VOLTQUANT

We will be live next Thursday 7 November - 3pm-5pm GMT with the pitches from 2024 cohort, join us at: https://lnkd.in/e6dXNCXD I'll gladly introduce VOLTQUANT, which I mentored this year. The brilliant and smart team is building an AI data driven platform revolutionising how we plan and propose energy infrastructure projects. Nikita Dabizha George Kolokotronis Conor Jones

⚡️ WOW! Amazing to meet so many inspirational founders yesterday! Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to our speakers Diarmuid O'Brien, Jamal Butt FRPharmS, Ashraf Zarkan (BioTryp Therapeutics), George Kolokotronis (VOLTQUANT) alongside Gerard Grech, Mark Lazar, and Winny Sanchita. Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it to the START 2.0 showcase, there’s a week left to apply for the START 2.0 cohort. We’re looking for the most promising startups from across the University of Cambridge community to apply for our 14-week intensive programme. ICYMI – A quick reminder of what START 2.0 offers: 🎯 Unlock £40k upfront investment 🎯 Receive intensive 1:1 and cohort support from our world-class mentors, partners, and investors 🎯 Pitch to more than 200 investors and experts at our London Investor Day Ready to apply? Get started now 👉 https://vist.ly/3mjqz2k Thank you to our sponsors AstraZeneca Hitachi KPMG UK And to our investment partner Parkwalk Advisors University of Cambridge Cambridge Enterprise Cambridge EnterpriseVentures IE Cambridge (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) Postdocs of Cambridge Society (PdOC) Postdoc Academy, University of Cambridge #startups #spinouts #accelerator #programmes #entrepreneurship #founders #investment

⚡ Exciting News at VOLTQUANT! 🌍 We are excited to welcome Conor Jones to the VOLTQUANT team as our new Chief Product Officer! Conor brings a wealth of experience from his time at National Grid, where he played a crucial role in advancing technology and driving innovation in the energy sector. His passion for tackling complex energy challenges and his expertise in leveraging data to accelerate the energy transition make him a perfect fit for our team. As Chief Product Officer, Conor will lead our product strategy, focusing on developing innovative solutions that use data and AI to transform the energy space. His leadership will be key as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in achieving net zero. Welcome to the team, Conor! We’re excited to see the incredible impact we’ll make together! 🌎⚡️ #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation #Innovation #DataScience #VOLTQUANT #NetZero #AI #Leadership #EnergyTech

⚡️We are thrilled to announce that Timothy Jarratt FEI is joining VOLTQUANT as an advisor! ⚡️ Tim currently serves as the Group Executive, Market Development and Strategy at Ausgrid, one of Australia's largest electricity distribution networks. Before this, he held senior roles at National Grid, one of the world’s leading utilities, including Director of Strategic Projects, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Group Head of Strategy. Tim also represented National Grid on the Energy Transitions Commission, contributing to global efforts in achieving net zero and fostering economic growth. Tim’s strategic insights and extensive sector experience will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and lead in the energy sector. Welcome aboard, Tim! 🚀 #Energy #Leadership #Innovation #NetZero #Voltquant

📞 Calling All Visionaries Using Location Data... The Geovation Accelerator Programme is a gateway to transforming your ideas into impactful, real-world solutions. Join an alumnus of game changers such as VOLTQUANT, who are redefining the energy sector ⚡ “The Geovation programme has been instrumental in advancing VOLTQUANT's mission to innovate within the energy sector. Aligning with the King's speech, we recognise the urgency of the global climate challenge and are committed to pioneering technologies that support a clean energy transition. Through Geovation, we've gained invaluable resources, mentorship, and expertise in locational intelligence, enabling us to master data-driven insights critical for the development of energy infrastructure.” - Nikita Dabizha Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? 🔗 Apply now to our accelerator programme and see the difference you can make 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtGA6fcr #Geovation #Startup #Innovation #CleanEnergy #AcceleratorProgramme #Entrepreneurship

🏆 Exciting news! VOLTQUANT has been shortlisted for KPMG UK’s #techinnovatoruk competition. Being recognized by KPMG is truly rewarding, showcasing our dedication and impact in the sector.⚡ At VOLTQUANT, we are at the forefront of driving towards a net-zero future by tackling the key challenges in the electricity sector. Our innovative solutions are paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow. Many thanks to the great team we've interacted with in the past few months in Cambridge! Salvatore Di Maggio LLM, Mohamed Abbas Karim, Kostas Kentonis, Rich Woods #daretodisrupt #TIUK2024

