We are thrilled to officially welcome the latest members of the STAC Scale Programme! Over the next 18 months, these ambitious start-ups will push boundaries, refine their innovations, and work towards achieving transformative growth with the support of our industry partners and mentors.
The STAC Scale Programme is purpose-built to empower start-ups with the resources, expertise, and collaborative environment necessary for long-term success. By offering a mentor-led approach, we ensure that each company receives tailored guidance and opportunities to navigate the complexities of scaling a business.
Cohort 5 have already been actively engaging with one another, sharing ideas, and exploring opportunities for collaboration. This spirit of connection is at the heart of what makes the STAC community so impactful—collective progress driven by shared ambition and innovation.
Cohort 5 also marks an exciting milestone for STAC as they become the first to benefit from the STAC Invest Syndicate. Select companies within this cohort will have access to approximately £150,000 in investment. This funding represents a significant boost, enabling these start-ups to accelerate their growth and unlock new innovation potential.
Meet Cohort 5 Founders
- Northern Light Microscopy – Peter William Tinning PhD & Ralf Bauer
- Cykelworx Design – Jonah Davies-Jones
- Eco Marine – Batuhan Aktas
- LumiAIres – Giulia Marcucci
- RideScan – Dr. Shivoh Chirayil Nandakumar
- Beringar – Mark Sorsa-Leslie & Paul Byrne
- Regano – Adarsh B.
- HALO – Luis Ibarra
- Dram Communications – David Ross
- Orion Research – Andrew Latham
- Unbaggaged – Janani Prabhakaran
- Pro Dispense – Cameron Foy
- SLANT Sustainable Technologies – Artemis Fragkopoulos
- Velinkx – Rana Sohaib
- Koena – Chinenye Obioha
- Green Crop Tech – Navneeta Katyan
- FUREAI – Simon Parsons
Over the coming months, Cohort 5 will dive into a packed schedule of workshops, mentoring sessions, and industry networking opportunities. Together, we will work to overcome challenges, seize new opportunities, and pave the way for long-term success.
Congratulations to all the founders—we can’t wait to support your journey and scale the future of innovation together!
