Page 1 | Foreword from Paul Johnson
Page 2 | About the programme
Page 3 | Top Tech Yorkshire cohort 2025
Page 34 | Meet the mentors and supporters
Foreword
I’m proud to witness firsthand the extraordinary innovation and ambition that defines the Yorkshire tech community. From early-stage disruptors to established scale ups, our region is home to a vibrant ecosystem of businesses that are not only shaping the future of technology, but also driving real economic and social impact.
We understand the importance of building communities. That’s why we created Top Tech Yorkshire: a platform designed to connect, support, and celebrate the region’s most exciting tech businesses.
We’re excited to continue championing the talent and tenacity that make Yorkshire a true tech powerhouse.
Paul Johnson
Head of Leeds Office and Partner, Mills & Reeve
2mee
Year founded | 2012 Company headquarters | York, North Yorkshire
About the company
2mee is revolutionising digital communication by replacing impersonal text with real human presence at scale. Using patented face-to-face messaging technology, 2mee enables businesses to deliver personalised messages from real people, in real time, across web, app, email and SMS.
Whether you’re operating in a high-trust sales environment or within a heavily regulated industry, 2mee empowers you to engage your audience with unmatched authenticity and impact. Its core product, HoloMessage, helps clients significantly increase conversions, reduce compliance drop-offs and drive long-term loyalty. In fact, businesses using HoloMessage have seen a 27% uplift in new customer acquisition.
From enhancing sales journeys to supporting compliance processes, 2mee enables brands to connect more deeply - human to human. With a SaaS platform designed for ease of use, and a focus on genuine engagement rather than automation, 2mee helps organisations cut through the noise and be truly remembered.
Contact information
https://2mee.com/ james.riley@2mee.com
James Riley (Founder and CEO)
AREOI
Year founded | 2020 Company headquarters | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
About the company
AREOI is revolutionising the world of website creation, making highquality websites accessible to every organisation, regardless of size or budget. By harnessing cutting-edge automation and artificial intelligence, AREOI has built an internal platform that automates 90% of the website design and development process. This enables them to deliver worldclass, high-performing and accessible websites to all.
AREOI offers a flexible monthly subscription model. This approach allows startups and small businesses to thrive online. AREOI specialises in creating high-quality WordPress websites tailored to your needs.
AREOI's technology also empowers them to give back to the community through a programme that builds and delivers websites free of charge to non-profits.
AREOI ensures a seamless and efficient process. Its streamlined approach reduces operating costs, and these savings are passed directly to customers.
At AREOI, digital success starts with great websites. They believe the internet's vast opportunities should be accessible to every organisation.
Contact information
https://areoi.io/ abby@areoi.io
Abby Thorp (CEO and Founder)
AUDITSU
Year founded | 2023
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
AUDITSU is a compliance intelligence company helping businesses manage digital accessibility risk at scale. Accessibility was once seen as a branding and design issue; today, it’s a legal and financial liability.
New legislation, like the European Accessibility Act, is forcing companies to act, but the current approach - manual audits - is slow, costly and unscalable. AUDITSU transforms this broken process. What used to take weeks and tens of thousands in consulting fees, AUDITSU delivers in seconds.
The platform autonomously scans mobile and web applications for accessibility failures, giving executives instant visibility into their compliance risk, along with clear, actionable fixes to help them become compliant quickly and at scale.
AUDITSU makes accessibility compliance fast, measurable, and actionable, helping businesses stay ahead of regulation and avoid costly legal exposure.
Contact information
https://auditsu.com
jason@auditsu com Ja
Top Tech Yorkshire is all about bringing people from the Yorkshire tech community together and encouraging them to support and help each other however they can. Our members and mentors this year have really embraced that. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of it.
