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Companies creating a digital marketplace where advertisers and publishers can interact

Companies providing technology enabling advertisers to reach audiences and offer products/services

Companies offering online platforms that support data analytics and management for advertisers and publishers

Companies providing online platforms that automatically buy and sell online advertising

Companies that offer technology to those that sell or hire online space for advertisement purposes

Companies which can complete the measurement of workpieces between operations with high speed, high efficiency, high accuracy and high flexibility.

Manufacture of aerospace transport equipment, and parts and accessories, including motors and engines for aircraft.

Companies leveraging AI and machine learning, manufacturers can improve operational efficiency, launch new products, customize product designs and plan future financial action.

Enhancing and augmenting existing product and service design and enabling entirely new techniques using virtual worlds

Manufacture of motor vehicles and parts and accessories for motor vehicles.

Companies offering services for covering that is applied to the surface of an object, usually referred to as the substrate. The purpose of applying the coating may be decorative, functional, or both.

Companies using software and computer-controlled machinery to automate a manufacturing process.

Cutting is a technique where the operator moves a material (workpiece) such as metal and the tool in relation to each other in order to shape the workpiece into the desired form through shaving, drilling, etc

Companies that use data to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and decision-making in production and operations.

Digital Design, Manufacturing & Services (DDMS) is a digital-first approach to the way products are designed, manufactured and operated.

The digital twin is a virtual representation of the as-designed, as-built, and as-maintained physical product

Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of a metal through hammering, pressing, or rolling.

Forming is a mechanical process used in manufacturing industries wherein materials (mostly metals) undergo plastic deformations and acquire required shapes and sizes by application of suitable stresses such as compression, shear and tension

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) refers to interconnected sensors, instruments, and other devices networked together with computers’ industrial applications.

A process that involves shaping a liquid or malleable raw material by using a fixed frame; known as either a mould or a matrix.

Companies creating early samples, models, or releases of a product built to test a concept or process.

Companies design and build physical robotic systems and automation hardware, including industrial robots, collaborative robots, automated machines, smart sensors and software based automation (RPA)

Companies developing material with any external dimension in the nanoscale (length range from 1 atomic layer to 100 nm) or having internal structure or surface structure in the nanoscale. (NOTE this doesn’t cover smart dust, as smart dust is several orders of magnitude larger than the nanoscale and so isn’t a nanomaterial)

Companies developing filament and matrix system with significant improvements in properties or performance.

Any new material, or a material applied for new purposes, that provides intrinsic functionality beyond structural.

Combination of more than one metal, where the alloy has a metal as the principal element. (NOTE this assumes the ‘single crystal nickel’ is referring to single crystal nickel superalloys, rather than a single crystal of nickel).

Polymers are materials made of long, repeating chains of molecules. The materials have unique properties, depending on the type of molecules being bonded and how they are bonded. Some polymers bend and stretch, like rubber and polyester. Others are hard and tough, like epoxies and glass.

Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc.

Companies involved in scanning real-world assets for VFX, gaming, AR/VR, digital fashion, museums and cultural heritage and digital twins.

AI-assisted animation, deepfake VFX, voice synthesis, procedural world-building, and generative music, dialogue, and NPCs (Non-Playing Characters).

Companies developing interactive exhibits, virtual museum tours, games, theatre, AR fashion & heritage applications , Digital overlays and sensors for blending digital and physical environments to create immersive experiences.

Companies developing simulated textiles for fashion design, digital clothing in metaverse & gaming – AI-assisted pattern generation ,Virtual showrooms for fashion brands and digital try-ons.

Companies developing holographic performances & interactive 3D projection mapping.

Companies developing digital lighting control systems and real-time data feeds from video projections for immersive performances; LED wristband audience synchronization

Companies involved in real-time facial/body capture ,Virtual Production and LED displays

Companies developing 360-degree sound and binaural audio for AR/VR, site-specific theatre, gaming and exhibitions.

Companies working on VFX , 3D rendering and CGI for the creative sector

Companies providing analytics products or services oriented to marketing purposes.

Companies offering products or services aimed towards the definition and reinforcement of commercial brands

Companies specialised in the design of strategies and resources (i.e., imagery or video) to attract audiences.

Companies providing services, tactics and technologies to improve the interaction between businesses and clients.

Companies focused on the desing of technologies and implementation strategies for further digitalisation of marketing practices.

Companies providing services and technologies to allow third parties to sell online.

Companies providing digital marketing products such as Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimisation or Conversion Rate Optimisation.

Companies designing strategic communications to maintain and strengthen the links with clients and audiences.

Companies specialised in the commercialisation of products and services through social media platforms.

Companies dedicated to the study, design and publicitation of products from the point of view of the consumer.

This vertical contains companies involved in the creation of innovative and renewable biological resources from marine and aquatic environments. It also contains companies sustainably using methods such as aquaculture to harvest fish or oysters.

Companies and organisations involved in preserving ocean and river biodiversity health through advanced monitoring, habitat restoration and the removal of pollutants. They carry out activities that are directly restoring environment health or providing the high quality research or monitoring technologies to do so on a local (ie specific rivers and coastlines) or global scale.

Companies that develop materials derived from biological sources or inspired by biological systems, using biotechnology, chemistry, and engineering. These are sustainable, functional alternatives to conventional materials for applications across healthcare, manufacturing, construction, textiles, packaging, and consumer products.

Systems that grow crops through processes that immensely control and reduce inputs.  Retailers aren’t included unless they develop the technology that underpins the process.

Companies that provide products and services that allow for expansive and in-depth analysis of natural environments and those that apply digital technology to optimise yields. This technology can be predictive monitoring, advanced management platforms or drone scanning.

Large scale developers of industrial agricultural technologies that are also responsible for sectoral innovation. These technologies include tillers, balers, tractors, sprayers, cultivators and harvesters. These are companies that earn more than £10 million in annual turnover.

Companies developing and applying genetic improvement, gene editing, and computational biology technologies to enhance the performance, disease resistance and climate resilience of crops and livestock.

Companies developing and commercialising novel, non-traditional protein ingredients for food and animal feed using advanced biological, chemical, or engineering processes.

Companies providing animal disease management, nutrition solutions, diagnostics, vaccines are other solutions to ensure livestock health and the biodiversity of natural environments.

Robot systems used to manage arable land, crops, livestock and food products, including irrigation, harvesting and fertilisation. This also includes robotic animal feeders and automated and robotic pallet wrappers.

Companies providing agri-tech solutions for soil health optimisation and bio-diversity preservation. These are companies that help support the wider natural network that arable farming relies upon. This includes ecological consultants that do more than just carry out surveys, but are involved in habitat restoration and advanced biodiversity monitoring.

Companies driving innovation in agricultural inputs and technologies, ranging from precision irrigation to biofertilizers and pesticides. Companies must develop their own irrigation or crop spraying machinery rather than just sell it.

