UK legal tech Definely has been awarded a £585,000 grant from Innovate UK to advance its development of AI-driven solutions for the legal industry.
Launched in 2020, Definely makes it easier for lawyers to read, edit, and understand legal documents. The company offers a subscription-based suite of productivity solutions designed to assist lawyers at the pre-execution stage of the contract lifecycle.
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency. It helps UK businesses grow through the development and commercialisation of new products, processes, and services, supported by a robust technology ecosystem.
The grant will enable Definely to accelerate its research and development in generative AI, focusing on creating features that address the acute pain points experienced by legal professionals.
Nnamdi Emelifeonwu, CEO and Co-Founder of Definely, commented:
“This grant from Innovate UK is a testament to our mission of simplifying the way the legal world understands information.
The project will allow us to invest further in the development of leading technology innovations, with AI at the core, to create solutions that make life easier, more efficient, and more competitive for legal professionals by simplifying the process of reviewing documents.
We’re grateful to Innovate UK for their confidence in our roadmap and are excited to see the plans come to fruition.”
Lead image: Definely. Photo: uncredited.
