European Innovation Council

The European Innovation Council (EIC), established in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is dedicated to supporting high-potential innovators, entrepreneurs, small enterprises, and researchers. Its primary focus is on fostering early-stage startups that demonstrate significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The EIC collaborates with private investors to co-invest in ventures, particularly within the deep technology sector, aiming to drive innovation and sustainable development across Europe. By providing financial backing and resources, the EIC seeks to enhance the growth potential of promising startups and contribute to a more innovative and competitive European economy.

David Malo Jean

Director

Past deals in Hardware

Chipiron

Series A in 2025
Chipiron is a developer of innovative portable MRI machines that utilize advanced quantum detectors to generate three-dimensional anatomical images. By operating at ultra-low magnetic fields, these machines are designed to be lightweight and efficient, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional MRI technologies. The company's focus on employing quantum sensors enhances the capability of these portable devices for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring, particularly for brain-related conditions. This approach aims to empower healthcare institutions to improve patient outcomes and decrease the fatality rates associated with neurological diseases.

VSORA

Venture Round in 2025
VSORA is an intellectual property provider based in France, specializing in digital signal processing (DSP) technology for chipmakers focused on next-generation digital communications systems, particularly 5G networks. Established in 2015 by a team of experienced DSP engineers, the company offers a powerful multi-core DSP architecture that eliminates the necessity for DSP co-processors, thereby enhancing design flexibility. VSORA's innovative DSP development flow enables collaboration between signal processing engineers and software engineers, allowing them to work within the same environment and share source code, which significantly accelerates the time-to-market for new products. The company's mission is to address technical challenges by optimizing DSP computing power while minimizing power consumption and silicon footprint, thereby improving overall system performance.

FaradaIC Sensors

Seed Round in 2025
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.

QuantWare

Series A in 2025
QuantWare is a leading provider of quantum hardware, specializing in scalable quantum processors designed to enhance computational capabilities. The company has developed the VIO QPU scaling technology, which serves as a platform for various qubit designs, facilitating the development of quantum computers with the potential to exceed one million qubits. QuantWare operates under the Quantum Open Architecture paradigm, supplying fully packaged quantum processing units (QPUs) and offering Foundry and Packaging Services to clients in 20 countries across four continents. Its innovative 3D-dimensional chip architecture enables customers to build connected and scalable quantum systems, aimed at addressing complex challenges in fields such as climate and life sciences.

Wooptix

Series C in 2025
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in advanced imaging technologies. The company develops light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. This innovative platform allows for three-dimensional modulation of images across various camera setups, producing volumetric images and videos with enhanced data points and high frame rates. By focusing on improving human interaction with the environment, Wooptix aims to redefine the way users perceive and engage with their surroundings, offering new possibilities for image quality and post-processing capabilities.

AQLAS

Grant in 2025
AQLAS is shaping the quantum future and discovering Next-Gen Lasers redefining quantum computing. Our high-quality hardware is set apart by its economical, compact, and efficient nature, thus paving the way for the proliferation of quantum computers.

Hideez

Grant in 2024
Hideez is a cybersecurity company that specializes in manufacturing hardware and providing services for secure authentication. Based in the USA and Ukraine, the company offers the Hideez Key, a hybrid device combining wireless authentication, password management, and access control for both physical and digital environments. This multifunctional key uses encrypted Bluetooth, RFID, and NFC technologies, and supports various authentication standards, making it a versatile and secure solution for managing user credentials.

Axelera AI

Series B in 2024
Axelera AI focuses on providing specialized hardware and software platforms to enhance artificial intelligence tasks, particularly in edge computing. Its primary product, the Metis™ AI Platform, combines hardware and software to offer high-performance, energy-efficient AI inference solutions. The platform's innovative design has earned recognition as a CES® 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree. Established in 2021 after incubation by Bitfury and collaboration with imec, Axelera AI is headquartered in the AI Innovation Center at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, with research and development offices in Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. The company's team comprises experts in AI from leading firms and Fortune 500 companies, focusing on delivering sustainable edge applications through a custom dataflow architecture and multicore in-memory computing that minimizes power consumption.

