NEWS20 January 2026
Congratulations to Rhizo PTX, Morpheus Fluid and Mantisonix, three startups from the Surrey Innovation District ecosystem named as successful recipients in round two of Surrey County Council’s Economic Growth Fund.
These latest awards build on the success of the first funding round, which saw several Surrey Research Park-based businesses receive funding.
Together, the results highlight the strength and value of the Surrey Innovation District ecosystem — with Surrey Research Park at its heart — to support science-led startups as they move from research to commercial application.
Rhizo PTX and Morpheus Fluid, a University of Surrey spin-out, are members of Surrey Research Park’s SETsquared Surrey business incubator, where expert mentors support commercial development, investment readiness and scale-up strategy.
There was also success for University of Surrey spin-out Mantisonix, which will use its funding to further develop ultrasonic technology capable of breaking down persistent “forever chemicals”, addressing a significant environmental challenge.
About the Surrey Research Park winners
Morpheus Fluid specialises in meshless computational fluid dynamics and will use its award to accelerate development of its simulation platform. The technology enables faster, high-precision modelling of complex fluid flows, with applications across aerospace, engineering and environmental sectors.
Rhizo PTX is developing an electrochemical process for nitrogen fixation that offers a more flexible and energy-efficient alternative to conventional methods for producing green ammonia.
Caroline Fleming, Director of Surrey Innovation District and Innovation Lead at Surrey Research Park, said:
“To have three more companies linked to the Surrey Innovation District succeed in the latest round of Surrey County Council’s Economic Growth Fund is a strong endorsement of the innovation and business community we foster in our region. It is also a great way to start 2026.”
