Entopy Named AI SME of the Year at the National AI Awards 2026.

Entopy is proud to announce that it has been named AI SME of the Year at the National AI Awards 2026, recognising the success of its pioneering AI-powered Digital Twin programme delivered in partnership with Harwich Haven Authority and the University of Essex.

The award celebrates Entopy’s deployment of Capella, an AI-powered Digital Twin developed to support vessel movements and maritime logistics across the Port of Felixstowe ecosystem, which handles approximately 40% of the UK’s container traffic.

Built on Entopy’s Unified Intelligence platform, Capella transforms fragmented operational data into a single, continuously evolving view of the maritime ecosystem, enabling operators to anticipate risks, coordinate vessel movements and act ahead of consequence. The platform integrates pilots, tugs, vessels, terminals and wider port operations into a single intelligent system capable of predicting operational risks, identifying planning conflicts and enabling just-in-time vessel coordination.

The National AI Awards judges praised the project as: “A great example of AI being utilised beyond point solutions into a holistic approach in order to provide an intelligence engine to a complex operational activity.”

Since deployment, the platform has supported more than 16,000 operational interactions and delivered a 20% improvement in the resolution of planning fragilities. By providing earlier visibility of operational constraints and improving coordination across stakeholders, the solution has strengthened supply chain resilience while unlocking significant fuel-saving opportunities through more efficient vessel movements.

Delivering AI Where It Matters

The award-winning project demonstrates how AI can move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable outcomes within complex, real-world environments.

Developed through a collaboration between Entopy, Harwich Haven Authority and researchers at the University of Essex, the solution addresses one of the biggest challenges facing industrial AI adoption: the lack of high-quality operational data. By leveraging synthetic data and specialised AI micromodels, Entopy has created a scalable approach that enables accurate prediction and decision support even in data-sparse environments.

Toby Mills, Founder and CEO of Entopy, said: “This award is a tremendous achievement for our team and our partners at Harwich Haven Authority and the University of Essex.

What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that it celebrates AI delivering real operational impact. Capella is helping coordinate one of the UK’s most critical supply chain gateways, improving resilience, reducing inefficiencies and creating a foundation for smarter maritime operations.

We have always believed that AI delivers the greatest value when it helps organisations make better decisions. This project demonstrates exactly that, and we’re excited to continue expanding the role of AI-powered Digital Twins across critical infrastructure.”

Building the Future of Critical Infrastructure

The recognition reinforces Entopy’s position as a leader in AI-enabled Digital Twin technology for critical infrastructure.

From ports and airports to complex transport networks, Entopy’s technology combines AI, simulation and digital twin capabilities to help operators understand what is happening now, predict what will happen next and identify the best course of action before issues occur.