From electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, batteries are the unsung heroes of the energy transition. But with high production scrap rates, costly recalls, and opaque performance metrics, the battery industry is crying out for smarter solutions. That’s where Sention Technologies comes in.
Founded in 2022, Sention is revolutionising battery diagnostics through ultrasonic scanning and AI-powered data insights. By ‘listening’ to batteries, their Senturion device generates 3D images of internal structures – revealing hidden flaws, predicting degradation, and ultimately making batteries safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable. With Sention’s tech, manufacturers and innovators can reduce waste, enhance performance, and unlock a new era of electrochemical excellence.
Sention’s pioneering platform uses non-invasive ultrasonic technology to inspect the inner workings of battery cells in real-time. Their benchtop Senturion device allows users to visualise internal structure without dismantling the battery, while the Sentinel software layers on advanced AI to analyse, grade, and predict battery health.
The company is already developing a next-gen product – Sentry – designed for seamless integration into production lines. Together, these tools empower decision-making across the battery supply chain, driving safety and efficiency from R&D labs to gigafactories.
£3.7 million raised in seed funding round led by top-tier climate and AI investors
£415,000 invested by UKI2S to accelerate commercialisation of diagnostic tech
30% industry battery scrap rate – a challenge Sention directly addresses
“This funding marks a significant milestone for Sention as we continue to innovate at the forefront of battery diagnostics. The support of Twin Path Ventures, and our co-investors, validates our mission to enable the energy transition by transforming the efficiency and safety of batteries and other electrochemical technologies. Batteries are transforming the way we live and leading us toward Net Zero, but they come with challenges. This investment will enable us to deliver our products to customers, making a real difference in the battery industry.”
UKI2S is proud to support Sention Technologies as they tackle one of the most urgent challenges in energy: ensuring the batteries powering the net zero transition are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose.
The future of batteries depends on smarter diagnostics – and Sention is leading the charge.
With its benchtop Senturion device delivering real-time, non-invasive scans, the Sentinel AI platform fusing data into powerful insights, and the upcoming Sentry system designed for in-line industrial integration, Sention is building a complete toolkit for the electrochemical age.
Backed by UKI2S, the team is not only accelerating product development, but also expanding access to safer, higher-quality batteries across mobility, defence, aerospace and energy. As the world races toward net zero, Sention is ensuring our most critical energy technologies are built on solid – and deeply understood – foundations.
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