8 Startups Founded at Exeter University

Exeter University‘s accelerator, Exeter Innovation has been the birthplace of a whole number of impressive startups.

According to their website, The Exeter Innovation accelerator works with over 2000 businesses every year, generating over £100M in value.

For those that are lucky enough to get into the programme, they are mentored over a 6-12 month period, getting expert support around the growth of their company.

 

What Type Of Startups Does Exeter’s Accelerator Support?

 

According to their website, the accelerator supports STEMM startups and SMEs.

Led by their Entrepreneurs in Residence, as well as mentors and coaches, founders are armed with the advice and strategies that are most likely to make their startup a success.

Here, we take a look at 8 of their spin outs that we think are worth watching…

 

Another Way

 

 

Another Way is all about encouraging people to be more eco-friendly, by building a youth-led consultancy to help.

Their workshops encourage businesses to think more about the impact that they are having on the planet, thinking of ways to reduce it.

It aims to become the go-to resource for anyone looking to adopt more sustainable practices.

 

Build Solar

 

Build Solar is helping to make it easier for buildings to be more energy efficient with their solar-powered glass blocks.

Not only do these blocks create light through renewable energies, they also provide extra insulation, meaning buildings retain heat more easily.

These building blocks have won awards for their innovative design, helping cities become more sustainable without compromising on aesthetics.

 

 

Minviro

 

 

Minviro is an environmental data company, designed to help businesses track the impact of their products.

This software makes it easier for companies to improve their sustainability credentials, helping to create greener products across a number of industries.

 

Quanterra Systems

 

 

Quanterra Systems is able to create high-quality, affordable monitoring of carbon, water and energy.

This data can then be used by farmers and supply chain managers to monitor carbon levels and environmental impact.

Their tools, which can be easily installed, provide constant data to help farmers and land owners work out when water is low, leading to less waste.

 

SeaGen

 

 

SeaGen uses automated robots to monitor and protect our oceans, rivers and lakes.

By understanding levels of pollutants, they can better respond by adding elements like seaweed which can help combat this. With constant monitoring, SeaGen is helping to keep our waters safe for years to come.

 

Bazoo

 

 

Bazoo gives people an eco-friendly option to normal toilet paper by using bamboo, a more renewable resource.

Their toilet paper is carbon-negative, plastic-free, and compostable, making the industry less wasteful. By small changes like toilet paper, households can become more sustainable without compromising on quality.

 

Tribol Braking

 

 

Tribol Braking has developed brake pad materials that are more durable than alternatives, helping to make them safer and more cost effective.

By using carbon free materials, the company is able to produce lighter brake pad fibres that rival some of the industry’s leading alternatives.

 

Senisca

 

 

Senisca uses RNA technology to treat age-related diseases through reversing cellular ageing.

This could have huge impacts for age-related diseases, helping doctors to slow down organ degeneration and even promote the development of new, healthy cells.