Start-ups and founders from the University of Bristol Runway programme pitched to a panel of experiences investor judges for a share of the funding, which was generously provided by University of Bristol alumni and friends.

The winners in the University of Bristol competition were:
RUBISKO - Growing the emerging seaweed farming market using data driven decisions (£20,000)
Taught by Humans - Improving data skills using personalised learning journeys (£15,000)
Mixterial - Electrifying the formulation of complex chemicals using composites (£10,000)
Concussion Toolkit - Reducing the impact of concussion on sportswomen (8,000)
Photoclear - A step change in sewage treatment using light (£3,000)
Monte Productions - Accelerating SME growth through engaging media marketing (£3,000)
Lost Track of Time Ltd - Inclusive and engaging events that fill empty venues (£3,000)
SLANT Sustainable Technologies - Enabling people to carry loads actively, effortlessly and sustainably (£3,000)

The winners of the quantum-focussed competition (available to non-University start-ups) were:
Light Trace Photonics (University of Bristol) - Making photonic hardware and simulations (for example for telecoms innovation) as quick and easy as silicon (£20,000)
Bloomsbury Atomics (University College London) - Penetrating electromagnetic induction sensing for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and detection, for instance ultra-long range sensors for pipelines (£5,000)

£10,000 was awarded to various runners up.

Thank you also to our wonderful judges, Simon Pillar, Elizabeth de Vise and Simon Gotch - all of whom have achieved outstanding business success.