Brineworks
Seed Round in 2025
Brineworks is a technology company specializing in ocean-based carbon capture. It operates a high-efficiency saltwater electrolyzer that extracts CO2 directly from seawater, generating green hydrogen as a byproduct. This process enables businesses to access large-scale, affordable carbon removal solutions, contributing to responsible climate change mitigation efforts.
Quobly develops semiconductor-based technologies for large-scale quantum computing, aiming to unlock the full potential of quantum technologies. The company focuses on a fault-tolerant approach using established semiconductor fabrication methods.
Hummink
Seed Round in 2025
Hummink is a company specializing in additive manufacturing technology, focusing on nano-printing solutions that enable precise design and manufacturing at the nanoscale. Founded in 2020 in Paris by Amin M'barki, Pascal Boncenne, Lydéric Bocquet, Alessandro Siria, and Antoine Nigues, Hummink utilizes a patented technology that integrates a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator. This innovative approach allows for the capillary deposition of various liquids, equipping clients in the semiconductor and molecular diagnostic industries with the capability to create large objects while maintaining exceptional resolution and precision on substrates ranging from millimetric to centimetric scales.
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
Quobly develops semiconductor-based technologies for large-scale quantum computing, aiming to unlock the full potential of quantum technologies. The company focuses on a fault-tolerant approach using established semiconductor fabrication methods.
eleQtron develops quantum computers based on trapped ions and Magnetic Gradient Induced Coupling (MAGIC). Their intermediate-scale processors are optimized for near-term industrial applications, with a subscription-based performance model. They also explore scalable quantum processor concepts using RF-controlled trapped ions.
MetisMotion
Venture Round in 2025
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
SemiQon
Venture Round in 2025
SemiQon is a Finnish startup spun out from VTT Technical Research Centre. It specializes in developing silicon-based quantum processors using novel semiconductor qubit technology, aiming to advance the scalability and sustainability of quantum computing.
eleQtron
Seed Round in 2025
eleQtron develops quantum computers based on trapped ions and Magnetic Gradient Induced Coupling (MAGIC). Their intermediate-scale processors are optimized for near-term industrial applications, with a subscription-based performance model. They also explore scalable quantum processor concepts using RF-controlled trapped ions.
Hummink is a company specializing in additive manufacturing technology, focusing on nano-printing solutions that enable precise design and manufacturing at the nanoscale. Founded in 2020 in Paris by Amin M'barki, Pascal Boncenne, Lydéric Bocquet, Alessandro Siria, and Antoine Nigues, Hummink utilizes a patented technology that integrates a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator. This innovative approach allows for the capillary deposition of various liquids, equipping clients in the semiconductor and molecular diagnostic industries with the capability to create large objects while maintaining exceptional resolution and precision on substrates ranging from millimetric to centimetric scales.
Astrape Networks
Seed Round in 2025
Astrape powers the future of datacenters: more bandwidth, less power.
Astrape Networks
Grant in 2025
Astrape powers the future of datacenters: more bandwidth, less power.
Delft Circuits
Grant in 2025
Delft Circuits manufactures specialized hardware for quantum engineers and industries. They offer in-house cleanroom fabrication, cryogenic high-frequency laboratories, and expertise in microwave design, engineering, and superconducting materials to enable customers to achieve scalable, high-performance Input/Output (I/O) solutions.
Delft Circuits
Venture Round in 2025
Delft Circuits manufactures specialized hardware for quantum engineers and industries. They offer in-house cleanroom fabrication, cryogenic high-frequency laboratories, and expertise in microwave design, engineering, and superconducting materials to enable customers to achieve scalable, high-performance Input/Output (I/O) solutions.
Cerabyte develops a ceramic-based data storage technology designed for long-term archival preservation. Its hardware utilizes ceramic nano memory technology to store data with high density and durability, resisting environmental factors. This enables organizations to maintain digital records indefinitely without media replacement, data migration, or ongoing energy consumption.
LightSolver is a pioneering technology company that has developed the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), which leverages the unique physical properties of light to address complex computational challenges. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, both physicists from the Weizmann Institute, the company has assembled a team predominantly composed of PhD holders in mathematics and physics. The LPU operates solely on all-optical coupled lasers, eliminating the need for electronics, and is designed to be as compact as a traditional desktop computer. This innovative computing method offers exceptional scalability, low power requirements, and operates at room temperature, positioning it to potentially surpass the capabilities of quantum and supercomputers. LightSolver's technology harnesses the natural attributes of light, such as deep connectivity and massive parallelism, to optimize performance for various applications.
