AccessPay is a fintech business that works with enterprise customers, integrating their accounting software and back-office systems with their banks. Using AccessPay, businesses can reduce manual data entry and improve overall cash management and control, safeguarding their transactions and automating functions for a more efficient finance operation.

AdInMo’s InGamePlay™ platform integrates click-free ads into mobile games without disrupting gameplay, ensuring high engagement for advertisers and quality monetisation for developers. With a global reach, it allows targeting of premium audiences and additional revenue generation without affecting player experience. AdInMo collaborates with Ad Exchanges, Advertisers, Agencies, Publishers, and Developers through SDKs to deliver a seamless, privacy-first ad experience based on contextual and behavioural data insights.

Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) designs and manufactures sustainable electric motors for various vehicle sectors, including commercial vehicles, passenger cars, off-highway, and aerospace. Its motors eliminate the need for rare-earth magnets and copper, making them fully recyclable and environmentally friendly. AEM’s cost effective technology ensures market-leading performance and efficiency, allowing vehicles to go faster and travel further while being greener than other technologies. With volume manufacturing facilities in the UK and plans to expand globally, AEM collaborates with world-class academics, vehicle manufacturers, and industrial partners to deliver high-performance, sustainable electric motors that meet the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

AeroCloud has created a SaaS-based operating system for commercial and general airports, providing everything from flight tracking, gate management and lease management to tickets, anonymised customer tracking and flight information boards. To date, the business has focused on the secondary airport market, which is greatly underserved and accounts for 3000 airports in the US and Europe.

Amiqus has built a leading compliance and onboarding platform that simplifies identity verification and anti-money laundering checks for legal, accounting, and other regulated professionals. Its flagship product, Amiqus ID, performs secure checks such as identity reports, photo ID verification, and credit reports through an encrypted process, enhancing security and efficiency. Amiqus aims to make civil justice accessible and supports businesses in protecting client data, reducing risks, and meeting regulatory requirements, all while freeing up valuable time for professionals to focus on their core activities.

Arctic Shores specialises in psychometric online job assessments which are used to help employers hire staff without risk of unconscious bias. Potential hires take an assessment as part of the interview process. This assesses a candidate’s soft skills and their fit for a job, helping employers to make the right decision when hiring.

Artus is an innovative air conditioning system that revolutionises the way buildings are cooled and heated. It offers solutions for residential, commercial, and high-precision environments. Unlike traditional systems, Artus significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions, achieving up to an 89% reduction in fan input power compared to standard Fan Coil Units (FCUs). This advanced technology, including Artus Optima, aims for Net Zero carbon reduction and lowers both regulated and total energy usage. With installations in prominent buildings, Artus is poised for global growth, providing a more efficient, space-saving, and cost-effective solution for modern HVAC needs.

Atomik AM creates sustainable materials and patented technologies to support scalable and efficient advanced manufacturing, such as a Universal Binder – or glue – to supercharge 3D printing across automotive, aerospace and energy. The company prides itself on a materials-first, solutions focused approach that takes a holistic approach to advanced manufacturing instead of solving individual problems.

Audiebant specialises in mass communications solutions which can be used to issue vital information or critical alerts to ensure public safety. For example, during an act of terrorism or extreme weather. Audiebant can deliver communications via audio networks, mobiles, PCs and outdoor tech (including digital displays).

Aveni is an award-winning AI FinTech company specialising in developing generative AI tools and LLMs for the Financial Services sector. Its advanced core products, Detect, Assist and Docs, are developed by top AI researchers and engineers. Aveni’s platform merges cutting-edge AI with human expertise to enhance productivity by up to 3x, offering solutions for automated admin support, quality assurance, performance assessment, and Consumer Duty management, driving a new era of hyper-efficiency in financial services.

BankiFi is a fintech company that aims to alleviate the common headaches SMEs face when operating a business. Its platform, which is sold to banks to help them better service SMEs, rolls invoicing, payments, collections, accounting and tax into one.

BlueSkeye AI is leading advancements in the digital health and wellbeing space through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through its expertise, the company is making it easier to detect and diagnose mental health conditions and enhance people’s wellbeing.

BOW (Bettering our Worlds), which originally spun out from the University of Sheffield in 2020, offers a software platform that simplifies robotics development. BOW’s ‘robot-agnostic’ software development kit bridges diverse robotic systems, enabling seamless integration across platforms and operating systems.

CareLoop is a digital therapeutic platform and University of Manchester spinout that focuses on tackling severe mental illness. Launched in 2021, the platform integrates with existing treatment pathways, providing digital support and enabling clinicians to monitor patients remotely. The company was founded by mental health academics and is led by CEO Zoë Blake, who previously delivered 10x growth at the digital mental health platform Kooth plc.