The foundational elements required to build and support AI technologies, such as compute power, data storage, cloud services, and networking. These are essential for the development and operation of AI systems.

Tangible AI applications and tools available in the market, such as foundation models, narrow AI models, chatbots, and other AI software or hardware products.

The professional services that support the implementation and management of AI technologies, including advisory and deployment services, AI safety and assurance, and maintenance services.

Companies producing AI algorithms for blockchain products and services

Companies providing AI technology for data processing and analysis

Companies that build AI applications into intuitive platforms for non-expert users

Companies using AI to create products and/or services aimed towards net zero, environmental monitoring or energy management

Companies providing AI products that allow for the in-depth analysis of still images

Companies creating AI products that support smart factories and automation for the manufacturing sector

Companies creating AI applications supporting innovation and research in the field of life sciences

Companies integrating machine learning algorithms into AI products

Companies developing AI technology capable to find patterns, meaning and tone in text data

Companies producing AI technology that can identify, process and analyse inputs (voice, video, movement, temperature, etc.) in real-time

Companies producing AI applications aimed to improve the functionality and precision of other technologies/applications

Companies that specialised in lead generation activities on behalf of clients or customers. Business to Business (B2B) Lead Generation agencies specialise in helping businesses identify and connect with potential clients, often through targeted outreach, data analysis, marketing strategies and telemarketing. Their goal is to generate high-quality leads that match their client’s Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), ultimately driving sales and improving conversion rates.

B2B market research agencies specialise in gathering, analysing, and interpreting data about businesses, industries, and markets to provide actionable insights for their clients. Unlike consumer-focused research firms, B2B agencies focus on the dynamics, trends, and behaviours of businesses as buyers, suppliers, and competitors. Their services are designed to help companies make informed decisions about market entry, growth strategies, competitive positioning, and customer acquisition.

Companies developing, producing and assembling battery cells, modules and/or packs, including pack components such as thermal management and BMS systems.

Companies developing and producing cathode and anode materials for batteries, and/or other semi-finished parts such as electrolyte and separators.

Companies engaged in mining, refining or trading critical minerals used in the production of batteries and/or manufacturing and supplying of chemicals.

Companies designing and providing battery recycling services.

Companies engaged in the research and manufacturing of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) encompassing cell therapies, tissue engineered products (TEPs), combination products, and gene therapies.

Companies involved in the research and/or manufacture of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies as well as antibody fragments.

Companies engaged in the manufacture or research of human cells or tissue products intended for implantation, transplantation, infusion or transfer into a human.

Companies involved in the manufacturing and research of small organic compounds with low molecular weight that can be taken orally and easily enter cells to target specific areas within them.

Companies involved in the manufacturing and research of protein-based drug including recombinant, non-recombinant, blood factors and peptides.

Companies involved in the manufacutring/research of vaccines such as viral, DNA-based, cell-based, recombinant protein, and cellular vaccines.

Companies enabling the circular economy via innovative models, digital platforms, and technologies that promote reuse, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling to ‘close the loop’ on product lifecycles.

Companies involved in low-impact extraction, processing, or remediation of critical minerals.

Companies providing environmental management and health monitoring technologies, such as tracking biodiversity, forest coverage, and wildlife.

Companies developing or deploying technology for collecting and removing marine plastic waste, or manufacturing products based on recovered marine plastic.

UK companies that use AI to support cleantech work or that reduce the energy use, emissions and e-waste of AI and computing infrastructure.

Companies producing industrial production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and other recycled carbon fuels, specifically focusing on the conversion of waste materials into usable fuels.

Companies researching and developing innovative product reformulation, sustainable materials, and bio-based materials

Companies developing, manufacturing, and implementing advanced clean water technologies and real-time water quality analysis.

Companies that provide outsourced support, infrastructure, and environments for organisations to run digital services and applications in the cloud.

Companies that sell remote computing infrastructure (in the cloud) to consumers or buisnesses.

Companies that sell platforms that allow for development on the cloud.

Companies that design or manufacture central processing units (CPUs).

Companies that distribute or resell electronic components for computing applications.

Companies that assemble/manufacture complete general-purpose computer systems.

Companies that develop software, hardware, or equipment used to design, simulate, verify, or test electronic hardware.

Companies that design, develop, or manufacture computing systems embedded into other devices/equipment.

Companies that design/manufacture FPGA chips, eFPGA IP, or FPGA boards as their core business.

Companies that design or manufacture graphic processing units (GPUs).

Companies that design and/or manufacture semiconductor components – chips, ICs, discrete components, or semiconductor IP.

Companies providing blockchain technology for cryptocurrency transactions

Companies creating structures that enable guided investment in cryptocurrencies

Companies specialised in the provision of legal advice and services to individuals/organisations involved in the cryptocurrency market

Companies developing technology or providing digital spaces for crypto mining

Companies offering digital wallets that allow for cryptocurrency trading and storage

Companies specialising in technologies and processes that enable cryptographic authentication within the identity access space

Companies providing hardware or software that protects devices when accessing networks.

Companies developing products or services that control user access, for example with passwords, biometrics, or multi-factor authentication.

Companies helping other organisations react, respond or recover from cyber-attacks

Companies offering products or services to embed or retrofit security for Internet of Things devices or networks

Companies providing hardware or software designed to protect the usability and integrity of a network.

Companies providing products or services that support other organisations to manage cyber risks, for example around security compliance or data leakage

Companies involved in the development of products for monitoring/detecting threats to networks and systems.

Companies developing and providing highly efficient cooling technologies for data centres.

Companies providing the technological resources to process the information coming from one or various organisations.

Companies providing and developing hardware and infrastructural components that make possible systematic data transfer.

Companies offering complementary services for overall data practice.

Companies developing and commercialising software that contribute to efficient data management, transfer and storage -among others.

Companies focusing in the provision of data governance and storage services.

Companies structuring secure locations within a principal processor, ensuring that the information is protected.

Companies providing the technology and/or services that enable 3D modelling and professional image rendering

Companies producing and/or applying computer applications that facilitate the design process.

Companies developing the technology and expertise that support the creation of digital twins

Companies applying augmented, virtual or mixed reality technologies to aid design processes

Companies using digital technologies for advertising and marketing campaigns, products or services

Companies using computer aided design (CAD) software and similar technology for architecture

Companies providing digital technologies to culture and heritage sites to enhance visitors’ experience

Companies applying digital tools for design purposes

Companies involved in the production of NFTs, crypto or AI generated digital art

Companies involved in digital services such as animation or vfx for film and tv sector

Companies using digital technologies for developing videos and interactive games

Companies using digital technologies for music production and publishing.

