Innovation Ulster
Venture capitalNewtownabbey · Seed–Series A
Also known as Uutech Limited
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What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesHardware ×2Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Digital Health ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2
Investments · showing 3 of 4
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Dia Beta Labs is a drug discovery and development company focused on diabetes and obesity research.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesBelfast, GB
Dr. Ryan Lafferty(Founder, CEO)Prof. Peter Simpson(Executive Chair, Co-Founder)Prof. Nigel Irwin(Academic Director, Co-Founder)Prof. Peter Flatt(Scientific Committee, Co-Founder)Prof. Finbarr O'Harte(Scientific Committee, Co-Founder)Prof. Victor Gault(Scientific Committee, Co-Founder)
Co-investorsDSW VenturesQUBISClarendon Fund Managers Ltd.Innovate UKInvest Northern Ireland
ILIMEX develops UV-C air sterilisation systems engineered for poultry, agricultural, and agri-food environments to eliminate airborne pathogens and strengthen biosecurity.
AgTechCleantechFoodTechHardwareHealthtechBelfast, GB
Gerry Corrigan(CEO)inRichie McCauley(CTO)Anthony Fanning(COO)in
Co-investorsClarendon Fund Managers Ltd.
RETìníZE builds Animotive, a VR SaaS tool that uses spatial computing, generative AI, and real-time rendering to simplify and lower the cost of 3D animation production.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Phil Morrow(Co-founder)inJack Morrow(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsClarendon Fund Managers Ltd.QUBISSure Valley VenturesTechstart Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIlimex · siliconrepublic.com · Nov 4, 2025
Dia Beta Labs · startuphub.ai · Aug 28, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary & Director · since 2017
Director · Irish · since 2022
Director · Irish · since 2021
Director · Northern Irish · since 2022
Director · Northern Irish · since 2022
Ulster University — 75–100% of shares
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovation Ulster invest at?
- Innovation Ulster invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Innovation Ulster focus on?
- Innovation Ulster focuses on Biotech, Healthtech, IoT.
- Where is Innovation Ulster located?
- Innovation Ulster is headquartered in Newtownabbey, GB.
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