Two University of Strathclyde projects have secured almost £400,000 in Scottish Government Proof of Concept funding.

The awards will support the development of addressing major challenges in sustainable manufacturing and healthcare, helping the initiatives progress through the University's stage-gated commercialisation process.

 Revalint, which is developing a certified remanufacturing approach for aerospace and industrial components, offering a scalable alternative to traditional manufacturing, was awarded £247,267.

Reduce waste

The project aims to extend component lifecycles, reduce material waste and support the industry's transition to more sustainable and resource-efficient practices. It is being developed through expertise associated with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), the University of Strathclyde-led manufacturing innovation centre that works with industry to accelerate innovation.

Evermind AI, which is developing an AI-enabled smart tablet platform to support the earlier identification of neurodevelopmental conditions, was awarded £124,411.

The technology aims to provide an accessible and scalable approach that can improve routes to assessment and intervention for children and families while supporting healthcare and education professionals.

Improved outcomes

Based within the University of Strathclyde's Laboratory for Innovation in Autism, the multidisciplinary research centre brings together expertise in engineering, psychology, education and biomedical science. The laboratory combines advances in artificial intelligence, smart technologies and neuroscience to develop practical solutions that improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

The funding will enable both projects to undertake further technical development, validation and commercial readiness activities, accelerating their journey from research to real-world application.

Clare Sowney from Strathclyde Inspire, the University's flagship initiative to help alumni, staff and students commercialise business ideas, said: "We are delighted that two University of Strathclyde projects have secured Scottish Government Proof of Concept funding.

As Scotland's leading entrepreneurial university, we are committed to helping researchers transform world-class research into products, services and ventures that address real-world challenges and create meaningful impact.

"The success of Revalint and Evermind AI highlights both the quality of innovation emerging from across the University and our growing appetite for translating research into solutions that benefit industry, public services and society."

Major milestone

Dr Andreas Reimer, from Revalint, said: "This funding represents a major milestone for Revalint and validates the significant opportunity for certified aerospace component remanufacturing.

"Industries are under increasing pressure to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and extend product lifecycles. Our approach offers a practical route to achieving these objectives while maintaining the rigorous safety and certification standards required by the sector."

Professor Jonathan Delafield-Butt, from Evermind AI, said: "Early identification remains one of the biggest challenges facing families and professionals supporting children with neurodevelopmental differences.

"This funding will allow us to further develop and validate our AI-enabled platform, creating a tool that is accessible, engaging and scalable while maintaining a strong evidence base.

"We hope to enable earlier pathways to care and support, reduce barriers to assessment, and ultimately improve outcomes for children and families."