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Where we are
Mavis is past the prototype stage. The product is CE marked, the patent is granted, manufacturing equipment is owned and operational, and the first units are with real users.
20Units sold since the May 2026 launch
£160k+UK and EU grant funding received to date, plus R&D tax relief
1UK patent granted, PCT application published, six registered designs
DSAApproved for Disabled Students’ Allowance funding
Aug 2023Company foundedMavis Technologies Ltd incorporated in Northampton. The name comes from “magic” and “vision”.
Jan 2026Focus groups completedUsability trials including elderly and low-mobility users, across urban and rural navigation.
2026EMC testing passed, CE mark approvedCleared for the UK and EU markets; all key manufacturing equipment acquired and operational in Northampton. An EU Authorised Representative is appointed in Vienna.
2026UK patent granted — GB2410710.4Covering the obstacle-detection system. International application PCT/GB2025/051638 published, with six registered designs alongside it.
29 May 2026First commercial saleProduction released and the first unit sold and settled.
Jun 2026Chosen as a UK IPO case studyThe UK Intellectual Property Office featured Mavis as an example of how IP builds recognition for growing innovators.
2026Approved for Disabled Students’ Allowance fundingStudents in UK higher education can have Mavis funded through DSA — a government-funded route to market with a defined payer.
2026Innovate UK Business GrowthA dedicated growth specialist is assigned to Mavis, supporting the scale-up into Europe. This is advisory support, not grant funding.
Aug 202620 units sold since launchSold direct through the website and at accessibility events, with the ambassador network activating ahead of the autumn Sight Village, NAB and Seescape events.
2027EU launchPlanned for 2027, supported by Innovate UK Business Growth, building on the CE mark and the appointed EU representative.