Innovation
119 patent families (4 granted) — focus: Textiles & paper, Electricity & electronics, Human necessities, Operations & transport; filing pace dormant. Cited 484 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 889 social following, 7 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
12 investors on record; lead investors include UK Innovation Science & Seed Fund, Northern Gritstone.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 7 | 58% |
| Private equity | 1 | 8% |
| Angel & family office | 1 | 8% |
| Other / undisclosed | 3 | 25% |
Recent activity
12 Jun 2026
Event
ECNDT
7 Oct 2025
Expansion
Greater Manchester
3 Oct 2025
Event
ASNT 2025 Annual Conference