Startups

AI platform helps spot children’s hidden strengths

Talents.Kids has officially launched the first multi-agent AI platform built to discover and nurture children’s hidden talents – offering a breakthrough in how we understand and support child development.

Moth: beautifully built quantum for crafting creativity

The idea for Moth came from a simple yet radical idea: what if quantum computing could be placed directly in the hands of artists? For this London-based startup, co-founded by CEO Ferdi Tomassini, the answer was clear – bring the creative industries into the quantum era.

Monumo: electric motors designed differently

For over a century, electric motors have been designed in much the same way. Their efficiency has improved incrementally, but at their core, they remain a collection of individually optimised components, bolted together. But every dog has its day, as they say, and Monumo is challenging this approach by using deeptech AI to reimagine the motor systems as a whole. The result? Higher efficiency, lower costs, and a reduction in the use of rare earth materials – achievements that have not been possible before.

CarbonBlue advances industrial efficiency

CarbonBlue, a climatetech startup, has demonstrated a new way to improve industrial operations by removing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from water.

Building a biotech startup ecosystem
Building a biotech startup ecosystem

A recent early-stage competition in Manchester is the latest sign of a biotechnology business ecosystem that is developing in the north-west of England.

A transatlantic growth network for photonics startups

PhotonDelta, the Netherlands-based photonic chip accelerator, and Luminate NY, the accelerator for startups with optics, photonics, and imaging enabled technologies, have entered into a strategic collaboration to support the growth of early-stage photonics companies across North America and the Netherlands.

Swiss startup expands internationally

exnaton, a Swiss AI startup for utilities billing, has partnered with TotalEnergies Power & Gas Belgium to roll out dynamic electricity tariffs in Belgium.

Naked Energy’s solar thermal tech installed on London hotel

The iconic Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has installed solar heat technology from Naked Energy on its rooftop. This installation makes the luxury hotel the first in the UK to use Naked Energy’s solar thermal collectors, demonstrating its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption.

Storra isn’t just another wishlist app – and that’s the point

Anastasia Kalashnikova is an expert in strategic product development expertise and hands-on digital product experience – a combination that ultimately led to the founding of Storra, and set her on the path to bring the idea to life.

Ones to watch: deeptech

In the March/April 2025 issue of Startups Magazine, we introduced four startups that we believe are the ones to watch in the deeptech space.

The rise of Humanoid(s)
The rise of Humanoid(s)

Humanoid robots. Whether you love them, or they send a shiver down your spine, they are here to stay. With the release of multiple humanoids from big tech companies, from Tesla’s Optimus to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, a whole host of startups are coming to the forefront of the humanoid revolution. With faster decision making, and a faster time to market, startups are well-placed to lead the rise of humanoids.

Glidance: Gliding into an accessible tomorrow
Glidance: Gliding into an accessible tomorrow

Amos Miller is the CEO and Co-Founder of Glidance, a startup that has developed Glide, the world’s first autonomous, self-guided mobility aid designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Naqi Logix: neural tech that feels like magic

Imagine being able to control your smart home with a small twitch of your jaw, or being able to control a fighter jet with that same motion. But there’s no longer a need to just imagine. This technology exists, and it’s connecting more people to technology than ever before, thanks to startup Naqi Logix.

From sandwiches to scaling internationally: Owen Clater’s journey
From sandwiches to scaling internationally: Owen Clater’s journey

Owen Clater, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, is emerging as one of the UK’s youngest employers, as the Founder and CEO of Becks & Clates, a marketing and technology agency.

Sage and Village Capital award $170k in grants to purpose-driven startups

Sage and its partner Village Capital awarded six grants totalling $170,000 to select startups from the ‘Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program’, powered by Sage Foundation. The grants were awarded at the Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Summit, a two-day event of learning and networking for the Core Cohort of the programme, which ran in Atlanta, USA, from 4-5th June 2025.

Bright new tech startups from University of Southampton unveiled

New startups from founders looking to change the landscape in healthcare, AI, and aerospace tech will get the chance to pitch to investors, mentors, and partners at the Future Worlds Demo Day on 11th June during London Tech Week.

Bristol healthtech startup reaches major milestone

A cohort of patients suffering from the UK’s most common cause of sight loss have become the first in the world to successfully use a pioneering new technology which could help prevent and manage the development of eye diseases affecting millions of people.

Top startups from InnoVEX 2025

COMPUTEX is one of the leading tech shows across the world, and this year saw the 10th anniversary of its startup section, InnoVEX. According to the event, InnoVEX saw its scale grow 12.5% over last year, with 450 startups from 24 countries exhibiting at this year’s event.

Cutting through the noise of RF complexity

Growing data usage on mobile networks has led to a growing number of RF frequency bands, in turn creating more components and greater in size. In summary, the more frequency bands there are, the more fixed frequency filters that are required in mobile radio front ends.

Take a BOW: smart software for robots

Robotics startup BOW’s name may seem quite evocative – ‘Bettering Our World’ – but it speaks to a broader mission of recognising existing issues within the robotics industry and seeking to address these issues through its robotic-agnostic software development kit (SDK).