We’re excited to share about this year’s Central Research Laboratories Accelerator cohort. We’re really happy to once again be mentors for the programme, advising the startups on pre-launch growth and crowdfunding. It’s always great meeting with talented creators who are working on such a diverse range of equally fantastic growing businesses. Here’s a little about each of the startups we mentored.
Radiant Matter is a design-led material innovation company, with a mission to reduce microplastic pollution by replacing harmful petrochemicals used in textiles, fashion components and colourants with naturally degradable marine-safe materials. Their first product is the Bio Iridescent Sequin, made from renewable cellulose, the sequin gives rise to sustainable glittering colours whilst also being non-toxic, colourfast and pigment free.
O Innovations are developing the O-Wind turbine, a new form of blade-less wind turbine that is capable of harnessing winds from any direction. The turbine’s design is perfect for dense urban environments, creating energy from chaotic winds, and the first to harness power from both horizontally and vertically travelling wind.
The Lava Aqua X helps students wash their laundry using less water than a normal washing machine. It cleverly makes use of shower water by collecting it in a tank that is placed on the shower floor like a mat. After showering, the machine filters the water and uses it to wash clothes.
Armaros have developed a new type of equestrian body protector. Keeping riders safe as well as comfortable, it has a rigid protective exoskeleton whilst being made from a unique material structure that allows free movement of the body.
Yaw Board are making a new type of personal electric vehicle. It combines the fun of an electric skateboard with the practicality of an electric scooter. They’re an exciting team made up of who are skateboarders, snowboarders and design engineers.