Qblox

Series A in 2024
Qblox is a Dutch scaleup focused on quantum technology, specializing in the development of control hardware for quantum computers. The company offers patented, modular control systems that integrate hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the management of qubits. By creating a distributed processor architecture, Qblox simplifies experimental setups while improving gate fidelities through advanced electronics that reduce noise and drift. This innovation enables scientists to minimize crosstalk, implement low-latency control flows, and optimize measurement efficiency, addressing significant scientific and engineering challenges in the evolution of quantum computing. Qblox aims to support the transition from prototype quantum computers to powerful computational systems, thereby contributing to the broader advancement of quantum technology.

Basemark

Series B in 2024
Basemark Oy is a technology company based in Espoo, Finland, specializing in performance measurement and augmented reality software for various industries, particularly in automotive applications. Founded in 2015, Basemark develops a suite of benchmarking tools that include Basemark ES 3.1 for graphics performance comparisons, Basemark OS II for system-level performance assessment of smartphones and tablets across multiple platforms, and Basemark X for evaluating gaming and graphics performance. Additionally, it offers Browsermark, which tests browser performance on a range of devices, and Basemark CL for measuring OpenCL implementations. In the automotive sector, Basemark provides a comprehensive suite of augmented reality development tools, enabling original equipment manufacturers and suppliers to create and deploy advanced AR applications for vehicle functions. These tools encompass features such as augmented reality navigation, head-up displays, and AI-based spatial computing, enhancing safety and performance in software-defined vehicles.

Daze

Series A in 2024
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.

QphoX

Venture Round in 2024
QphoX develops a quantum modem device that facilitates the connection of quantum computers within a network. The company's technology includes a quantum transducer that utilizes a mechanical resonator to couple microwave and optical photons. This innovative approach enables the conversion of information between microwave and optical telecom frequencies, helping clients minimize loss and enhance the fidelity of quantum state transmission. By improving the connectivity of quantum systems, QphoX plays a crucial role in advancing quantum networking capabilities.

Lotus Microsystems

Series A in 2023
Lotus Microsystems offers miniaturized highly integrated point of load power converters. The devices are engineered for portable electronics manufacturers ready for usage whenever tiny power supply units are needed. Our devices offer up to 72% reduction in footprint compared to existing solutions with higher efficiency and reliability. Our plug and play solutions enable our customers to innovate their electronics without worrying about power supply units.

Quantum Diamonds

Seed Round in 2023
Quantum Diamonds specializes in the development of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing applications. The company offers advanced quantum sensors that measure magnetic fields, temperature, and pressure, providing superior sensitivity and resolution compared to traditional sensors. These sensors are designed for use in various fields, including navigation, bio-imaging, geographical surveying, and spectroscopy, even under challenging conditions. By focusing on atom-sized quantum technologies, Quantum Diamonds enables industries and academic institutions to conduct precise analyses, optimizing for factors such as crystal lattice strain and charge state stability.

Quandela

Series B in 2023
Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.

VSORA

Grant in 2023
VSORA is an intellectual property provider based in France, specializing in digital signal processing (DSP) technology for chipmakers focused on next-generation digital communications systems, particularly 5G networks. Established in 2015 by a team of experienced DSP engineers, the company offers a powerful multi-core DSP architecture that eliminates the necessity for DSP co-processors, thereby enhancing design flexibility. VSORA's innovative DSP development flow enables collaboration between signal processing engineers and software engineers, allowing them to work within the same environment and share source code, which significantly accelerates the time-to-market for new products. The company's mission is to address technical challenges by optimizing DSP computing power while minimizing power consumption and silicon footprint, thereby improving overall system performance.

