Qdot solves the most challenging
thermal management problems for
the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Qdot solves the most challenging
thermal management problems for
the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Our next-generation aerothermal technologies underpin zero-emission aircraft, drones, fusion reactors, power-dense data centres and mission systems. Our performance edge can deliver a step change improvement in energy usage and enable new, more electrified systems. We turn thermal management from engineering challenge to performance driver.
Industries we serve
Aerospace
Accelerating clean flight.
Defence
Enabling next generation mission systems.
Fusion Energy
Managing extreme temperatures.
Data Centres
Improving direct-to-chip cooling effectiveness.
Motorsport
Delivering lightweight performance.
Automotive
Decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles.
Performance
Custom aerothermal technologies for the most demanding applications: Robust, light-weight, and a step-change in effectiveness.
Innovation
Next-gen additive manufacturing: More capable solutions, lower cost (vs laser-based AM) and faster time to market.
Speed
AI-driven design with real validated performance data: Faster optimal solution design, reduced non-recurring engineering costs.
The right people
Qdot is a spin-out from the University of Oxford, UK. we are passionate aerothermal innovators and many of our engineers have PhDs from the Oxford Thermofluid Institute.
We attract the best global talent to tackle the world’s most difficult thermal challenges.
Cutting edge technology
Qdot provides the next-generation aerothermal technology for tomorrow’s industries, where off-the-shelf products are performance limiting or not fit for purpose.
We have designed heat exchangers that are 20% more effective, battery packs that achieve 25% more power density, and hybrid propulsion systems saving 38% annual operating costs.
A new approach
Deep Tech doesn’t have to be slow or expensive. Modular, additively manufactured designs, enabled by AI-driven software and validated experimental test data, enable Qdot to deliver cutting edge solutions to aerothermal challenges.
Qdot Technology history
Qdot was founded in 2020 by Dr Jack Nicholas, Dr Holt Wong and Prof Peter Ireland from the Oxford Thermofluid Institute. After first supporting the UK Fusion industry in managing the extreme heat in Tokamak reactors, the founders turned their attention to clean aerospace where thermal management is a critical performance enabler. In developing a hydrogen-hybrid powertrain that’s scalable from large drones to commuter aircraft, Qdot developed the technologies, manufacturing methods and know-how that underpin the products and solutions we able to provide today
Our investors and funders
East Innovate
Tokamak Energy
UKI2S
InnovateUK
Department for Transport
Oxford Science Enterprises
Aerospace Technology Institute