Delta Cygni Labs
Venture Round in 2024
Delta Cygni Labs develops POINTR, a remote video collaboration platform powered by augmented reality and a secure telecommunications protocol. The solution enables mission-critical field service across energy, machinery, and maritime industries, with deployments that support real-time video, artificial intelligence, drones, and the Internet of Things. The platform also includes projected augmented reality tools designed to assist astronauts in intra- and extravehicular activities, contributing to safer operations on Earth and in space. The company serves customers including KONE, Wärtsilä, Valmet, Schneider Electric, and Ford, and maintains offices and partnerships in Finland, Germany, Brazil, Russia, and Japan. Delta Cygni Labs focuses on secure, reliable communications for high-stakes environments and enables remote collaboration and data streaming for complex field tasks and space missions.
RAAAM Memory Technologies
Grant in 2024
RAAAM Memory Technologies Ltd. specializes in innovative on-chip memory solutions designed for the semiconductor industry. The company has developed a high-density memory technology that significantly enhances memory capacity, providing up to 50% greater density compared to traditional options without incurring additional costs, complexity, or performance drawbacks. RAAAM's technology serves as a drop-in replacement for static random access memory (SRAM) in system on chips (SoCs), allowing semiconductor companies to achieve area and power reductions while utilizing standard CMOS manufacturing processes. This advancement enables clients to maximize on-chip memory capacity within a smaller silicon die size, streamlining production and improving efficiency.
Pharrowtech
Venture Round in 2024
Pharrowtech specializes in designing advanced solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR, and ultra-high capacity wireless links. With over a decade of top-tier R&D experience from imec, Belgium's renowned research hub, the company focuses on algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems to deliver products with superior performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
WeLinQ specializes in developing full-stack quantum link solutions. Their technology enables interconnectivity among quantum processors, facilitating multi-core and distributed quantum computing. They focus on creating end-user-oriented algorithms for entanglement-based networked quantum computing and long-distance quantum communications.
Proxima Fusion
Grant in 2024
Proxima Fusion develops innovative fusion power plants using optimized stellarators. These magnetic confinement devices aim to generate emissions-free power through nuclear fusion, providing a clean and safe energy source.
Kiutra is a Munich-based technology company that designs and manufactures cryogenic cooling and refrigeration solutions for research and industry. It develops turn-key cryostats and magnetic cooling technology that delivers continuous sub-kelvin temperatures without reliance on liquid cooling media, notably avoiding helium-3. The platforms provide compact, cost-efficient cooling and rapid sample exchange, enabling researchers to focus on experiments rather than equipment maintenance. Kiutra’s systems support low-temperature investigations across materials science, quantum technology, high-performance electronics, and detector applications, helping customers push forward basic research and industrial-scale quantum hardware development. By offering cryogen-free cooling and easy-to-use platforms, Kiutra aims to accelerate the development and testing of quantum computing, communications, and sensing technologies.
Blixt
Venture Round in 2024
Blixt designs and manufactures semiconductor-based circuit breakers and household fuses to support smart metering and smart grid services. Its solid-state technology platform includes circuit breakers and next-generation battery system architecture, delivering a more reliable, flexible, and efficient electricity infrastructure and enabling software-defined power through real-time control of currents and voltages.
Cerabyte
Seed Round in 2024
Cerabyte develops a ceramic-based data storage technology designed for long-term archival preservation. Its hardware utilizes ceramic nano memory technology to store data with high density and durability, resisting environmental factors. This enables organizations to maintain digital records indefinitely without media replacement, data migration, or ongoing energy consumption.
SpacePharma
Venture Round in 2024
SpacePharma SA is a Swiss company established in 2012, specializing in providing microgravity services and solutions for research. Based in Delémont, the company offers an innovative miniaturized laboratory system called mGnify, which can be remotely controlled and utilized across various microgravity platforms, including ground simulators, parabolic flights, and nano satellites. By facilitating access to microgravity environments, SpacePharma enables researchers to conduct advanced studies in areas such as bio-chemistry, drug screening, gene expression, protein crystallization, and the pathogenicity of bacteria. The company assists clients throughout all phases of their experiments, employing cutting-edge technology to deliver unique data and accelerate research and development processes.
Surphase is an engineering firm specializing in monitoring services for sustainable water treatment. The company has developed a technology designed to enhance global potable water supply by providing advanced monitoring capabilities. Its system is equipped to detect fouling at an early stage, predict harmful levels of fouling, and offer tools for effective predictive maintenance. This technology optimizes cleaning procedures and reduces operational costs, thereby enabling customers to improve their water treatment processes. Surphase aims to contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of water treatment solutions worldwide.
