UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) is a UK-based early-stage venture capital fund focused on commercializing innovations emerging from publicly funded research institutions. The fund invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting technology companies in sectors such as biotechnology, engineering biology, space, and defence. It is backed by public-sector partners and managed with a mandate to bridge the gap between research and commercial markets. UKI2S provides patient capital along with strategic support to help spinouts and early ventures scale. Its approach combines financial return objectives with broader economic and societal impact.