Cloudfind’s AI-powered SaaS application helps advertisers in the affiliate marketing sector by recommending the best publishers. It analyses transaction data to create digital fingerprints for each advertiser and publisher, resulting in ranked lists of compatible matches. This platform addresses the challenges of large, saturated publisher databases and limited network visibility, providing instant recommendations and enhancing cross-network connections. With its unique machine learning techniques, Cloudfind simplifies affiliate recruitment and supports a growing $16 billion industry, making it easier for advertisers to find their best affiliates.

CloudGuard is a cybersecurity company that has created a comprehensive AI-powered platform to provide companies with enhanced protection from threats. The company helps clients to respond to cybersecurity concerns with tools for threat intelligence, static analysis, and dynamic analytics. Founded in 2020, CloudGuard’s mission is to improve security across cloud environments and offer solutions for vulnerability management, risk assessment, and incident response.

Coadjute connects all parties within a property transaction via its innovative blockchain network, making the process of transacting a property faster and more efficient. Capitalising on the growing demand for proptech, Coadjute’s real-time property updates reduce the need for parties within a transaction to chase stakeholders.

Covatic works with media companies and broadcasters to deliver targeted advertising and marketing solutions that don’t expose users’ personal data. The company works closely with Comcast, an investor in the business and the owner of Sky, NBC and AT&T, having been through the company’s accelerator programme in 2021.

Bull-it Jeans, made with the same fibres used in the MARS space mission, offer unmatched protection for motorcycle riders using the unique Covec super fibre. Covec specialises in technical textiles that exceed global safety standards. The company combines extensive experience in motorsport and PPE with advanced engineering to produce high-performance riding jeans. Covec is committed to innovation and industry leadership in technical textiles.

Culture Shift, based in Manchester, is a culture intelligence platform helping organisations prevent and address workplace misconduct. Its confidential reporting and analytics tools empower employees to speak up safely while giving employers actionable insights to foster inclusion, accountability and transparency — positioning the company as a leader in responsible workplace innovation.

Cumulus Neuroscience, formerly BrainWaveBank, is developing advanced tools to tackle major healthcare challenges in neurodegeneration and psychiatry. Its next-generation platform captures extensive real-world data on physiology, functions, and symptoms, both in clinics and at home. This platform provides critical insights for clinical trials, speeding up the development of effective CNS drugs and addressing the need for faster, more efficient, and cost-effective clinical trial execution in neuroscience.

Cyacomb uses advanced technology to help law enforcement, social media, and cloud companies quickly find and block harmful content from paedophiles and terrorists. Its tools scan digital devices and online platforms for illegal content much faster than traditional methods, aiding in rapid evidence collection and enhancing online safety. Cyacomb Forensics provides law enforcement with tools to scan devices up to 100 times faster, while Cyacomb Safety focuses on detecting and preventing child sexual abuse material in encrypted environments.

Cyclr offers an integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) that enables software companies to embed integrations and automation within their products quickly. The company’s low-code solution reduces development time and increases connectivity, helping SaaS providers deliver seamless interoperability for customers while maintaining control and scalability across hundreds of API integrations.

Manchester-based Cytix delivers an intelligent cybersecurity platform that helps enterprises identify and address vulnerabilities before they become threats. Using machine learning and predictive analytics, Cytix offers continuous testing and monitoring to safeguard digital infrastructure, supporting organisations in maintaining compliance and operational integrity across complex technology environments.

Datactics’ user-friendly, configurable software automates data management processes, ensuring clean, accurate and up-to-date data. This helps global banks, data vendors and financial firms comply with financial regulations, validate data for KYC/AML, and improve data quality continuously. Its award-winning software also enhances business intelligence and operational efficiency, making it easier for financial institutions to manage and utilise their data effectively.

Decently is the company behind the healthcare platform Melo, which enables clinicians and hospital staff to track patient behaviour on brain trauma wards to prevent adverse episodes. Melo’s main focus is patients recovering from an acquired brain injury, which relates to non-birth related trauma – e.g., as a result of being in a coma.

Dyneval has developed the first portable semen analyser, Dynescan, which measures semen quality and motility in conditions similar to the reproductive tract. This technology helps vets and farm technicians improve conception rates and farm profitability by identifying poor-quality semen, while also reducing the environmental impact of livestock production. Dyneval aims to expand globally, providing valuable data for sustainable breeding decisions.

