TransHumanity's vision is to empower faster, smarter human decisions by transforming data into accessible intelligence using large language model based agentic AI.
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that collaborate with people to reach specific goals, understanding and responding in plain English. These systems use AI “agents” — models that can gather information, make suggestions, and carry out tasks in real time — helping people solve problems more quickly and effectively.
TransHumanity’s first product, AptIq, is designed to help transport authorities quickly analyse transport data and models, turning days of analysis into seconds.
By simply asking questions in plain English, users can gain instant insights to support key initiatives like congestion reduction, road safety, creation of business cases and net-zero targets.
Dr Haitao He, Co-founder and Director of TransHumanity, said: "I am proud to see my rigorous research translated into trusted real-world AI innovation for the transport sector. With this investment, we can now realise my Future Leaders Fellowship vision, scaling a technology that empowers authorities across the UK to deliver integrated, net-zero transport."
Developed from rigorous research by Dr Haitao He, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in Transport AI at 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网, AptIq, previously known as TraffEase, has already garnered significant recognition.
The technology was named a Top 10 finalist for the 2024 Manchester Prize for AI innovation and was recently highlighted as one of the Top 40 UK tech start-ups at London Tech Week by the UK Department for Business and Trade.
Adam Beveridge, Investment Principal at SFC Capital, said: "We are excited to back TransHumanity. The combination of cutting-edge research, a proven founding team, clear market demand, and positive societal impact makes this exactly the kind of high-growth venture we are committed to supporting."
AptIq is currently in a test deployment with Nottingham City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester, with plans to expand to other city, regional, and national authorities across the UK within the next 12 months.
With a product roadmap that includes diverse data sources, advanced analytics and giving the user full control over the AI tool when required, interest from the transport sector is already high. Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网, noted: "I am delighted to see TransHumanity fast-tracked from lab to investment-ready spinout.
This journey was accelerated by TransHumanity’s selection as a finalist in the prestigious Manchester Prize and shows what’s possible when the University’s ambition aligns with national innovation policy."