CELEBRATING SUCCESS

SOLIDWORKS Startup Alumni

Solid Solutions is very proud of the strong relationships we have made SOLIDWORKS Startup Alumni. The SOLIDWORKS Startup programme has supported hundreds of companies launching their products and scaling their businesses.

Our successful start-ups

Below is a selection of companies that have graduated from the programme and become part of our customer network, which includes over 16,000 businesses across the UK and Ireland.

PEEQUAL

PEEQUAL is the UK’s first squat & go women’s urinal. Quick, safe and sustainable it solves the problem of women waiting up to 34x longer than men just to use the toilet. 1 million users and counting.

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Holdson

Holdson is a UK startup manufacturing company specialising in the development of advanced electrochemical polishing machines. Their electroform™ technology transforms the surface of metal components, resulting in a smooth and uniform finish to enhance functionality and durability.

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DEKA

DEKA. Passionate about making furniture for life, made here, in the UK. We balance functionality, aesthetics, and innovation, creating products designed for our home, our work and for play. We take responsibility for our products throughout their lifecycle ensuring each piece is kept in use as long as possible.

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Swallows Racing

Swallows Racing’s mission is to create the ultimate performance products, each reverse-engineered from the race cars we build, refine, and test relentlessly. Behind every product lies countless hours of development and real-world testing on the track.

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Allye Energy

Smart energy storage solutions for the local grid and communities, solving constraints and lowering costs through virtual energy storage and digital energy services.

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Wild Hydrogen

Wild Hydrogen is pioneering carbon-negative technology to decarbonise the UK’s energy sector. By producing clean biomethane today and hydrogen for the future, the company’s innovative solutions address the reliance on fossil fuels.

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Aurosity

Aurosity provides cutting-edge automation solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, and consumer goods sectors. We specialise in designing and building systems that improve the reliability and repeatability of laboratory processes.

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JET Connectivity

JET Connectivity is providing 5G connectivity and data services, streaming in real time from the ocean to shore and providing safety critical communications to people working offshore.

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Xtreme RC

Xtreme RC specialise in the development of state-of-the-art, high-speed radio-controlled tanks that are engineered for optimal durability and longevity. Our innovative designs cater to both recreational hobbyists and industry professionals seeking efficient and cost-effective solutions.

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Voltitude

Voltitude are “unlocking the stratosphere”® using both fixed wing and lighter than air systems. These provide meteorological observations from remote areas for very low cost with a small operational footprint. Voltitude have gone from initial concept to delivering service demonstrations with a multi-day balloon system within 12 months.

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Ai Exploration

Ai Exploration is developing novel optical sensing instruments and bespoke data analytics to optimise production operations across the global Energy sector. and of course attached is a stylised render of our sensing probe developed using SOLIDWORKS.

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Antobot

Antobot is an award-winning start-up based between the UK and China providing affordable robotics for sustainable agriculture.

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Super-Sharp

Super-Sharp is an Earth-imaging company developing unfolding space telescopes to capture high-resolution thermal infrared (TIR) images of the Earth. Our technology allows us to fit a large telescope in a small satellite, making low-cost, high-resolution, and frequent Earth-imaging possible.

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QUICKBLOCK

QUICKBLOCK is a rapid assembly modular building system, made from 100% recycled plastic. We are a Scotland based start-up with an ambitious team who are passionate about sustainability. Our vision is to enable anyone, anywhere to build with QUICKBLOCK.

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Fieldwork Robotics

Fieldwork Robotics develops modular, selective, multi-crop and adaptive robots able to operate in non-controllable agricultural environments alongside humans on non-repetitive tasks. We provide cost saving innovative robotics technologies and in-house software for fruit and vegetable harvesting, data collection and other services.

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FSD Active

FSD Active are bringing their innovative CALM®FLOOR active mass damper technology to market, for controlling problematic floor vibrations and reducing embodied carbon in new and refurbished buildings.

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23B Solutions

23B Solutions specialise in the design & manufacture of industrial cleaning and pumping systems for a range of industries across the UK, Ireland and worldwide.

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Emmtech

Emmtech is a female-led start-up developing female-focused technologies in an ongoing mission for equality.

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Muddy Machines

Muddy Machines was story started in 2020 when founders Chris and Florian were looking for ways to bring modern technologies to agriculture.

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PlayerData Ltd

PlayerData creates products that are perfect for fitness freaks, it combines a base layer garment with sensors and a removable control modules.

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ExpHand Prosthetics

ExpHand Prosthetics design and manufacture 3D printed prosthetic arms for children that are affordable, customisable and confidence boosting.

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Nolii Limited

Nolii design practical and unique technology accessories, from power banks to charging cables to phone cases.

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Senergy Innovations

Senergy are focused on innovation to create sustainable value for society by developing and delivering clean and affordable energy products and systems.

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MagDrive

MagDrive are currently developing a next generation of spacecraft propulsion for small satellites. Their engine’s thrust and efficiency are a ‘generational leap’.

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FIDO

FIDO’s mission is to rid the world of leaks to save water. They want to be the go-to choice for water companies by bringing together the various leak detection methods.

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Nuncats

Nuncats proposes a solution to the mobility issues facing rural communities by using technology that currently exists. This offers a quick solution, providing real-world benefits to the poorest communities.

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BIOHM

BIOHM are a research and development company that is using nature to revolutionise construction and create a healthier and more sustainable environment.

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SurgEase Medical

SurgEase has leveraged the passion and expertise of its founding surgeons, engineers and scientists to develop a portfolio of hardware and software products.

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Electrified Automation

Electrified Automation’s mission is to make electric motor manufacturing more accessible to enable companies globally to realise their electrification ambitions.

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BeoBia

BeoBia are an edible insect company that design, ship and manufacture 3D printed insect growing pods around the world to allow people to grow a sustainable protein source in their own home.

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Modbox

Modbox are on a mission to bridge the gap between easily movable temporary spaces and the quality of permanent buildings.

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Flux Aviation

Flux Aviation is on a mission to accelerate the transition of aviation towards sustainable power. We are developing high-performance electric motors and batteries that will make air travel clean, quiet and affordable.

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Boost Innovation

Boost are the makers of a revolutionary new breast form for women who have had breast cancer, restoring shape with a comfortable and recyclable bra insert.

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Itero Tech

Itero is an engineering company whose technology converts hard-to-recycle waste plastic back into a chemical feedstock for brand new circular plastics products. Complementing traditional recycling methods, Itero diverts plastics from landfill and incineration, while increasing recycling rates and reducing dependency on crude oil.

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Uniphy

Uniphy Beyond Touch™ enables plastic & glass surfaces of any shape to be made smart, resulting in products that are Beautiful, Intuitive, Robust, Safe & Economic

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Uniphy

Uniphy Beyond Touch™ enables plastic & glass surfaces of any shape to be made smart, resulting in products that are Beautiful, Intuitive, Robust, Safe & Economic

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Flit Bikes

Flit create beautifully designed e-bikes that are portable, functional and simple to use. Their FLIT-16 e-bike can fold together in 10 seconds and weighs just 14kg, meaning it is easy to lift, roll and store.

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Lunaz Design

Lunaz re-engineer and electrify to further the legacies of the most beautiful cars in the world. Some of its investors include the likes of ex-footballer David Beckham.

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PlasmaTrack

PlasmaTrack develops technology which cleans and resurfaces train tracks, aiming to remove residue from debris and leaves in order to improve braking and handling.

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