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Daytrip | @daytrip
daytrip.com
Ride-booking platform whose network of 10k+ drivers has helped over 1m+ people transform travel days into holidays.
Denroy | @denroy-plastics-ltd
denroy.com
Family-owned injection moulding manufacturer with 50+ years of experience supplying precision industries.
Camlin Group | @camlin-groupcom
camlingroup.com
Providers of world-leading monitoring solutions which increase performance, safety and reliability of energy and rail network infrastructures.
Cybit | @cybit-it
cybit.com
Leading technology solutions provider empowering organisations with data analytics, AI, modern workspace, hybrid cloud and cybersecurity.
CubeLogic | @cubelogic-ltd
cubelogic.com
Global leader in innovative risk management and compliance software solutions for energy, commodities, and financial services.
Copley Scientific | @copley-scientific
copleyscientific.com
Global leader in the manufacture of specialist test equipment for inhalers and other pharmaceuticals.
Constellia | @constellia constellia.com
Rapidly growing procurement solutions provider managing over £400 million of spend across 200+ organisations.
Concrete4Change | @concrete4change-ltd
concrete4change.com
Making materials from waste and CO2 enabling lower cost, lower emission concrete; simply and at scale.
CATAGEN | @catagen
catagen.com
Delivering mission-driven technologies to clean and decarbonise the transport and energy sectors.
Butternut Box | @butternutbox
butternutbox.com
Rapidly expanding, B Corp certified pet food brand delivering fresh, human-quality meals through DTC and retail.
Brill Power, a Palmer Energy Company | @brillpower
brillpower.com
Transformational Battery Energy Storage improving longevity, performance, cost and sustainability.
Bluewater Bio | @bluewater-bio
bluewaterbio.com
Cleantech firm whose unique technologies have cleaned over 1.8 billion tonnes of industrial and municipal wastewater globally.
bigspark | @itsbigspark
bigspark.ai
The UK’s fastest growing data solutions consultancy, using data and AI to spark growth and drive innovation.
BigSis | @bigsis-insect-control
bigsis.tech
Innovative agritech business aiming to increase crop yields through sustainable insect pest control.
BeZero Carbon | @bezero-carbon
bezerocarbon.com
100% independent carbon ratings agency, equipping organisations to make better climate decisions.
Altitude Angel | @altitude-angel
altitudeangel.com
Gaia | @gaia__family
gaiafamily.com
Aviation tech firm creating global-scale solutions for the safe integration and use of fully autonomous drones.
Alt Labs | @alt-labs
altlabs.co.uk
Rapidly growing international innovation consultancy with a focus on emerging technologies and venture growth.
Alloyed | @alloyed
alloyed.com
Next-gen metal components through a unique stack of software, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery | @adgefrin
adgefrin.co.uk
Celebrating Northumberland’s unique heritage and catalysing local regeneration.
Artemis Technologies | @artemis-technologies-ltd
artemistechnologies.co.uk
World-leading clean maritime company specialising in electric foiling vessels.
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It's Fresh! | @its-fresh-ltd
itsfresh.com
Next-generation ethylene control with RYPEN Technology—reducing fresh produce waste by extending peak ripeness windows.
ISA Support Services | @isasupportservices
isasupportservices.co.uk
National firm delivering award-winning security and estate management for major public and private sector clients.
Intercity | @intercitytechnology
intercity.technology
Enabling businesses to DO MORE with Technology, Managed IT, Cloud, Cyber Security and Communications.
Immaterial | @immaterial
immaterial.com
Advanced materials company developing dense, porous materials for lowest cost carbon capture systems.
Giraffe360 | @giraffe360
giraffe360.com
Transforming real estate media with AI-powered, automated, full-property capture.
High Force Research Ltd |
@high-force-research-ltd
highforceresearch.com
Chemical synthesis, innovation & manufacturing partner for pharma, biotech & specialty chemicals.
EOS IT Solutions | @eos-it-solutions
eosits.com
Powering the world’s smartest workspaces with AI-driven, multi-technology solutions.
Elixirr | @elixirr
elixirr.com
Global consulting firm providing strategy through to execution for some of the world's best brands.
iPac Packaging Innovations | @ipac-packaging-innovations
ipac.co.uk
Creating innovative thermoformed packaging which is both recycled and 100% recyclable.