Companies applying digital tools for photography production or post-production

Companies offering streaming services and infrastructure for the distribution of digital content

Companies involved in digital services such as animation or vfx performing arts

Companies offering digital inventory management services. They track stock, automate reordering, sync across sales channels, forecast demand, and optimize warehouse operations

Companies aiding in the development and the design of e-commerce platforms

Companies offering shipment and tracking services. They monitor shipments in real time, provide delivery updates, optimize routes, and ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment.

This vertical includes companies that provide consulting, advisory, and strategy services focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. These organisations support clients in aligning with ESG frameworks, achieving sustainability goals, meeting regulatory requirements, and reporting on ESG performance.

Tools dedicated to the design, delivery, scoring, and comprehensive analysis of pupil assessment data, often leveraging AI/ML for efficiency and objectivity.

A critical vertical for addressing diverse learning needs and the digital divide.

Solutions focused on the physical devices, components, and tangible tools that are integral to the learning process, especially in STEM, vocational, and early years education. This includes specialised equipment and physical infrastructure beyond standard consumer electronics

This vertical represents the core digital infrastructure and content delivery mechanisms that form the bedrock of digital education. It includes solutions like Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital content repositories, and general e-learning platforms used for organising, hosting, and distributing educational materials and courses. It focuses on the fundamental necessities for operating an online or blended learning environment.

A vertical for high-engagement, experiential or gamified learning.

Solutions that streamline institutional operations, with a growing focus on automation, and platforms for parents.

A new vertical that uses AI to personalise learning

Companies producing communications equipment and infrastructures

Companies manufacturing the building blocks of computers, accessories. Companies assembling computers.

Companies producing professional medical electrical equipment

Companies involved in the manufacturing of electronic components and boards (printed circuit boards, systems on chip, FPGAs, ASICs)

Companies manufacturing and supplying different equipment for energy distribution and management

Companies dedicated to the manufacture of measuring instruments

Companies involved in the manufacture of optics products and components.

Organisations providing the technologies and infrastructure involved in the ground segment of data downlink including ground stations, services, and terminals.

Companies generating energy from organic materials, such as biomass and biofuels.

Companies generating energy from fossil fuels.

Companies generating energy from hydrogen, contributing to sustainable power solutions and carbon-neutral practices.

Companies generating energy from hydropower (flowing water).

Companies generating energy from nuclear sources.

Companies using nuclear fusion to produce electricity.

Companies using offshore wind to produce electricity and companies engaged in the maintenance of offshore wind facilities.

Companies using onshore wind to produce electricity.

Companies generating energy from sustainable heat sources, such as solar, geothermal, or biomass.

Companies generating energy from solar sources

Companies applying AI and/or IoT technology to monitor and manage energy consumption

Companies developing software products that aid with energy monitoring and management

Companies developing and maintaining smart grids

Companies developing smart meters technologies and infrastructures

Companies engaging in the production and development of battery technology.

Companies using hydrogen as a resource for energy storage.

Companies providing the infrastructure and products that enable mechanical energy storage

Companies providing the infrastructure and products that enable thermal energy storage.

Companies developing the technologies and related products to build infrastructures that allow for uninterrupted energy supply

Companies using engineering biology to create products for the agricultural sector.

Companies involved in using engineering biology to create foods such as cultured meats, alternative proteins and fats that offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional farming methods.

Companies involved in developing engineering biology systems for producing chemical fuels.

Companies engaged in the manufacturing of equipment and serving as suppliers for DNA sequencing, synthesis, and various nucleotide-related products.

Companies involved in etecting molecules using living systems/organic technology inspired by living systems.

Companies involved in fermenting engineered organisms to create high value chemicals

Companies involved in developing biobased & biodegradable material products, such as environmentally friendly and novel ways to produce dyes, silk, and packaging etc.

Companies involved in engineering biology for creating electricity, and for converting carbon dioxide or other gasseous carbon compounds into products.

Companies invcolved in Engineering biology for the healthcare industry, human or veterinary

Companies providing biological materials and reagent-related products and services to engineering biology firms

Companies engaged in the manufacturing of equipment and serving as suppliers for DNA sequencing, synthesis, and various nucleotide-related products.

Companies providing computational-related services and products to engineering biology firms

Companies providing computational-related services and products to engineering biology firms

Companies providing computational-related services and products to engineering biology firms

Companies providing equipment for diagnostics including tools for quality assurance and control

Companies hardware-related products and services to engineering biology firms

Companies providing hardware-related products and services to engineering biology firms

Companies using VR, AR, or MR as the delivery mechanism for architectural visualisation, property marketing, construction coordination, or built environment design. This includes architectural CGI and VR visualisation studios producing immersive property experiences, specialist 360° tour and property-capture companies where the website explicitly states VR-headset viewing of their tours, AR and VR platforms for construction site coordination and BIM integration, virtual showroom and walkthrough products sold to architects, developers, and property marketers, and architectural practices where immersive VR client experience is a named, substantive offer rather than a footnote. Because all 360° content is theoretically VR-viewable, the explicit on-site statement of VR delivery is the qualifying test for the tour/capture population: it distinguishes intentional XR delivery from format coincidence, and keeps the vertical from encompassing every panoramic-photography business in the country.

Companies whose commercial product or service is the creation, animation, or deployment of digital humans or AI-driven avatars. This vertical captures two closely related sub-types: platform vendors that provide API or SaaS tools enabling third parties to generate, rig, and deploy photorealistic or stylised digital human characters at scale (e.g. automated avatar generation from a photo or selfie, conversational AI character engines, real-time facial animation SDKs); and specialist service studios whose primary billable output is the production of high-fidelity digital human assets, facial rigs, or AI-animated characters delivered to games, film, virtual production, or enterprise clients.

Companies using immersive technology as the primary delivery mechanism for educational content, learning experiences, or training simulations, where the educational or learning outcome is the primary commercial value, This includes immersive VR/AR learning platforms for schools and higher education, XR-based soft skills and safety training tools marketed to educational institutions, and gamified immersive learning content where education is the primary domain. 

Companies offering an immersive gaming experience, immersive gaming platform, or gaming-specific XR tool, where VR, AR, or MR is the primary and defining characteristic of the gaming product. This includes VR-exclusive game development studios, XR-enabled gaming content, immersive social gaming platforms and mobile/geolocation-based AR games. 

Companies that design, manufacture, or integrate the physical technology of immersive systems — XR headsets, smart glasses and their optical components (waveguides, microLED and holographic displays, prescription XR optics), tracking and capture systems (motion capture, volumetric capture, camera tracking and robotics for real-time/XR workflows), XR peripherals and accessories, immersive projection and display systems (domes, CAVEs, spherical, holographic and 360° screen systems), motion platforms and physical simulators built around VR/XR or 360° visual display, and the specialist processing and media-server hardware that drives immersive visual systems.