EyeControl

Venture Round in 2023
EyeControl is a pioneer in medical technology focused on innovative communication solutions for healthcare. The company has developed a unique device aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with locked-in syndrome, particularly those suffering from ALS. This device consists of a simple glass frame equipped with an infrared camera that connects to a compact computer. It translates the patients' blinks and eye movements into commands, which are then converted into speech through earphones and a speaker. By leveraging advanced technology, EyeControl addresses significant communication barriers, enabling patients to express their needs and preferences more effectively.

Lace Lithography

Seed Round in 2023
Lace Lithography is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced lithography solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Their core innovation lies in a chip patterning technology that replaces traditional light-based methods with atomic-scale precision, enabling the production of smaller, more efficient chips. This breakthrough extends the limits of Moore's Law, allowing industries to continue advancing semiconductor technology in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner.

Wooptix

Grant in 2023
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in advanced imaging technologies. The company develops light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. This innovative platform allows for three-dimensional modulation of images across various camera setups, producing volumetric images and videos with enhanced data points and high frame rates. By focusing on improving human interaction with the environment, Wooptix aims to redefine the way users perceive and engage with their surroundings, offering new possibilities for image quality and post-processing capabilities.

Wooptix

Series B in 2023
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in advanced imaging technologies. The company develops light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. This innovative platform allows for three-dimensional modulation of images across various camera setups, producing volumetric images and videos with enhanced data points and high frame rates. By focusing on improving human interaction with the environment, Wooptix aims to redefine the way users perceive and engage with their surroundings, offering new possibilities for image quality and post-processing capabilities.

Codasip

Venture Round in 2023
Codasip Ltd. is a processor technology company based in Brno, Czech Republic, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automation (EDA) tools that facilitate the adoption of application-specific instruction set processors (ASIPs). Codasip's offerings include Codix, RISC-V, and custom processors, allowing system-on-chip developers to customize their products for competitive advantage. Through its design automation tools and an open architecture licensing model, Codasip enables clients to leverage the benefits of the RISC-V instruction set architecture. The company's technology is utilized in billions of devices worldwide, with a diverse customer base that includes notable names such as AMD, Mobileye, and Sigma Designs. Codasip has established strategic partnerships with various organizations, enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Abbelight

Venture Round in 2023
Abbelight specializes in super-resolution microscopy and membrane imaging, focusing on single molecule localization microscopy to enhance biological research. The company integrates consumables, hardware, and software to deliver advanced scientific solutions, allowing researchers in biology, pharmacology, and environmental studies to utilize super-resolved fluorescence microscopy for improved observation of biological samples. Abbelight aims to democratize access to these sophisticated techniques by simplifying their application while maintaining high performance standards. To support scientists throughout the research process, Abbelight offers expertise in sample preparation and result analysis, providing a comprehensive approach that combines chemistry, computer science, and optical instruments.

Daze

Convertible Note in 2022
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.

FaradaIC Sensors

Pre Seed Round in 2022
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.

Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH

Venture Round in 2022
AQT specializes in the development of quantum computer technology aimed at processing information through innovative methods. The company utilizes electric fields and single charged atoms trapped in vacuum chambers to create its quantum systems. Each quantum bit, or qubit, is represented by an ion and is manipulated and measured using precisely timed laser pulses. This technology provides clients with a clear pathway toward large-scale quantum computing solutions, ranging from scalable ion-trap processors to photonic networks that interconnect quantum computers. AQT's advancements position it at the forefront of the quantum computing landscape, offering significant potential for future applications.

Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH

Grant in 2022
AQT specializes in the development of quantum computer technology aimed at processing information through innovative methods. The company utilizes electric fields and single charged atoms trapped in vacuum chambers to create its quantum systems. Each quantum bit, or qubit, is represented by an ion and is manipulated and measured using precisely timed laser pulses. This technology provides clients with a clear pathway toward large-scale quantum computing solutions, ranging from scalable ion-trap processors to photonic networks that interconnect quantum computers. AQT's advancements position it at the forefront of the quantum computing landscape, offering significant potential for future applications.

FaradaIC Sensors

Grant in 2022
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.

