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UK Research and Innovation

Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon

Description

UKRI intends to be an outstanding organisation that ensures the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation.

Investor Profile

UK Research and Innovation has made 80 investments, with 12 in the past 12 months and 89% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (94%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Series Unknown (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (93%)
  • United States (4%)
  • Australia (1%)
  • Pakistan (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Biotechnology
  • Universities
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Higher Education
  • Medical
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Who does UK Research and Innovation frequently co-invest with?

24 Haymarket
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
EA
Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon
Co-Investments: 2
FI
Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon
Co-Investments: 1
Innovate UK
Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon
Co-Investments: 2
Defra
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
C&
Europe, Somerset, United Kingdom, Winsford
Co-Investments: 1
BG
Europe, Hertford, United Kingdom, Tring
Co-Investments: 1
TO
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 1
Northstar Ventures
Europe, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Co-Investments: 2
Scottish Enterprise
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does UK Research and Innovation often collaborate with?

DM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by UK Research and Innovation?

Abingdon Health

York, York, United Kingdom

Abingdon Health is an innovative technology-led company focused on providing rapid and near-patient medical diagnostic testing solutions.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation TechnologyManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceRobotics
GrantJan 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $841,676
Smart Data Foundry

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Smart Data Foundry is a financial firm that offers data mining and analysis for the betterment of society by doing so privately.

AnalyticsData MiningFinancial Services
GrantJan 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,698,471
RoboK

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

RoboK is a computer vision startup with a mission to make all industrial workplaces safe and high-performing with AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionIndustrialPorts and HarborsSoftware
GrantJan 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $765,065
Northumbria University

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Northumbria is a U.K.-based university that educates its students using studying programmes at home and overseas.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantDec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,499,217
Diaceutics

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Diaceutics Group leverages analytics, software, services and consulting.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsPharmaceuticalReal Time
GrantDec 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,276,033
University of Liverpool

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

University of Liverpool offers diverse programs and research opportunities for students.

E-LearningEducationUniversities
GrantNov 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $375,910
Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

NTU is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative universities, with a fantastic reputation for launching graduate careers.

GrantNov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,163,924
University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Founded in 1583. It is one of Scotland's oldest universities and a world top 20 university

EducationUniversities
GrantNov 19, 2024
University of Glasgow

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world.

EducationUniversities
GrantOct 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,196,419
Software Sustainability Institute

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Software Sustainability Institute is a national facility for building better software based in the UK

Information TechnologySoftwareSoftware EngineeringTraining
GrantAug 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,282,337