Former Buxton pupil leads the way in cutting edge technology

The money will allow Hardy & Ellis Inventions Ltd to work with firms to install new interactive technology, transforming everyday surfaces and objects into dynamic touch-screen interfaces.

The grant, presented by the Technology Strategy Board, is part of the Creative Digital Launchpad funding scheme, which also offers Hardy & Ellis Inventions access to exclusive business networking opportunities and resources.

The pioneering business is a start-up founded by Lancaster University alumni Dr John Hardy and Dr Carl Ellis.

The business partners beat stiff competition from 100 other applications during a gruelling three-stage process to be awarded the funding.

Originally from Buxton, Dr Hardy studied at St Thomas More School and Kings School in Macclesfield.

He said: “The ease and convenience of touch-screen technology has transformed the design and functionality of mobile phones significantly, and we want to bring this technology to help realise new business opportunities.”

To find out more about Hardy & Ellis Inventions, visit www.heinventions.com.