EarSwitch is an innovative medtech company specialising in in-ear biometric sensor technology. The company’s key proposition, EarMetrics®, provides clinicians with credible, real-world health data that’s racially inclusive and non-intrusive. EarMetrics® can be integrated into wearables, hearing aids and hand-held diagnostic health devices.

Earth Rover is a precision farming start-up developing robotic systems for tasks like scouting, weeding, and selective harvesting, using AI and robotics to enhance productivity and reduce waste, making chemical-free produce more accessible and affordable.

Enthuse is the UK’s second-largest charity fundraising platform behind JustGiving, raising over £100m for charity. Enthuse encourages repeat donations by inspiring direct relationships between supporters and each charity – not the donation brand.

Exciting Instruments is a pioneering deep tech company that has developed a practical and efficient platform for single-molecule detection. This technology allows users to visualise and analyse individual molecules and their interactions, providing high throughput processing and automation of analytics. Their platform is transforming drug development, clinical diagnostics, and research applications across pharma, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

Feedstock leverages AI to help financial services firms capture and analyse client interactions for compliance and productivity insights. Its natural language processing tools provide transparency into communication data, enabling firms to meet regulatory requirements while improving client engagement. The company’s work strengthens trust and efficiency in the financial sector.

Flightman provides “Connected Aircraft” solutions that integrate aircraft with airline IT systems, enhancing regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and in-cabin services. Its software applications, including Electronic Flight Bag tools, run on various devices and enable seamless data exchange between aircraft and airline systems, driving productivity and operational improvements.

Fluid.work’s all-in-one business management tool addresses the disconnect between teams and processes that use multiple work management programs by bringing everything together in one solution. Combining visual dashboards with intuitive integration, Fluid.work’s mission is to tackle unproductive meetings, unclear communications and automate time consuming tasks, freeing up more time for teams that use Fluid.work.

FOR SPILLS provides advanced, environmentally friendly spill-clean solutions, replacing outdated cleaning methods with patented super-absorbent products that improve efficiency and safety while reducing costs. Its products have applications in supermarkets, healthcare, and restaurants to effectively managing hazardous spills and infection control.

Futr’s mission is to deliver superpowers to critical service teams. From intelligent self-serve chatbots to making live chat agents instantly multilingual in over 100 languages, Futr is transforming the way organisations serve their audiences.

Fuuse is a leading electric vehicle chargepoint management system that helps organisations to manage their charging infrastructure, save energy, reduce costs, access more chargers, resolve problems quickly and generate revenue all through one fully configurable back-office system.

Gigged.AI tackles the UK’s tech talent shortage with an AI-driven marketplace that matches on-demand talent to roles, making hiring faster and more efficient. Its platform supports both internal mobility and external hiring, helping businesses identify skill gaps and find the right talent quickly. Recognised by Forbes and awarded by Innovate UK and Tech Nation, Gigged.AI is trusted by major organisations like Accenture, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Its technology reduces the need for expensive external hires, improves employee retention, and provides a flexible, agile approach to resourcing.

Heliex Power’s clean technology is a patented Twin Screw Turbine technology that generates electricity by harvesting existing steam or waste heat within client’s production processes, enabling heavy machinery and industrial companies to generate their own power sources.

Holdson develops innovative building materials and modular construction systems that enhance sustainability and efficiency in housing. Based in the North, the company combines engineering excellence with a commitment to environmental performance, addressing the growing need for affordable, low-carbon construction solutions across the UK.

Home Cooks connects talented home chefs with local customers seeking authentic, freshly made meals. Headquartered in London, the platform empowers independent cooks to build businesses from their kitchens, creating new income streams while offering consumers diverse, high-quality dishes prepared locally with care and creativity.

HURR is an online fashion rental platform that combines a peer-to-peer marketplace with a while label SaaS solution centred around enabling consumers to rent high fashion garments. HURR is partnered with a number of major retailers including, Net-A-Porter and John Lewis, and powers 130+ top brands, including renowned names such as Ganni and Mulberry.

iGii (formerly Integrated Graphene) produces high-performing 3D Graphene Foam (Gii) using a patented process, enabling innovative applications across various industries. It collaborates with life science organisations on lab-on-a-chip assays and is developing the world’s first pure graphene supercapacitor, Gii-Cap, for fast charging and smart power. Based in Stirling, Scotland, its team creates Gii for use in sensors, diagnostics, and devices in sectors like automotive and electronics.

Illuma develops AI-powered contextual targeting technology that allows advertisers to reach relevant audiences without relying on cookies or personal data. Its platform analyses content and user context in real time, delivering privacy-compliant advertising performance at scale. Illuma’s approach supports a more ethical and effective future for digital marketing.

