, innovation and sustainability.

Examples of our collaboration with industry leaders:

  • AI, digital twins and real-time data infrastructure
  • Industry-focused net-zero and decarbonisation programmes
  • Telecoms and network innovation (5G, Open RAN and early-stage 6G)
  • Support for integration and interoperability challenge
Learn more about our support for industry here

SMEs in high-value sectors

We empower UK SMEs to adopt digital tools that improve efficiency, unlock funding and strengthen their role in complex supply chains.

Initiatives to support SMEs:

  • Our intervention to drive industrial supply chain resilience continues to support SMEs across key sectors including manufacturing, textiles, hydrogen and more.
  • The UK Digital Twin Centre welcomes SMEs across maritime, defence and sustainability, with a view to expanding to other sectors.
  • Our innovation and accelerator programmes often convene capabilities between leading SMEs and industry leaders, facilitating ongoing collaboration and solution development.
Learn more about our support for SMEs here

Local government and regional innovation bodies

We work closely with regional governments and civic innovation leaders to deliver place-based digital transformation. Our work in this space includes:

Our strategic collaborations across the country:

    • Our role as a strategic delivery partner on the Belfast Region City Deal
    • Delivering the UK Digital Twin Centre in Northern Ireland
    • Partnering with the North East Combined Authority for the 5G Immersive Lab in Newcastle
Learn more about our regional partnerships here

Academic institutions and research bodies

We collaborate with leading universities and research institutions to connect academia with real-world innovation challenges, bridging the gap between academia, industry and government. 

  • We are a delivery partner with academic institutions on programmes across technology disciplines including cybersecurity, AI, CreaTech, and more 
  • We have shared testbed environments and research infrastructure  
  • We accelerate the path from research to commercialisation  
Explore our academic collaborations here
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