Quantum transistors
Grant in 2024
Quantum Transistors specializes in the development of advanced quantum chips tailored for solid-state quantum processors. The company's technology integrates sophisticated solid-state qubits with cutting-edge photonics, aiming to enhance fidelity and scalability in quantum computing. By focusing on these innovations, Quantum Transistors seeks to facilitate broader adoption of quantum technology across various industries, ultimately increasing the impact and accessibility of quantum computing systems. Their efforts are directed towards creating powerful computing solutions that leverage the unique properties of quantum particles, positioning them as a key player in the evolution of computing technology.
Fych Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
Fych Technologies specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for the plastics sector. It focuses on offering businesses end-to-end solutions that cover the entire value chain, from raw material producers to transformers and final consumers.
Surphase
Venture Round in 2024
Surphase is an engineering firm specializing in monitoring services for sustainable water treatment. The company has developed a technology designed to enhance global potable water supply by providing advanced monitoring capabilities. Its system is equipped to detect fouling at an early stage, predict harmful levels of fouling, and offer tools for effective predictive maintenance. This technology optimizes cleaning procedures and reduces operational costs, thereby enabling customers to improve their water treatment processes. Surphase aims to contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of water treatment solutions worldwide.
Pharrowtech specializes in designing advanced solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR, and ultra-high capacity wireless links. With over a decade of top-tier R&D experience from imec, Belgium's renowned research hub, the company focuses on algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems to deliver products with superior performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Blixt designs and manufactures semiconductor-based circuit breakers and household fuses to support smart metering and smart grid services. Its solid-state technology platform includes circuit breakers and next-generation battery system architecture, delivering a more reliable, flexible, and efficient electricity infrastructure and enabling software-defined power through real-time control of currents and voltages.
SpacePharma SA is a Swiss company established in 2012, specializing in providing microgravity services and solutions for research. Based in Delémont, the company offers an innovative miniaturized laboratory system called mGnify, which can be remotely controlled and utilized across various microgravity platforms, including ground simulators, parabolic flights, and nano satellites. By facilitating access to microgravity environments, SpacePharma enables researchers to conduct advanced studies in areas such as bio-chemistry, drug screening, gene expression, protein crystallization, and the pathogenicity of bacteria. The company assists clients throughout all phases of their experiments, employing cutting-edge technology to deliver unique data and accelerate research and development processes.
RAAAM Memory Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
RAAAM Memory Technologies Ltd. specializes in innovative on-chip memory solutions designed for the semiconductor industry. The company has developed a high-density memory technology that significantly enhances memory capacity, providing up to 50% greater density compared to traditional options without incurring additional costs, complexity, or performance drawbacks. RAAAM's technology serves as a drop-in replacement for static random access memory (SRAM) in system on chips (SoCs), allowing semiconductor companies to achieve area and power reductions while utilizing standard CMOS manufacturing processes. This advancement enables clients to maximize on-chip memory capacity within a smaller silicon die size, streamlining production and improving efficiency.
SPHERICAL is a technology company focused on advancing space exploration by innovating in semiconductor design. It specializes in creating complex electronic systems for aerospace applications, with a unique approach that involves manipulating electronic circuits at the individual transistor level. This precision enables the company to deliver highly configurable, reliable, and compact systems for next-generation space missions.
SpacePharma
Venture Round in 2024
SpacePharma SA is a Swiss company established in 2012, specializing in providing microgravity services and solutions for research. Based in Delémont, the company offers an innovative miniaturized laboratory system called mGnify, which can be remotely controlled and utilized across various microgravity platforms, including ground simulators, parabolic flights, and nano satellites. By facilitating access to microgravity environments, SpacePharma enables researchers to conduct advanced studies in areas such as bio-chemistry, drug screening, gene expression, protein crystallization, and the pathogenicity of bacteria. The company assists clients throughout all phases of their experiments, employing cutting-edge technology to deliver unique data and accelerate research and development processes.
SPHERICAL
Seed Round in 2024
SPHERICAL is a technology company focused on advancing space exploration by innovating in semiconductor design. It specializes in creating complex electronic systems for aerospace applications, with a unique approach that involves manipulating electronic circuits at the individual transistor level. This precision enables the company to deliver highly configurable, reliable, and compact systems for next-generation space missions.
