Aptuscan Ltd

Description: Aptuscan is driving the development of next generation bio-molecular detection applicable to the healthcare market. The company is using novel peptide aptamer technology based on the work of Dr Paul Ko Ferrigno. Peptide aptamers possess the binding characteristics of antibodies, but in contrast can detect conformational changes, and remain fully functional and stable when bound to inorganic surfaces.
Contact: Cassie O’Grady

Athena3D Ltd

Description: Athena3D Ltd is developing techniques for the creation of photo-realistic, three-dimensional digital images of objects using a patented optical scanning technology.  The technology is capable of rapidly producing high resolution 3D representations of objects with a co-registered colour image. The company is currently focused on radically improving the quality of metrology of moulded components.
Contact: Charles Tavner

DyeCat Ltd

Description: Dyecat is developing new catalyst systems for polymers with the aim of improving the sustainability of polymer colouration and fibre.
Website: www.dyecat.com
Contact: Rob Rule

Encos Ltd

Description: Encos ultimately aims to replace concrete as a structural material in all applications with a fully sustainable product made from 100% recycled and waste materials.
Contact: Simon Graindorge

Escubed Ltd

Description: Escubed has been established to provide particle characterisation services to the pharmaceutical food, personal care and other industries.
Contact: Simon Lawson

Metabio Ltd

Description: Metabio Ltd is developing diagnostics for a range of reproductive diseases and disorders, with preeclampsia being the initial focus.  Metabio has a range of proprietary bio-markers it is continuing to validate while discovering new markers of great significance.  Metabio intends to commercialize this range of markers onto a range of diagnostics kits and analytical platforms as well as point of care and bed-side tests.
Contact: Andy Round

Organisense Ltd

Description: Organisense Ltd is developing online sensors for applications in a number of industries. The technology is based on sensing membrane organisation and fluidity and has significant advantages in low cost, small size, speed, robustness, relevance and automation (online functionality). Organisense is currently developing sensors for the water treatment, pharmaceutical, consumer goods and biodefence industries.
Contact: Simon Graindorge

Ovatus Ltd

Description: Ovatus is developing a novel delivery based on gut bacteria for the treatment of a wide variety of disorders, including autoimmune diseases, cancer and diseases of the GI tract.
Contact: Andy Round

Pregnapause Ltd

Description: Developing improved success rates for embryo implantation for lab rodents, cattle, horses and other domesticated animals.
Contact: Andy Round

Rheokinisis Ltd

Description: Development of devices that give immediate viscosity and flow behaviour (rheology) measurements on slurries and other complex fluids.
Contact: Laura Bond

Rigicom Ltd

Description: Rigicom Ltd has been created to commercialise the technology for self-reinforced polymer composites (also known as Hot Compaction).  These composite materials are produced from stretched polymer tapes which are compacted to create light-weight impact-resistant sheets with numerous applications from automotive protection to sports goods.  The Company is seeking new licensees for this technology, which can be used across a wide range of polymers including polyethylene and polypropylene.
Contact: Rob Rule

vVax Ltd

Description: Therapeutic application of a novel strategy for delivering proteins for vaccination.
Contact: Andy Round

Chamelic Ltd

Description: Stimulus responsive polymers to serve the coatings and additives markets.
Website: www.chamelic.co.uk
Contact: Laura Bond

Dispersia Ltd

Description: dispersia ltd create and produce advanced thermal transfer fluids based on our proprietary nano-particle technologies.
Website: www.dispersia.com
Contact: Rob Rule

Leeds Lithium Power Ltd

Description: Developments in the fields of polymer gel electrolytes and a roll-to-roll battery production process.
Website: www.leedslithiumpower.com
Contact: Rob Rule

Leeds Reproductive Biosciences Ltd

Description: LRB is developing diagnostic tests to improve success rates for IVF treatment.
Contact: Andy Round

Structure Vision Ltd

Description: The worlds first automated industrial packing analysis software, used by a number of blue chip clients across the Nuclear, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.
Website: www.structurevision.com
Contact: Bob Ward, CEO
Email: r.ward@structurevision.com

Tissue Regenix Ltd

Description: Tissue Regenix develop and commercialise acellular tissue repair products to meet the need for donor tissue for a variety of surgical procedures.
Website: www.tissueregenix.com
Contact: Simon Graindorge

Xeros Ltd

Description: Xeros Ltd is developing an alternative to traditional aqueous-based domestic laundering systems as well as solvent-based commercial garment cleaning.
Website: www.xerosltd.com
Contact: Rob Rule

Avacta Group plc

Description: Developing advanced molecular detection and analysis technologies for the biopharmaceutical, homeland security, defence and medical diagnostics industries.
Website: www.avacta.com
Contact: Alastair Smith, CEO

GETECH Group plc

Description: Founded in 1986, GETECH is a leading company providing gravity and magnetic data and related management and interpretation services to the international oil and mining exploration industry.
Website: www.getech.com
Contact: Raymond Wolfson, CEO

Green Chemicals Plc

Description: Green Chemicals plc is engaged in researching and developing cleaner, greener and safer chemicals for global industrial use.
Website: www.greenchemicalsplc.com
Contact: Stephen Winston, interim CEO

LUTO Research Ltd

Description: LUTO Research Ltd specialises in enhancing, editing and user testing of patient information for pharmaceutical companies.
Website: www.luto.co.uk
Contact: David Wood, CEO

Photopharmica Ltd

Description: Photopharmica discovers and develops photosensitisers and light sources for medical use.
Website: www.photopharmica.com
Contact: John Lyon, CEO

Tracsis Plc

Description: A range of products that assist in the development of optimised crew schedules for all types of on-board labour.
Website: www.tracsis.com
Contact: John McArthur, CEO

Syntopix Group Plc

Description: A speciality pharmaceutical research and development company who seek to identify compounds and develop products that treat dermatological conditions, principally acne and staphylococcal infections including MRSA.
Website: www.syntopix.com
Contact: Stephen Jones, CEO