PhoneOptika

Grant in 2022
PhoneOptika specializes in the development of advanced thin optical film technology aimed at enhancing user experience and safety while interacting with digital displays. The company focuses on creating innovative products that improve the quality of viewing on devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and control monitors. By prioritizing both user engagement and safety, PhoneOptika is committed to delivering solutions that significantly enhance the way individuals interact with digital technology.

PhoneOptika

Venture Round in 2022
PhoneOptika specializes in the development of advanced thin optical film technology aimed at enhancing user experience and safety while interacting with digital displays. The company focuses on creating innovative products that improve the quality of viewing on devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and control monitors. By prioritizing both user engagement and safety, PhoneOptika is committed to delivering solutions that significantly enhance the way individuals interact with digital technology.

Qarnot

Grant in 2022
Qarnot is a French company based in Montrouge that specializes in providing economical and ecological high-performance computing (HPC) solutions through an innovative platform. It designs and develops Q.rad, a computing heater that combines microprocessors and serves as both a heat source and a computing server. This unique product not only generates heat through computation but also allows users to regulate temperature via an embedded thermostat or smartphone. Qarnot's technology aims to reduce costs associated with traditional data centers, such as infrastructure, maintenance, and cooling, by offering a disruptive alternative for construction companies seeking efficient heating solutions for new buildings. Established in 2010, Qarnot has developed three generations of computing heaters to meet the needs of its clients while promoting sustainable computing practices.

Quandela

Grant in 2022
Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.

SiPearl

Series A in 2022
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company established in 2019, headquartered in Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, with research and development centers located in France, Germany, and Spain. The company specializes in the design of high-performance, low-power microprocessors intended for exascale supercomputers, aligning its product development with the European Union’s technological goals. Its first microprocessor range, Rhea, is set for commercialization in early 2024 and is based on the Arm Neoverse V1 architecture. SiPearl is committed to manufacturing Rhea using advanced processes from TSMC, ensuring state-of-the-art performance. The microprocessors are aimed at a variety of applications, including computing, artificial intelligence, medical research, climate change mitigation, and energy management, serving scientific researchers and major players in the IT, electronics, and automotive sectors.

SiPearl

Grant in 2022
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company established in 2019, headquartered in Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, with research and development centers located in France, Germany, and Spain. The company specializes in the design of high-performance, low-power microprocessors intended for exascale supercomputers, aligning its product development with the European Union’s technological goals. Its first microprocessor range, Rhea, is set for commercialization in early 2024 and is based on the Arm Neoverse V1 architecture. SiPearl is committed to manufacturing Rhea using advanced processes from TSMC, ensuring state-of-the-art performance. The microprocessors are aimed at a variety of applications, including computing, artificial intelligence, medical research, climate change mitigation, and energy management, serving scientific researchers and major players in the IT, electronics, and automotive sectors.

QuantWare

Grant in 2022
QuantWare is a leading provider of quantum hardware, specializing in scalable quantum processors designed to enhance computational capabilities. The company has developed the VIO QPU scaling technology, which serves as a platform for various qubit designs, facilitating the development of quantum computers with the potential to exceed one million qubits. QuantWare operates under the Quantum Open Architecture paradigm, supplying fully packaged quantum processing units (QPUs) and offering Foundry and Packaging Services to clients in 20 countries across four continents. Its innovative 3D-dimensional chip architecture enables customers to build connected and scalable quantum systems, aimed at addressing complex challenges in fields such as climate and life sciences.

Sensibel

Series A in 2022
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.

Codasip

Grant in 2022
Codasip Ltd. is a processor technology company based in Brno, Czech Republic, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automation (EDA) tools that facilitate the adoption of application-specific instruction set processors (ASIPs). Codasip's offerings include Codix, RISC-V, and custom processors, allowing system-on-chip developers to customize their products for competitive advantage. Through its design automation tools and an open architecture licensing model, Codasip enables clients to leverage the benefits of the RISC-V instruction set architecture. The company's technology is utilized in billions of devices worldwide, with a diverse customer base that includes notable names such as AMD, Mobileye, and Sigma Designs. Codasip has established strategic partnerships with various organizations, enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Codasip

