Seven companies selected for ‘internet of things’ accelerator

Seven Scottish start-ups and small businesses have been selected for an internet-ofthings (IOT) initiative to help accelerate the “next industrial revolution”.

Those that have secured a place on the first-ever IOT Explorer programme, organised by Censis, will receive up to 20 days’ support from the engineering and project management team at the Scottish Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems.

They will also receive access to facilities at Glasgow’s Tontine incubator, entry to Censis’ internet-of-things workshops and assistance in developing an investor pitch.

Mark Begbie, business development director at Censis, said: “These businesses demonstrate that a wide range of organisations are embracing what the IOT has to offer.

“While some are established companies, looking to offer new services and products, others are starting from scratch.

“The IOT can change the way businesses of all types work. Our aim is to help as many companies as possible, regardless of their size or sector, to be at the forefront of these developments.”

Among the successful companies are Angel Monitors, a company developing new technology for custodial staff to monitor detainees’ health, and Attis Fitness, which is creating smart sportswear that can inform runners about their performance and reduces the risk of injury. 0 Mark Begbie wants to help as many companies as possible