Companies offering a product that uses VR, AR, or MR as the primary delivery mechanism for clinical training, surgical simulation, patient therapy, medical education, or healthcare operations. This includes VR surgical and clinical simulation platforms, XR therapy and rehabilitation applications for patients, immersive medical education tools for healthcare professionals, and VR wellbeing and mental health platforms.

Companies offering or developing a shared immersive experience or environment delivered through spatial display technology rather than individual headsets, where digitally generated content is experienced spatially by an audience in one of two ways: the audience is inside the display environment (projection domes and planetariums, immersive rooms and multi-screen environments, projection tunnels, CAVEs, 360° projection systems, walk-through digital installations and light trails with digital imagery), or the content has volumetric presence, appearing as a three-dimensional object or being sharing physical space with the viewer (holograms, Pepper’s Ghost and holographic gauze staging, holographic fan display content, volumetric display content).

Companies offering a product that uses VR, AR, or MR as the primary delivery mechanism for industrial training, engineering simulation, maintenance guidance, or manufacturing workflow support — including enterprise XR training platforms for industrial skills and safety, AR-guided maintenance and assembly applications, XR collaboration platforms for engineering design review, and immersive tools for factory, field, and infrastructure operations. VR simulation for defence and aerospace are captured in the Defence RTIC.

Companies creating, producing, or distributing content through VR, AR, MR for brand, entertainment, or cultural audiences. This includes immersive content and virtual production studios, 3D animation and VFX studios with primary immersive content output, spatial audio production for immersive environments, virtual production studios that use real-time rendering to create their own immersive or interactive film/TV content, as opposed to general-purpose real-time production services for conventional film/TV clients.

Companies offering a persistent, shared virtual world platform or Metaverse infrastructure, including platforms enabling user-created virtual spaces with multi-user social presence, Web3 and virtual economy infrastructure for metaverse applications, enterprise virtual event and meeting metaverse platforms, virtual production and virtual human platforms for persistent digital identity, and metaverse development and consulting services where building or operating persistent virtual worlds is a primary commercial activity.

Companies offering a product that uses VR, AR, or MR as the primary delivery mechanism for retail discovery, product visualisation, or fashion experiences. This includes AR virtual try-on platforms for fashion and eyewear, virtual showroom and 3D product configuration tools for retailers, immersive retail activation and brand experience platforms, and 3D digital fashion design tools.

Companies developing tools and wearables to monitor breast health, including devices specifically designed for early detection of abnormalities.

Companies involved in developing/providing platforms, wearables, hormone replacement therapy, and digital resources to support women going through menopause.

Organisations primarily engaged in: digital solutions for period, cycle, or fertility tracking, where menstrual/cycle tracking , diagnostic tools or testing (digital or physical) that analyse menstrual blood, hormones, or related biomarkers to detect or monitor menstrual or gynaecological conditions like PMDD,Endometriosis and PCOS; devices, wearables, patches, nutraceuticals, and therapies including CBD-based and neurostimulation products designed specifically to manage menstrual or gynaecological pain and discomfort; and (iv) the manufacture and design of sustainable, reusable, or innovative menstrual products (cups, discs, period underwear, biodegradable pads/tampons, applicators)

It includes Companies developing or providing technology-enabled products, platforms, or services that support women and birthing parents across fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery. This includes: Fertility & reproductive tracking: apps, wearables, and hormone/diagnostic testing (e.g. ovulation tracking, hormone panels, HRT delivery) Pregnancy care: digital pregnancy monitoring, remote prenatal care platforms, AI-driven pregnancy assistants and digital educational content Infant feeding & lactation: breast pumps and other wearable feeding devices, milk-supply/flow sensors, breastfeeding education and latch-support apps (including AI-powered coaching tools) Postnatal & postpartum recovery: physical recovery support (e.g. pelvic floor devices), postnatal mental health and wellbeing apps. Care delivery & access models: telehealth/virtual clinics, employer-provided fertility/pregnancy/postnatal benefit platforms.

RegTech AI, any sub-sector in FinRegTech as long as the companies in this vertical provide RegTech AI solutions including AI assurance

Regulatory technology to help organisations manage, monitor, and report on ESG related compliance obligations. It combines sustainability principles with automation and data analytics to meet growing regulatory and stakeholder demands.This can also be done though the us of Earth Observation (EO)

Digital Assets Compliance: Crypto, NFTs, MiCA regulations Consumer Duty Compliance: Product governance, customer communication monitoring This includes AML for crypto.

Solutions for real time transaction monitoring and auditing to identify suspicious activity and transactions that breach anti-money laundering rules, counter-terrorism financing or payments regulations.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Companies in this vertical will help with others remaining compliant with GDPR and like laws Companies in this vertical can also provide Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

Platforms and workflow systems that companies use to gather, monitor and maintain their regulatory information (this includes horizon scanning) as well as, tools help firms capture and put into practice updates to regulatory obligations or requirements.

Process of verifying customer identities and assessing their risk profiles. As well as analysing customer data to determine the level of scrutiny required.

Technology to collect, validate, and submit required compliance and financial data to regulators.

Companies automating and streamlining the processes required for organisations to comply with tax regulations across different jurisdictions. This can be done though the use of agentic AI.

Companies providing analytics products/services for the financial sector

Companies involved in utilising advanced technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts to transform the verification of financial agreements, enhancing trust and transparency in transaction processes

Companies developing/providing secure and user-friendly platforms for buying, selling, and exchanging cryptocurrencies

Companies developing technologies and services that allow for the digitalisation of banking products or services

Companies developing/providing novel platforms and strategies that enable efficient and accessible capital acquisition for businesses and projects

Companies dedicated to the development of digital products that provide robust and reliable solutions for safeguarding and managing digital assets.

Companies supplying digital technologies aimed towards verifying identities in digital financial transactions.

Companies producing digital platforms and technologies for lending services

Companies offering digital payments technologies

Companies developing and providing digital solutions such as platforms, applications and technologies for individuals and businesses to save money efficiently.

Companies developing specialised digital products for the insurance sector

Companies creating software products to financial institutions

Companies creating software products to financial institutions

Companies whose activity is developing a commercial product that can be a technology-native platform, application, or digital service enabling consumers to discover, plan, track, or manage their food and nutrition choices including recipe and meal planning apps, personalised nutrition platforms, consumer food and restaurant discovery services, retail food scanning and checkout technology,

Companies developing commercial product that is a technology platform, marketplace, or management system enabling the ordering, logistics, and last-mile delivery of food from restaurants, grocers, or food producers to consumers or businesses including restaurant and multi-aggregator order management systems, white-label online ordering and delivery platforms, employee and corporate meal delivery platforms, dark kitchen management technology, and delivery analytics and performance management tools sold to food service operators.