🌟 Exciting News! VOLTQUANT has been chosen for the Shell StartUp Engine! We're pumped to be part of this journey with the UK's top energy innovators: 4SB, AEON Energy, Atmosfuture Limited, Bluemethane, Carbon Neutral Fuels, Mormaír, Orange Power Ltd, Open Power, RheEnergise, Speeder Systems, ZOEX Power A massive thank you to Adam Forbes, John Raine, and Zoe Heed for making this happen and to Marjaana Haljala Peeters, Sven van den Bedem, Sarah Sadler-Smith, Arjit Gupta, and Can Demirel for sponsoring. We can't wait to collaborate and push the boundaries of innovation together! 🚀💡 #ShellStartUpEngine #Innovation #NetZero

Delighted for the opportunity to give a presentation about Cambridge Tech last week at Founders at the University of Cambridge's Demo Day in at Kings Place in London. Huge thanks to Gerard Grech for making this happen. A link to the PDF and some other data will follow in the comments. Some takeaways:  🧬 Cambridge ranks third globally, following Boston, in terms of output per capita in scientific and engineering breakthroughs making their way to making their way into products and companies 📈 Cambridge represents 18% of UK's tech value, with only 3% of the input! It produces over $16.9 in value for every dollar of VC investment. A testament to the potential when academia, entrepeneurship and venture capital converge 🧪 Cambridge is the #1 university in Europe for producing spinouts, showcasing its robust pipeline of innovation Great to see these findings got covered by BBC News TV, City AM, and others. Curious about Cohort 1.0? AetoSense – applying patented technology to drive precision in air quality monitoring, addressing potential health hazards BioTryp Therapeutics – dividing bacteria to conquer infections and provide an alternative to traditional antibiotics, starting with urinary tract infections BravelyCultured – using a proprietary marine microbial biobank and solid-state cultivation methods to replace animal- and petroleum-based products Cambridge Vision Technology – early detection of Alzheimer’s Molyon – creating next generation high-energy density batteries for weight-critical applications Nanomation – building computer vision software for the semiconductor industry to enable clients to build products using advanced, complex nanomaterials Orbit – using non-invasive nanotechnology to create a smart fitness device for brains, making mental health data transparent and actionable Protonera – turning waste plastics into valuable commodities to make recycling work VOLTQUANT – fixing the UK electricity grid to solve one of the biggest challenges preventing Net Zero   William Oak – developing a point-of-care test for micronutrient deficiencies to improve maternal, infant and child health Xterna – engineering a cell-targeting platform that delivers therapeutic cargo to specific cell types cc Dealroom.co, Orla Browne, Serena Connor

That’s a wrap on the pitches! Well done to our 11 teams who gave brilliant presentations. It’s not easy to streamline years’ worth of research and development into a five-minute pitch, but our cohort founders have done a phenomenal job of showcasing the impact their game-changing technologies can make. For a deeper dive into each company in the Start Accelerator 1.0 Cohort go to our website (below) or follow them directly: 🫧AetoSense - low-cost and high-accuracy indoor air quality monitoring sensors 🦠 BioTryp Therapeutics - dividing bacteria to end overreliance on traditional antibiotics 🧪BravelyCultured - using proprietary technology to replace petroleum-based products 🧠 Cambridge Vision Technology - early detection of Alzheimer’s 🔋 Molyon - next-generation lithium batteries 💻Nanomation - building computer vision software for the semiconductor industry 🎈Orbit - using non-invasive nanotechnology to transform mental health treatment ♻️ Protonera - digesting plastic with sunlight ⚡VOLTQUANT - fixing the UK electricity grid to enable Net Zero 🩺 William Oak Diagnostics- developing effective testing for micronutrient deficiencies 🧫 Xterna - targeting bio-molecule therapy #spinouts #innovation #cambridgeuniversity #demoday

Yesterday Start 1.0., the first Founders at the University of Cambridge accelerator wrapped with Demo Day at Kings Place in London. My overriding feeling this morning is that the founders on the programme are such a great group of people, and I have loved working with them for the last three months. Also, their pitches were amazing! Congratulations: Molly Haugen (AetoSense) Ashraf Zarkan (BioTryp Therapeutics) James Dunce (BravelyCultured) Andrew Kadis (Cambridge Vision Technology) Ismail Sami (Molyon) Teja Potocnik (Nanomation) Akshat Sharma (Orbit) Jack Chengzhi Guo (Protonera) Nikita Dabizha (VOLTQUANT) Alexander Patto (William Oak Diagnostics) Jessica Corry (Xterna) There are a ton of people to thank, but I want to highlight one. Anne Dobrée leaves Cambridge Enterprise today after 23 years. Founders at the University of Cambridge wouldn't exist, and I wouldn't be in Cambridge without her. Working with her has been a total pleasure, and she is going to be very missed. Thank you Anne.