Round 6 Semi Finalist and Finalists Announced!

The semi-finalists of  Scottish EDGE and the finalists of Young Edge and Wildcard Edge Round Six were announced last week. The standard set by those who had applied was exceptionally high and we are delighted to announce that the following companies have been put forwarded to the next stages:

SCOTEDGE SEMI-FINALISTS

  • Beer52.com – Offer monthly delivery of selected independent UK microbrewery craft beers
  • BeYonder Ltd – Profit for purpose business working within the education sector supporting creative learning
  • BlakesEye Ltd – Unique PC-based toolkit for professionals engaged in designing and planning of new processes
  • Blind Spot Gear Ltd – Designed and manufactured the “Scorpion Light” for use in tv/film industry
  • Bookgenie451 Limited – Created a new sales channel for digital content for academic and professional publishers
  • C4B Solutions Limited – Created “Bizvento” – an innovative event management software system
  • Carbon Black System Ltd – Developed the ultimate wheelchair made almost entirely from carbon fibre
  • CLDB Limited – Provide off-site manufactured, cost effective , low energy building using natural materials
  • Cognitive Geology Limited – Software for the petroleoum industry using IBM Watson technology
  • Cojengo Ltd – Created app solutions to address animal and human health issues in developing world
  • Comcarde Ltd – Developed “Bridge” a worldwide low-cost mobile payment system
  • Connect-In Ltd. – Created “Lupo” – an electronic object tag that allows tracking of misplaced items
  • ELKAH Ltd – Developed Velojackr – a portable container that is both a bike stand and puncture repair tool.
  • Find a Player Ltd – A smartphone app that makes it easier for people to organise, find and play sports.
  • Freedom One Life Ltd – Design and manufacture a new generation of power wheelchairs
  • FreeFlow Technologies Ltd – FreeFlow Bike – the first e-bike to have an internal battery and motor but still look like a bicycle
  • Garscube Innovations Ltd – Design and manufacture bespoke LED signage products
  • Gecko Labs Ltd – Establlished “GeckoForm” – a product aimed at helping universities recruit more students.
  • Geek Retreat – A comic book store & gaming café aimed at “Geeks”
  • Geo Geo Ltd – 3D drone surveying to visualise geographic information
  • Glaze and Save Ltd – Innovative secondary glazing product, which offers an alternative to double glazing
  • Growler Beers UK Ltd – The “Growler” – a new concept in the way British consumers purchase their alcohol
  • Headtorch Ltd – Proactive e-learning programmes focussed on mental health
  • Healthy Nibbles Limited – The UK’s first vending operator dedicated to health and wellness
  • Helson and Jackets LLP – 3D 360 degree video display, that creates full moving video objects that appear to float in space
  • Hidden Armada – Developing a PC game called Mutiny, where your phone becomes your controller
  • Ibisvision Limited – Developed “RingOfSight” –  a revolutionary software based system for  diagnosis  of glaucoma
  • Isle of Skye Paint Company –  Manufacture an external water based masonry paint using seaweed as an additive
  • K2L Ltd – Specialise in creating innovative e-learning products focusing on English language learning
  • Katy Rodger’s Artisan Dairy (Knockraich Creamery) –  Produce a range of dairy products including Ice cream and Yogurt from their family farm
  • Knops Beer Company Ltd  – Andependent Scottish brewer who’s core range of beers are inspired by historical beers
  • LoadFast Systems – Developed “GraviLoad” – flow spoon chute that manages dust control for construction sector
  • Makemeafilm.com – A specialist video marketing agency focussing on business to business sector
  • Medicen Devise Limited – Develped a new medical sterilised catheter device called “Steriderm”
  • Method Studio Ltd – Designers and makers of extraordinary handcrafted objects like leather trunks and cabinets
  • Metix Ltd – Developed “CoreMed Aid” – a medical handheld and wearable vital signs monitor
  • Nomadix Media Ltd – Create, manufacture and supply wearable digital advertising technology devices
  • Nutrifiz Ltd – The world’s first effervescent wheatgrass tablet
  • Opica Ltd – Developed a white light object scanner and product camera which produces 3D spherical images
  • Orwell and Goode – Lifestyle brand creating innovative textile based products including cushions and wallpaper
  • Peekabu Studios Ltd – Developed “Passage” – A password manager that uses picture recognition instead of a password
  • Pilot Beer Ltd – A modern craft brewery producing a wide range of high-end, exciting beers
  • Plant-n-Grow Ltd – Designed and created an award winning range of Urban Edible Grow Your Own Kits
  • Playlingo Ltd – Buzzlingo – a new type of English language learning game for mobile devices
  • Point One Clinic Ltd – Developing an automated physiotherapy device to treat Multiple Sclerosis and back problems.
  • Recruitwork Solutions Ltd (t/a Workbase) – Online HR management software for SMEs
  • RiCo Developments t/a Recipop – App allowing brands to add promotional products to their customer’s online supermarket basket
  • Rural House Ltd – Architect designed pre-fabricated homes built using off-site modular construction
  • Shetland Distillery Company – Produces gin from the most northerly spirit distillery in the UK
  • Shot Scope Technologies Ltd – Wearable technology that automatically collects scoring and statistical data for golfers
  • SignLive Ltd – An app to support discussions deaf people, using instant access to  interpretors
  • Silver Hydro Ltd – Uses low-head hydro power to generate electricity and clean water using – “Water Engine”
  • Sky Light Medical Ltd – Created bone cement mixing products for cemented hip, knee, trauma and shoulder operations
  • Smart Compliance Ltd – Carbon Monoxide detectors that automatically alert emergency services when there is a danger
  • Social Bite – Chain of sandwich shops with a difference – key focus on supporting the homeless
  • Space Budgie Ltd – “Glitchspace” – a puzzler platform game focussed on educating programming concepts
  • Swimbeam Training Ltd – “Swimbeam” – the swimming equivalent of the rowing machine
  • Tappstory Ltd – NFC tags which contains information about products
  • The Wee Tea Plantation Limited – Scotland’s only tea plantation and can count Kensington Palace and Balmoral Hotel as customers
  • TyreFactors.com Ltd – Online tyre wholesaler who’s customer are the professional tyre fitters
  • VH Innovation Ltd – Designed the “Recoil Kneepad” – new more comfortable and protective kneepad design
  • Waste Heat Recovery Limited – “WHRLflo” – a system hat recovers heat energy and returns it back as hot water
  • Wonky Woolies – Offer high quality hand made fully customised wooly hats

