You may have tuned into our two Silicon Gorge 2024 pitching competitions a couple of weeks ago, where our 25 finalists pitched for a place at our Investor Showcase on 4 June.

The calibre of early-stage startups looking for investment up to £2m was extraordinarily high, so our expert judges had a task whittling down the 70 applicants to just 13 finalists. And now we’re super excited to see these tech startups do their final pitch shortly!

Ahead of the Investor Showcase, we want to introduce you to our Silicon Gorge 2024 finalists; the next South West-based unicorn could be among them…

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At BugBiome, we’re transforming pest control by using advanced microbial science. We develop eco-friendly bio-repellents that are effective and safe for humans, animals, and the environment.

EarSwitch is developing a suite of in-ear biometric control and sensor technologies for an ever-increasing range of global applications. Why? So that we can transform the future of healthcare.

Extracellular is a growing team with a skillset covering Bioprocessing, Cell Culture, Media Development, Engineering Biology, Bioinformatics, Project Management and Facility Design.

Familia is tackling the problem of loneliness, isolation and the tech skills gap in ageing generations. They are building a tablet OS with an AI-powered conversational avatar companion that assists the user in accessing the functions and helping its users keep in touch.

The first fully flexible wearable for brain health monitoring. The HeadX Smart Headband and analytics platform provides real-time data to identify brain trauma risk and enable proactive management of long-term brain health.

Is running your eCommerce business becoming a time-consuming hassle? Meet Hustl! A simple-to-use App that saves you time, effort and money.

Jumbl helps you buy and sell second-hand fashion on all your favourite resale platforms – all in one place.

Light Trace Photonics is developing advanced, tried-and-tested integrated photonic components that help our customers deploy the cutting-edge innovations of tomorrow.

Create landing pages that dynamically adapt to your prospects profiles, delivering a highly relevant and interactive experience. Greet each individual prospect with their name, company, or even location on a dedicated landing page.

Ostara is a software platform that improves growing conditions through automating manual tasks and giving the grower more data.

Siloton is on a mission to leverage the latest advancements in integrated photonics to improve the global population’s health.

We’re working towards a world where the empowering magic of micro-mobility is available to all. We’ve designed a scooter which uses cutting-edge technology and innovative design to create a customised, personalised experience.

Shona Wright

Shona covers all things editorial at TechSPARK. She publishes news articles, interviews and features about our fantastic tech and digital ecosystem, working with startups and scaleups to spread the word about the cool things they're up to. She also oversees TechSPARK's social media, sharing the latest updates on everything from investment news to green tech meetups and inspirational stories.