Alex Newman Partner, Mills & Reeve
BinaryForgeSolutions
Year founded | 2018 Company headquarters | Barnsley, South Yorkshire
About the company
Binary Forge is revolutionising the tech landscape with its innovative solutions. This agile team of experts specialises in digital transformation, systems integration and large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) platform development. Their flagship product, Pushfusion, is a game-changer in building management. Unlike traditional platforms, Pushfusion is hardware-agnostic, allowing estate managers to choose the best equipment for their needs, not just what fits the management system.
Pushfusion empowers organisations to reduce their carbon footprint by minimising site visits through automated, remote compliance reporting and management. This smart building technology is not only accessible and flexible, but also enhances the experience of building occupants while driving energy and carbon efficiencies.
Binary Forge excels in delivering bespoke software solutions across various sectors, from mobile apps to enterprise systems. Their transparent project management and adherence to industry best practices ensure timely, on-budget delivery. With expertise in Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, secure development, and more, Binary Forge is your go-to partner for driving digital transformation and achieving business success.
Contact information
https://binaryforge.io/ matthewroberts@binaryforge.io
Matthew Roberts (CTO)
BloojamConsulting
Year founded | 2005
Company headquarters | Harrogate, North Yorkshire
About the company
Bloojam Consulting is transforming the sales training landscape with an innovative, data-driven approach that’s proven to enhance seller performance. Originally established in 2005, Bloojam pivoted to a techdriven business in 2022 with the launch of its cutting-edge online platform that benchmarks clients’ sales capabilities against the market.
Leveraging their expertise as business psychologists, Bloojam has developed a tool to measure the key behaviours that differentiate topperforming sales professionals from their peers. By comparing seller behaviour to external benchmarking data, organisations gain revealing insights into their strengths and can pinpoint priority areas for development - ultimately driving sales performance to new heights.
Through these data-driven insights, businesses can move away from the traditional “one-size-fits-all" training approach to deliver more personalised development support to individuals and teams. Each seller receives a tailored report with actionable recommendations to enhance their skills, creating a learning experience that is much more impactful and relevant to the individual’s needs.
Bloojam’s unique methodology blends behavioural science with data analytics to deliver powerful insights that maximise seller potential and enhance sales team performance. Bloojam’s understanding of this unique blend of drivers, behaviours and skills exhibited by successful sellers, enables their clients to hire, develop and retain the best sales talent.
Contact information
https://www.bloojam.co.uk/ jim.bloomfield@bloojam.co.uk
Jim Bloomfield (Director)
ConsoneAI
Year founded | 2020
Company headquarters | Wetherby, West Yorkshire
About the company
ConsoneAI is at the forefront of transforming drug development and chemical safety through its innovative technology. By leveraging advanced computational models and AI, ConsoneAI predicts the toxicity of new chemicals, significantly enhancing human safety. Their flagship product, DioScor, is designed to predict toxicology values and physiological effects by analysing chemical structures, providing crucial insights during the evaluation of new drugs.
The company's technology platform aims to disrupt current gold standards by offering a translational pathway for assessing new chemicals. This approach not only reduces the need for animal testing, but also saves money and enables more informed decision-making.
DioScor aids drug development by predicting patient outcomes from preclinical through to clinical stages. With a curated database of over 80,000 chemical compounds and toxicity data from both animal and human studies, ConsoneAI's pipeline utilises deep learning to model molecular structures and toxicity.
Integrating ConsoneAI into the drug development process offers numerous advantages, including increased safety and efficacy, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, accelerated development timelines and enhanced success rates.
Contact information
https://www.consoneai.co
bruce.swan@consoneai.co
Bruce Swan (COO)
Digital575
Year founded | 2022 Company headquarters | Ilkley, West Yorkshire
About the company
Digital 575 is a dynamic tech consultancy that excels in digital transformations, IT modernisation, and data analytics. Catering to businesses of all sizes, Digital 575 offers a comprehensive range of services from strategic consulting to hands-on implementation. Their expertise spans legacy systems, cloud solutions and migration projects, all aimed at leveraging technology to enhance client outcomes.