Companies whose commercial product includes a technology platform, instrument, device, or service that detects, monitors, or verifies food safety, quality, provenance, or regulatory compliance throughout the food production and supply chain including food safety management software, contamination detection and rapid testing technology, machine vision and inspection systems for food production, supply chain transparency and traceability platforms, UV disinfection and hygiene technology, food quality instrumentation, active packaging and shelf-life monitoring, and cold chain monitoring systems.

Companies whose commercial product is a platform, system, or technology designed to prevent, measure, redistribute, or recover food waste including waste prevention and tracking software for kitchens and food service operators, surplus redistribution and resale platforms connecting businesses with charities or discounted consumers, and equipment or systems built specifically for processing and recovering food waste streams.

Companies whose core commercial value rests on a novel or proprietary technology for producing food ingredients, proteins, fats or finished foods through biotechnology, cellular agriculture, fermentation (precision or biomass), or other novel biological or advanced food-science processing together with the specialist enabling technologies and inputs that make those production methods possible.It includes technologies such as precision fermentation, biomass fermentation (mycoprotein and mycelium), cell-cultivated products, and biotech-enabled plant, insect, seaweed and algae proteins plus novel fats, fermentation- or bioprocess-derived flavour, sensory and functional ingredients, novel protein-functionalisation science, and emerging methods (molecular farming, gas/carbon-to-protein fermentation) as they commercialise. It also includes the cellular-agriculture and fermentation value chain developed specifically for these foods.

Companies that provide technology to help restaurants, pubs, cafes, bars, and other food-service venues run their day-to-day operations from taking payments and managing orders to running the kitchen and organising staff, tables, and stock. This includes EPOS and point-of-sale systems, workforce and rota scheduling tools, supply and inventory or procurement software for hospitality kitchens, kitchen display systems (KDS) and back-of-house management technology, and table management or hospitality analytics platforms.

Provision of computational capacity for communication networks, including public and private cloud, distributed and edge compute, and specialist network processing hardware. The design and provision of the containerisation, security, management and orchestration software that integrate and organise this resource across the network.

Design and manufacture of technologies and processes using airborne or spaceborne equipment for networking. This includes satellite communications, as well as high-altitude platforms systems (HAPS) and drones.

Design and manufacture of components and (sub-)systems relating to the use of the optical and infrared spectrum for data transmission, both fixed and free-space.

Design and manufacture of components and (sub-)systems relating to the propagation of radio (including potentially microwave and THz) waves for wireless communication networks.

Companies and organizations involved in the competitive gaming industry

Companies producing software, platforms or devops for game developers

Companies dedicated to the production of videogames

Companies that produce immersive games and/or tech that enables immersive gaming

Studios that provide animation, character design and/or music to game developers

Companies dedicated to publishing and supplying videogames to the public

Companies focused on the production of geospatial datasets

Companies offering geolocation data processing and visualisation services

Companies providing Geographic Information System products

Companies providing technologies and/or services that enable the collection, processing and analysis of navigation data

Companies providing infrastructure and services for IoT devices to establish and maintain connectivity

Companies developing IoT devices, platforms, or metering systems for monitoring, controlling, or optimising energy use or building management.

Companies developing or manufacturing Internet of Things medical devices, clinical wearables, or remote patient monitoring systems.

Companies developing IoT hardware and software platforms for monitoring, control, and process optimisation in industrial environments

Companies supplying IoT devices, systems, or platforms for transportation, traffic management, public infrastructure, and urban mobility.

Companies regenerating the brown field sites to green infrastructure.

Companies assessing the objectives , risks and the output of the operation

Companies providing remediation services

Companies primarily engaged in the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) to discover, design, and develop new drugs and therapies.

Companies providing outsourced research services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

Companies that design, engineer, and manufacture instruments and equipment for use in life sciences.

Companies that primarily develop and manufacture the materials and products consumed during life science laboratory processes.

Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs), providing outsourced services to the medical device industry.

Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs), providing outsourced services to the pharmaceutical industry.

Companies involved in aquatic farming (fish, shellfish, algea), marine biology and environmental services.

Companies involved in development of marine vessels and platforms designed for autonomous operation, autonmous control systems and technologies.

Companies involved in luxury vessel design, manufacture, operation and chartering.

Companies involved in design and manufacuture of marine systems.

Companies involved in vessel design, construction, refitting, and maintenance for naval defence, search and rescue, and law enforcement services.

Companies involved in port operation and range of organisations within ports ecosystem such as energy infrastructure and logistics

Companies that support and provide administrative services to the marine and maritime industry, which includes insurance, trade associations, registry, legal, consultancy, data processing & cybersecurity.

Companies engaged in shipping container, bulk, and Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) chartering, as well as ship ownership and operations for bulk, container, gas, and tanker freight transport

Companies involved in Cruise operation, logistics, supply chain and ferry transport of passengers

Companies in the workboat sector, catering to offshore wind operations, anchor handling, marine civil construction, aquaculture, dredging, and seagoing towing

Companies that develop medical-grade materials and coatings used to build or enhance medical devices.

Companies applying artificial intelligence to improve healthcare in areas such as decision support, diagnostics, and healthcare workflow automation

Companies using virtual reality, augmented reality and/or mixed reality as aid in medical environments.

Companies developing new imaging medical devices

Companies are developing medical devices and device-integrated platforms that enable continuous or remote monitoring of patients.

Companies applying light-based technologies such as lasers, optics, and photonic sensors to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions.

Companies developing robotic systems that assist or automate medical procedures, rehabilitation, or patient care.

Companies offering the technology and services that make broadcasting content possible.

Companies offering printing services

Companies offering publishing services for printed media.

Companies engaged in sound recording and publishing.

Companies involved in the development of video content

Companies supplying buildings constructed offsite that fulfil a temporal need (i.e., temporary office space)

Companies producing permanent infrastructures constructed off-site

Companies part of the supply chain of materials for modular construction

The application and integration of agricultural technologies, innovations and systems that enable farming and food production to reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions such that the net-balance of emissions becomes zero over a defined period.

Companies providing technology and services for increased energy efficiency and resource usage in built environments and buildings in design and under construction. This ranges from sustainable building materials through to Energy Management Systems.

Companies dedicated to carbon capture, storage and utilisation.

Any company that has a purpose to bring renewable energy to local communities or make current energy and environmental practices more efficient. Communities are both improved and have control in the process through which energy is generated. Not for profits and social enterprises are included.

Companies that develop measures to avoid, track and minimise industrial emissions. This is focused on the aviation and marine industries and involves long term mitigation options rather than short term fixes such as oil spill clean ups.

Companies that are providing services and technology for the capture and later release of energy sources, including electromagnetic storage, high temperature thermal energy storage, chemical energy storage, electrochemical energy storage (batteries), and mechanical storage.

