Innovate UK
Government fundLondon · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Innovate UK is the UK's government-backed innovation agency operating under UK Research and Innovation. It supports innovative deep tech businesses in the UK's priority sectors, aiming to help companies grow and drive national economic and technological development.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4New Materials ×3Biotech ×2Cleantech ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×5Italy×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFigura Analytics develops platform technology for the characterisation of nanomaterials, biomarkers, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsUK, GB
Dr Mark Platt(Co-founder)
Matoha develops infrared sensor and AI-based devices that identify the composition of textiles, plastics, and flooring materials.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareNew Materials
Milbotix develops AI-enabled wearable sensors embedded in everyday clothing, particularly SmartSocks®, that capture real-time physiological data like pulse, temperature, sweat, and motion for use in research, healthcare, and social care settings.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHardwareBristol, GB
minimass™ is a patented family of prefabricated concrete structural elements (beams, frames and slabs) that combines 3D concrete printing with post-tensioned steel to cut material use, cost and embodied carbon versus conventional concrete or steel structures.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction Tech
Andy Coward(Founder & CEO)Sarah Blake(Commercial Director & Co-founder)
Naturbeads develops biodegradable cellulose microspheres to replace microplastics in consumer products such as cosmetics and paints.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsItaly, IT
Marco Meuli(Operator)Janet Scott(Co-founder)Davide Mattia(Co-founder)Giovanna Laudisio(Co-founder)
eTEU provides software and digital services for international supply chain and logistics operations.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLondon, GB
Eduard Oboimov(CEO)inKristian Volohhonski(COO)inMarkkus Millend(CTO)inValentyne Kutateladze(CBDO)inMykhaylo Lepekha(Head of Sales)in
ReactWise develops AI tools for chemistry and chemical engineering, enabling researchers and engineers to accelerate molecular discovery and reaction optimization.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB
Alexander Pomberger(Founder)inDaniel Wigh(Founder)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesReactWise · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Apr 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovate UK invest at?
- Innovate UK invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Innovate UK focus on?
- Innovate UK focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy.
- Where is Innovate UK located?
- Innovate UK is headquartered in London, GB.
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