The journey with Digital 575 begins with a discovery phase, where they delve into understanding your business, technology stack and challenges. This phase sets the stage for exploring platforms, architecture and governance to unlock the hidden potential in your data. By combining advanced processing and analysis techniques, they help organise your data, enhancing your insight and decision-making capabilities.
Digital 575 believes in the power of good design, focusing on creating products and services that resonate with customer needs. Their unique teams, tailored to match specific client objectives, facilitate the entire process from idea generation to go-live.
Digital 575's teams of experts facilitate workshops to generate ideas, understand challenges, and implement strategies that drive results. Their commitment to digital transformation helps businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world, enhancing processes, culture and customer experiences for a brighter future.
Contact information
Founderfeedback
The Top Tech Yorkshire programme has given me valuable access to experts whose advice has already benefitted my company. I've also enjoyed networking with peers on the programme, as well as the expert mentors from across the wider tech ecosystem in Yorkshire.
Jim Bloomfield Director, Bloojam Consulting
DocAbode
Year founded | 2016 Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
Doc Abode is a real-time workforce coordination platform that enables NHS teams to deliver faster, safer and more responsive urgent care closer to home. Designed for high-acuity, out-of-hospital care, it matches the right clinician to the right patient at the right time using live data such as location, availability, skillset and clinical urgency.
Seamlessly integrating into NHS workflows with minimal disruption, Doc Abode supports care pathways including Urgent Community Response (UCR), virtual wards and Discharge to Assess. Developed in partnership with NHS providers, it delivers maximum benefit with minimal change.
Its data engine provides real-time visibility of service capacity at provider and system levels. This enables services like 999 to safely redirect appropriate cases into out-of-hospital pathways, reducing emergency department attendances and non-elective bed days.
Interoperability with national NHS systems, including the Spine and TPP SystmOne, ensures seamless data exchange and supports safe, effective information sharing across the care system.
Doc Abode supports a digitally enabled, agile NHS workforce - delivering smarter care through better data and minimal disruption to frontline practice.
Contact information
https://docabode.com/ contact@docabode.com
Dr Taz Aldawoud (CEO and Founder)
Evolutor
Year founded | 2022
Company headquarters | Sheffield, South Yorkshire
About the company
Evolutor is a pioneering biotech company dedicated to making sustainable biomanufacturing competitive on a global scale. Their innovative technologies and flagship microbes are designed to deliver significant environmental benefits, such as cleaning up waste, freeing up agricultural land, and reducing reliance on petrochemicals.
At the heart of Evolutor's mission is their Microbe Evolution Tech Stack, which automates and amplifies evolution to harness the full potential of biology for biomanufacturing. This platform is built on three layers of innovation: genetic wetware, bioreactor hardware, and algorithmic control and generative AI. By leveraging evolution, Evolutor develops highly tuned microbes for competitive biomanufacturing.
Evolutor are developing new microbes that can rapidly ferment waste tyres into high-value polymers. This approach aims to divert 40,000 tonnes of waste tyres from landfills each year, converting this nondegradable waste into advanced bioproducts for a sustainable future.
The platform's interdisciplinary synergy enables the development of single-strain and multi-strain systems across bacteria and yeast, unlocking the power of biology in new ways to build pioneering circular biomanufacturing supply chains. As Evolutor scales their tyrefermentation process to pilot scale, they continue to expand their platform to develop diverse precision-evolved microbes for licensing across the biomanufacturing industry. This diverse library of microbes will serve as the biological foundation for a global circular biomanufacturing revolution, transforming industries and promoting sustainability.
Contact information
https://evolutor.bio/ j.price@evolutor.bio
Joe Price (CEO)
EzeyPezey
Year founded | 2023
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
EzeyPezey (eZpZe) is transforming the way we shop for groceries by making the process effortless and sustainable. This innovative digital platform connects neighbours to shop for each other, streamlining the shopping experience and fostering a sense of community. By reducing the number of trips to the store, eZpZe not only cuts down on carbon emissions, but also aims to alleviate traffic congestion, making it a winwin for both the environment and your schedule.