Structured financial activity that invests in net-zero infrastructure and energy or enables people and places have greater access to net zero practices.

Companies developing, manufacturing or installing low carbon and renewable heat sources. These primarily include heat pumps and biomass boilers but also geothermal and solar thermal energy sources.

Organisations and businesses that offer carbon footprint auditing, environmental assessments, tailored reduction plans, carbon tracking, low carbon strategies or other services for monitoring and reducing carbon emissions.

This vertical includes all companies that operate and/or provide renewable and low carbon energy, including nuclear, hydrogen, wind, solar, biogas/biofuels, geothermal and hydropower. This vertical was made with reference to the REPD.

Companies focusing on all levels of the development, technology, infrastructure and directly of LEVs (which emit less than 75 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre). Including cars, vans, lorries/trucks, bikes, scooters and construction vehicles.

Companies that monitor and treat the effects of pollution on soil and freshwater quality, ensuring that landscapes function as carbon sinks. The treatment methods involve soil stabilisation, bioremediation, reforestation and peatland restoration. Companies that ensure water quality through industrial and sustainable wastewater treatment and recycling are also included.

Companies involved in the medium to large scale generation and distribution of energy, that is either renewable or traditional but made to be more efficient through grid management software or consultancy.

Companies dedicated to solid waste removal, management, processing and recycling.

Companies involved in stimulating sub technology such as Cochlear implants ,deep brain nerve stimulation, retinal implants, vestibular implant and electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS)

Companies involved in sub technology such as Electroencephalography, Magnetoencephalography, Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI); Magnetic resonance imaging, (MRI) , Functional near-infrared spectroscopy and Mechanomyography

Companies involved in functional electrical stimulation ,transcranial direct current stimulation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, tactile stimulation ,transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS), vagus nerve stimulation.

Companies developing technologies, products, and services for the study of epigenetics.

Companies developing technologies, products, and services for the sequencing and analysis of genomes.

Companies developing technologies, products, and services for the identification and analysis of lipids in biological systems.

Companies developing technologies, products, and services for the identification and analysis of metabolites in biological systems.

Companies developing technologies, products, and services for the identification and analysis of proteins in biological systems.

Companies developing technologies, products, and services for the identification and analysis of RNA transcripts in biological systems.

Companies developing AI and ML for pharmaceutical R&D.

Companies that automate pharmaceutical and biopharma manufacturing and research.

Companies providing data, analytics tools and services, including real-world evidence datasets and analytics to support pharmaceutical R&D.

Companies developing novel formulation and drug delivery technologies to improve bioavailability, release profile and route of administration.

Companies that develop or manufacture their own medicines, including generics of established molecules or innovator drugs.

Companies mainly involved in developing human-relevant, non-traditional preclinical testing technologies.

Companies that tailor disease prevention and treatment to the specific characteristics, such as genetics and biomarkers, of individual patients.

Companies developing therapeutics for rare, orphan or underserved diseases with small patient populations.

Not-for-profit and academic-linked institutes, catapults and centres that provide shared facilities, infrastructure and expertise to accelerate drug discovery and research.

Companies that develop and provide specialised software and platforms for the pharmaceutical sector.

Companies developing therapeutics that act on a specific molecular target, pathway or mechanism.

Companies providing products using photonics technology (i.e, light sensors) for smart factories

Companies using advanced photonics technology (i.e, laser) for the manufacture of microelectronics

Companies developing specialised optical products

Companies producing photovoltaic technology and/or derived products

Companies applying photonics technology and knowledge into the development of quantum technologies

Companies supplying remote monitoring products that use photonics technology

Companies applying photonics technology and knowledge to the development of telecommunications infrastructure, products and services

This vertical includes technology companies that support the planning, design, and delivery of real estate and infrastructure projects.

Using technology to enhance and streamline various aspects of managing real estate, from buying and selling to tenant interactions and property operations. This includes digital tools, software, and platforms designed to optimise workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance tenant experiences.

Companies that leverage digital tools and solutions to enhance various aspects of the real estate investment process, such as research and analysis

Smart buildings, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), are transforming the PropTech sector by enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and occupant well-being. These buildings utilise connected sensors, devices, and software to collect and analyse data, optimising operations and creating more comfortable, secure, and sustainable spaces.

Companies providing equipment, materials and raw resources to organisations dedicated to quantum research

Companies integrating photonics technology into quantum technologies

Companies developing and manufacturing quantum computers

Companies developing technologies that use quantum effects to transmit, encrypt or decrypt classical information or the communication of quantum information.

Companies developing hardware and software to process information and perform computations based on the use of quantum bits (qubits).

Companies developing materials whose properties are primarily defined and governed by quantum mechanical effects at macroscopic scales.

Companies developing technologies that use the principles of quantum mechanics to sense and measure physical attributes with high sensitivity and resolution.

Companies aiding the recovery of individuals with nerological impairment

Companies aiding the recovering for physical impairments / injuries

Companies supporting the recovery of mental health and emotional disorder/disability

Companies helping patients with various speech, language and communication problems.

Companies supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment and individuals goals.

Companies offering in consulting and advisory services for the architectural/construction sectors

Companies involved in research for the architectural/construction sectors

Companies providing consulting and advisory services for engineering and/or related processes

Companies engaging in research for engineering and/or related processes

Companies providing consulting services for companies in the field of physical sciences

Companies focused in research activity within the field of physical sciences

Covers specialised AI service and module provision related to Robotics and Robotic operations.

Robot systems used to manage arable land and crops including pest control and fertilisation.

Robot systems used to manage and tend animal livestock covering all aspects of animal husbandry and the supply of robot specific services.

Robot systems used in all aspects of crop production in vertical farms. Covers equipment supply and robot related service provision.

Robotics and automation used to provide domestic assistance in everyday tasks. [consider adding value]

Robotics used for educational purposes and in training.

Robotics and automation used to provide domestic assistance in everyday tasks. [consider adding value]

Robotics used in hospitality and retail, in shops, malls, retail parks, hotels, conference and exhibition venues. Covering cleaning, delivery, advertising, marketing, promotions, guest relations, hotel services, navigation services and stock monitoring and control.

Robotics used in sports and entertainment services. Covering sports and recreational activities and the use of robotics in entertainment venues.

Robotics and automation used in the nuclear supply chain covering development, operation, maintenance, decommissioning and waste management activities. Covers robotics related service provision and relevant inspection and monitoring support services.

Robotics and automation used in the production and distribution of oil and gas products including the services related to oil and gas infrastructure including inspection, drilling, extraction, processing and decommissioning.

Robotics and automation used in waste management and recycling. Covering sorting machinery and robotic systems for the recycling industry

Robotics used in the production of renewable energy either land or sea based. Including robotics related service provision and the development of renewable energy infrastructure.

