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HEXANA is a nuclear energy company specializing in small modular reactors (SMRs). It operates sodium-cooled fast neutron reactors, integrated with high-temperature storage systems, to produce flexible electricity on demand and provide direct process heat. The company's technology aims to reduce the volume of nuclear waste, contributing to a cleaner and more efficient energy industry.

Otrera provides customizable solutions for delivering low-carbon energy to industries and local communities.

Aledia SA, established in 2011, specializes in the development and manufacturing of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company's proprietary technology involves a 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires, enabling cost-effective production of LED chips at 25% the cost of traditional planar LED chips. Aledia's products cater to general lighting, automotive, and display applications, with a focus on mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR devices. Headquartered in Grenoble, France, the company has subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California.

Quobly is a developer of quantum computing semiconductors focused on creating and marketing a universal large-scale quantum computer. By utilizing established semiconductor industry procedures, the company aims to commercialize quantum computers based on silicon. Quobly's technology is designed to address complex problems, such as optimizing energy distribution and computing chemical properties, which can accelerate the development of new drugs. The company provides clients with customized quantum computing solutions that leverage proven semiconductor processes to meet their specific needs.

ISYBOT is a designer and manufacturer of collaborative robots or "Cobots", that is to say, robots working in collaboration with workers. Its cobots work with workers and make it possible to: - reduce the arduousness of workstations - multiply their productivity - enhance manual workstations ISYBOT is based on a breakthrough technical innovation, resulting from 15 years of R&D carried out within CEA LIST .

Microoled, established in 2007, specializes in the production of Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) displays and optical modules from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Grenoble, France. The company caters to diverse industries including consumer electronics, medical professionals, and security sectors by offering a broad range of products for applications like video glasses, head-mounted sports devices, camera viewfinders, and professional equipment worldwide. Microoled's focus lies in resolving customer-level issues through innovative solutions that anticipate market needs.

LightOn is a company that specializes in developing advanced AI models, including Foundation models and Large Language Models, to drive innovation and operational efficiency within enterprises. The company's core technology revolves around photonic computing, which addresses both software and hardware challenges in computing. This technology is applicable in various machine learning contexts, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, with capabilities for batch processing or streaming data. LightOn's solutions are designed to enhance generic tasks in machine learning, including the training and inference of high-dimensional data, thereby providing significant benefits to clients.

Isorg SA, founded in 2010 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic and printed electronic devices, particularly in the fields of photonics and image sensors. The company is noted for its innovative high-performance opto-electronic sensors, which can be integrated into various products, transforming surfaces made of plastic or glass into smart interfaces. Isorg offers a comprehensive range of services, from proof-of-concept to mass production, catering to diverse applications across consumer electronics, home appliances, smart buildings, industrial sectors, healthcare, and safety. Additionally, the company provides support for product development and integration. Its technology includes large-area image sensors and photodetectors, contributing to sectors such as medical imaging, non-destructive testing, and data security.

EnobraQ is a start-up established in 2015, originating from a pre-competitive research initiative backed by Toulouse White Biotechnology. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that utilize carbon dioxide as an industrial fermentation feedstock. EnobraQ's solutions address both ecological and economic challenges, targeting a variety of markets, including nutrition, agri-food, cosmetics, pharmacology, and bioplastics. Through its advancements, EnobraQ aims to contribute to sustainable practices in multiple industries by transforming CO2 into valuable products.

LXRepair is a French company focused on advancing disruptive technologies for DNA repair characterization, aiming to improve personalized cancer medicine. The company develops proprietary quantitative enzymatic assays that identify predictive markers of response to anti-cancer therapies, utilizing a functional approach that measures the efficacy of DNA repair pathways through fluorescent signals on a biochip. This method provides a more relevant understanding of DNA repair mechanisms compared to traditional genetic approaches, making it particularly useful in identifying defects that contribute to treatment failures in patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy. LXRepair's innovative platform is designed for research and development labs engaged in studying DNA repair mechanisms, with a significant goal of achieving CE-IVD marking for its first kit, which aims to predict radiotoxicity events. The company is supported by various investors and has initiated clinical studies to identify blood and tumor biomarkers related to radiotoxicity and radio-chemo resistance in cancer patients.

