Air Giants has won an Innovate UK award for innovation. Emma Powell is the co-founder of Bristol-based Air Giants, the first to apply soft-robotic design principles at a super-scale, creating expressive, interactive, entertainment robots.
This competition builds on the success of Innovate UK’s targeted programmes, like Women in Innovation and Young Innovators. Depending on the stage of their business, winners have been awarded either a £5,000 grant plus £10,000 contribution to living allowances, or a £50,000 grant. Critically, all winners also receive tailored business support to help them grow, stimulating the UK’s economy.
