Our Journey
Where prevention became purpose
When it comes to designing life-saving technology, we leave nothing to chance.
Every detail, every test, every iteration is driven by one purpose – to prevent tragedy before it happens.
From a single idea driven by the wake of Grenfell to a multi-award-winning patented intelligent safety system, Ci’s journey has been defined by persistence, innovation, and belief.
Each milestone below represents more than progress – it’s another step towards making prevention the new standard in building safety worldwide.
2017
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy – the initial idea to find a solution is born.
2018
Fully functional Proof of Concept demonstration kit built in order to seek investment.
2018
Board and founding team assembled.
A full suite of concept products designed.
2019-20
UK patents filed and granted for the core Ci technology. Global patents filed and pending.
2021
Build and test prototypes.
First round of funding closed.
2022
Conduct trials, launch Ci as a solution (Grenfell 5 year anniversary).
2022
Winners of the Safety Innovation Award at the Electrical Product Safety Conference 2022, by Electrical Safety First.
2023
Winners in the Connected Consumer & Smart Home category of the IoT Global Awards 2023.
2023
Ci opens its Research & Development office in Rzeszow, Poland.
2023
1st generation Ci socket design complete, ready for certification.
2024
Scaling up of the R&D team to 30+ Hardware and Software engineers.
2024
Our sockets Ci One and Ci Max pass UK certification tests.
2024
Manufacturing of Ci One and Ci Max sockets begin.
2024
Development of our user app for iOS and Android.
Dedicated VR team established for creation of 3D products.
2025
Company rebrands as Ci Global – inline with its global expansion strategy.
2025
Ci selected as Platinum Sponsor at the Fire Safety Forum, Dubai – marking a major first step in bringing prevention-first building safety to the GCC.
2025
Ci Safe ecosystem developed – moving from electrical fire prevention to a whole-building safety system.
2025
Launch of the rooftop-to-response Ci Drone – providing instant, autonomous incident visibility for emergency services.
2025
Winner at the Fire & Security Awards for Excellence in London – Fire Hardware or Software Manufacturer of the Year.
2025
Ci Safe selected for the Tutbury Park Discovery Plot – part of the UK’s first net-zero home development.
2025
Finalists at the Intersec Awards 2026 in Dubai – recognised in the Best Passive Fire Safety Product category.