Kalray S.A., headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, specializes in providing low-power, time-critical processor solutions. The company offers massively parallel manycore array processors, including its patented Data Processing Unit (DPU) processors and acceleration cards. Kalray's products are designed for high-performance, data-centric computing markets, ranging from cloud to edge applications. Their offerings include software-defined storage solutions like the Kalray Target Controller and TurboBoost for secure communications, as well as development platforms and software tools such as AccessCore and Kalray Neural Network. These solutions cater to various industries including autonomous vehicles, aerospace/avionic, artificial intelligence, data storage, data networking, and computer vision. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the French CEA research lab, Kalray is committed to enhancing the efficiency of data centers and developing innovative solutions for sectors such as AI, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Scientific Research, Edge Computing, and Automotive.

UroMems is a medical device company dedicated to addressing specific clinical needs related to urinary conditions that significantly impact patients' quality of life. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of active implantable medical devices. Its innovative approach aims to enhance existing surgical treatments by minimizing associated side effects and ensuring that patients receive appropriate care promptly. Through its commitment to improving treatment options, UroMems seeks to benefit a wide range of patients facing urinary health challenges.

Diota is a company based in Massy, France, specializing in augmented reality (AR) software solutions tailored for industrial applications. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on integrating digital data with human operators to enhance the efficiency of complex industrial processes. Its flagship product, DiotaPlayer, facilitates the use of AR across various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas. The software allows users to browse, interact with, check, report, and track information seamlessly within existing hardware and software environments. Diota’s solutions are compatible with multiple devices, such as tablets and head-mounted displays, making them versatile for different operational needs. Additionally, the company offers consulting, technical support, and training services to optimize the implementation of its technologies. Diota's client base includes major industry players such as Safran Group, Dassault Aviation, and Renault, positioning it as a key contributor to the digital transformation of the industrial landscape in Europe.

Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced machine vision sensors and systems. Renowned for its neuromorphic vision technology, the company has created a unique visual processing platform that mimics human vision by detecting events rather than capturing sequences of images. This innovative Metavision® approach enables significant advancements in speed, dynamic range, data efficiency, and power consumption, making it suitable for a variety of applications including autonomous driving, mobile devices, industrial automation, and security systems. Prophesee serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors such as biomedical, gaming, robotics, and aerospace. The company boasts a team of over 100 engineers and holds more than 50 international patents, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation vision technologies.

aPSI 3D specializes in electric power conversion, focusing on systems ranging from 10 kW to several megawatts using IGBT technology. The company is positioned to leverage advancements in silicon carbide (SiC) to enhance its offerings. aPSI 3D manufactures power electronics modules that utilize three-dimensional stacking to integrate various semiconductors, including silicon, silicon carbide, and gallium nitride. This innovative approach results in compact and lightweight power electronics inverters, which are designed to facilitate efficient electric testing and improve cooling performance for clients.

Prestodiag specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative solutions for the rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria. Utilizing advanced Surface Plasmon Resonance imaging technology, the company offers analytical systems that can identify harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli within hours, significantly faster than traditional methods that may take days. Prestodiag primarily serves the food safety industry, but its applications extend to medical and environmental sectors as well. By enabling early detection of microbiological pathogens in complex matrices, the company's solutions help businesses enhance product safety and increase shelf life.

Aveni, Inc. specializes in advanced metallization technologies for semiconductor and electronic applications, focusing on damascene through silicon vias and MEMS. Founded in 2001 as a spinoff from the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, the company is based in Massy, France. Aveni's core offerings include Electrografting (eG), a wet electrochemical process that facilitates the growth of high-quality thin films on conducting surfaces, and Chemicalgrafting (cG), designed for non-conductive substrates. Both technologies have been successfully implemented in manufacturing for processes at and below the 14 nm node and for high aspect ratios. Aveni collaborates with various research and development centers and leading global manufacturers, leveraging its expertise in surface science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science to enhance device performance and yield in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.

Krono-Safe is a software solutions company based in Paris, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing real-time applications for safety-critical embedded systems, focusing on markets that require both safety and efficiency. These markets include transportation, industrial automation, energy, medical, military, and emerging fields like the Internet of Things. Krono-Safe provides an integrated development environment that allows users to simulate and integrate complex applications onto single- or multi-core hardware platforms, ensuring safe and efficient software systems.

Exagan is a prominent manufacturer of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices, specializing in advanced transistor technology for various applications including power supply, electrical automotive, solar panels, and industrial sectors. The company focuses on accelerating the adoption of GaN on Silicon technology, which enhances the efficiency of power conversion systems. By providing fast-switching GaN-based devices, Exagan enables clients across consumer electronics, smart buildings, and IT industries to achieve higher efficiency and cost savings through improved power integration. Their proprietary technology plays a crucial role in advancing the power electronics industry, contributing to reduced CO2 emissions and promoting more sustainable energy solutions.