Imperagen is a Manchester-based techbio company that accelerates enzyme engineering for industries including pharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care, and sustainable chemical production. Its proprietary closed-loop platform combines quantum physics simulation, problem-specific AI modelling, and automated laboratory robotics to design and validate high-performing enzyme variants far faster than traditional methods allow. Each cycle of physical experiments feeds back into the AI model, making every subsequent round more targeted and precise.

Founded by researchers from the University of Manchester’s Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, Imperagen’s self-improving platform is designed to de-risk and streamline product development for industrial customers who need predictability and speed at scale.

Inotec has created an award-winning medical treatment called NATROX® Oxygen Wound Therapy, which uses a small wearable device to heal complex wounds. Early success has also led the Cambridge company to open its first NATROX® clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

Interpac, was founded to revolutionise corrugation. Unlike traditional methods, Interpac’s technology eliminates the need for steam, significantly reducing manufacturing costs by up to 30%. Its solution empowers sheet converters to set up their own corrugated cardboard manufacturing plants, enabling on-demand production without compromising quality.

Kibosh specialises in innovative pipe repair and freezing solutions. Their main products include the award-winning Kibosh® Rapid Emergency Pipe Repair and Kibosh® Rapid Pipe Freezing Clamps. These tools were created by a Scottish Plumbing & Heating Engineer to quickly address pipe bursts and leaks, minimising damage and disruption. The Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair allows for temporary fixes to burst or leaky pipes, keeping them functional until a permanent repair can be made. This is particularly useful in both homes and workplaces to prevent extensive damage and downtime. The Kibosh Rapid Pipe Freezing Clamps provide a fast and efficient way to freeze pipes, using less freeze gas than other methods, which saves time and money. These products are popular in domestic and professional sectors and are being expanded for use in the Oil & Gas and Industrial sectors.

Launchpad develops software‑led automation systems that make advanced robotics more accessible for high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing. Its modular platform combines industrial robotics with AI‑driven software to automate complex production tasks, particularly in security‑sensitive sectors such as defence and aerospace. By lowering the cost and complexity associated with traditional automation, Launchpad enables manufacturers to improve productivity, consistency and resilience. The company’s flexible deployment model supports both enterprise and SME customers, with systems designed to scale as production requirements evolve.

Leap.AI aims to address significant labour shortages in the industry by providing cost-effective robotic systems designed to enhance production efficiency. Leap.AI’s approach involves designing robotic systems from scratch while developing proprietary software, which simplifies the automation process for clients. Its technology leverages generative AI to facilitate easier programming of robots, allowing users to teach robots tasks with minimal examples. The company is currently working on a second-generation product set to launch in 2025, which will further enhance its capabilities in robotic automation.

Durham-based LightOx develops light-activated therapeutics and diagnostics that use proprietary chemical probes to target cancer and oral disease. The company’s platform combines precision chemistry with photodynamic control, enabling safer and more effective treatment pathways. LightOx exemplifies the innovation driving the North East’s growing life sciences cluster.

In clinical trials, Little Journey is a digital support platform that supports families through every step of their clinical trial journey, from initial screening to trial completion. In healthcare, Little Journey equips families with the knowledge, preparation, and support they need to navigate their healthcare experience through at-home learning and preparation, made accessible to all.

Based in Manchester, Lunio helps advertisers and agencies eliminate fraudulent clicks and wasted ad spend. Its AI-powered platform analyses billions of data points to identify non-human traffic and deliver cleaner, more effective campaigns. The business is a strong example of world-class technology being developed in the North.

Machines with Vision provides geo-location of infrastructure measurement data with better than 10cm accuracy across the entire railway network, even in areas with poor GNSS signals. Its IoT positioning sensor, installed on diagnostic or passenger trains, offers real-time geo-location data via a cloud-based API. This high-quality geo-spatial data helps rail operators distinguish between suspected faults and actual defects, enabling predictive maintenance. Machines with Vision’s technology ensures accurate, near real-time location and data positioning, transforming rail maintenance by allowing quick, safe defect identification and tracking asset condition changes over time. Its award-winning solutions are deployed on national railways in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland.

Made With Intent develops AI‑driven software that helps online retailers better understand customer intent in real time. Its platform integrates directly with ecommerce sites, analysing behavioural signals to predict a shopper’s likelihood to convert, abandon or respond to an offer. This insight enables retailers to trigger more targeted, timely interventions, improving conversion and margin without relying on blanket discounting. By focusing on intent rather than surface‑level metrics, Made With Intent helps brands unlock incremental revenue and optimise promotional strategies across digital channels.