At the heart of eZpZe is a commitment to sustainability and social engagement. The platform leverages social connections to create a grocery solution that is as mindful of the environment as it is of your time. By encouraging neighbours to collaborate, eZpZe builds stronger communities and promotes a more sustainable way of living. Fresh, affordable groceries are just a few clicks away, and the convenience of having someone else do the shopping for you means more time to focus on what truly matters.
By minimising the need for delivery fleets, the platform contributes to a greener planet and a more united neighbourhood.
Contact information
The Top Tech Yorkshire programme has really underlined what a vibrant and innovative place Yorkshire is for tech businesses of all sizes, at different stages of their journeys, and in a huge variety of different sectors.
The willingness of people and businesses in the ecosystem to get involved and help lift each other up is truly inspiring.
Oliver King Principal Associate, Mills & Reeve
GloballyLinked
Year founded | 2025 Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
In a world where fewer than 1 in 5 children have access to structured STEM education, TechTouch is transforming how young minds engage with technology, creativity and sustainability.
Developed by Globally Linked, this Leeds-based EdTech startup blends AI-personalised learning journeys with hands on STEM kits, offline robotics workshops, and green tech challenges.
Designed for ages 5-11, TechTouch offers a hybrid, bilingual and SENDinclusive experience, empowering families, schools and communities to unlock every child’s potential - through tools that are joyful, curriculumaligned and globally accessible.
Contact information https://aitechtouch.com/en info@aitechtouch.com
Hawa Kandeh (Co-Founder and Managing Director)
Holdson
Year
founded | 2023
Company headquarters | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
About the company
Holdson, a pioneering force in the UK manufacturing sector, is redefining the standards of metal polishing with its dynamic electrochemical solutions.
At the core of Holdson's success is the Electroform machine - a tool that offers electrochemical polishing up to six times faster than traditional automated methods. This remarkable speed not only accelerates production but also ensures superior performance, durability and safety, particularly within the additive-manufactured post-processing market.
The Electroform machines utilise recyclable consumables and electrolytes, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact. By consuming less energy than traditional mechanical polishing methods, these machines lower greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs, making them an eco-friendly choice for modern manufacturing.
Holdson's Electroform machines are designed for longevity, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimising waste. Additionally, the electrochemical polishing process uses fewer chemicals, further decreasing its environmental footprint. With a focus on efficiency, sustainability and quality, Holdson is poised to revolutionise the metal polishing industry, setting new benchmarks for performance and environmental responsibility.
Contact
information
https://holdson.co.uk/ info@holdson.co.uk
Aaron Holt (CEO)
madeby.studio
Year founded | 2019 Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
madeby.studio is a pioneering digital agency dedicated to creating lowcarbon websites and applications that benefit both the planet and your business. With a strong commitment to technical excellence, they integrate sustainability and accessibility into every project.
Understanding the significant environmental impact of the IT and communications industry, which surpasses even the aviation sector in greenhouse gas emissions, madeby.studio has developed a “Website Sustainability Auditing” tool. This tool helps companies measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their digital services.
Beyond their technical work, madeby.studio fosters a community through GreenTech Gathering, a networking event series that connects over 5500 businesses in the West Yorkshire GreenTech sector. These events promote collaboration and innovation in sustainability, driving the region towards a greener future.
Since its inception, madeby.studio has evolved into a purpose-led company, specialising in low-carbon digital solutions. Their focus on clean design and sustainable practices not only enhances website performance and accessibility but also boosts business outcomes. By leveraging their GreenTech network, they continue to lead the way in digital sustainability, making a positive impact on both customers and the environment.