Aledia SA, established in 2011, specializes in the development and manufacturing of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company's proprietary technology involves a 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires, enabling cost-effective production of LED chips at 25% the cost of traditional planar LED chips. Aledia's products cater to general lighting, automotive, and display applications, with a focus on mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR devices. Headquartered in Grenoble, France, the company has subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California.

Crocus Technology SA specializes in the development of magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries. The company provides innovative solutions that include magnetic sensors and embedded memory technology, designed to enhance sensor data gathering and performance. Its products are utilized across various applications, including telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Crocus Technology's offerings are characterized by their ability to execute fast read and write operations within a compact footprint, which improves the performance and security of chips used in smart cards, mobile phones, and data servers. By focusing on high sensitivity, stable temperature, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness, the company enables its clients to achieve enhanced performance and increased productivity in their operations.

APIX Analytics is a company specializing in the development and marketing of advanced gas analyzer systems. Founded in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, APIX Analytics focuses on creating miniaturized multigas analyzers using nano-silicon technology. These systems are designed for industrial, environmental, and security applications, integrating analytical chains such as sampling, gas injection, and separation of complex gas mixtures to enhance specificity and detection. The company's technology aims to improve the identification and quantification of each compound in a mixture, thereby increasing safety and quality requirements for various industries, including renewable energy development.

iskn is a consumer electronics company that develops and markets the slate for smart drawing. iskn is the leading pioneer in AUGMENTED INTERACTION thanks to its technology representing 24 international patents based on 60 years of deep tech R&D expertise in magnetometry at the world-renowned CEA LETI. The company’s primary mission consists in enriching the experience and facilitate interaction with the digital world by bringing back emotion through the use of day-to-day physical objects. This has already come to life by turning any pencil into a digital one with the widely adopted SLATE, and the yet to come disruptive REPAPER graphic tablet.

Theranexus is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in France that focuses on developing innovative drug candidates for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company aims to address significant medical needs in brain disorders through its unique therapeutics platform, which combines two distinct drugs to simultaneously target neurons and glial cells. Among its drug candidates are THN102, designed to treat excessive daytime sleepiness in Parkinson's disease; THN201, aimed at treating neurocognitive disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease; and THN101, developed for neuropathic pain. Theranexus's approach seeks to enhance therapeutic efficacy by leveraging the interplay between neuronal and glial cell activity.

Isorg SA, founded in 2010 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic and printed electronic devices, particularly in the fields of photonics and image sensors. The company is noted for its innovative high-performance opto-electronic sensors, which can be integrated into various products, transforming surfaces made of plastic or glass into smart interfaces. Isorg offers a comprehensive range of services, from proof-of-concept to mass production, catering to diverse applications across consumer electronics, home appliances, smart buildings, industrial sectors, healthcare, and safety. Additionally, the company provides support for product development and integration. Its technology includes large-area image sensors and photodetectors, contributing to sectors such as medical imaging, non-destructive testing, and data security.

NAWA Technologies specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on its innovative Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology. Founded in April 2013 and supported by over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, the company aims to enhance energy conversion, storage, transport, and efficiency using carbon, which is abundant and environmentally friendly. NAWA Technologies creates ultracapacitors and battery electrodes that facilitate the integration of renewable energies into smart grids, thus promoting more efficient and sustainable electricity storage. The company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes and emphasizes the importance of reusing, recovering, and recycling materials throughout the product lifecycle. With a dedicated team of 24 employees, NAWA Technologies operates a pilot production line to innovate new interface materials and storage devices that reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

BioAxial is a company focused on advancing fluorescence microscopy technology to enhance the extended imaging of live cells. Its innovative approach centers on the development of optical modules that serve as add-ons for commercial microscopes, allowing for high-resolution imaging with a resolution of less than 100 nanometers. The company's unique fluorescence microscopy workflow utilizes a beam shaper to create localized light patterns, which helps minimize photo-toxicity and photo-bleaching during the imaging process. This enables clinicians and physicists to obtain detailed observations of biological samples while preserving their integrity. BioAxial holds several patents for its technologies, underscoring its commitment to innovation in the field of microscopy.

Aledia SA, established in 2011, specializes in the development and manufacturing of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company's proprietary technology involves a 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires, enabling cost-effective production of LED chips at 25% the cost of traditional planar LED chips. Aledia's products cater to general lighting, automotive, and display applications, with a focus on mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR devices. Headquartered in Grenoble, France, the company has subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California.

