Inductosense Achieves King’s Award For Innovation 2025

Inductosense achieves King's Award for Innovation, being one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Tuesday 6 May), Inductosense has been recognised for its excellence in innovation. A total of 199 Awards are made with only two companies being recognised with two Awards.

Inductosense designs and manufactures ultrasonic sensing technology to monitor internal corrosion and erosion. The technology was originally conceived by Dr. Chenghuan Zhong during his PhD at the University of Bristol. Together with Professor Anthony Croxford, Professor Paul Wilcox and Dr. Matt Butcher they spun-out the company from the University in 2015. The company now employs 40 people and has thousands of sensors deployed globally, enabling customers to reduce costs and digitise their corrosion monitoring.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see an invention we developed in the lab now delivering real value to our customers — and to have that impact recognised with a King’s Award!” Dr. Chenghuan Zhong (Founder & CTO).

The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 following the accession of His Majesty King Charles III. This change reflects His Majesty’s commitment to continuing the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by honouring exceptional UK businesses across a range of sectors. The Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.

Now in its 59th year, the programme remains the most prestigious business accolade in the United Kingdom, recognising companies that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and significant contributions to the UK economy and society. Recipients of the King’s Award gain national recognition and are entitled to use the highly respected King’s Awards Emblem on their products, marketing materials, and communications for a period of five years, signifying their credibility and commitment to excellence.

Winners also receive an official Grant of Appointment and are invited to a royal reception, providing valuable networking opportunities and public recognition that often supports further business growth.