YOUNG EDGE FINALISTS

  • All Day Designs Ltd – “The Caterpillar” – a 4-in-1 multi-functional travel solution for children aged 0 to 4
  • Barking Rad LtD – Monthly box of trendy toys, treats and grooming products for dogs
  • Beer52.com – Offer monthly delivery of selected independent UK microbrewery craft beers
  • Designs by M – Provide a ‘one point of contact’ service for all wedding/bridal/event requirements
  • FE Live Audio Ltd – Provide bespoke sound system hire services for all types of events and venues
  • Gecko Labs Ltd – Establlished “GeckoForm” – a product aimed at helping universities recruit more students.
  • Get Me Active Ltd – App which enables users to find fitness related activities within their desired location, day and time
  • Hubsolv Ltd – Cloud based CRM software for personal insolvency industry
  • Making Trax Ltd – Sports tour company who provide schools and clubs with a once in a lifetime sporting trip
  • Medicen Devise Ltd – Develped a new medical sterilised catheter device called “Steriderm”
  • Metix Ltd – Developed “CoreMed Aid” – a medical handheld and wearable vital signs monitor
  • Murray & Duncan Ltd – Online platform allowing fixed fee, low cost, access to civil justice, dispute resolutions for SMEs
  • Nuwave Solutions Ltd – “Ecohib” – eco-friendly product can protect your heating and cooling systems for up to 5 times longer
  • Rebecca Torres Ltd – A luxury Scottish clothing brand specialising in the use of luxurious sports led fabrics
  • Reinvent Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. – Formulated the UK’s first after party repenishment drink – Kangaroo Bounce Back
  • Seek Bigger Ltd – E-Learning and online tutoring platform to connect students and tutors via video link
  • Smash-a-Ball Ltd – Provides a range of toy products for visually impaired and blind children
  • snap40 Ltd – Device that detects the early warning signs of patient deterioration which can lead to cardiac arrest
  • Studio 2080 Ltd – Lights4Kids and MicroDrip aim to help the lives of kids in West Africa
  • THEGITHER – Create private platforms for universities and organisations who need to manage a network of people

WILDCARD EDGE FINALISTS

  • ACC+ESS Ltd – Designed a unique model railway wireless control system
  • Bay-One For Africa Ltd – E-commerce platform providing abreakthrough shopping experience for African consumers
  • Capture Mobility Ltd – Developed Hybrid Micro Windmills which will be placed at side of roads and highways
  • Cargoseat Ltd – Booster seat that doubles up as practical children’s luggage for use when travelling.
  • Cascade Water Products Ltd – Designs and develop greywater recycling systems – “Garden Hippo”
  • Garrapat Ltd – Technology to protect humans and animals against Lyme disease
  • Hemp Eyewear Ltd – Specialises in the manufacture, sales and distribution of hemp sunglasses
  • JukeTouch Ltd – Modern day version of the JukeBox which uses mobile apps to select music
  • Nautilis Beam Ltd – Smartwatch that allows for smarter, faster and more portable text input
  • Perfect Memorabilia Ltd – Offers high quality, genuine, special edition sports memorabilia
  • SafeSpot Ltd – SafeSpot mobile app – mental health education programme designed for children and young adults
  • SealBoards Ltd  Created – “SealBlades” – will give surfers up to 40% more speed so they can catch more waves.
  • Social Screen Ltd – “Social Film” – will allow independent film producers platform to crowdfund their film and create buzz
  • Spacesurfer Ltd – 3D facial recognition system to provide safer more reliable identification
  • Spot Sensor Technologies Ltd – “SunSpot” – a device to measure the level of UV exposure from the sun
  • Steam Stripper Plus Ltd – A new innovative product that will enable the quick and easy removal of wallpaper
  • Studio 2080 Ltd – Lights4Kids and MicroDrip aim to help the lives of kids in West Africa
  • Surfbuddi Ltd – Cloud based intelligent monitoring system aimed at empowering children to be safer online
  • Swell Rise Ltd – Developed a chia and oats breakfast pot aimed at on-the-go consumers
  • wardWatch Ltd – Access to clinical learning opportunities at the fingertips of doctors