Growth Stage
Edinburgh & Lothians
Data & Analytics, AI

Shivoh Nandakumar

Founder

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From robotics research to global impact

RideScan is an AI robotics safety company founded by Dr. Shivoh Chirayil Nandakumar that helps identify hidden robot failures before they create safety risks.

RideScan joined Techscaler to access the commercial expertise, networks and global opportunities needed to scale its deep-tech innovation. Through the programme, Dr. Shivoh accessed mentorship, peer networks, structured learning programmes and international connections, including a trade mission to Japan. 

This helped validate market demand, unlock strategic partnerships and accelerate growth. RideScan has since secured Japanese deals, launched a hardware trial, attracted investment and grant funding, and is scaling towards global deployment.

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  • Initiated a six-month hardware trial with a Japanese robotics sensor manufacturer.
  • Closed two distribution deals, and talks for third ongoing.
  • Secured angel investment plus Innovate UK and Scottish Enterprise grant funding.
The Techscaler Japan programme provided RideScan with meaningful access to Japan’s robotics, AI, and investor ecosystem. Through the programme, we developed strategic commercial conversations, expanded our investor network, and gained valuable market insights that would have been difficult to access independently.
Dr. Shivoh Chirayil Nandakumar, Founder at RideScan
Techscaler is creating a really good ecosystem in Scotland that connects startups as well as companies at different stages, so that you feel like you have support in each stage.
Dr. Shivoh Chirayil Nandakumar, Founder at RideScan
Techscaler is creating a really good ecosystem in Scotland that connects startups as well as companies at different stages, so that you feel like you have support in each stage.
Dr. Shivoh Chirayil Nandakumar, Founder at RideScan

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