Case Studies

About:Energy, a university spinout founded in 2022, transformed from a research-driven start-up into a market-ready battery design software business through support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme.

iCOMAT, a pioneer in advanced composites with its patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology, successfully leveraged the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) to pivot its business model, form strategic partnerships, and scale operations.

The Tyre Collective has developed an innovative device that captures up to 80% of airborne tyre-wear particles at the source, turning the captured particles into reusable material, and - with support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) - has advanced its technology, secured further funding, and formed key strategic partnerships.

Has the issue of dendrite formation in Li-ion batteries been resolved? With at least 50% better performance achieved, Sigma Lithium - supported through the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) - believes it’s done it.

For Ilika, a UK solid-state battery manufacturer, the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) helped them get to know the right people to put their business ideas into gear.

LiNa Energy explain how, thanks to the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP), their growth is anything but static in the world of static storage.

Ionic Technologies, a spinout company, recycles permanent magnets and has benefited from the APC funding journey to grow its business

Oxford RF developed the world’s first 360-degree solid-state radar system through being part of the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme, The sensors aim to reduce costs and increase reliability for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and driverless vehicles.

Receiving support and funding through the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme helped Empel Systems to commercialise its technology – in particular, the development of a new multi-voltage silicon carbide inverter.

The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme gave Spark EV Technology access to networking opportunities, detailed advice on how to commercialise its EV range prediction technology and platforms to showcase it.