Founded in 2016, MarktoMarket revolutionises private market data for M&A advisers and investors by providing the UK’s most comprehensive and easily searchable database. Leveraging machine learning and expert data analysis, their platform transforms raw data into actionable insights, enabling faster, smarter decision-making and uncovering hidden opportunities in private capital markets. With a user-friendly dashboard, MarktoMarket streamlines critical workflows from deal origination to valuations, empowering clients to deliver exceptional results efficiently.

Based in Manchester, Maxwellia is reclassifying prescription medicines to make them more accessible over the counter. The company specialises in regulatory science and consumer healthcare strategy, empowering people to manage common conditions independently. Maxwellia represents a major step forward in public health innovation from the North of England.

Microlub, a University of Leeds spinout, has developed innovative technology to add lubrication to foods without increasing calorie content. The company’s unique protein and water scaffolds, coated by polysaccharides, make foods healthier and support the alternative protein industry. With strong traction among major food companies, Microlub aims to transform the market for reduced-fat and plant-based food products.

Modern Milkman is reimagining the milk round by connecting consumers with sustainable produce, including locally sourced dairy and fresh fruit and veg. Prioritising plastic-free packaging and reusable glass to reduce waste, Modern Milkman’s eco-friendly focus has also stopped over 50 million plastic bottles from entering the environment.

Mojo-CX, a Manchester-based SaaS business, leverages AI to analyse customer service conversations, train call handling staff, and enhance user experiences. Founded by CEO Jimmy Hosang in 2018, Mojo-CX offers three key tools: MO, JO, and CECE. These tools include an AI team leader, an agent assistant for analysing digital and voice conversations, and AI-driven analysis for fast and accessible insights.

My1Login, a leader in Identity Management since 2007, revolutionises cybersecurity for enterprises with its cutting-edge Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution. By providing seamless Single Sign-On and transitioning from password-based to passwordless authentication, My1Login protects against 65% of data breaches, ensures compliance with key regulations, and delivers significant productivity savings. Its innovative platform centralises control of user identities, enhances security, and streamlines processes, making it the UK’s most secure and widely compatible IAM solution.

Neuranics, a deep-tech company, develops miniaturized quantum sensors for wearable devices, enabling advanced magnetic field measurement from the human body. Its technology enhances user experiences in virtual and augmented reality, exergames, and various applications across healthcare, gaming, consumer electronics, manufacturing, and education. By integrating its sensors into XR wearables like wristbands and headsets, Neuranics is at the forefront of innovation in the metaverse and beyond.

Nova Pangaea Technologies, a cleantech company, has developed the patented REFNOVA® technology, which converts woody and agricultural waste into sustainable sugars and biochar. These can be further processed into biocarbons, biochemicals, biopolymers, and advanced biofuels like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By using non-food-based feedstocks, REFNOVA® enables the production of 2G ethanol for aviation decarbonisation and biochar for immediate carbon removal, allowing customers to replace fossil-based products with eco-friendly alternatives.

Novosound, headquartered in Glasgow, has revolutionised the manufacturing of ultrasound sensors with its patented thin-film technique, enabling mass production of low-cost, high-temperature sensors. These innovative sensors are used in both medical and industrial applications, including non-destructive testing (NDT) in the oil and gas industry, nuclear power stations, and petrochemical refineries. By simplifying complex inspections and enhancing condition monitoring, Novosound’s technology reduces operational downtime and costs across various sectors such as Power Generation, Aerospace, Renewables, and Healthcare. Their customisable and scalable solutions are designed to meet the needs of modern industries, making ultrasound integration more efficient and widespread.

OBT Live helps companies in media, sport, retail and leisure build brand loyalty and drive sales through bespoke digital experiences. The company specialises in LiveOps, the practice of dynamically updating digital environments to engage users, and uses its proprietary software (Engage AI) to create challenges, rewards and interactions.

Ocula is an innovative Retail Tech business that uses AI to optimise product pages at scale for online retailers and global brands. The company alleviates the largely manual process of updating product copy and optimising product pages for SEO by automating the process for its customer base, which includes major retailers in various sectors.

Outmin automates accounting, bookkeeping, and reporting for SMEs through an AI-driven platform. Headquartered in Dublin, the company eliminates administrative burdens for business owners by integrating directly with financial data sources. Outmin’s intelligent automation allows founders to focus on growth while ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial management.

