We are thrilled to announce that ARDHANN has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Venture Further Awards, the UK's leading university startup competition with a total prize pot of £100,000.
Competing in the Technology Category
ARDHANN will compete in the Technology category, where we could win up to £15,000 to develop further our innovative smart composite solutions for hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage and transfer systems.
Our Innovative Approach
Our technology addresses critical challenges in the hydrogen and hydrocarbon industries through:
- Novel composite architecture with exceptional barrier properties
- Graphene-integrated system for enhanced durability
- Robust metal-composite hybrid joints
- Enterprise AI-based monitoring system for predictive maintenance
The Competition Process
The Venture Further Awards involve a rigorous two-stage application process. Having successfully passed the initial pitch deck and summary submission, our team will now prepare for the final stage: a 10-minute pitch to the judging panel followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.
Looking Ahead
This recognition follows our selection for other prestigious programs, including Conception X's Cohort 8 and MEC's Venture Builder Cohort 1. The potential funding will help us accelerate our technical validation at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) and develop a full-scale prototype of our innovative composite solution.
The winners will be announced at the Venture Further Awards Dinner on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey toward revolutionizing the composite materials industry.