Loch Electronics, a developer of compact and sustainable kitchen appliances, has successfully raised £589,624 through its latest Kickstarter (rewards crowdfunding) campaign for the Capsule Solo, which claims to be the world’s smallest and fastest countertop dishwasher. Interface was able to successfully match Loch Electronics to the academic team at Robert Gordon University. Funded by a Standard Innovation Voucher, the project involved detailed investigation into the performance characteristics of the dishwasher. Find out more: here.

PropEco provide advanced data and analytical tools to the property sector. The business recently raised £275k in seed funding from Symvan Capital and the University of Strathclyde. Interface first connected PropEco with the University of Strathclyde to work on a collaborative project, and we’re delighted to see the success they have gone on to achieve.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has provided nearly £500,000 in development support for Ellisland Farm, the birthplace of Auld Lang Syne. Interface worked closely with The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to help in the development of an interactive Robert Burns Minecraft digital experience to highlight the life and great works of the National Bard and appeal to a younger audience. Discover more in their case study: Read here.

Congratulations to ThermaFY on winning the Business Investment of the Year Award. They strategically raised funding for their innovative solutions which help tackle fuel poverty and empower people to live in more sustainable homes. Learn more about their Matched by Interface journey in their case study: Read here.

Scottish Leather Group were connected to University of West of Scotland to work on an innovative project, and we’re delighted to learn about their ongoing success. This month they announced in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) report they are 90% on the way to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope one and two impacts, with 89% of group waste now recycled or recovered through its own processes towards the 100% target set for 2025.

We’re delighted to hear that Oban-based start-up HUID have recently moved into a new lab to help further their development of a range of packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings. Interface connected the business with University of Strathclyde.

Huge congratulations to ió fibrewater, who recently were awarded as “Most Resilient Business of the Year” at Forth Valley Business Week. The company introduced the UK’s first prebiotic fibre-infused water which provides 100% of the daily prebiotic intake and contributes to 20% of an adult’s daily fibre intake. Learn more about their Interface collaboration journey here: Read now.