UKI2S

UKI2S (UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund) is a national public seed investment fund, deploying capital into early-stage businesses and spinouts from scientific and technological innovation. Operating as a publicly funded venture fund, it provides essential capital for companies developing advanced technologies across deep tech, translating groundbreaking research into commercial ventures.

Established over two decades ago as the Rainbow Seed Fund, UKI2S arose from the insight that dedicated early-stage capital was crucial for commercializing scientific research from UK public institutions. Its foundation addressed a significant market gap, transforming public R&D outcomes into viable enterprises, nurturing institutional innovation.

UKI2S serves innovative early-stage companies and academic spinouts across scientific domains, including sectors like space and agri-tech. Its vision is to cultivate a dynamic innovation ecosystem, enabling high-potential ventures to mature and achieve global competitiveness. The fund bridges financing hurdles, propelling UK scientific excellence into market leadership.