Award Recipients

The Semantics 21 team are honoured to have received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation, recognising their ground-breaking work in developing advanced software solutions for victim identification within law enforcement investigations.

Semantics 21 develop advanced software that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to process and analyse large volumes of digital data. They have made significant strides in the field of victim identification, a crucial aspect of combating heinous crimes such as child exploitation, human trafficking, terrorism and other serious offenses.

By rapidly detecting potential victims in images and videos, their software provides critical leads for investigators. The software prioritises investigation accuracy and efficiency, minimises harmful exposure to investigators, and gets technology to do the heavy lifting to reduce the workload of investigators and help cut down the backlog of cases waiting to be investigated.

The award not only acknowledges their technological excellence but also their profound impact on justice and public safety, leveraging technology for societal good by pushing the envelope in digital forensics. Their contributions to fighting crime significantly aid in dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

The team collaborate with law enforcement agencies worldwide, tailoring solutions to fit specific needs and legal frameworks within jurisdictions around the globe. This collaborative approach has led to the success of their software in numerous worldwide high-profile cases, helping rescue victims and apprehend offenders.

CEO and Founder Dr Liam Owens says: “Latest figures show that shockingly one in 10 children experience sexual abuse before the age of 16, and only one in eight children who are sexually abused are ever identified by law enforcement. We are committed to supporting everyday heroes in law enforcement to reduce this number by identifying and convicting paedophiles, while supporting in the rescue and safeguarding of children here in the UK and across the world.”

The award underscores the importance of innovative technology in modern law enforcement and the dedication within policing to make the world a safer place. To learn more, or support the team in rescuing children, please get in touch, because like you we believe that Every Victim Matters.