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Agilent increases its investment in HALO X-ray technologies validation of HALO’s advanced security screening technology

HALO X-ray Technologies (HALO), the pioneering X-ray detection technology company, announces that it has completed a funding round led by Agilent Technologies Inc, with both UKI2S and MEIF following their previous investments. 

From warships to wind farms: Hexigone lands £1.2m to tackle industrial corrosion

UKI2S has led a £500,000 investment in Hexigone, supporting the development of smart corrosion inhibitors that help protect critical infrastructure while reducing reliance on toxic anti-corrosion chemicals.

A boost for quantum sensing: Aquark Technologies raises €5m in seed financing led by NATO Innovation Fund

Seed round with investments from NATO Innovation Fund, EIFO, UKI2S (managed by Future Planet Capital), and MBDA to boost scale and availability of Aquark’s innovative quantum sensing technology.

Investors dive in with seven-figure boost for Scots underwater robotics pioneer

A Scottish underwater robotics firm has received a seven-figure investment into its plans to revolutionise operations in the energy and security sectors.

UKI2S Portfolio Company ExactTrak secures £1 million investment to fix a gap in cybersecurity

ExactTrak, a leading player in UK cybersecurity who recently secured a UK Government contract, has successfully raised £1 million to fix a gap in cybersecurity…

HonuWorx goes subsea, offering game-changing, emission-reducing, economy-boosting tech.

HonuWorx uses ingenious tech to deliver zero-emission underwater operations and underpin the sustainable growth of clean energy sectors such as offshore wind sector.

HALO’s novel X-ray diffraction technology will strengthen global security

Proving its X-ray diffraction technology (XRD) has the potential to enhance security, improve passenger facilitation, increase throughput, and reduce airport operational costs.

£102m UK Innovation Science and Seed Fund prioritises Defence and Security Investment into UK-based startups

HALO X-ray Secures Investment to Accelerate its Disruptive X-ray Diffraction Technology for Security Screening and Contraband Detection

Investments in HALO X-ray Technologies will support regulatory approval of the first fieldable XRD system in checkpoint security…

Q5D Technology announces a $2.5m seed investment to take its technology and business to the next stage

Q5D Technology is excited to announce a $2.5m seed investment in order to take its technology and business to the next stage.