Partful revolutionises the manufacturing aftersales process by allowing OEMs to create interactive 3D exploded parts catalogues in minutes using existing CAD and Bill of Materials. This platform eliminates frustrating inquiry emails and incorrect orders, providing a seamless, sleek parts ordering experience where customers can instantly find, click, and order the right parts. By showcasing products in stunning 3D, Partful enhances customer satisfaction and streamlines the entire parts sales system.

Patchwork is a workforce management platform helping NHS trusts and healthcare providers better manage staff. By connecting clinicians directly to available shifts, the system reduces reliance on expensive agencies and improves staffing efficiency. The platform delivers cost savings while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.

Percayso provides data enrichment and intelligence services to insurers and brokers, helping them better understand risk and improve pricing accuracy. Based in Nottingham, the company’s technology integrates multiple data sources to deliver real-time insights, enabling smarter underwriting and more personalised insurance products for consumers and businesses alike.

Phlo is a digital pharmacy service that streamlines the prescription process by allowing patients to order and manage their medications online. Through its user-friendly platform, Phlo offers same-day delivery of prescriptions, ensuring timely and convenient access to medications. By integrating with healthcare providers and utilising advanced technology, Phlo enhances patient care, reduces wait times, and improves overall medication management. Its service is designed to provide a seamless, efficient, and reliable pharmacy experience for patients.

Manchester-based Pill Connect is developing smart medication dispensing technology that helps patients adhere to prescriptions. Its connected pill bottle records usage and provides reminders and feedback to clinicians, improving treatment outcomes and adherence. The company is part of a new wave of Northern medtech innovators improving patient engagement.

Placed is a social-first recruitment platform designed for the service sector, connecting employers with jobseekers more efficiently through AI matching and gamification. The platform helps businesses reduce hiring time while improving candidate experience, making recruitment more accessible and engaging for young people entering the workforce.

PlotBox is a leading cloud-based death care management solution that uniquely integrates software and mapping, revolutionising the management of cemeteries, crematoriums, funeral homes, and mausoleums. This innovative integration creates smarter workflows and enhances all modules with its mapping component, providing unparalleled functionality. Organisations rely on PlotBox not only for improved administration and service but also as a strategic business planning resource. By setting new standards in the industry, PlotBox helps facilities operate to world-class standards, ultimately transforming the landscape of cemetery management.

Pufferfish, an undisputed global leader in its market, creates innovative spherical and hemispherical displays, including touch-responsive options, that help global brands like NASA, Google, and the BBC captivate audiences by visualising messaging and data in unprecedented ways. With cutting-edge technology and creative expertise, Pufferfish provides tailored services for spherical content and application development, ensuring value from concept to delivery. By transforming ordinary messaging and data into immersive visual experiences, Pufferfish enables brands to deliver impactful, memorable interactions that resonate deeply with their audiences.

PureLiFi, founded in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, is a pioneering company in light communication technology, developing LiFi—a high-speed, bidirectional, and mobile wireless communication system that uses light instead of radio waves to transmit data. PureLiFi creates OEM components like LiFi drivers and receivers to address the global wireless capacity crunch. Its mission is to develop secure, reliable, and energy-efficient communication networks that seamlessly integrate data and lighting infrastructures. As the global leader in LiFi technology, PureLiFi offers commercial light antennas for various devices, transforming wireless networks and providing unprecedented data and bandwidth capabilities.

Quantcore develops superconducting quantum processor hardware designed to address the growing global shortage of scalable quantum computing components. Operating from the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre in Glasgow, the company designs and manufactures niobium‑based chips that offer improved performance and integration for quantum and hybrid quantum‑classical systems. By providing domestically manufactured quantum hardware, Quantcore supports governments, system builders and research organisations seeking secure, next‑generation capability. Its technology is progressing from academic research towards commercial‑grade production, positioning the company to play a role in the emerging quantum supply chain.

QV Bioelectronics is developing an implantable medical device designed to improve outcomes for patients with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and hard‑to‑treat forms of brain cancer. Its proprietary technology delivers targeted electrical field therapy directly to the surgical cavity following tumour removal, aiming to suppress residual cancer cells and reduce recurrence. The implant is intended to integrate seamlessly into existing clinical workflows, offering a continuous, localised treatment approach without adding burden to patients. By addressing a significant unmet need in neuro-oncology, QV Bioelectronics’ solution has the potential to extend survival and improve quality of life for patients with limited treatment options. The company’s technology is progressing towards first‑in‑human clinical studies, supported by investment and grant funding in the UK.

