Introducing our first Cohort
We’re delighted to have worked with these dynamic and innovative companies during the first cohort of the Founders at the University of Cambridge Start Accelerator programme. Each of the chosen founding teams are taking IP-rich, deep tech ideas and turning them into companies that will help to solve global challenges from climate change to mental health and fixing the food chain.
Our Investor Demo Day Lookbook provides more information on the innovation and ingenuity these companies have created whilst reaching this new milestone of commercialising their life-long research.
Aetosense
AetoSense is on a mission to revolutionise control strategies around air quality with innovative ultrafine particle monitoring solutions. Their focus is on the critical impact of airborne particles on health and energy efficiency.
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BioTryp Therapeutics
By inhibiting biofilms, BioTryp’s technology has the potential to revolutionise how we treat infection, providing a much-needed alternative to traditional antibiotic treatment.
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Bravely Cultured
Using proprietary marine microbes, BravelyCultured is replacing animal, tropical oil, and petroleum-based products, starting with eco-friendly biosurfactants to replace their petroleum-derived counterparts.
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Cambridge Vision Technology
Cambridge Vision Technology has a secure and scalable system for the early detection of disease through a simple eye test, available at opticians.
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Molyon
Molyon is producing the next-gen energy storage solution: the lithium-sulfur battery. Offering long-life batteries with twice the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries, at a fraction of the price due to more abundant materials.
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Nanomation
Nanomation provides computer-vision software to the semiconductor industry, enabling clients to manufacture with advanced nanomaterials that are otherwise not usable within industry settings.
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Orbit
Orbit is revolutionising mental health by making it as clear and actionable as physical health, using groundbreaking non-invasive neurotechnology.
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Protonera
Protonera aims to realise the scalability of a novel plastic upcycling technology to transform waste plastics into green hydrogen and other value-added commodities.
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VOLTQUANT
Solving the biggest problem towards net-zero, fixing the UK electricity grid. VOLTQUANT offers the world’s first search engine for grid connections, empowering developers to connect seamlessly using a machine-learning-enabled platform.
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William Oak Diagnostics
William Oak Diagnostics is developing a point-of-care test for micronutrient deficiencies for maternal, infant and child health, bringing a better standard of health around the world.
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