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Materials Nexus Ltd has fended off competition from dozens of local start-ups to be crowned the East of England Tech Innovator as part of KPMG’s search for the UK’s most exciting tech businesses. MATERIALS NEXUS NAMED AS A TECH TRAILBLAZER
Product manager Thomas Moissinac said: “At Matnex,
we’re pioneering the use of AI to revolutionise materials discovery, accelerating the development of sustainable and high-performance materials for critical applications in clean energy, electronics and
beyond. This recognition is a testament to the strength of our team and our technology’s transformative potential. “Having our roots in the vibrant Cambridge ecosystem – surrounded by world-leading research, talent and innovation – has been instrumental
to our progress. This proves how local innovation can drive global impact.” Materials Nexus Ltd will now progress to the national final, which will be held in London in July. The overall UK champion will then advance to the global final later in the year.
FLYING START (Left to right) Joe Faulkner (KPMG), Thomas Moissinac (Materials Nexus) and Salvatore Di Maggio (KPMG)
AI START-UP RECEIVES BUSINESS GROWTH SUPPORT
A Cambridge AI start-up already backed by Barclays Eagle Labs has begun its journey with Innovate UK Business Growth, which supports ambitious SMEs with potential to drive UK economic growth. Quick Brew Content (QBC) is an online platform that empowers SMEs and professionals on LinkedIn to create and post high-quality, industry-specific content in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. Co-founded in May 2024 by Jonathan Laker, Bart King and Donald Hyndman (pictured left to right), QBC has gained recognition and support from high-profile UK organisations. In 2024, the company was awarded grants from Innovate UK, as well as Innovation Labs, supported by Barclays Eagle Labs.
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