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North West-based North Product Design (npd), a specialist in taking client projects from concept to prototype and market, has undergone a major transformation in its security posture—unlocking new opportunities in the defence sector.

Join Innovate UK BridgeAI partner, The Alan Turing Institute for an interactive webinar designed to empower individuals and organisations with the knowledge and capabilities needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.

This major deal takes the cumulative additional investment secured by ICURe spin-outs to £1.54 billion since 2014.

Cambridge-based Cinema8 is reshaping video hosting for businesses. Its AI-powered interactive video platform drives measurable growth with advanced analytics, lead generation and in-video calls-to-action. With tailored innovation and growth support from Innovate UK, the company relocated, rebranded, raised its profile and has seen a surge in users - gaining over 1,000 new sign-ups in just two months.

London-based ManholeMetrics is transforming flood resilience with a smart sensor network that monitors levels in sewer and stormwater systems, providing early flood warnings. With tailored innovation and growth support from Innovate UK, the company has raised £878,000 in investment, expanded its team from two to twelve, and secured a dozen international clients across the US, Canada and Germany.

Birmingham-based Black Space Technology has developed a set of digital healthcare tools that allow clinicians to monitor patients and deliver treatment remotely in challenging environments. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has secured more than £390,000 in grant funding, strengthened its intellectual property (IP) protection, forged international collaborations and is preparing for new investment as it scales.

Bristol-based Air Giants has pioneered the world’s first giant inflatable robots that interact with people in public spaces. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has secured more than £200,000 in public funding, launched shippable products, expanded internationally and created 12 freelance roles, alongside new permanent hires.

Shaping the future of battery innovation

For Intanify, a pioneering company utilising proprietary AI to help businesses manage and grow their valuable intangible assets, security is critical.

Innovate UK is running a series of Lunch & Learn webinars to build resilience in the UK industries by addressing cross-cutting challenges such as fuel switching, circular economy, digital and AI integration, and regulatory frameworks.