Venture Round in 2022
Codasip Ltd. is a processor technology company based in Brno, Czech Republic, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automation (EDA) tools that facilitate the adoption of application-specific instruction set processors (ASIPs). Codasip's offerings include Codix, RISC-V, and custom processors, allowing system-on-chip developers to customize their products for competitive advantage. Through its design automation tools and an open architecture licensing model, Codasip enables clients to leverage the benefits of the RISC-V instruction set architecture. The company's technology is utilized in billions of devices worldwide, with a diverse customer base that includes notable names such as AMD, Mobileye, and Sigma Designs. Codasip has established strategic partnerships with various organizations, enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

XenomatiX

Grant in 2022
Xenomatix specializes in solid-state light detection and ranging solutions that cater to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. The company develops automotive vision systems utilizing laser-based technology and complementary metal oxide semiconductor detectors, enabling real-time 3D digitization of vehicle surroundings. Their products are also applicable in various sectors, including road construction, surveying, industrial, automotive, mining, agriculture, off-road activities, and railway operations. By providing innovative solutions, Xenomatix helps enhance safety and efficiency in both automotive and industrial markets.

Qnami

Grant in 2022
Qnami AG is a Swiss company established in 2017, specializing in the development of quantum sensing technologies for nanoscale imaging. The company manufactures non-invasive sensors, including the ProteusQ magnetic imaging microscope and the Quantum Diamond product line, which features diamond probes with single nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers for high-resolution magnetic imaging. These advanced technologies enable the measurement of electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, facilitating a range of applications such as the characterization of magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), imaging of proteins, and fundamental studies of superconductors. Qnami's innovations unlock new possibilities in both scientific research and industrial applications, aiming to enhance understanding and improve various aspects of life and technology.

iPronics

Grant in 2022
iPronics is a company specializing in software-defined photonics, focusing on the development of an integrated programmable photonic system. Its innovative optical networking engine features the first integrated optical switch, which supports various switching strategies and processing capabilities. This technology enhances data center management by ensuring efficient communication within AI clusters and future-proofing infrastructure. iPronics' optical reconfigurability allows for a versatile range of applications, including 5G and 6G telecommunications, data-center interconnection, artificial intelligence, signal processing, sensing, and quantum information. By enabling businesses to utilize the same hardware for diverse commercial applications, iPronics addresses the growing demand for computational power across multiple sectors.

Equal1

Grant in 2021
Equal1 is a developer of advanced quantum computing technology aimed at making quantum computers more accessible and cost-effective within a three-year timeframe. The company utilizes a silicon semiconductor process to create a scalable quantum computing solution that employs nanometer-scale quantum dots to form qubits. Their innovation includes an integrated quantum processing unit (QPU), which operates at 3 kelvin and incorporates over 10 million transistors, marking a significant advancement in the field. Additionally, Equal1's technology leverages complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) advancements to enhance processing capacity and enable high-speed control and detection of quantum states, thus facilitating greater access to quantum computing capabilities.

Daze

Seed Round in 2021
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.

Quandela

Venture Round in 2021
Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.

SiPearl

Venture Round in 2021
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company established in 2019, headquartered in Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, with research and development centers located in France, Germany, and Spain. The company specializes in the design of high-performance, low-power microprocessors intended for exascale supercomputers, aligning its product development with the European Union’s technological goals. Its first microprocessor range, Rhea, is set for commercialization in early 2024 and is based on the Arm Neoverse V1 architecture. SiPearl is committed to manufacturing Rhea using advanced processes from TSMC, ensuring state-of-the-art performance. The microprocessors are aimed at a variety of applications, including computing, artificial intelligence, medical research, climate change mitigation, and energy management, serving scientific researchers and major players in the IT, electronics, and automotive sectors.

Wooptix

Grant in 2021
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in advanced imaging technologies. The company develops light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. This innovative platform allows for three-dimensional modulation of images across various camera setups, producing volumetric images and videos with enhanced data points and high frame rates. By focusing on improving human interaction with the environment, Wooptix aims to redefine the way users perceive and engage with their surroundings, offering new possibilities for image quality and post-processing capabilities.