Contact information
https://madeby.studio/ matt@madeby.studio
Matt Wheeler (Director)
MAGI
Year founded | 2024 Company headquarters | Leeds and Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
About MAGI
MAGI is a cutting-edge HealthTech startup transforming how neurodivergent women manage their emotional and hormonal wellbeing. MAGI is building a personalised digital platform that offers real-time support through AI-driven insights, emotional regulation tools, and hormone literacy - specifically tailored to the needs of women with conditions like PMDD, perimenopause and menopause.
MAGI empowers users to track and understand their wellbeing patterns, pre-empt challenges, and access guided support designed to reduce overwhelm and increase self-trust. The platform is culturally aware, rooted in inclusivity, and intentionally built to close the healthcare gap neurodivergent women often fall through.
MAGI will integrate with telehealth services and, in the future, wearable technologies.
Contact information
carly@wellbeingreimagined.co.uk
Carly Walter (Founder and CEO)
Supporterfeedback
The Top Tech Yorkshire programme has been fantastic to support this year, watching the digital businesses involved get the opportunities to network, learn and grow through the support of their team and the wider business community.
The report is valuable not only for elevating local businesses, but promoting Yorkshire as the thriving tech hub it is on a wider stage, and this can be seen through the successes of those profiled in previous years. Congratulations on providing this fantastic initiative, Mills & Reeve.
Sarah Tulip Founder, WILD Digital
MicroLub
Year founded | 2023
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
MicroLub, a deep tech spinout from the University of Leeds, is transforming the food and personal care industries with advanced process technologies. By engineering food molecules at the microscopic level, MicroLub enhances texture and mouthfeel while reducing oils and fats, making healthier, sustainable products more appealing.
At the core of MicroLub’s innovation are bespoke protein-based “microgels” coated with hydrated carbohydrates in a unique patchy structure. These deliver exceptional hydration lubrication, replicating the rich feel of fats without using any - addressing global health issues like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
MicroLub’s patented technology achieves “superlubricity”, reducing molecular friction by two magnitudes. This breakthrough has broad applications, from food and personal care to medical devices. Their second-generation tech also enables high nutrient delivery without compromising texture.
Operating as a B2B company, MicroLub partners with food, ingredient and cosmetics companies, tailoring solutions to customer needs. This collaborative model ensures technology development aligns with industry demands.
MicroLub’s mission is to lead in natural friction-reduction solutions, harnessing plant-based proteins and carbohydrates to build a more sustainable food system - contributing to a healthier planet and population.
Contact information
https://microlub.co.uk/ david.peters@microlub.co.uk
David Peters (Director)
Nuwaive Year founded | 2025 Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
Nuwaive is an innovative EdTech company that has developed an AI image generative app designed to be both fun and educational for children. This app, known as AI Creations, offers a unique platform for kids to explore their creativity while gaining a first hand understanding of artificial intelligence. Through AI Creations, children can learn how AI interprets inputs to generate outputs, providing them with a foundational insight into the workings of this advanced technology.
One of the key features of AI Creations is its ability to enhance vocabulary and descriptive writing skills. By crafting detailed prompts, children learn to express their ideas more clearly and understand how language choices can influence outcomes. This interactive design process encourages kids to refine their prompts and ideas to achieve desired results, fostering essential problem-solving skills.
AI Creations allows children to analyse the outputs of their prompts, evaluating strengths and weaknesses to enhance their ability to critique and improve. This process not only develops critical thinking but also boosts self-esteem and pride in their creative abilities. The app provides a safe space for children to represent emotions and ideas they might struggle to express through traditional art mediums.
AI Creations is designed to be age-appropriate, ensuring that children learn about generative AI in a fun and inclusive manner. Nuwaive's AI Creations is more than just an app; it's a tool that empowers children to explore, learn, and grow in the digital age.