RapidSpike is a digital experience monitoring platform that tracks website performance, uptime, and security. Headquartered in Leeds, the company provides real-time analytics to help organisations protect users, detect vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance. Its solutions are trusted by major brands to safeguard digital operations and optimise user experience.

Re:course AI creates intelligent, conversational training simulations for healthcare and corporate learning. Based in Manchester, the company’s platform uses generative AI to replicate real-world interactions, helping professionals build confidence and capability through immersive, data-driven learning experiences. Its work is transforming the accessibility of practical, skills-based education.

Reacta Health develops oral food challenge materials that help clinicians safely and accurately diagnose food allergies. Headquartered in Deeside, the company is addressing a significant global health challenge through rigorous science and clinical collaboration, making the North West a hub for next-generation allergy diagnostics.

Red61, an Edinburgh-based software company, produces the market-leading VIA Ticketing System, an innovative audience management and ticketing solution. VIA effortlessly handles high-volume ticket sales for festivals, venues, and multi-site networks, allowing arts and ticketing organisations to sell tickets across multiple channels. With minimal system requirements, VIA can be used from single-terminal sales points to multi-terminal box offices and includes integrated modules for merchandise, memberships, and marketing. As a leading Ticketing as a Service company, Red61 enhances customer contact and long-term strategy for arts and live event organisations worldwide.

Rightbrain AI is a Newcastle-founded platform that enables B2B services businesses to build, deploy, and manage AI agents without requiring deep technical expertise or costly infrastructure. By acting as a software bridge to leading AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, Rightbrain integrates directly with a business’s existing tools, such as CRMs and Google Workspace, so teams can adopt AI without changing how they work. Through its agents-as-a-service model, Rightbrain automates repetitive workflows including lead research, compliance review, and customer onboarding, while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. Its platform also supports a white-label partner channel, enabling technology consultancies and digital agencies to deliver tailored AI solutions to their own clients up to nine months faster than building from scratch.

Ruuby has revolutionised the beauty industry by offering a seamless and user-friendly platform for on-demand beauty services. Since its inception, Ruuby has delivered nearly 500,000 services across multiple categories, including hair, nails, massage, waxing, IV drips, and cosmetic injectables.

ScubaTx is a medtech company and Newcastle University spinout that has created a unique device to preserve donated organs and drive efficiencies in the organ transplant space. ScubaTx’s device utilises a technology called persufflation, which cools and oxygenates tissues with humidified gas at tightly controlled pressures and flow rates.

Seatfrog is a rail travel platform that allows passengers to upgrade their seats in real time via auction or instant purchase. The company partners with major train operators to maximise yield management and enhance customer experience. Its technology is transforming how travellers access flexibility and value in rail transport.

Siccar provides a secure digital platform for organisations to share sensitive data, addressing data sharing issues between organisations, supply chains, and government bodies. Using distributed ledger technology (DLT), Siccar ensures data security, protection, integrity, and governance, facilitating reliable collaboration. The platform supports high-value business decisions, such as Emissions Reporting and Green Home Retrofit, by ensuring the right people access the right data at the right time. Siccar integrates seamlessly with existing applications and infrastructure, using governance policies called ‘blueprints’ to manage data flows. Its mission is to connect and protect business and society.

Silveray is a Stockport-based deep tech company that has developed flexible, ultra-thin Digital X-ray Film using its patented semiconductor ink technology.

Originally serving industrial inspection markets such as oil and gas, aerospace, and automotive, Silveray is now expanding into healthcare, where its technology has the potential to make X-ray imaging more portable, affordable, and comfortable for patients. Applications under exploration include breast cancer screening, dental imaging, and radiotherapy dose measurement, with the aim of improving both patient experience and clinical outcomes.

SiSu Wellness provides digital and in-store health check technology designed to help individuals monitor key wellness metrics. Based in Manchester, its kiosks and app deliver actionable insights on blood pressure, heart rate, and more, empowering users to take proactive steps toward better health through accessible, data-led solutions.

Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that creates highly stable and powerful lasers at single frequencies. These compact, high power lasers help uncover hidden details, detect very small changes, and make precise measurements, opening up new possibilities for various applications including semiconductor inspection, optical grating mastering, lithography and quantum sensing.

Sparkbox uses AI to optimise retail pricing and inventory decisions. Headquartered in Manchester, the company’s software helps retailers respond dynamically to market trends, improving margins while reducing waste. Sparkbox’s technology has gained traction with leading global brands and underlines the North’s strength in applied data science.

