Since 2013, FIS360 has delivered innovation through transformative programmes like Innovus and Game Changers, driving collaboration and real-world impact.
Founded by Frank Allison, FIS360 began by providing independent commercialisation support for Cumbria’s successful Innovus programme, driving technology transfer and entrepreneurial success. Over the past decade, FIS360 has expanded its portfolio, introducing tailored open innovation programmes like Game Changers for Sellafield Ltd and developing partnerships across industries, academia, and government.
Today, FIS360’s expertise fuels progress, connecting businesses to transformative solutions through our globally-recognised innovation and commercialisation services.
Our journey highlights our growth, achievements, and unwavering commitment to addressing complex challenges and creating lasting value for our partners.
FIS360 is founded by Frank Allison to provide independent technology commercialisation support for the Innovus Open Innovation Programme, promoting technology transfer and innovation in Cumbria.
While based in Saudi Arabia, Frank begins shaping FIS360 part-time, building its foundation as the bridge between industry and innovation.
Frank returns to the UK full-time to launch the Game Changers Open Innovation Programme, developed to address Sellafield Ltd’s decommissioning challenges.
FIS360 expands its services by hosting innovation workshops for businesses across Cumbria, driving technology adoption.
Our first office in Penrith opens, with new starters to help support the growing number of clients and programmes.
FIS360 joins the CLEP Innovation Strategy Group; begins supporting the KTN Innovation Exchange Programme; and expands the Game Changers innovation programme beyond Sellafield challenges to organisations including EDF, NRS Magnox, NRS Dounreay, National Nuclear Laboratory, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
FIS360 provides mentoring to Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Venture Programme, and launches of the first Game Changers incubator programme, extending innovation opportunities.
First active deployment of the Lyra inspection robot at Dounreay, supported by FIS360.
FIS360’s first entrepreneurship programme, Fusion for Createc, begins.
Milestone 50th open innovation challenge published.
FIS360 is Cyber Essentials certified, closely followed by Cyber Essentials Plus in 2023, signalling our strong commitment to ensuring robust cybersecurity measures across the organisation.
The Challenge Portal is launched to enable streamlined open innovation engagement within Sellafield.
FIS360 forms an advisory board to help steer future growth.
The company achieves ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, marking a commitment to quality and sustainability.
The team celebrates 10 years of delivering innovation.
A Board of Directors is established.
Launch of Amentum's ScaleMaker intrapreneurship programme.
FIS360 is shortlisted for the prestigious BECBC Awards.
