Silicon Microgravity
Cambridge, GB · 2 known investors
SMG develops high-precision resonant MEMS inertial and gravity sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and the GAIA gravity system, spun out from Cambridge University research. Its sensors serve autonomous navigation, aerospace, defence, robotics, and geophysics/subsurface exploration applications.
Founders & leadership
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Ashwin SeshiaProfessor (technology originator)
Investors · 2
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- SILICON MICROGRAVITY LIMITED
- Company number
- 09221340
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 Sept 2014
- Registered office
- G2 & G3 Blenheim House Cambridge Innovation Park, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9GL
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 72190 — Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 16 Sept 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Current officers · 2
- Colin Baker — director, appointed 4 Mar 2022
- Francis James Neill — director, appointed 1 Mar 2016
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 23 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Silicon Microgravity do?
- SMG develops high-precision resonant MEMS inertial and gravity sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and the GAIA gravity system, spun out from Cambridge University research. Its sensors serve autonomous navigation, aerospace, defence, robotics, and geophysics/subsurface exploration applications.
- Who founded Silicon Microgravity?
- Silicon Microgravity was founded by Ashwin Seshia.
- Who are Silicon Microgravity's investors?
- Silicon Microgravity's investors include Future Planet Capital, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund.
- Where is Silicon Microgravity headquartered?
- Silicon Microgravity is headquartered in Cambridge, GB.