Honeycomb Network

Honeycomb Network is a spinout from Imperial College London developing smart infrastructure to support the adoption of micromobility, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, in the United Kingdom. The company, headquartered in London, provides safe storage pods equipped with intelligent charging units. These units are designed to securely store micromobility vehicles while also extending the lifespan of their lithium-ion batteries through remotely controlled charging cycles, which helps to reduce electronic waste.

The company was co-founded by Gabriel Yoong, who serves as the CEO. In November 2021, Honeycomb Network secured £127,000 in pre-seed funding from SFC Capital to develop prototypes and roll out a pilot scheme. The company was also a recipient of a grant from the UK Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles in 2021 and participated in the Centre for Climate Change Innovation's Greenhouse Accelerator programme.

Honeycomb Network's business model targets businesses and local authorities. The charging pods can be assembled in various configurations to suit different environments. The company offers a mobile app that allows users to find pod locations, check capacity, control charging speed, and lock or unlock the pods. The pods are equipped with multiple charging ports for different e-scooter and e-bike brands, eliminating the need for users to carry their own cables.

Keywords: micromobility infrastructure, e-scooter charging, e-bike charging, smart lockers, battery management, urban mobility, smart city technology, sustainable transport, electronic waste reduction, shared mobility, charging network, last-mile delivery, vehicle storage