FourthRev | @fourthrev fourthrev.com
Innovation Agritech Group |
@innovationagritech
innovationagritech.com
Controlled environment aeroponic technology specialists, with "GrowFrame360™" enabling year-round crop growth, independent of climate.
HURR | @hurr
hurr.com
UK's leading fashion rental and resale platform powering 100,000 listings and 130+ brand partners.
heliguy™ | @heliguy
heliguy.com
Trusted UK drone provider: Consultancy, supply, training, regulatory services, repairs, and survey support.
GeoPura | @geopura
geopura.com
Pioneers in hydrogen technology and scalable clean energy solutions, creating a resilient hydrogen ecosystem.
Foods Connected | @foods-connected-ltd
foodsconnected.com
Supply chain management software connecting 70K+ suppliers to some of the world's largest food businesses.
Field Energy | @field-energy
field.energy
Developing green battery storage infrastructure to deliver a reliable, flexible and greener grid.
Everway | @everway-global
everway.com
Creators of easy-to-use technology that removes barriers to understanding and supports how people learn, work, and live.
Ettos | @ettos-io
ettos.io
Supply chain traceability software for the fashion industry, enabling transparency and ethical sourcing.
Eakin Healthcare |
@eakin-healthcare-group eakinhealthcare.com
Specialising in the development and manufacture of medical devices for Ostomy and Respiratory care.
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Nyobolt | @nyobolt
nyobolt.com
Producer of ultrafast charging batteries which deliver record power and long cycle life.
NexGen Cloud | @nexgen-cloud
nexgencloud.com
Global leader in sustainable AI Cloud solutions, with hardware powered by 100% renewable energy, building Europe’s AI Supercloud.
NatureMetrics | @naturemetrics
naturemetrics.com
eDNA-powered nature intelligence helping businesses manage nature risk globally.
Moonrise 24 hr | @moonrise24hrrecruitment
moonrise24hr.co.uk
Providers of high-quality Complex Care, Domiciliary Care, Supported Living, Children's Outreach Services, and 24/7 Health & Social Care Staffing.
Moa Technology | @moa-technology
moa-technology.com
Revolutionary, female-led agritech firm using advanced plant science to develop sustainable herbicides.
Mo | @moworkhq
mo.work
Award-winning cloud-based employee engagement, recognition and reward platform.
MINDERA | @mindera-world
mindera.com
Global consulting and engineering company delivering technology from offices across six continents.
Mind Foundry | @mind-foundry
mindfoundry.ai
Responsible AI for high-stakes applications. Building and assuring human-machine teaming in the most challenging environments.
London Internet Exchange (LINX) | @linx
linx.net
The UK’s largest internet exchange point, a community of over 850 global networks accessing interconnection solutions, peering and more.
Linwoods Health Foods | @linwoodshealthfoods
linwoodshealthfoods.com
Leading family-owned health food brand with a focus on innovation.
Leaf | @leafgrowio
leafsignal.com
Leaf powers data-driven performance intelligence for next-gen ecommerce brands.
KYMIRA | @kymiraofficial
kymira.com
Bio-Responsive Infrared smart clothing that improves performance, recovery, health and wellness by increasing oxygenation and promoting circulation.
LoveRaw | @loveraw
loveraw.com
Rapidly-growing plant-based chocolate brand, creating indulgent vegan chocolate products from premium ingredients.
Kromek Group | @kromek
kromek.com
Making the world safer with market-leading radiation detection hardware and software.
Kite Distribution | @kite-distribution
kitedistribution.co.uk
Independent IT cyber security distributor, specialising in innovative and disruptive security and network technologies.
Keep Energy Systems |
@keep-energy-systems
keepenergysystems.com
Clean energy firm developing innovative energy storage solution using compressed air and heat.
Jake & Nayns | @jakeandnayns
jakeandnayns.com
Family business disrupting the microwavable snack market with unique, street food–inspired recipes like the flagship 'Loaded Naan'.
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Seating Matters | @seating-matters
seatingmatters.com
Global leader in therapeutic seating solutions founded by occupational therapist Martina Tierney.
STATSports | @statsports
statsports.com
Global leaders in athlete tracking technology across elite, amateur, and grassroots sport.
SustainIQ | @sustainiq
sustainiq.com
Helping businesses measure, monitor & report on 250+ environmental, social and governance performance metrics.
Sheerline | @sheerlinesystem
sheerline.com
Rapidly-growing manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art aluminium windows and door systems
Sensoteq | @sensoteq
sensoteq.com
Advanced condition monitoring solutions that power smarter, safer, sustainable industry worldwide.