Robots used to provide assistance to patients or assistance for clinical staff in interacting with patients. Covers both at home and clinical environments.

Robots used in non-surgical procedures covering non-invasive sample taking, internal and external diagnostics and patient positioning for diagnostics.

Robots and automation used in pharmaceutical laboratories, in sample testing laboratories, pharma industry manufacturing and in pharmacy logistics within a clinical environment.

Robots used to provide rehabilitation and patient assessment services. Includes exoskeletons and rehabilitation services for recovery from surgery and trauma

Robots used in invasive procedures with varying degrees of autonomy or guided by a clinician. Covers surgical procedures and invasive sample taking.

Robots used in the construction of infrastructure, on land, underground, on sea and undersea. Covers building and demolition, preparation of building materials, land clearance and preparation for construction, and construction of bridges, tunnels and other elements of transport, industry and energy infrastructure

Robots used in the inspection and maintenance of infrastructure in transport, energy and industry. Covers the inspection and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, chimneys, pipes, cables etc. and the provision of robotics related services. Includes facilities on land and at sea.

Covers the service providers around the integration of robotics into end user environments across all sectors.

Mobile robots operating within warehouses and in logistics operations, e.g. in factories, supermarkets, delivery centres etc. Covers robot suppliers, whole system suppliers and warehouse operators with robotics as a core capability

Robotics used in the manufacture of goods including the manufacture of parts, sub assembles and full product assembly. Robotics used in the manufacturing of goods, including food, and the production of materials. Includes circular economy

Land based robots that carry people or goods either on the national road network, or on private road networks or off-road. Covers vehicle suppliers and related professional service providers.

Robots operating on or under the water, either at sea or within inland waterways. Covers robot suppliers, operators and those delivering professional services based on robots working on or under water.

Robots that fly, whether operating in general airspace or in enclosed spaces. Covers drone suppliers, suppliers of drone components and professional operators as well as those delivering services based on drone technology.

Robots and automation used in packaging, particularly focusing on fast moving consumer goods

Robotics component and sub-system suppliers, technology developers and robotics industry service suppliers including robotics manufacturing services.

Robots used in any military-based use case across land, sea and air. Covers all aspects from logistics to operational use and includes military related service provision relevant to military robotics.

Robotics and automation used within the space sector either in orbit or in planetary exploration. Covers manufacture of space infrastructure and vehicles and the space-based servicing and delivery of services using robotic systems

An analog integrated circuit mainly refers to an integrated circuit in which analog circuits composed of capacitors, resistors, transistors, etc. are integrated to process analog signals. Mixed signal consists of analog and digital signaling on the same IC.

A digital integrated circuit (IC) is a semiconductor device that combines various digital logic circuits or systems on a single chip. These circuits process discrete digital signals, primarily represented by binary values (0s and 1s).

Products such as diodes and transistors that are designed to perform a single electrical function.

Photonic integrated circuits use photons to process and distribute information. These photonic chips incorporate optical components such as waveguides, lasers, polarizers, and phase shifters to achieve efficient light-based communication and computation.

Power semiconductors are specialized transistors and diodes. They start, stop, and adjust the voltage in electronic systems. They are able to operate at higher voltages.

RF (Radio Frequency) involves the integration of radio-frequency, analog, and digital electronics on a mixed-signal CMOS (complementary MOS) circuit chip. RF CMOS technology is widely used in modern wireless telecommunications.

Sensors are semiconductor devices that detect and measure physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, light, motion, or magnetic fields. They convert these real-world signals into electrical signals that can be processed by electronic circuits.

Compound refers to materials used in semiconductor devices made of two or more elements.

Emerging material is non-traditional, novel materials used more recently in semiconductor devices to improve performance

Silicon is raw material used in the production of silicon based semiconductor.

Semiconductor companies involved in design of chips. These are often called “fabless”.

Foundries which create and etch chip designs onto silicon wafers. The fabrication process can include front-end processing, die-banking, back-end processing, and warehousing of finished goods.

Electronic Design Automation tools facilitate the development and integration of specialised software tools that allow the simulation, design and verification of chips.

Emerging materials companies in the semiconductor sector focus on developing and supplying novel materials that enhance semiconductor performance.

Companies specialised in the development and production of equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing.

IP core companies specialising in creating intellectual property (IP) cores. These cores include reusable units of logic, cells, or integrated circuit layouts that serve as building blocks for chip design.

Companies that designs, manufactures and integrates ICs in its own fabs. Typically, they sell these chips to companies that make end products, although some may integrate chips into their end products. 

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) companies are third-party vendors that provide assembly and testing services, including packaging integrated circuits and wafer and final testing.

Specialized material companies in the semiconductor sector focus on producing and supplying critical materials used during semiconductor fabrication. These materials include chemicals, gases, photoresists, polishing slurries, and substrates.

Companies integrating photonics technology into quantum technologies

Companies supplying sensors to measure weather, climate, environment and their conditions such as radiation, humidity or particles

Companies providing sensor technology that can capture and analyse motion, imaging or video

Companies developing sensors applied in industrial settings to collect data, automate processes or detect specific anomalies.

Companies manufacturing sensors in the field of healthcare, enabling remote patient monitoring and precision medicine

Companies providing sensors that analyse movement and travelling objects (i.e., people counting sensors)

Companies involved in the development of Application programming interface.

Companies involved in cloud-based software development

Companies involved in the development of applications that work on laptop and desktop devices.

Companies specialising in DevOps Consulting.

Companies involved in the software development of embedded systems.

Companies involved in the development of video gaming applications.

Companies involved in the development of applications for smartphone devices.

Companies involved in security system development / Cyber security process development.

Companies involved in developing UI/UX design.

Companies involved in the development of browser-based applications.

Companies producing SaaS platforms that facilitate data analytics processes

Companies supplying SaaS platforms that facilitate communication between people

Companies providing specialised services to SaaS developers

Companies providing SaaS platforms applied within accounting and / or for financial purposes

Companies developing SaaS platform for the healthcare sector

Companies selling access to SaaS platform for HR departments

Companies offering SaaS platforms used to increase sales or support marketing processes.

Companies providing SaaS platforms for the real estate industry

Products which make use of communications to provide connectivity services in downstream markets.

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Technologies involved in the storage and processing of satellite data after downlink.

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Analytics capabilities for optical imagery, radar imagery, and geolocation data.

Platforms which involve software to process, analyse, and access geospatial data.

Technologies involved in the ground segment of data downlink including ground stations, services, and terminals.

Aerial platforms which operate in the atmosphere and stratosphere including balloons, airships, drones, and other UAVs.

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Technologies which enable in-orbit activities including research and manufacturing in microgravity.

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Infrastructure which enables the operation of launch vehicles including launch pads, spaceports, and mission control facilities.

