Our 2021 winners and finalists
The Emerging Technologies Competition is the Royal Society of Chemistry’s annual initiative for early stage companies and academic entrepreneurs who want to commercialise their technologies to make a societal impact.
Over the 29 and 30 June our 24 finalists pitched their technologies to a judging panel of industry heavyweights at a virtual live final.
We are delighted announce the 4 winners in the competition's categories: Health, Energy & Environment, Food & Drink and Enabling Technologies.
If you are interested in connecting with any of the companies below please email our Programme Manager.
Winner:
Somnus Scientific
Point-of-care blood propofol measurement for sedated and anaesthetised patients
Emerging Technologies Competition winner (Health), 2021
I hadn’t appreciated just how important an award like this and being validated by the RSC and the judges will be when talking to potential investors
Winner:
Sphera Encapsulation
Multilayered particles for turning lipophilic substances into water-soluble powders
Emerging Technologies Competition winner (Food & Drink), 2021
The recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry gives us credibility especially when speaking to potential new clients and investors.
Winner:
Bio-Sep Limited
Ultrasonic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to high value chemicals
Emerging Technologies Competition winner (Enabling Technologies), 2021
For a small company to get this level of recognition from an organisation like the Royal Society of Chemistry and all of the judges involved is amazing, and the difference it will make is huge!
2021 Finalists
Cambridge Nucleomics LTD
Portable solid-state nanopore device for direct RNA / DNA analysis
Read more +Celtarys Research
Fluorescent ligands for HTS competitive binding assays in drug discovery
Read more +Imperial College
Method for identifying irreversible inhibitors of disease-causing proteins
Read more +MiProbes Biotechnologies
MiProbes develops diagnostic tools to identify bacteria in patient samples
University of Bath
A non-invasive, transdermal and wearable technology for continuous glucose monitoring
Read more +Edinburgh Napier University
Seaweed superabsorbent biopolymers for stabilising cosmetics and personal care formulations
Read more +ReCatalyst
Nanotech manufacturing process for production of hydrogen fuel cell catalysts
Read more +University of Cambridge
Sunlight-driven conversion of waste into green hydrogen and chemicals
Read more +Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub
Quantifying recycled content in plastics and packaging
Read more +University of Padova
A new low temperature pasteurization treatment to increase food preservation
Read more +Bio-Sep Limited
Ultrasonic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to high value chemicals
Read more +Naturbeads
Cellulose microbeads as biodegradable enzyme carriers for biocatalysis applications
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