Contact information
slib631@gmail.com
Sacha Liburd (Founder)
PeelX
Year founded | 2011
Company headquarters | Skipton, North Yorkshire
About the company
Peel X is an award-winning XR studio renowned for blending the real and virtual worlds to create unforgettable immersive experiences. Peel X has grown into a visionary team at the forefront of digital storytelling, earning accolades such as VisitEngland’s “Best Told Story” award. Their diverse portfolio includes groundbreaking projects that bring destinations to life through app-based and Augmented Reality (AR) experiences.
One of their standout projects, the award-winning “Uist Unearthed” app, is the first AR trail app to deliver archaeological storytelling and was recently featured in the British Museum. Another project, the “Dublin Discovery Trails” app, has garnered several awards and contributed to Dublin's recognition as the European Smart Capital of the Year.
At the heart of Peel X's technology is the Unity3D gaming engine, which powers their robust and stable AR storytelling experiences. Their custom CMS allows for quick and cost-effective deployment of multimedia storydriven trails. Peel X's commitment to community engagement and coproduction ensures that their projects are not only innovative but also deeply connected to the local communities they serve.
Peel X also launched GameChanger, an initiative aimed at inspiring change and improving the lives of young people through blended learning, including drama, virtual reality and online resources. Their first programme, focusing on child criminal exploitation, went live in 2022 and has been nominated for several awards.
Contact information
https://peelx.co.uk/ jessica@peelx.co.uk
Jessica Wright (MD)
Founderfeedback
Building a globally scalable EdTech company is exciting, but also incredibly complex, from legal structures and intellectual property to investor readiness. Top Tech Yorkshire 2025 provided us with the critical support, expertise and confidence to navigate these challenges early on.
With the right foundations and support ecosystem in place, we’re now moving from concept to pilots across the UK and Spain, preparing to deliver an innovative, AIpowered learning solution to families and schools worldwide.
Hawa Kandeh Founder and CEO, Globally Linked
PerformPartners
Year founded | 2018
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
Perform Partners is a multi-award-winning professional services consultancy specialising in the delivery of complex business and technology change. Based in Leeds and operating nationally, the consultancy supports clients across financial services, real money gaming, telecommunications and the public sector.
Perform Partners delivers tailored transformation programmes that span strategic change, cloud and platform engineering, technology delivery and organisational improvement. The consultancy helps clients adopt new technologies, embed effective change and build resilient, future-ready operations.
Perform Partners combines business and technical expertise to support the successful delivery of critical initiatives, whether optimising infrastructure, modernising architecture, or improving how technology and teams deliver together. Their consultants work closely with clients to ensure every engagement is practical, sustainable and aligned with organisational goals.
The consultancy is FSQS-accredited and trusted by regulated industries to deliver with integrity and rigour. Their Change Squads are built around the needs of each project, offering the right mix of skills and experience to accelerate progress and achieve measurable results.
Contact information
https://perform-partners.com/ shaun.walsh@perform-partners.com
Shaun Walsh (Director)
PlanetSport
Year founded | 2021
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
The UK's premier independent sports media publisher, Planet Sport Group, is dedicated to creating innovative, engaging, multi-platform sports content and advertising experiences for fans seeking the latest, high-quality, trusted sports information.
The Planet Sport Network of sports brands includes Football365, Planet F1, TEAMtalk, Planet Rugby, Tennis365 and more, reaching more than 25 million sports fans globally across web, mobile, MSN, Apple News and social media platforms. Planet Sport's growth and success is built from continually developing and evolving these renowned titles, which offer market-leading editorial, data, quizzes, adtech and video content experiences.
As a by-product of this experience, the Group has developed an array of turnkey technologies, products and services to drive lasting partnerships with B2B clients.
Through its Partner Media division, Planet Sport Group uses its deep experience in monetising sports media to help publishers, broadcasters, telcos, gaming businesses and others drive new revenues from their own sports audiences.