PlotBox | @plotbox
plotbox.com
Global deathtech innovators delivering leading-edge SaaS management solutions to cemeteries, crematoria and funeral homes.
Opencast | @opencastsoftware
opencastsoftware.com
Independent UK tech consultancy creating human-focused digital solutions for government, healthcare, and business.
SafeToNet | @safetonet-ltd
safetonet.com
Fast-growing digital safety company protecting children online with AI.
Seabound | @seabound
seabound.co
Pioneering “ship tech” — decarbonizing the maritime sector by capturing CO2 emissions directly onboard ships with novel, retrofittable technology.
Rothera Bray LLP Solicitors | @rotherabrayllp
rotherabray.co.uk
Multi-award-winning, 200-year-old law firm, focused on sustainability and local community.
Promethean Particles | @promethean-particles
prometheanparticles.co.uk
Deep tech company manufacturing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications including carbon capture, water harvesting, and gas storage.
Prevented Ocean Plastic | @prevented.ocean.plastic
bantamltd.com
Creator of Prevented Ocean Plastic™, an award-winning product with over 10 billion bottles recycled.
PhysicsX | @physicsx
physicsx.ai
Accelerating innovation and driving breakthroughs in advanced industries with an AI-native platform for engineering and manufacturing.
ONYX Insight | @onyx-insight
onyxinsight.com
Award-winning renewable technology business providing predictive analytics software, sensing, and engineering to the global wind industry.
Protium Green Solutions |
@protium-green-solutions
protium.green
Renewable energy innovator operating one of the UK’s first commercial green hydrogen facilities.
Salience Labs | @salience-labs
saliencelabs.ai
Solving AI’s infrastructure demands with photonic switches.
razorblue | @razorbluegroup
razorblue.com
Innovative, fast-growing IT partner delivering managed IT, security, cloud, and more.
Polar Technology | @polar-technology-uk
polartechnology.co.uk
Innovative engineering business providing advanced solutions in composite materials and emerging metal processes.
Peratech | @peratech
peratech.com
Revolutionising human-machine user experiences with intelligent force-sensing and haptics technologies for gaming, digital creation and more.
OnHand | @beonhand
beonhand.co.uk
All-in-one CSR partner helping companies drive measurable impact through volunteering, social good, and sustainability.
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Troo | @troocost-com
troocost.com
Rapidly growing, 5-star rated business energy consultants for procurement, efficiency, and on-site generation.
Tended | @tended-ltd
tended.co.uk
Centimetre-accurate wearable technology to put an end to preventable accidents and fatalities in high-risk industries.
Zaptic | @zaptic
zaptic.com
Building a future for industrial workers in an age of automation.
ZeroLight | @zerolight
zerolight.com
Cloud-based visualisation tools, empowering brands to build stunning digital experiences that captivate and convert customers.
Vinterior | @vinterior
vinterior.co
The design home for preloved furniture. For pieces as interesting as the people who choose them.
Thrive | @thrivelearning thrivelearning.com
The world’s fastest-growing Learning Platform, trusted by Volvo, Vodafone, British Airways, AA, and more.
Tecknuovo | @tecknuovo
tecknuovo.com
Growing, disruptive technology delivery partner and consultancy, eliminating customers’ dependency on suppliers by building in-house capability.
VoCoVo | @vocovo
vocovo.com
Global retail communication solution, connecting stores for retailers including Tesco, Primark and Kingfisher.
Ultromics | @ultromics
ultromics.com
Oxford university spin-out developing AI-driven echocardiography solutions to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure.
Zen Educate | @zen-educate
zeneducate.com
Rapidly growing marketplace for temporary educators, streamlining and modernising education staffing.
VersaTile Automation | @versatileautomation
versatileautomation.com
Innovative AI-driven modular automation technology for high intensity fulfilment applications, spun out of 2023 Trailblazer Tharsus.
TES Group | @tesgroup
tesgroup.com
Critical infrastructure specialists, delivering innovative solutions for the power and water sectors.
The Diamond Store | @thediamondstoreuk
thediamondstore.co.uk
Luxury diamond jewellery combining exceptional quality with innovation, sustainability and heartfelt emotion.
TeamFeePay | @teamfeepay
teamfeepay.com
Management, payment and club development software streamlining business operations & governance for grassroots football clubs.
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