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Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. The company's innovative product offerings, including nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, are designed to enhance satellite operations by enabling service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is transforming the NewSpace industry. Their solutions allow satellites to perform numerous orbital maneuvers, facilitating a new approach to mission planning that prioritizes objectives through automated decision-making. This capability provides unprecedented flexibility for satellite networks, enabling optimal adjustments to meet specific user needs, such as revisiting frequencies and monitoring dynamic points of interest.

Vaeridion is focused on transforming aviation through green air mobility technology and services. The company aims to facilitate a sustainable revolution in the aviation sector by developing electric microliners that will connect regional airfields, significantly reducing travel times for passengers. By combining existing technologies with advanced engineering, Vaeridion streamlines the certification and production processes, offering clients a pathway to clean and affordable air mobility solutions.

Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a battery storage technology company based in Woodinville, Washington, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing silicon-carbon composite materials specifically for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to enhance energy performance for various applications, including electric vehicles and devices. Group14's innovative nanomaterials have received recognition from the Department of Energy for their effectiveness and the company’s ability to produce them at an industrial scale. By providing advanced materials that are adaptable for diverse energy storage needs, Group14 Technologies plays a significant role in facilitating the global transition to an all-electric future.

Micropsi Industries GmbH is a robotics software company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced machine learning solutions for robotics and process control. Its flagship product, MIRAI, is an AI-based, sensor-driven robot control system designed for complex assembly tasks. MIRAI enables robots to perform movements that adapt to subtle environmental changes detected by cameras and force sensors. Unlike traditional programming methods, MIRAI's skills are acquired through demonstration, correction, and repetition, allowing users to create robotic capabilities without needing to write code. This innovative approach enhances productivity, ergonomics, and resilience in various industrial applications. The company is supported by notable investors, including Vito Ventures and coparion, as well as experienced business angels from Munich and Berlin.

Zama SA, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in homomorphic encryption solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy. The company has developed an open-source framework that enables organizations to perform fast and accurate inference on encrypted data without compromising its confidentiality. This innovative approach allows companies to process customer information securely, thus mitigating the risks of data breaches and unauthorized surveillance. Zama's technology is based on a significant advancement in homomorphic encryption, which permits the evaluation of deep neural networks over encrypted datasets without altering their architecture. Co-founded by prominent figures in cryptography and entrepreneurship, Zama is committed to making privacy-enabling technologies accessible to a broad community of developers and researchers.

We are building an AI-driven data pipeline to unlock next-gen Augmented Reality. In pursuit of this mission, we are leveraging cutting-edge computer vision and deep learning. We are continually searching for new ramblrs for our offices in San Francisco and Munich or even remotely based.

OQmented is a spinoff from Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Itzehoe (Germany). The founders of OQmented have been the major drivers in the development of Fraunhofer ISIT's MEMS mirror technology for more than 20 years. Thus, founding OQmented was a consequent next step focussing on commercializing this unique and reliable laser scanning technology. OQmented develops, integrates and sells complete laser scanning solutions composed of MEMS chip, driver electronics, application specific system electronics and software. OQmented is a one-stop-shop for our customers: Based on a tight cooperation with Fraunhofer ISIT and suppliers the services offered by OQmented to our customers cover the full range from feasibility phase to volume production.

SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.

Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH is a space technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in developing launch vehicles designed to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small and medium payloads, particularly targeting satellite constellations. By utilizing advanced rocket engineering, environmentally friendly propellants, and innovative manufacturing techniques, Isar Aerospace aims to lower the entry barriers for companies seeking to deploy satellites. The company's focus on affordability and sustainability positions it as a key player in the growing market for satellite launch services.

CustomCells specializes in the development and production of customized energy storage solutions, particularly focusing on lithium-ion battery cells. The company provides tailored battery systems, electrode foils, and rechargeable accumulators designed for a wide range of applications, including weather stations, satellites, sensors, unmanned underwater vehicles, and concept cars. By leveraging advanced cell construction technology, CustomCells manufactures products from prototypes to series production, ensuring that each solution meets specific customer requirements. The company maintains a strong connection with research and development as well as material suppliers, allowing it to access the latest advancements in energy storage technologies. This capability enables CustomCells to deliver significant performance benefits compared to standard solutions, all while adhering to a qualified ISO 9001 production environment.

Zama SA, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in homomorphic encryption solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy. The company has developed an open-source framework that enables organizations to perform fast and accurate inference on encrypted data without compromising its confidentiality. This innovative approach allows companies to process customer information securely, thus mitigating the risks of data breaches and unauthorized surveillance. Zama's technology is based on a significant advancement in homomorphic encryption, which permits the evaluation of deep neural networks over encrypted datasets without altering their architecture. Co-founded by prominent figures in cryptography and entrepreneurship, Zama is committed to making privacy-enabling technologies accessible to a broad community of developers and researchers.

Operator of a warehouse automation system intended to maximize urban storage. The company uses robot-operated, ultra-dense, and flexible tools that eliminate aisles to grow item ranges significantly as well as help in the reduction of picking errors with the use of artificial intelligence-steered robots, enabling businesses to reduce energy consumption.

Inbrain Neuroelectronics is a medical device company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing and commercializing innovative graphene neural interfaces and intelligent neuromodulation systems aimed at treating brain disorders. By utilizing graphene technology, Inbrain creates high-density, full implantable platforms that can decode and modulate brain activity with precision. These advanced neural systems are designed to detect specific biomarkers related to therapies and to trigger targeted adaptive responses, thereby optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients. Inbrain Neuroelectronics is dedicated to advancing the fields of neuro and bioelectronics through its cutting-edge solutions.

OQmented is a spinoff from Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Itzehoe (Germany). The founders of OQmented have been the major drivers in the development of Fraunhofer ISIT's MEMS mirror technology for more than 20 years. Thus, founding OQmented was a consequent next step focussing on commercializing this unique and reliable laser scanning technology. OQmented develops, integrates and sells complete laser scanning solutions composed of MEMS chip, driver electronics, application specific system electronics and software. OQmented is a one-stop-shop for our customers: Based on a tight cooperation with Fraunhofer ISIT and suppliers the services offered by OQmented to our customers cover the full range from feasibility phase to volume production.

New manufacturing technologies based on 3D printing & biological processes are fundamentally changing how we design & produce objects.

Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH is a space technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in developing launch vehicles designed to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small and medium payloads, particularly targeting satellite constellations. By utilizing advanced rocket engineering, environmentally friendly propellants, and innovative manufacturing techniques, Isar Aerospace aims to lower the entry barriers for companies seeking to deploy satellites. The company's focus on affordability and sustainability positions it as a key player in the growing market for satellite launch services.

IQM Finland Oy is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hardware systems for quantum computing. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, IQM focuses on creating scalable quantum processors based on superconducting technology. The company aims to advance quantum computing capabilities, facilitating solutions that can benefit both industry and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has made significant strides in areas such as thermal management, which enhances computational speed and information accuracy. These innovations establish IQM as a key player in the global movement towards practical, large-scale quantum computing solutions.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. The company's innovative product offerings, including nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, are designed to enhance satellite operations by enabling service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is transforming the NewSpace industry. Their solutions allow satellites to perform numerous orbital maneuvers, facilitating a new approach to mission planning that prioritizes objectives through automated decision-making. This capability provides unprecedented flexibility for satellite networks, enabling optimal adjustments to meet specific user needs, such as revisiting frequencies and monitoring dynamic points of interest.