2024/2025 cohort
AirEx Technologies
Discipline: Climate technology
Our vision is to end fuel poverty by bringing comfort to everyone in need. Our mission is to combat fuel poverty and climate change through pioneering, affordable smart home solutions to create warm & healthy homes.
We are a climate tech company with a mission to tackle fuel poverty and climate change through novel, cost-effective smart home solutions. We have designed and manufactured the world’s first smart air brick that helps householders and landlords reduce their energy demand while managing air quality in homes.
CBG Consultants
Discipline: Building Services
We are an ambitious practice of building services consultants. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy delivering excellence in building physics and engineering for better buildings that benefit their occupants and the environment.
With offices located in Oxford, London, Manchester and Cambridge, we are independent and wholly owned by Directors who take a hands-on approach to running projects, and have collectively worked together for over 25 years. We cover a wide range of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering solutions specialising in Lighting Design, Sustainability, Building Physics and Passivhaus.
Expedition Engineering
Discipline: Bridges, Commercial, Infrastructure, Leisure and Culture, Refurbishment, Residential
We are an engineering practice with experience in building, infrastructure and masterplanning projects. Our purpose is to blaze a trail in the integrated, intelligent and ethical provision of the human environment.
We work in a collaborative, equitable and sustainable way that’s uniquely Expedition. Specialisms include: Infrastructure Performance Consulting, Structural Engineering, Development Infrastructure and Masterplanning.
Expedition Engineering is part of the Useful Simple Trust.
Fa-Bio
Discipline: Agritech
Revolutionising sustainable agriculture with the discovery of superior microbes
FA Bio is a creative and curious entrepreneurial business, with a vision to protect the natural ecosystems that we need to sustain life, by providing game-changing bio-products for agriculture that can replace chemical inputs.
NATS
Discipline: Airtraffic
We are the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. Our purpose is advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe. Each year we handle around 2.2 million flights and 250 million passengers travelling in UK airspace.
In addition to providing services to 15 UK airports, and managing all upper airspace across the UK, we provide services around the world spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.
Notpla
Discipline: Packaging, sustainable materials
This simple food container is carefully engineered to eliminate waste and make the planet a healthier place. Where conventional containers have petrol-based coatings that stick around forever, this one has a 100% natural seaweed coating. Once finished, the whole package can be composted and disappears without a trace—just like a fruit peel.
There are forests below the sea that are very dear to us. Seaweed grows quickly, and needs no freshwater, land or fertiliser. It captures carbon and makes the surrounding waters less acidic. Beyond this, seaweed is abundantly available and has near-magical material properties. In the quest to heal our ecosystems and food chains from the toxic waste of plastic packaging, it is the perfect companion species and an integral partner to our solutions.
nPlan Limited
Discipline: Software as a Service (SaaS) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for the construction and infrastructure industry
The majority of large-scale construction projects finish late and over-budget. It doesn't have to be this way. The long-delayed completion of a major construction project is a tale as old as time. But does it matter that most projects finish late? In a word: yes.
When projects overrun, contractors fail, costly legal battles begin, fewer new projects are brought forward - and economic growth suffers. nPlan was founded to consign this thorny problem to the dustbin of history.
Sixfold Bioscience Ltd
Discipline: Biotechnology
We’re solving delivery to build the future of RNA therapies. Inspired by evolution, perfected with AI. Inspired by the ecosystem of RNA, we designed Mergo® – a programmable RNA tag – to encode RNA modifications and other iterable design elements to influence the delivery destination. It is a radically new approach to RNA delivery that works with biology, rather than forced cellular entry.
Switchee
Discipline: Internet of Things / Social Housing
Switchee improves the quality of life for people living in rented homes. Switchee delivers real-time data that gives social housing providers the insights and tools needed to support residents and proactively manage homes. These actionable insights enable our customers to optimise energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve resident satisfaction.
Thales UK
Discipline: Aerospace and Defence
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.
In the markets of defence and security, aerospace and space, digital identity and cybersecurity, Thales provides solutions, services and products to help its customers – companies, organisations and governments – to carry out their critical missions.
2023/2024 cohort
ABL Group
Discipline: Transport and mechanical
ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors, offering their clients the deepest pool of world-class expertise across marine, engineering and adjusting disciplines from more than 300 locations worldwide.
ABL has offices in all major marine and energy hubs worldwide. They have 62 offices in 38 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
AB Dynamics
Discipline: Manufacturing and design
AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions to the global automotive industry. Their customers are vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers as well as Euro NCAP laboratories, vehicle proving grounds and autonomous vehicle developers.
Their solutions encompass track testing, laboratory test machines and AB Simulation driving simulators.
AB Dynamics laboratory test solutions reduce the cost and time required for vehicle development, including the class-leading SPMM kinematics and compliance test machine, the SSTM steering system characterisation machine and the ANVH 250 suspension noise, vibration and harshness test machine.
BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited
Discipline: Energy and Power
British Pipeline Agency Limited (BPA) keeps the UK moving, 24/7/365.
Jointly owned by BP Oil UK and Shell UK Oil, BPA was founded in the 1960’s to develop, engineer and operate refined product pipelines and terminals. It is now responsible for the management of around 1,000km of liquid fuel pipelines and associated bulk storage, road loading and rail infrastructure around the UK. BPA also provides engineering services and operational solutions to the downstream energy sector worldwide.
BPA is a founding member of The United Kingdom Onshore Pipeline Operators’ Association (UKOPA) and as a member of the ‘Oil Pipeline Management Group’ (OPMG) at CONCAWE in Brussels, BPA maintains strong relationships with most of the liquid pipeline operators in Europe.
Evolito Ltd
Discipline: Transport and Mechanical
Evolito evolved from YASA in 2021, the world-leading pioneer of automotive axial-flux electric motors acquired by Mercedes-Benz in July 2021, to exclusively commercialise YASA’s next-generation electric motor technology and IP for the rapidly growing aerospace market. Evolito is funded by a portfolio of private investors including B-FLEXION and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE).
They bring over a decade of experience in delivering & scaling electric propulsion technology into the EV passenger car market where customisation, quality and cost are critical.
Costain Group PLC
Discipline: Special (multiple disciplines)
Costain helps to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive. They shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets.
By bringing together their unique mix of construction, consulting and digital experts they engineer and deliver sustainable, efficient and practical solutions.
Their ambition is to become a net zero business by 2035 while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital. They are committed to procuring responsibly and to being an inclusive and accessible business, while still focusing on the outcomes that they deliver for their customers.
ITP Aero
Discipline: Aerospace
ITP Aero is a world-leading aircraft engine and component company, with over 4,200 employees and facilities in Spain, the UK, Mexico, Malta and India. ITP Aero develops technology to drive the aerospace industry towards a more sustainable future. The development of their own technology is their main competitive advantage. Approximately half of the world's aircraft are equipped with ITP Aero products.
They are founding members of the EU Clean Aviation programme and the first Spanish aerospace company to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the UN Race to Zero initiative.
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Discipline: Manufacturing and Design
The MTC aims to provide a competitive environment to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions, in line with the Government’s manufacturing strategy. The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high-quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Mott MacDonald
Discipline: Civil, construction and environmental
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Everywhere around the world, people’s needs and aspirations are changing, fast. That brings increasing challenges to their clients, as they seek to satisfy their stakeholders, tackle societal issues and deliver their business strategy.
Their network of experts looks at problems from fresh angles and finds opportunities in complexity. They bring together diverse skills, experience and insight, to turn obstacles into sustainable solutions.
Their aim: is to add value at every stage, for you and the lives you touch every day.
National Grid ESO
Discipline: Electrical and electronic
National Grid ESO is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. They move electricity around Great Britain’s system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7, 365 days a year.
Their control room moves electricity around the country second by second to ensure that the right amount of electricity is where it’s needed when it’s needed – always keeping supply and demand in perfect balance.
Their mission is to drive the transformation to a fully decarbonised electricity system by 2035 which is reliable, affordable and fair for all.
Rolls-Royce SMR
Discipline: Energy and Power
At Rolls-Royce SMR, their vision is to provide clean, affordable energy for all.
A new approach to delivering nuclear power.
Their Small Modular Reactor is an integrated power station, that takes well-understood, existing nuclear technology and applies a factory-based philosophy to its fabrication and assembly.
This repeatable, standardised approach generates huge efficiency gains to make it a commoditised product that is affordable, repeatable, deliverable and investable on a global scale, providing cheaper and more flexible electricity to form part of a future balanced, clean energy mix.
When fully operational the Rolls-Royce SMR programme will create 40,000 regional UK jobs by 2050 and generate £52bn in economic benefit, with a forecast to target £250bn in global exports for the UK.
Hitachi
Zurich Engineering
Discipline: Special (multiple disciplines)
Zurich Engineering is one of the UK’s leading providers of inspection and consultancy services.
They deliver engineering solutions for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes, from small dentists to large automotive manufacturers, to high street store chains.
Their Engineers work closely with infrastructure projects, water companies and ports, as well as government offices.
They also work with their colleagues in Zurich Municipal to provide inspection and consultancy services in the public sector, inspecting across NHS trusts, councils and Housing associations.
Their Consultancy Services team offer additional support to all our customers through a product portfolio including requirements under Pressure, and Machinery Regulations, Transportation of Hazardous Good, Non-Destructive Testing, Welding Procedures & Certification, Material Testing, and Investigations into Material Failure Our aim is to reduce risk to your business, whether you’re in General manufacturing, Fabrication industry, Process Equipment, Oil & Gas, Renewables, or Nuclear.