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SealStop secures £60,000 grant from York and North Yorkshire's Great Ideas scheme to accelerate product commercialization.
PRIVATESep 16, 2026•about 3 hours ago
Amount Raised
£60,000
Round Type
Pre-Seed
Agriculture and Farming
Investors
U MiYork And North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Description
SealStop, a York-based enterprise founded by Belle Richardson, has secured a £60,000 grant from the Great Ideas scheme, a £2.5 million regional initiative managed by York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith. The funding is part of the scheme's first major wave of allocations, which distributed £800,000 across multiple firms. SealStop was among the highest-profile winners, with the grant targeted at rapidly accelerating the commercial rollout of a new product to market. The scheme supports businesses focusing on AI integration, recruitment technology, and export expansions.
Company Information
Company
SealStop
About
SealStop, created by Pocklington farmers Jason and Belle Richardson, specializes in an automatic shut-off valve designed to mitigate water waste in agricultural settings. The device addresses issues related to forgotten running hoses, which can flood yards or fields, and is praised for its ease of use and effectiveness. Since its launch, SealStop has garnered multiple accolades within a short timeframe, emphasizing its innovative approach to a common industry challenge. The Richardsons aim to create a family-run business actively involving their children in operations.
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