Shape + Validate: An Industrial R&D Powerhouse in Simulation & AI

Urban Hawk focuses on the critical moment when innovation becomes product. This makes us the partner of choice for R&D consortia, commercial players preparing for TRL 7–9, and investors seeking validated technologies ready to scale.

Story

Founded in 2017, Urban Hawk has become a trusted partner in some of Europe's most ambitious R&D programmes.

Our Contributions

∙ Sea Traffic Management Validation Project (EU)

∙ 5G-Victori (Horizon)

∙ Two UK National Resilience projects (InnovateUK)

∙ Collaborative AI for Manufacturing Hub (UKRI)

As consultants to UKRI and UKSA, and as a proud NVIDIA Inception member, we combine industrial focus with cutting-edge research expertise.

Clients & Partners

Objective

The TRL Bridge

Technology is abundant at the concept stage — but only a fraction becomes validated product.

Urban Hawk exists to bridge this gap. We shape early-stage innovations (TRL 1–6) into prototypes and validate them through testbeds and field trials.

We are Essential

This role makes us essential for consortia seeking credible partners, for industry preparing for TRL 7–9, and for investors assessing when a technology becomes truly scalable.

Technology Pillars

“Our R&D capabilities combine applied science with industrial validation.”

Our projects span a wide technical footprint:

∙ Simulation & real-time systems

∙ Geospatial & crowd modelling

∙ AI & quantum-inspired genetic algorithms

∙ Vision, sensing & human–machine collaboration

∙ Risk, safety, optimisation & resilience

Industrial Applications

“Validation is where innovation becomes investable. Urban Hawk delivers both technical and use-case validation to reduce risk for industry and investors.”

Our research is validated in applied contexts across:

	Security & Defence
	First Responders & Disaster Relief
	Transport & Logistics
	Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
	Insurance & Risk Modelling

Get in touch

To explore collaboration, research partnerships, or validation projects:

enquiry@urbanhawk.space

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