Speech Graphics is an award-winning startup that creates high-quality facial animation software, generating natural lip sync and full-face expressions from audio alone, eliminating the need for motion capture. Its technology is used in various applications, including AAA game development, language education, VR avatars, and AI assistants, with clients like Warner Brothers and Microsoft. The company is expanding its product suite to serve enterprise applications in the metaverse, with offices in Edinburgh, Budapest, and Singapore, and a diverse, interdisciplinary team.

Sprout AI is a claims automation engine, designed to automate the end-to-end claims process for high volume and typically low value insurance claims. By replacing human-led processes that are largely manual, slow and prone to error, Sprout helps to raise the customer experience, preventing high levels of customer churn.

SteamaCo develops sustainable energy solutions and intelligent control systems designed to optimise heat and power efficiency in Africa. Based in the North West, the company’s technology supports the transition to a low-carbon economy by enabling commercial and residential clients to monitor and reduce energy consumption through smart automation and data insights.

Manchester-based Sticky is a marketing technology company that enables brands to build stronger relationships with customers through gamified loyalty and engagement tools. Its platform drives higher retention and lifetime value by combining behavioural insights with interactive campaigns, showcasing how the North continues to innovate in customer experience technology.

Street Group has created a range of cutting-edge tools for UK estate agents, aimed at helping the property sector become more efficient and customer-centric. Street’s offering is split across Street.co.uk – an innovative CRM with intelligent features – and Street Group’s all-in-one marketing solution Spectre which covers everything from automated direct mail campaigns to social media.

StretchSense is an electronics manufacturer specialising in wearable tech, particularly innovative gloves that use sensors and machine learning to accurately capture and digitise hand and finger movements in real-time. Their technology is widely used by top AAA game and VFX studios for creating natural and immersive hand interfaces in virtual worlds, enhancing interactions in games, VR training, and the metaverse. Driven by a mission to shape the future of augmented reality, StretchSense aims to provide a sense of presence and accessibility, enabling people to play, create, socialise, and work in digital environments.

Sunamp’s patented, non-toxic Heat Battery technology efficiently warms buildings and delivers hot water by releasing energy like a hand warmer. Addressing the under-innovation in heat technology, Sunamp’s products, including SunampPV for solar energy storage and the advanced Sunamp Stack for optimising renewable heat sources, enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. It also develops large-scale commercial heat storage solutions. With significant investment secured, Sunamp’s thermal batteries, using phase change materials, provide a low-carbon, space-saving alternative to traditional hot water cylinders, transforming energy use for residential and industrial applications worldwide.

Tended is developing wearable technology that uses advanced sensors and geofencing to prevent workplace and railway accidents. Based in Lincoln, the company’s safety platform combines behavioural science and real-time monitoring to protect workers in high-risk environments. Tended’s innovation is saving lives and shaping the future of occupational safety.

The Padel Club is creating premium padel tennis venues across the UK, combining world-class facilities with a vibrant community experience. Headquartered in Cheshire, the business is capitalising on the sport’s rapid growth and bringing a contemporary, health-focused leisure concept to Northern cities and beyond.

Transreport develops accessibility technology for public transport, enabling operators to deliver inclusive, user-centric travel experiences. Its Passenger Assistance app supports passengers with additional needs by simplifying journey planning and service coordination. The company’s work has been widely adopted across UK rail and is expanding internationally.

VASO Global is a Dumfries-based construction company that converts waste glass into high-performance structural composite panels, enabling the rapid delivery of low-carbon, modular homes far faster than traditional methods.

By combining digital design, integrated manufacture, and semi-autonomous construction, VASO Global produces thermally efficient, affordable housing while strengthening the circular economy by turning waste materials into high-value building products.

Verlume, founded in 2013, is a leader in intelligent energy management and storage technologies. It specialises in creating clean, resilient, and integrated energy systems for the underwater and offshore sectors. By leveraging its core technologies, Verlume helps clients reduce their carbon footprint and decarbonise operations. Its suite of products and services stabilises power output and optimises energy delivery, making them a key player in the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

WatchMyCompetitor provides real-time competitive intelligence for global enterprises. Its SaaS platform tracks and analyses online activity across competitors, delivering actionable insights on strategy, pricing, and product moves. The system enables businesses to anticipate market changes and make more informed strategic decisions through continuous data monitoring.

Watercycle Technologies (WCT) is a Manchester-based company that have developed modular direct extraction plants of lithium and rare earth metal elements. The WCT system comprises a novel membrane-based technology that has the ability to extract high yields of 95%+ purity, whilst retaining the ability to recycle the processed wastewater. WCT has customers agreed in wastewater, battery recycling and mining industries, and is raising to convert early customers in these initial markets before scaling internationally.