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Neuron (also known as Neuron Innovations or Neuron World) is a blockchain and artificial intelligence software company headquartered in London. It develops decentralised infrastructure for autonomous systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, enabling secure, real-time machine-to-machine (M2M) data exchange using blockchain technology.[1][2]

Neuron
Neuron World
FormerlyNeuron Innovations
IndustryBlockchain
Technology
Software Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GenreTechnology
Software Systems
Founded2019; 6 years ago
HeadquartersCovent Garden,
London
,
United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Niall Greenwood (COO)
James Dunthorne (CEO)
ProductsNative digital tokens
Node software
Subsidiaries
  • 4DSKY
  • $NRN
Websitehttps://www.neuron.world/

History

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Neuron was co-founded in 2019 by Niall Greenwood and James Dunthorne.[2][3][4] The company initially focused on integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into national airspace. In 2021, it participated in UK government-sponsored under the Future Flight Challenge, where it demonstrated its drone tracking system for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.[5][6][7][8]

Subsequently, Neuron expanded into M2M infrastructure through advanced air mobility projects, including an air taxi study led by Atkins and the ATOMICUS project with Cirium.[9] In 2023, Neuron joined Outlier Ventures’ Base Camp Accelerator Programme to develop its Web3 strategy and extend its platform beyond the aviation sector.[10][11]

Products

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Neuron’s products include the 4DSKY app and unmanned traffic management system, designed to visualise flight paths and monitor low-altitude airspace. The company has also developed a decentralised service network (DSN) protocol and token ($NRN) to support direct machine-to-machine communication and data exchange.[12][13]

Technology

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Neutron’s technical architecture integrates blockchain, distributed computing, and artificial intelligence. It is in partnership with Hedera Hashgraph, to log high-frequency, immutable data from edge devices, providing traceability for operations such as autonomous flight.[14][15] The platform also supports decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePIN).[16][17]

Recognition

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In 2022, Avionics International highlighted Neuron’s BVLOS drone trials as a significant development.[5][8] The same year, TechRound included Neuron in its list of notable blockchain firms based in London.[1] It has received support for innovation initiatives led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.[18] Neuron also received first place at the 12th and 14th Global Blockchain Congress startup competitions organised by the Agora Group in 2023 and 2025.[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ a b Team, TechRound (2022-08-02). "James Dunthorne, CEO & Co-Founder of Neuron Innovations". TechRound. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  2. ^ a b Innovates, Dallas; Kirkpatrick, David (2022-01-06). "North Texas-Based Hedera Helps Boost Long-Distance Drone Safety in U.K. Trial". Dallas Innovates. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  3. ^ "James Dunthorne". supernovafest.eu. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  4. ^ Membership Handbook - Royal Aeronautical Society (PDF). November 2019.
  5. ^ a b Reed, Jessica (2022-01-13). "U.K. Government-Sponsored Trials Demonstrate Safe Tracking of BVLOS Drone Operations". Avionics International. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  6. ^ "Neuron trials drone radar system in UK government-sponsored trial". www.roboticsandautomationmagazine.co.uk. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  7. ^ Hedera. "Neuron Leverages the Hedera Network for Drone Radar System in UK Government Sponsored Trial". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  8. ^ a b Butterworth-Hayes, Philip; Beechener, Jenny (2022-01-07). "Neuron leverages the Hedera network to test BVLOS drone deliveries in UK government trial". Unmanned airspace. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  9. ^ Butterworth-Hayes, Philip; Beechener, Jenny (2021-01-26). "UK south west air taxi project secures Future Flight Challenge funding". Unmanned airspace. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  10. ^ "Outlier Ventures - Neuron". Outlier Ventures. 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  11. ^ Husry, Haya al (2023-06-08). "Meet our Latest Base Camp Cohort". Outlier Ventures. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  12. ^ "4dsky - the future of aviation". www.4dsky.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  13. ^ Victor (2025-03-05). "Neuron Goes Live on Hedera to Prevent Aerial Disasters". Altcoin Buzz. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  14. ^ "Neuron Leverages the Hedera Network for Drone Radar System…". Hedera. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  15. ^ "Drones & Bots UK - Neuron and Hadera Hashgraph". 2024.
  16. ^ Infinity, Genfinity (2025). "Introducing Neuron: Leading the Future of DePIN". Genfinity - Web3 Education & News. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  17. ^ Alcock, Charles (2024). "Neuron and Hedera Step Up Plans To Digitize Airspace Management with Blockchain Data Distribution". Aviation International News.
  18. ^ "Time Out Dubai - Sheikh Hamdan Drone Project". Economy Middle East. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  19. ^ "sUAS News - Neuron Drone Trials". sUAS News. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  20. ^ "Fluence Network - Dubai Congress 2025". 2025.
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