British start-up wins £1 million AI prize for breakthrough slashing materials development from years to days

"On March 19, 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology announced that Polaron, a British AI-driven innovation, has won the UK government's £1 million Manchester Prize. This breakthrough speeds up materials development from years to days, with potential applications in energy, infrastructure, and electric vehicles, aligning with the government's Plan for Change to drive growth and achieve net zero targets."