Case Studies

Botanic Energy has developed a solid-state cooling system for delivery fleets that uses thermoelectric semiconductor technology instead of traditional compressors and refrigerants, making it around 30% more energy efficient. Particularly beneficial for electric vehicles, the system can help increase range and reduce charging needs. Support from the Technology Development Accelerator Programme (TDAP) helped Botanic Energy validate the market, refine its business model, and secure funding to build demonstrator vehicles as it moves towards commercialisation and scaled production.

Anaphite, a Bristol-based start-up, has developed a solvent-free dry coating process for manufacturing lithium-ion battery electrodes—marking a major shift from the 40-year-old industry standard that depends on wet inks, solvents, and energy-intensive drying ovens. With support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP), the company received grant funding and strategic guidance that enabled it to raise £10.4 million in 2024, double its workforce, and expand its facilities.

Brill Power, a supplier of a world-leading battery intelligence platform, turned its breakthrough battery intelligence technology into a multimillion-pound business with support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP). Hear how automotive industry insights, funding, and strategic guidance helped them move from lab research to real-world application.

Monolith AI, an AI software company, was a participant in the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP), helping them to develop a solution specifically for the automotive industry whilst benefitting from grant funding, mentoring and networking opportunities.

About:Energy, a university spinout founded in 2022, transformed from a research-driven start-up into a market-ready battery design software business through support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme.

iCOMAT, a pioneer in advanced composites with its patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology, successfully leveraged the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) to pivot its business model, form strategic partnerships, and scale operations.

The Tyre Collective has developed an innovative device that captures up to 80% of airborne tyre-wear particles at the source, turning the captured particles into reusable material, and - with support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) - has advanced its technology, secured further funding, and formed key strategic partnerships.

Has the issue of dendrite formation in Li-ion batteries been resolved? With at least 50% better performance achieved, Sigma Lithium - supported through the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) - believes it’s done it.

For Ilika, a UK solid-state battery manufacturer, the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) helped them get to know the right people to put their business ideas into gear.

LiNa Energy explain how, thanks to the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP), their growth is anything but static in the world of static storage.