UK100 Start-Ups: Brill Power

By Patricia Cullen | Mar 05, 2026

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BRILL POWER CO‑FOUNDER CAROLYN HICKS
BRILL POWER CO‑FOUNDER CAROLYN HICKS

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

Brill Power is an Oxford University spinout, producing the tech needed to make batteries last longer, cost less and be more sustainable. Co-founded by Carolyn Hicks, an alumna of the Oxford MBA, alongside a team of Oxford students, Brill Power has proven successful:  securing funding and winning awards. Linked with names such as Aston Martin Lagonda, Brill Power is now set to play a key role in the future of the EV rollout in the UK. Recently bought out by Palmer Energy Technology, Brill Power’s technology is going to be integrated into EV battery systems.

BRILL POWER CO‑FOUNDER CAROLYN HICKS
BRILL POWER CO‑FOUNDER CAROLYN HICKS

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

Brill Power is an Oxford University spinout, producing the tech needed to make batteries last longer, cost less and be more sustainable. Co-founded by Carolyn Hicks, an alumna of the Oxford MBA, alongside a team of Oxford students, Brill Power has proven successful:  securing funding and winning awards. Linked with names such as Aston Martin Lagonda, Brill Power is now set to play a key role in the future of the EV rollout in the UK. Recently bought out by Palmer Energy Technology, Brill Power’s technology is going to be integrated into EV battery systems.

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