Arctech Innovation: Expanding UK AI led innovation into the US and beyond

The innovation at the heart of BugScents^TM is the result of over 15 years of entomological and behavioural science research led by Professor James Logan, an internationally recognised scientist and expert in vector-borne disease and pest control. The BugScents^TM technology uses a patented aggregation pheromone to detect even low-level bed bug infestations with unrivalled speed and accuracy, offering pest controllers a science-backed solution that is safe, discreet, and sustainable.

Its move into the US market comes on the heels of a 278% increase in bed bug cases in UK hospitality between 2022 and 2024. BugScents has already been deployed in over 250,000 bedrooms globally. The company’s strong research and product pipeline is a testament to the UK’s leadership in applied science and AI-driven innovation. BugScents^TM is not only transforming how infestations are detected and managed, but also helping to drive cost-effective, chemical-free pest control practices globally.

Championing UK AI and Technology Policy

Reflecting his role at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and policy, Professor Logan was recently invited to a high-level roundtable with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP. The meeting, hosted at the Edinburgh Technopole, focused on the UK’s new Digital and Technologies Sector Plan and the government’s £750 million investment in a new national supercomputer to be based at the University of Edinburgh. The roundtable addressed how the UK can better promote its AI capabilities and technological leadership on the global stage. This recognition highlights Arctech’s position not just as a technology innovator, but as a key contributor to the UK’s future industrial and digital strategy.