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Deeptech covers foundational technologies that advance capabilities in sensing, computation, materials, and energy.

These inventions typically require multidisciplinary expertise and underpin transformative products and industries.
We support areas such as:

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

High-performance materials and surface chemistries that enable improved strength, thermal stability, conductivity, and functional behaviour across sectors.

  • Composites, including carbon-fibre and polymer-matrix systems for aerospace and industrial applications.
  • Nanostructured materials, including engineered nanoparticles and coatings for enhanced surface performance.
  • Engineered coatings, including wear-resistant, anti-corrosive, and functional coatings for demanding environments.

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Battery and Energy Systems

Battery and Energy Systems

Materials and manufacturing innovations for energy storage and conversion that support electrification and renewable integration.

  • Lithium polymer battery manufacture, including electrode formulation, cell engineering, and energy-density optimisation.
  • Cell packaging and thermal management, including advanced materials and control systems for safety and longevity.
  • Energy storage integration, including hybrid systems for grid and transport applications.

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Photonics and Laser Systems

Photonics and Laser Systems

High-precision optical technologies for communications, sensing, and manufacturing.

  • Integrated photonics, including optical circuits for data processing and communications.
  • Laser machining systems, including precision manufacturing and additive processes.
  • Holographic and imaging systems, including advanced display and projection technologies.

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Sensors and Control Technologies

Sensors and Control Technologies

Precision sensing and real-time control systems for navigation, industrial automation, and robotics.

  • Gyroscopes and rate sensors, including multi-axis inertial units for motion tracking.
  • Adaptive control architectures, including real-time systems for process and robotics control.
  • Sensor fusion systems, including data integration for improved accuracy and autonomy.

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Space Systems and Communications

Space Systems and Technologies that enable reliable data transfer, signal integrity, and system resilience in space environments.

  • Satellite communication links, including high-frequency transmission and signal management.
  • Phased-array antennas, including reconfigurable beam-forming systems for space and ground communication.
  • Space-hardened electronics, including materials and architectures resistant to radiation and thermal extremes.

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Quantum Technologies

Quantum Technologies

Quantum computing, sensing, and communication approaches that exploit quantum mechanical phenomena for superior performance in select applications.

  • Qubit architectures, including solid-state, ion-trap, and photonic qubit implementations.
  • Quantum sensors, including gravimeters, magnetometers, and timekeeping systems.
  • Quantum-resistant communications, including encryption and data-transfer technologies resilient to quantum attacks.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Next-generation production techniques enabling complex, precision, and low-volume manufacturing.

  • Additive manufacturing, including metal and polymer 3D printing for high-precision components.
  • Microfabrication, including MEMS and semiconductor device manufacturing.
  • Automated production cells, including robotics and data-driven quality control systems.

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Robotics and Automation

Robotics and Automation

Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems that integrate perception, planning, and actuation to perform complex tasks.

  • Robotic manipulators, including industrial and surgical robotic arms with advanced control.
  • Machine-vision-enabled automation, including AI-powered inspection and sorting systems.
  • Human-robot collaboration systems, including co-working robots and adaptive safety systems.

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Energy and Sustainability Technologies

Energy and Sustainability Technologies

Systems and processes focused on decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and circular-economy principles.

  • Wind and wave power systems, including hybrid renewable energy capture and generation technologies.
  • Hybrid renewables integration, including grid and off-grid system optimisation for efficiency.
  • Process emissions reduction, including catalytic, chemical, and material solutions for lower environmental impact.

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Sensing & Imaging Innovations

Sensing & Imaging Innovations

High-resolution sensing and imaging platforms that cross medical, industrial, and environmental applications.

  • Low-power X-ray imaging systems, including portable and diagnostic imaging solutions.
  • Hyperspectral imaging, including multi-wavelength analysis for medical and agricultural use.
  • Non-destructive evaluation sensors, including ultrasonic, magnetic, and optical inspection systems.