Mark Anderson
In recent years, the UK has proven to be a fertile ground for startups across diverse industries, and the hardware industry has been no exception. A growing number of such companies, with origins as recent as 2020, are using innovation and technology in their quest to make significant strides in their respective sectors. Here, we highlight select examples of these startups that are located within the UK and are already making their mark.
The thriving biotech industry harbours startups such as Animal Alternative Technologies. Located in Cambridge, this B2B company is developing an end-to-end ecosystem for cultured meat production, aiming to tackle significant health and sustainability challenges. Animal Alternative Technologies’ emphasis on software, hardware, and raw materials seeks to democratise access to sustainable food. Connect with them on LinkedIn or visit their website for more information.
Another noteworthy startup in the telecommunications sector is ZIM Connections, headquartered in London. They offer a digital SIM for travellers who need to easily connect in different countries. Learn more about their digital SIM service on their website or reach out to them via their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Incube
Concentrating on the real estate sector is Incube, another London-based startup. The company offers a robust building optimisation platform, CubeOS, dedicated to supporting commercial real estate owners to offer healthy, sustainable, and productive spaces for their tenants. Learn more about their services on their website or follow them on Twitter.
EK Interactive Innovations
Based in Cambridge, EK Interactive Innovations focuses on healthcare and health diagnostics, creating innovative hardware and software solutions. To discover more about their offerings, visit their website, or get in touch via their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
ClearFibre
Manchester-based ClearFibre operates in the telecommunications sector, providing network hardware solutions. Visit their website or connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Saledock
Unifying hardware, retail technology, and e-commerce services, Saledock is a startup based in York that offers an integrated e-POS and eCommerce platform. Get to know more about their services on their website or connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Broadband for Rural Kent
Raising the bar in the internet, and network hardware industry, Broadband for Rural Kent delivers broadband solutions targeting rural communities. Learn more about their services from their website, Facebook, or LinkedIn page.
Door Locks Direct
Situated in Largs, Door Locks Direct offers hardware security solutions to its customers, focusing on e-commerce. For more information, visit their website or visit their LinkedIn page.
Geeks Guard
Providing services within the realm of customer service, hardware, and IT, Geeks Guard is a startup based in London. Learn more about their services from their website, connect with them on Facebook or LinkedIn.
OutReal
OutReal, located in Liverpool, operates in cloud computing, consumer electronics, and video games, offering a cloud gaming platform for standalone VR headsets. Delve deeper into their services on their website or connect with them on LinkedIn.
Bitbaby
Another Liverpool-based startup, Bitbaby, operates in the healthcare and medical sectors, with a focus on maternal and infant health. Bitbaby’s wearable device and mobile application allow pregnant women to monitor their baby’s movements during pregnancy. Get more insights about their product from their website, Facebook, or Twitter page.
In conclusion, these startups epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit that defines the UK’s hardware industry, providing innovative solutions to diverse challenges, thus paving the way for the future of hardware technology.
