Mark Anderson
The UK’s aerospace startups industry has been booming in recent years, with a host of innovative companies launching since 2020. These businesses range from risk consulting and insurance for the aerospace industry to software providers, artificial intelligence firms and even innovative concepts for space travel. Each provides a unique solution or product, working towards enhancing both the aerospace industry and the world we live in.
Highlighting the uppermost innovative and cutting-edge startups that have emerged recently, we are taking a closer look at some startups you might have missed. Each offers something distinctive within the aerospace sector, showcasing the diversity and talent within this field. Whether these companies are embarking on daring feats of engineering or delivering ground-breaking software solutions, each plays a vital role in progressing and diversifying the aerospace sector within the UK.
So without further ado, let’s dive-in and have a look at some of these bright stars of the UK’s aerospace industry, located right here in the UK. From London to Belfast to Birmingham, these startups are pushing boundaries, building upon the UK’s rich history in the aerospace industry, and helping pave the way for a more innovative future.
Piiq Risk Partners
Headquartered in London, England, Piiq Risk Partners specialise in aerospace consulting, insurance, and risk management. Established in and dedicated to creating innovative and strategic client solutions, their expertise allows insurers to structure, price, and manage risk in phases of aircraft economic life.
Eolas Insight
Based in Glasgow City, Eolas Insight operates at the intersection of Aerospace and Information Technology. More specifically, they provide analytics and information to those in charge of monitoring animal populations and ecosystems.
Airwards
With its headquarters in London, England, Airwards is a noteworthy startup making strides in the aerospace industry.
Parajet International
In the heart of Shaftesbury, Dorset, is the home of Parajet International. Helmed by founding member Gilo Cardozo, the company runs its operations across multiple sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, and Sales.
Air Race
Ambitious startup Air Race finds its roots in London, England. Born in 2020, the firm straddles the Aerospace, Racing, and Sports industries, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and education.
LEROM
Positioned in London, England, LEROM is a promising startup in the Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing, and Manufacturing industries.
Zeal Aerospace
Residing in Birmingham, Zeal Aerospace marks its territory in the Aerospace, Management Consulting, and Transportation realm.
Grayscale AI
Co-founded by Dragos Stanciu, Grayscale AI, based in London, England, is a pioneering startup that works across multiple sectors. They provide next-generation computer vision and neuromorphic AI to increase efficiency, lower costs and improve sustainability.
Anneal
In Belfast, Anneal‘s mission is to revolutionise the engineering process by building software that helps engineering teams communicate, collaborate, and better utilise their technical knowledge. Their industry focus is Aerospace, Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Mechanical Engineering, and Software.
Lúnasa Space
Fellow Aerospace startup Lúnasa Space was co-founded by Amin Chabi. The London based start-up is developing an innovative Reusable Orbital Transfer Vehicle, changing the way Small Satellites reach their final destination in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Evolito
From its base in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Evolito is opening new avenues in the Aerospace and Manufacturing sectors. It is driven by a shared passion for engineering excellence and sustainable mobility, highlighting its unique technology and growing the electric Urban Air Mobility market and general electric aviation.
