Our Start
Geoptic is a product of four co-founders, working within three UK Universities. The team have lifelong deep interests in Geoscience, Particle and Nuclear Physics, and a technology path to bring a new way of imaging engineering structures.
Our Growth
The company was founded in 2020 to exploit the natural flux of muons at the Earth’s surface which then led to the company’s solution for the UK railways’ historic concealed shaft challenge. Geoptic continue to deliver bespoke applied muon imaging R&D for its clients leading to a growing IP portfolio and its reputation for trusted delivery of scientific and engineering results.
Our Present
In March 2025, Geoptic had the significant milestone of passing five years of supporting the international engineering community. As the company and staff celebrated, they realise that there is more to come given the richness of physics within the Earth’s natural cosmic ray background.
Our Co-Founding University Partners
Geoptic is proud to work closely with its UK University partners, and grateful for their continued support.
As a co-founding University, Durham has a long experience of technology transfer and scientific commercialisation, and is a leading University.
St Mary’s University, Twickenham, is one of the UK’s newest and vibrant University, and having significant impact with its Applied Sciences. Researchers from St Mary’s have worked with many national and international organisations, from the UK’s National Ballet to Chelsea Football Club
The University of Sheffield takes research from the laboratory to world, and Geoptic is a clear example of Sheffield’s long-term economic impact. Sheffield spin outs have significant societal benefits and are fifth in the UK in recent national assessments.