Founded in May 2021 and headquartered in South Gloucestershire, Uplift360 is a deep tech startup revolutionising the recycling of advanced materials. Specialising in chemical technologies, the company addresses material circular economy challenges within the defence and security sectors.
With a team of 11 dedicated professionals, Uplift360 has rapidly established itself as a leader in sustainability-driven innovation. The company’s ground-breaking technologies are designed to recycle high-value materials like carbon fiber and Kevlar®, paving the way for a more sustainable future in industries such as aviation, automotive, and defence.
“Bristol is a great home for us because of its fantastic links to the aerospace and defence communities and in Luxembourg they are very passionate about sustainability in defence so both these locations make perfect sense for us.”
Image credit: Uplift360 Scaling technology and expanding talent
Uplift360 plans to use its recent funding to develop a first-of-its-kind concept demonstrator for its recycling technology. The company anticipates adding six more members to its team in 2025, as it continues to attract top-tier talent to advance its mission.
Regional focus
With its presence in South Gloucestershire, Uplift360 benefits from Bristol’s strong ties to the aerospace and defence industries. The company also maintains a strategic collaboration in Luxembourg, leveraging the region’s commitment to sustainability in defence.
Community and support
Uplift360 operates from Future Space, UWE Bristol’s innovation centre. This location generates collaboration with like-minded startups and provides access to resources like UWE’s engineering department and R&D Pathway Project, helping the company connect with student interns and new opportunities.
