Sci-Tech Daresbury has revealed the fifth cohort of the Future Club, its exclusive business growth scheme.
The science and innovation campus says the programme will help each business in the intake to realise its growth potential by providing a range of technical and business support.
The Warrington-based campus has handpicked five dynamic young businesses to participate in the programme each year since 2021, providing them with access to business support and networking opportunities.
John Leake, business growth director at Sci-Tech Daresbury, said: “The Future Club programme was an initiative conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, to give early-stage companies a ‘turbocharge’ of expertise, experience and networks to accelerate their growth journey.
“Over the past five years we have enjoyed working with spin-out businesses from the universities of Liverpool and Manchester, experienced serial entrepreneurs and first-time entrepreneurs.”
Future Club cohort 2025
illumeRx has been included in the 2025 intake. The Anglesey-based BioTech is said to be transforming medication preparation and delivery, addressing the global challenge of time-intensive processes and errors.
“Being immersed in this multidisciplinary hub of expertise and business support will supercharge the delivery of our bold and transformative vision for 2025,” said founder Jo Edwards.
Materials Information Ltd is developing a SaaS (software as a service) platform that streamlines materials data creation and management across engineering and manufacturing.
Its founder, Andy Reilly said: “The opportunity to work with high calibre mentors will only help us achieve our goals quickly – and probably help us enjoy the process!”
Serviced-based firm Obelisk AI joins the cohort as a company which helps businesses and creators scale and grow through AI and automation solutions.
Louis Kent, founder and CEO of Obelisk AI, said: “We aim to tap into Sci-Tech Daresbury’s extensive networks to accelerate client acquisition, form strategic relationships, and benefit from networking opportunities.”
University of Liverpool spinout OCUWELL has developed novel corneal assessment technology and makes the 2025 cohort.
“Being part of the Future Club supports the protection of our backbone software modules and clinical data, facilitates the transition from academia to competitive commercialisation, and aids in integrating its technologies with the NHS and beyond,” said CEO Rania Maklad.
RentAbout, a platform for peer-to-peer rental transactions of equipment for use, makes up the Future Club five for 2025.
Selina Kirkham, director at RentAbout, said: “We are delighted to have the support of the Sci-Tech Daresbury team as we launch in the North West and beyond. Their expertise, along with the strength of their partner network, is invaluable as we embark on this exciting journey.