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§ Venture Capital · London, England, United Kingdom
Investment fund directing institutional capital for UK university ventures, focused on agri-science and technology.
Key people at British Innovation Fund.
British Innovation Fund was founded in 2017 by Simon Hopkins (Founder).
Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency, providing crucial funding, expert support, and strategic connections. It accelerates promising deep tech businesses across priority sectors, facilitating their development and commercialization. The agency empowers innovative companies to scale solutions from concept to market readiness.
Established in 2007 as the Technology Strategy Board, it later became Innovate UK, joining UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in 2018. This initiative stemmed from the insight that a dedicated body was essential to bridge the gap between research and commercial application, driving economic growth through business innovation.
Innovate UK supports a diverse range of innovative UK businesses, from startups to scaling enterprises across varied industries. Its long-term vision is to cultivate a dynamic innovation ecosystem, securing the UK's global leadership. It aims to transform groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures, benefiting the economy and society.
Key people at British Innovation Fund.
British Innovation Fund has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $1.4M Grant in Roslin Technologies in November 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | Roslin Technologies | $1.4M Grant | British Innovation Fund, UK Research And Innovation | — |
British Innovation Fund was founded in 2017 by Simon Hopkins (Founder).