Services which enable the design, testing, and operation of launching space missions.

Launch vehicles and sub-systems which include rockets, sub-orbital flight, and spaceplanes.

Products which make use of satellite and aerial imagery to provide mapping or monitoring services in downstream markets.

Logistics between manufacture, integration, and launch facilities.

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Technologies which enable the discovery and exploitation of space resources including asteroid mining.

Products which make use of satellite navigation to provide location services in downstream markets.

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Technologies involved in providing inter-satellite or satellite to ground communications for data downlink.

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Satellites and satellite constellations which are operated to provide Earth observation imagery.

Satellites and satellite constellations which are operated to provide global navigation services.

Satellites and satellite constellations which are operated to provide telecommunications and connectivity.

Technologies involved in the security of satellite data including cybsersecurity software and cryptography.

Organisations which are involved in the space governance, research, and business ecosystems.

Equipment, facilities, and services which enable the engineering, manufacturing, and testing of space systems.

Technologies which enable human spaceflight activities for tourism, science, and exploration.

Hardware which includes satellites and space sub-systems for propulsion, thermal, mechanical, power, control, robotic, communications, and payloads.

Infrastructure which enables the operation and logistics of in-orbit systems including space stations and satellites.

Materials which are involved in the manufacturing of space systems to provide structural, thermal, and propulsion properties.

Software which enables the design, manufacturing, and operation of space systems.

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Activities, services and venues both indoor and outdoor improving participation in physical activity perceived as having a high level of risk

Supporting and supplying to the industries within sport and physical activity, including but not limited to manufacturing, software, marketing, local authority and insurers.

Sport/skill based services, activities and venues that increase participation and develop skill, sometimes targeting under represented groups and inequalities

Services, activities and venues that predominantly improve participant physical fitness

Holistic services and activities that promote improvements across all aspects of health, sometimes involving health care and other non-sector professionals

Services, activities and venues that predominantly improve participation in physical activity

Competitive sport and activities including those in which athletes receive payment for their performance; professional, semi-professional and grass roots sport

Companies involved in integrating play-based approaches to enhance sports performance, training, and engagement

Sector bodies for the sports and physical sector

Delivering industry qualifications, training and development to the sport and physical activity workforce including Higher Education, Further Education, Training Providers and Awarding Organisations.

Companies developing the infrastructure and technologies that allow content streaming

Companies developing the technology for immersive content streaming

Companies offering live streaming services and/or servers

Companies offering on-demand content to platform users

Companies providing technology and services that enable real-time data streaming

Companies applying AI technology to supply chain control and data analytics

Companies introducing automation technologies into supply chain processes

Companies providing specialised blockchain or digital twin services for logistics

Companies developing tracking technology for freight monitoring

Companies selling software and digital platforms that allow for supply chain data management and storage

Companies supplying supply chain and logistics services

Companies developing technology, often related to IoT, for the real-time acquisition of supply chain data

Companies specialised in the development of 5G technology and networks.

Companies dedicated to the distribution of audio-visual content (digital and analogue) / bilateral communication techniques.

Companies involved in the administration/development of fibre networks.

Network connectivity suppliers.

Companies focused on the development/maintenance of satellite-based connectivity.

Companies dedicated to the development/maintenance/administration of infrastructures that provide telecommunication services to geographic zones.

Companies involved in the administration/development of wireless networks.

This vertical includes organisations involved in the development of animals through modern biotechnology, such as gene editing, that has genetic changes that could have occurred through traditional breeding. This does not include where biotechnology has been used to introduced genetic changes that are considered to be transgenic, containing genetic changes that could not have occurred through traditional breeding. For example, the introduction of exogenous DNA or DNA from an unrelated species.

This vertical includes organisations involved in the development of crops and plants through modern biotechnology, such as gene editing, that has genetic changes that could have occurred through traditional breeding. This does not include where biotechnology has been used to introduced genetic changes that are considered to be transgenic, containing genetic changes that could not have occurred through traditional breeding. For example, the introduction of exogenous DNA or DNA from an unrelated species.

This vertical includes organisations involved in the selective breeding of livestock using established, non-biotechnological methods. It covers the application of genetics, husbandry, and performance data to improve traits such as growth rate, fertility, disease resistance, and physical conformation in animals.

This vertical includes organisations involved in the improvement and development of crops and plants using conventional breeding techniques and without the use of genetic modification or advanced gene editing.

This vertical includes companies manufacturing augmented reality eyewear and smart glasses that provide real-time information overlay, digital displays, or computer interfaces through wearable optical devices. Excludes: VR headsets (too bulky/not truly wearable for daily use), software platforms for AR content (unless hardware integrated), traditional prescription glasses with basic electronics, haptic feedback systems (covered by separate Haptic Tech vertical).

Companies developing mobile and wearable applications designed for self-tracking, monitoring, and analysis of health metrics, sleep patterns, fitness activities, nutrition, and general wellness data. These applications typically process data collected from dedicated wearable technology devices, whether for personal insight or collaborative analysis.

This vertical includes companies that design, develop, and manufacture sensors, processors, and hardware components specifically for integration into wearable devices, including OEMs, contract manufacturers, and R&D specialists serving the wearables industry. Excludes: companies that only assemble final consumer products, general electronics manufacturers not focused on wearables, software-only companies, distribution/wholesale companies that don’t manufacture. This includes design consultancies who have previously worked on developing wearable products.

This vertical includes wearable devices designed for fitness and exercise monitoring, including smartwatches with fitness tracking capabilities. Excludes: purely medical wearables without fitness functions (covered by Medical vertical), mobile fitness apps without wearable hardware component (covered by Apps vertical), professional sports performance systems used by teams/organizations (covered by Industrial Wearables).

This vertical includes companies developing tactile feedback systems that use forces, vibrations, and motion to recreate touch sensations in human-computer interactions through wearable devices. Excludes: simple vibration alerts in consumer devices (phones, fitness trackers), non-wearable haptic systems (gaming controllers, industrial machinery), AR/VR haptic integration that’s primarily display-focused rather than tactile-focused.

This vertical includes companies providing wearable technology specifically designed for industrial, construction, manufacturing, logistics, and field service applications – ranging from basic data capture devices to sophisticated AR systems for workforce optimization and operational efficiency. Excludes: consumer devices adapted for workplace use, general-purpose AR/VR not designed for industrial applications, software-only solutions without wearable hardware component. This includes lone worker wearable devices and the software that underpins wearable devices in an industrial context.

This vertical includes wearable medical devices for health monitoring, elderly care, emergency response, and clinical patient monitoring that require medical approval or are used in healthcare settings. Excludes: consumer fitness trackers with health features (covered by Fitness Tracking), wellness apps without medical device classification, general health monitoring that doesn’t require medical oversight or isn’t designed for clinical/care use.