Pioneering advanced materials company INNANO joins Exeter Science Park
INNANO Ltd an advanced materials company developing next-generation smart coatings based on graphene-enabled technologies, has established its operations (Exeter Science Park) as it advances the next stage of the company’s growth, and the expansion of graphene enabled interface nanotechnology solutions to the global market.
Founded by Dr Anna Baldycheva, researcher and entrepreneur with over 15 years of international experience across institutions including MIT, Tyndall National Institute, Trinity College Dublin, and the University of Exeter, INNANO is focused on developing high-performance, durable and protective interfaces for a wide range of materials and applications, spanning construction, heritage, marine, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Innano’s innovative technologies have emerged from over a decade of research conducted within Dr Baldycheva’s laboratory, focused on advanced coating technologies and the application of graphene as a smart material for engineered interfaces. This work has been supported through EPSRC-funded research programmes, alongside innovation and commercialisation support from Innovate UK. Building on this foundation, INNANO was established to advance next-generation interface nanotechnology solutions towards real-world industrial applications and global markets.
Now based at Exeter Science Park, INNANO is advancing graphene-enabled interface nanotechnology solutions designed to enhance material protection, durability and surface performance across a wide range of industrial applications. Supported by Innovate UK Business Growth, alongside independent validation programmes and engagement with industry partners, the company is focused on developing next-generation protective technologies that contribute to more sustainable materials use and support net-zero ambitions.
Dr. Anna Baldycheva said: “Exeter Science Park provides an outstanding environment for innovation-driven companies working at the intersection of research, technology and commercialisation. Its strong links with the University of Exeter, excellent laboratory facilities and supportive innovation ecosystem make it an ideal base for INNANO, as we continue to develop and validate our technologies.
Our vision is to engineer next-generation protective interfaces that improve material performance and durability across a wide range of sectors, while contributing to more sustainable and lower-impact approaches to materials use.”
Jason Buck, Head of Business Development at Exeter Science Park, said: “We are delighted to welcome INNANO to Exeter Science Park. Anna’s work represents exactly the kind of high-impact, innovation-led company we are proud to support within our community.
INNANO is combining world-class research with ambitious commercial vision, and we look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth and development here at the Science Park.”
Exeter Science Park is home to a growing community of science and technology companies across sectors including advanced materials, engineering, health, digital technologies and clean growth. The campus provides high-quality office and laboratory space alongside business support, collaboration opportunities and strong links with the University of Exeter and the wider regional innovation ecosystem.