WeLinQ specializes in developing full-stack quantum link solutions. Their technology enables interconnectivity among quantum processors, facilitating multi-core and distributed quantum computing. They focus on creating end-user-oriented algorithms for entanglement-based networked quantum computing and long-distance quantum communications.
Cerabyte develops a ceramic-based data storage technology designed for long-term archival preservation. Its hardware utilizes ceramic nano memory technology to store data with high density and durability, resisting environmental factors. This enables organizations to maintain digital records indefinitely without media replacement, data migration, or ongoing energy consumption.
EYE4NIR
Seed Round in 2024
EYE4NIR specializes in developing advanced image sensor technology. They offer sensors capable of detecting both visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR) light, enabling applications such as hyperspectral imaging.
SpacePharma SA is a Swiss company established in 2012, specializing in providing microgravity services and solutions for research. Based in Delémont, the company offers an innovative miniaturized laboratory system called mGnify, which can be remotely controlled and utilized across various microgravity platforms, including ground simulators, parabolic flights, and nano satellites. By facilitating access to microgravity environments, SpacePharma enables researchers to conduct advanced studies in areas such as bio-chemistry, drug screening, gene expression, protein crystallization, and the pathogenicity of bacteria. The company assists clients throughout all phases of their experiments, employing cutting-edge technology to deliver unique data and accelerate research and development processes.
Delta Cygni Labs
Grant in 2024
Delta Cygni Labs develops POINTR, a remote video collaboration platform powered by augmented reality and a secure telecommunications protocol. The solution enables mission-critical field service across energy, machinery, and maritime industries, with deployments that support real-time video, artificial intelligence, drones, and the Internet of Things. The platform also includes projected augmented reality tools designed to assist astronauts in intra- and extravehicular activities, contributing to safer operations on Earth and in space. The company serves customers including KONE, Wärtsilä, Valmet, Schneider Electric, and Ford, and maintains offices and partnerships in Finland, Germany, Brazil, Russia, and Japan. Delta Cygni Labs focuses on secure, reliable communications for high-stakes environments and enables remote collaboration and data streaming for complex field tasks and space missions.
Proxima Fusion
Seed Round in 2024
Proxima Fusion develops innovative fusion power plants using optimized stellarators. These magnetic confinement devices aim to generate emissions-free power through nuclear fusion, providing a clean and safe energy source.
LightSolver
Venture Round in 2024
LightSolver is a pioneering technology company that has developed the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), which leverages the unique physical properties of light to address complex computational challenges. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, both physicists from the Weizmann Institute, the company has assembled a team predominantly composed of PhD holders in mathematics and physics. The LPU operates solely on all-optical coupled lasers, eliminating the need for electronics, and is designed to be as compact as a traditional desktop computer. This innovative computing method offers exceptional scalability, low power requirements, and operates at room temperature, positioning it to potentially surpass the capabilities of quantum and supercomputers. LightSolver's technology harnesses the natural attributes of light, such as deep connectivity and massive parallelism, to optimize performance for various applications.
Fych Technologies
Grant in 2024
Fych Technologies specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for the plastics sector. It focuses on offering businesses end-to-end solutions that cover the entire value chain, from raw material producers to transformers and final consumers.
EYE4NIR specializes in developing advanced image sensor technology. They offer sensors capable of detecting both visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR) light, enabling applications such as hyperspectral imaging.
Kiutra is a Munich-based technology company that designs and manufactures cryogenic cooling and refrigeration solutions for research and industry. It develops turn-key cryostats and magnetic cooling technology that delivers continuous sub-kelvin temperatures without reliance on liquid cooling media, notably avoiding helium-3. The platforms provide compact, cost-efficient cooling and rapid sample exchange, enabling researchers to focus on experiments rather than equipment maintenance. Kiutra’s systems support low-temperature investigations across materials science, quantum technology, high-performance electronics, and detector applications, helping customers push forward basic research and industrial-scale quantum hardware development. By offering cryogen-free cooling and easy-to-use platforms, Kiutra aims to accelerate the development and testing of quantum computing, communications, and sensing technologies.
Quantum transistors
Venture Round in 2024
Quantum Transistors specializes in the development of advanced quantum chips tailored for solid-state quantum processors. The company's technology integrates sophisticated solid-state qubits with cutting-edge photonics, aiming to enhance fidelity and scalability in quantum computing. By focusing on these innovations, Quantum Transistors seeks to facilitate broader adoption of quantum technology across various industries, ultimately increasing the impact and accessibility of quantum computing systems. Their efforts are directed towards creating powerful computing solutions that leverage the unique properties of quantum particles, positioning them as a key player in the evolution of computing technology.