With an experienced team of sports and entertainment specialists at the helm, Planet Sport Group continues to grow in markets across the world
- focused on its mission to entertain, engage and convert sports audiences and deliver exceptional results for its partners.
Contact information
https://group.planetsport.com/ andy.roberts@planetsport.com
Andy Roberts (CMO)
ProspectorPRO
Year founded | 2021
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
Prospector Pro is a pioneering business development platform that transforms how companies manage and grow their professional relationships. By combining technology and science, the platform helps businesses secure tomorrow's revenue through strategic relationship management.
Prospector Pro’s algorithm estimates the monetary value of individual strategic relationships built by employees. The algorithm predicts the current value of a relationship with 70% accuracy and estimates its potential value based on recommendations from the platform's modules.
The AI-powered relationship intelligence CRM guides business development teams in building purposeful relationships that drive growth. The network analyser tool organises contacts into five strategic networks, making it easy to manage and expand connections. This tool, along with advanced scoring parameters, helps optimise professional networks for success in today's fast-paced business environment.
Prospector Pro also offers intelligence profiling, which automatically creates CRM entries for every interaction, saving hours of manual data entry. Prospector Pro's visual employee assessment tool monitors the cost and value of each relationship, enhancing ROI.
The platform's coaching and enablement feature turns tribal knowledge into organisational knowledge. The reports and analytics tool provides visual answers to pressing questions, unlocks key referrals and generates AI-driven next steps to accelerate business growth.
Contact information
https://www.prospectorpro.ai/ spence.j@prospectorpro.ai
Bob Spence (Co-Founder)
SleepCogni
Year
founded | 2013
Company headquarters | Sheffield, South Yorkshire
About the company
SleepCogni is transforming the way insomnia is managed, addressing a critical need in a market where one in three individuals worldwide suffer from sleep disorders.
At the heart of SleepCogni's approach is the patented Active-Feedback Therapy, delivered through a sophisticated handheld device. This device, equipped with biosensors, monitors vital signs in real-time and provides targeted therapeutic stimuli to help users relax and fall asleep more effectively. The experience is further enhanced by an intuitive mobile app that uses machine learning to create personalised sleep programmes, visualise sleep data and offers AI-driven recommendations for optimal sleep management.
SleepCogni's marketplace platform connects users with sleep clinicians for secure telehealth consultations and data-driven clinical insights, supporting personalised treatment plans. Their cloud-based technology infrastructure ensures scalability, security and seamless integration with existing healthcare systems.
Collaborations with leading institutions, like the Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and participation in the Children & Young People’s HealthTech Accelerator, highlight SleepCogni's commitment to ongoing research and development.
SleepCogni is not just offering a product; they are pioneering a new era in sleep health, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by insomnia.
Contact information
https://www.sleepcogni.com/ joe@sleepcogni.com
Joseph Hawkins (COO)
Mentoring has been an absolute blast. Every session is a chance to connect with brilliant members, share real-world insights and learn from one another. It’s more than mentoring, it’s being part of a movement that’s positively contributing to the future of tech in Yorkshire!
Joseph Gosling Senior Associate, Mills & Reeve
StudioNefce
Year founded | 2022 Company headquarters | Leeds, Yorkshire
About the company
Studio Nefce is a games-for-good startup making waves in the digital wellbeing space. With Innovate UK funding, this two year old company is tackling problematic smartphone usage (PSU) amongst young people in full-time education through an innovative mobile app that rewards players with a Minecraft-inspired experience for blocking distractions on their devices - helping them focus on homework and hobbies.
Studio Nefce is committed to ethical product design. Their concept flips the script on distracting apps by turning the challenge of focusing on tasks into a fun and rewarding experience. This approach engages users with screen time features and promotes healthier tech habits.
With an iOS prototype on TestFlight and more than 50 alpha testers, Studio Nefce is poised for growth as they prepare to find an audience for their product. The company plans to demonstrate traction to attract funding, test their product and marketing strategies and develop revenuegenerating products. By introducing social dynamics into the experience, Studio Nefce aims to encourage organic growth and build a community around deep work and mindful productivity.