EVIAGENICS is a biotechnology company generating new products and improved manufacturing processes for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry by applying its unique in vivo recombination technology. After the successful validation of the technology in several collaborations with industrial partners from red and white biotechnology EVIAGENICS will focus its activities on the development of a technology platform for the efficient recombination and expression of metabolic pathways in cells. These reprogrammed cells will be able to transform sugars from cheap renewable sources like feedstock into numerous new high value compounds.

Crocus Technology SA specializes in the development of magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries. The company provides innovative solutions that include magnetic sensors and embedded memory technology, designed to enhance sensor data gathering and performance. Its products are utilized across various applications, including telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Crocus Technology's offerings are characterized by their ability to execute fast read and write operations within a compact footprint, which improves the performance and security of chips used in smart cards, mobile phones, and data servers. By focusing on high sensitivity, stable temperature, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness, the company enables its clients to achieve enhanced performance and increased productivity in their operations.

Nexess SAS is a French company that specializes in developing and selling security management solutions tailored for nuclear and Seveso-type plants. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Mougins, France, with an additional office in Paris, Nexess offers a comprehensive range of products, including the NexLink software platform, which enhances security and productivity. The company also provides a variety of identification products such as personal security badges, RFID tags, and mobile devices, as well as smart camera systems that enable autonomous image analysis and real-time data transmission. Its solutions are designed for applications like hazardous product traceability, secure equipment management, site localization, and access detection in hazardous zones. Nexess aims to support digital transformation projects through its innovative technology, enhancing productivity, quality, and security for its clients.

CYTOO SA is a life sciences company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in micropattern-enhanced cell-based assays aimed at improving cellular analysis for the research community. Founded in 2008, the company develops, manufactures, and commercializes innovative technologies, including CYTOO chips and CYTOOplates, which utilize glass coverslips and microplates featuring adhesive micropatterns for various applications such as immunofluorescence assays and high-resolution live microscopy. Their products are designed to enhance the physiological relevance of cellular models, thereby reducing variability and increasing the reliability of assay results. CYTOO's technologies facilitate studies in areas such as cell shape, cytoskeleton organization, cell polarity, and quantitative cell phenotyping, catering to a diverse range of research goals. In addition to their product offerings, CYTOO provides assay development services to further support researchers in their experimental endeavors.

Aveni, Inc. specializes in advanced metallization technologies for semiconductor and electronic applications, focusing on damascene through silicon vias and MEMS. Founded in 2001 as a spinoff from the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, the company is based in Massy, France. Aveni's core offerings include Electrografting (eG), a wet electrochemical process that facilitates the growth of high-quality thin films on conducting surfaces, and Chemicalgrafting (cG), designed for non-conductive substrates. Both technologies have been successfully implemented in manufacturing for processes at and below the 14 nm node and for high aspect ratios. Aveni collaborates with various research and development centers and leading global manufacturers, leveraging its expertise in surface science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science to enhance device performance and yield in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.

IPDiA S.A., founded in 2009 and based in Caen, France, specializes in manufacturing 3D silicon submounts, RF integrated passive devices, and capacitors. The company's product range includes high stability and reliability capacitors, couplers/splitters, baluns/transformers, filters, diplexers/duplexers, and various protection devices. IPDiA also offers application-specific products like RF chipsets and customized solutions such as passive component networks and silicon interposers. Additionally, the company provides pre-studies, design, foundry, and assembly services. Its products are utilized in a variety of applications including broadband, medical, industrial sensors, and aerospace and defense sectors. IPDiA's technological expertise in 3D silicon components positions it as a key player in the global market for integrated passive devices and high brightness LEDs.

Fermentalg is an innovative industrial biotechnology company located in the Gironde region of France. It specializes in the production of micro-algae, targeting applications in the agrifood, healthcare, and energy sectors. The company focuses on creating natural cooking oils, animal nutrition products, and various chemicals derived from micro-algae. Through its advanced production techniques, Fermentalg aims to position itself as a leader in the sustainable use of micro-algae for a range of industries.

Crocus Technology SA specializes in the development of magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries. The company provides innovative solutions that include magnetic sensors and embedded memory technology, designed to enhance sensor data gathering and performance. Its products are utilized across various applications, including telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Crocus Technology's offerings are characterized by their ability to execute fast read and write operations within a compact footprint, which improves the performance and security of chips used in smart cards, mobile phones, and data servers. By focusing on high sensitivity, stable temperature, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness, the company enables its clients to achieve enhanced performance and increased productivity in their operations.

Tronics Microsystems is a manufacturer of sensors. They specialize in the fabrication and manufacturing of biomes devices and biosensors. They provide products and services for demanding industrial automation, oil & gas, and other industries.