Discover the twelve innovative companies in AIA cohort 9 . BEAT BEAT has developed ZEEFLEET, an AI & Optimisation product that helps fleets with demanding requirements - plan and manage today’s fleets more efficiently and move to Zero Emission solutions effectively. CanSense CanSense aims to change lives through the early detection of bowel cancer using spectroscopy and AI technologies on a standard blood test, helping to detect cancer early when still treatable and curable. Circkit CircKit is the AI-powered Circular toolkit helping fashion brands design sustainable products, harmonise data and automate compliance - unlocking growth from circular design while meeting new global regulations with ease. Danu Insights Danu Insights builds AI-powered tools that accelerate innovation by helping scientists design and run faster, smarter and more impactful experiments. ivvi ivvi solves notetaking for dyslexia by creating real-time mindmaps from lectures and meetings. ivvi is an AI-powered visual note-taking software which helps more students graduate and professionals succeed. LastingAsset LastingAsset is a Trust-Tech cybersecurity spinout from Edinburgh Napier University, pioneering an innovative solution to combat the growing threat of impersonation fraud using cryptography and privacy preserving machine learning. Level E Level E Research is an Edinburgh-based FinTech transforming asset management with next-generation agentic AI, delivering autonomous AI agents via a SaaS platform to increase efficiency, reduce costs and drive productivity. Mantis Geophysics Enabling low-carbon transition through subsurface insights for CO2, hydrogen and energy storage, our AI cloud-based geophysical modelling platform combines rock physics with wave-simulation and ease of access. &Volume &Volume builds AI agents that autonomously manage digital asset portfolios — protecting capital during crashes and capturing growth — while users keep full control of their assets. Protostars Protostars’ native full‑stack AI automates cyber security audit reporting and certification, empowering leadership and teams to achieve Software CE Marking for digital product security with real‑time insight and accountability. Qinara Transforming hybrid quantum-AI into real-world impact, our products optimise quantum hardware, boost security and power faster healthcare diagnostics. Built for scale, trusted by enterprises, ready for the next revolution. Transdermal Diagnostics Transdermal Diagnostics is developing breakthrough needle-free wearables to transform chronic disease management starting with diabetes. Our patented extraction principle eliminates pain, reduces costs and environmental impact, driving equitable health monitoring. This article was published on 2025-08-18