Studio Nefce's mission extends beyond individual wellbeing. By promoting healthier tech use, the company helps people live more present lives, improve relationships and contribute to community-driven projects. They’re committed to creating opportunities for people from underserved backgrounds, providing pathways to experience and employment.
Contact information https://www.studionefce.com/ adamderradji10@gmail.com
Adam Derradji (Founder)
TrixLiminal
Year founded | 2020
Company headquarters | Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
About the company
TrixLiminal is developing a portable device which delivers immersive experiences to different sectors in the wellness market. Using touch, scent, light and sound, 15 minutes with the device leaves a person relaxed and uplifted even in the most difficult of circumstances.
How do we do this? A passive reflex node, organic oil blends, harmonious light show and bespoke psychoactive soundscapes.
Anna Clarkson, CEO of TrixLiminal, was funded by Arts Council England to develop the bench prototype of the device.
Currently in a research and development phase for the end of life sector with Sue Ryder hospices and working with Mike Waldron of York based design company RDD+, TrixLiminal is looking for investment to create a manufacturing prototype of the device and create soundscapes for other sectors in the wellness market.
Contact information
WhiteLabelLoyalty
Year founded | 2015
Company headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire
About the company
White Label Loyalty is revolutionising the way businesses understand, predict and influence customer behaviour. It empowers companies to boost revenue by optimising retention and loyalty strategies. What sets White Label Loyalty apart is its unparalleled customisation capabilities, allowing businesses to tailor their loyalty programmes based on customer actions right out-of-the-box.
At the heart of this innovation is a cutting-edge AI module seamlessly integrated into a cloud-based platform. This enhances marketing and analytical capabilities, enabling companies to predict customer churn and lifetime value with remarkable accuracy.
White Label Loyalty incorporates advanced tools like marketing mix modelling and product recommendation engines. These features drive data-driven decisions and personalised campaigns, while customer attribution analysis identifies the most effective marketing channels. This comprehensive approach addresses the critical challenges of retention and engagement.
The platform's modular, API-first design ensures rapid deployment across various industries at speeds 10 times faster than traditional providers. Its event-based loyalty engine allows businesses to incentivise and reward any customer action.
White Label Loyalty prioritises first-party data and GDPR compliance, addressing the shift away from third-party cookies and positions the company as a leader in the evolving digital marketing landscape.
Contact information
https://whitelabel-loyalty.com/ achille@whitelabel-loyalty.com
Achille Traore (CEO)
Mentorfeedback
This year’s Top Tech Yorkshire programme has been fantastic. It brought together a vibrant mix of members from diverse backgrounds and at various stages of their journeys, all leveraging technology to drive growth. They were joined by an outstanding group of mentors whose expertise and dedication are helping to strengthen Yorkshire’s tech ecosystem.
Dr Andy McKinlay
Partner and Patent Attorney, Page White Farrer
Meetthementors andsupporters
Bateman CEO, CRSI
Festival Director, Leeds Digital Festival
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Co-founder, Lifted Ventures
Gordon
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Oliver King
Corporate Lawyer, Mills & Reeve
Lawrence CEO and Chairman, Skuup
Gareth Llewellyn Investment Director, Northern Gritstone
Matthew
Meetthementors andsupporters
Traditum
McKinlay Attorney, Page White Farrer
Moore CEO, Panintelligence
Intellectual Property Lawyer, Mills & Reeve Director, Cerelo Advisory
Intellectual Property Manager, SIA Group
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Harry Smith
Meetthementors andsupporters
Sarah Tulip Founder, WILD Digital
Ross Webster Director, Board Equity
Emma Wilson
Corporate Lawyer, Mills & Reeve
Neville Young Director of Enterprise and Innovation, AHSN Innovation Exchange