Medicsen is a start-up focused on healthcare innovation, primarily through the development of advanced technology solutions. A notable project is GlycSen, a needle-free drug delivery device aimed at providing a painless treatment option for individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes. This device integrates data from continuous glucose meters and user-inputted information, utilizing a learning algorithm to facilitate real-time monitoring. It features a chatbot interface that allows patients to easily track their condition, enhancing their ability to manage diabetes effectively. Through these innovations, Medicsen aims to improve the quality of life for those living with chronic diseases.
Scope Biosciences
Grant in 2024
Scope Biosciences develops molecular diagnostics leveraging CRISPR-Cas technology. It originated as a spin-off from Wageningen University & Research. The company aims to provide actionable nucleic acid detection in healthcare and agriculture with high specificity for single-nucleotide differences and sensitivity to trace genetic material, packaged in a format that can be used outside traditional laboratory settings to support on-site decision making by clinicians and agricultural professionals.
Lumoview Building Analytics
Seed Round in 2024
Lumoview Building Analytics GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in indoor measurement systems designed for automated building analysis. The company has developed a device that can digitize a room in just two seconds, making it accessible for widespread use. Once the data is collected, it is analyzed in the cloud using advanced automation. Lumoview's connected online platform enables building owners to make informed decisions to enhance building performance and reduce CO2 emissions, contributing to more sustainable building management.
ION-X develops electric propulsion technology for small spacecraft and satellites. It focuses on a nanoscience-based thruster that ejects fully ionized particles to produce thrust, offering long service life and high modularity. The technology aims for scalable manufacturing with competitive production costs suitable for mass production, enabling customers to access the expanding aerospace market and pursue efficient, reliable propulsion for small platforms.
Plexigrid
Seed Round in 2024
Plexigrid specializes in modernizing electricity grids to facilitate the global shift towards renewable energy. They offer solutions that empower distribution grid operators to enhance efficiency and actively drive the transformation required for a successful energy transition.
Basemark specializes in developing augmented reality software for enhanced driver awareness and safety. It offers tools to avoid occlusion, prevent motion sickness, and support multiple in-vehicle displays, enabling automotive manufacturers to create practical AR applications.
Vexlum specializes in high-brightness semiconductor laser technology, focusing on high-power and spectral tailoring applications. The company leverages its expertise in molecular beam epitaxy to develop vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers, offering broad wavelength coverage, multi-watt power, and tunable narrow-linewidth operation with high beam quality. This enables businesses to enhance quality control and swiftly respond to customer demands, particularly in the realm of quantum technology.
moi composites
Grant in 2024
Moi Composites is an innovative tech start-up based in Milan, Italy, specializing in the 3D printing of custom products using advanced composite materials. Founded as a spinoff from Politecnico di Milano University, Moi has developed a patented continuous fiber manufacturing process that utilizes robotic arms to produce strong, lightweight objects in unique shapes and sizes without the constraints of traditional manufacturing methods. One of its notable achievements includes the creation of the MAMBO, a 6.5-meter boat made from continuous thermoset fiberglass, marking a significant milestone in additive manufacturing. Moi Composites serves various industries, including medical, marine, oil and gas, aerospace, and energy, providing tailored solutions that streamline the design and production process. The company has received multiple accolades for its technological advancements, positioning itself at the forefront of the composite manufacturing sector.
The Ferroelectric Memory Company
Grant in 2024
The Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in providing embedded nonvolatile memory solutions to the semiconductor industry. FMC's core technology is based on ferroelectric hafnium oxide (FE-HfO2), enabling ultra-low-power, high-performance, and dense non-volatile storage. This technology, known as FeFET, transforms classical high-k metal-gate transistors into nonvolatile ferroelectric field effect transistors, allowing for easy scaling of microcontrollers from 65nm down to 5nm and beyond. FMC's solutions offer significant advantages, including a 80% reduction in system-on-chip (SoC) cost, a 1000x reduction in write energy per bit, and a 70% overall performance gain. The company's technology is designed to be compatible with cutting-edge technology nodes, making it a future-proof solution for the semiconductor industry.
Comptek Solutions
Series A in 2023
Comptek Solutions is a Finnish developer specializing in advanced surface engineering for compound semiconductors. Its Kontrox quantum surface engineering process creates defect-free, crystalline surfaces on III-V materials, enabling higher-quality semiconductor devices used in CMOS manufacturing, radio frequency components, optoelectronics, power electronics, and concentrated photovoltaics. Founded in 2017 and based in Turku, the company also offers passivation technologies that mitigate aggressive oxidation, reducing atomic-level defects and improving device efficiency, reliability and manufacturability. Kontrox has demonstrated substantial performance gains in devices such as microLEDs, and the company provides customized services to fit diverse substrate and fabrication flows, helping clients produce more efficient, reliable, and affordable devices across optoelectronics, RF and power electronics markets.
Wave Photonics
Grant in 2023
Wave Photonics is a company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on enhancing the design and integration of integrated photonics products. It develops a platform that utilizes computational techniques to optimize product designs and streamline the supply chain. This platform offers a software tool that predicts the performance and variability of components based on specific fabrication processes, along with an optimizer to create a library of foundry-specific components. By facilitating the development and mass production of integrated photonics technologies, Wave Photonics aims to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy for businesses in the sector.
Orange Quantum Systems
Grant in 2023
Developer of customized full-stack quantum systems designed to accelerate the characterization of quantum devices. The company offers test equipment for quantum computing, including transmon qubit characterization systems, along with customization, maintenance, training, and related services.
Lumi Space is a company focused on addressing the growing threat of space debris, which poses significant risks to space operations and satellite infrastructure. By offering precise commercial information on satellite orbits, Lumi Space enhances insights into potential collision risks in the increasingly crowded space environment. The company has developed a satellite technology platform that utilizes satellite laser ranging to deliver accurate space surveillance data. In addition to data services, Lumi Space provides satellite retroreflectors and is advancing high-power laser technologies. This innovation aims to minimize the environmental impact associated with satellite operations, contributing to a more sustainable future for the commercial space sector.
Crypto Quantique
Grant in 2023
Crypto Quantique develops quantum-driven security solutions for connected devices by designing a secure chip on silicon that uses quantum processes to generate cryptographic keys. The chip can be integrated into new devices or retrofitted into existing ones, enabling multiple applications to operate with unique, unforgeable keys that do not need to be stored. The company combines cryptography and quantum physics in a platform that delivers hardware and software products for future-proof cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting local networks and IoT environments through end-to-end security in a scalable manner. Founded in 2015 and based in London, Crypto Quantique aims to provide robust protection for the Internet of Things by enabling on-demand cryptographic operations and key management.
Lubis EDA is a technology company that specializes in developing software and services for semiconductor developers. Its primary mission is to accelerate the development of reliable, bug-free microchips. Lubis EDA offers a cloud-based formal verification platform that enables clients to verify their digital design blocks, such as CPUs and graphics cards, ensuring they are free of bugs. This platform includes formal attestation for high-risk IP blocks, a multi-level training course for digital design verification, and software to optimize verification efforts by generating formal verification IP. By utilizing Lubis EDA's services, clients can bring their products to market faster and with enhanced reliability.
WIDMO Spectral Technologies (formerly SGPR.TECH)
Grant in 2023
SGPR.TECH Sp. z o.o. specializes in developing analytical software and innovative ground penetrating radar technology for subsurface surveying. Founded in 2018 and located in Rzeszów, Poland, the company provides solutions for various industries, including mining, oil and gas, and construction. Their software enables accurate subsurface mapping and material recognition, facilitating the creation of detailed 3D models that contain comprehensive subsurface information. By offering advanced tools for multispectral subsurface modeling, SGPR.TECH aims to transform how industries reliant on subsurface data gather and analyze information, thereby enhancing project efficiency and addressing challenges at every stage of development.
Naco Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced nano-coating technologies, specializing in high-performance coatings for various industries including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and microchip production. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Naco develops multilayer and multicomponent coatings that enhance equipment performance by providing oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent properties. The company plays a significant role in the hydrogen sector by creating specialized coatings for Green Hydrogen systems, such as electrolyzers and fuel cells, which improve the reliability of these systems while minimizing the use of costly and scarce materials. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Schaeffler Group, a Germany-based company, further strengthening its capabilities and market reach.
Danubia NanoTech
Grant in 2019
Danubia NanoTech specializes in the development and manufacturing of graphene and carbon nanotubes, focusing on applications such as sensors, conductive and protective layers, and composites. With a strong background in carbon-based nanomaterials and extensive experience in graphene research and development, the company provides innovative solutions that enhance the performance of industrial end-products. Danubia NanoTech is dedicated to advancing graphene and carbon-based technologies, offering tailored composites that improve the functionality and efficiency of various applications across different industries.