SiPearl

Grant in 2021
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company established in 2019, headquartered in Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, with research and development centers located in France, Germany, and Spain. The company specializes in the design of high-performance, low-power microprocessors intended for exascale supercomputers, aligning its product development with the European Union’s technological goals. Its first microprocessor range, Rhea, is set for commercialization in early 2024 and is based on the Arm Neoverse V1 architecture. SiPearl is committed to manufacturing Rhea using advanced processes from TSMC, ensuring state-of-the-art performance. The microprocessors are aimed at a variety of applications, including computing, artificial intelligence, medical research, climate change mitigation, and energy management, serving scientific researchers and major players in the IT, electronics, and automotive sectors.

Wooptix

Venture Round in 2021
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in advanced imaging technologies. The company develops light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. This innovative platform allows for three-dimensional modulation of images across various camera setups, producing volumetric images and videos with enhanced data points and high frame rates. By focusing on improving human interaction with the environment, Wooptix aims to redefine the way users perceive and engage with their surroundings, offering new possibilities for image quality and post-processing capabilities.

Simplicity Works

Venture Round in 2021
Simplicity Works specializes in innovative bonding technology aimed at transforming the footwear manufacturing process. The company has developed a patented method known as 3D Bonding, which utilizes a three-dimensional mold to inject polymer, creating interconnected components. This approach not only produces high-quality, waterproof products but also simplifies assembly, leading to significant reductions in production costs. By enabling large-scale, local, and fully automated manufacturing, Simplicity Works helps footwear manufacturers decrease their reliance on manpower while minimizing the consumption of leather, fabric, and energy.

Lotus Microsystems

Grant in 2021
Lotus Microsystems offers miniaturized highly integrated point of load power converters. The devices are engineered for portable electronics manufacturers ready for usage whenever tiny power supply units are needed. Our devices offer up to 72% reduction in footprint compared to existing solutions with higher efficiency and reliability. Our plug and play solutions enable our customers to innovate their electronics without worrying about power supply units.

Simplicity Works

Grant in 2021
Simplicity Works specializes in innovative bonding technology aimed at transforming the footwear manufacturing process. The company has developed a patented method known as 3D Bonding, which utilizes a three-dimensional mold to inject polymer, creating interconnected components. This approach not only produces high-quality, waterproof products but also simplifies assembly, leading to significant reductions in production costs. By enabling large-scale, local, and fully automated manufacturing, Simplicity Works helps footwear manufacturers decrease their reliance on manpower while minimizing the consumption of leather, fabric, and energy.

QphoX

Grant in 2021
QphoX develops a quantum modem device that facilitates the connection of quantum computers within a network. The company's technology includes a quantum transducer that utilizes a mechanical resonator to couple microwave and optical photons. This innovative approach enables the conversion of information between microwave and optical telecom frequencies, helping clients minimize loss and enhance the fidelity of quantum state transmission. By improving the connectivity of quantum systems, QphoX plays a crucial role in advancing quantum networking capabilities.

QphoX

Seed Round in 2021
QphoX develops a quantum modem device that facilitates the connection of quantum computers within a network. The company's technology includes a quantum transducer that utilizes a mechanical resonator to couple microwave and optical photons. This innovative approach enables the conversion of information between microwave and optical telecom frequencies, helping clients minimize loss and enhance the fidelity of quantum state transmission. By improving the connectivity of quantum systems, QphoX plays a crucial role in advancing quantum networking capabilities.

Qblox

Seed Round in 2021
Qblox is a Dutch scaleup focused on quantum technology, specializing in the development of control hardware for quantum computers. The company offers patented, modular control systems that integrate hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the management of qubits. By creating a distributed processor architecture, Qblox simplifies experimental setups while improving gate fidelities through advanced electronics that reduce noise and drift. This innovation enables scientists to minimize crosstalk, implement low-latency control flows, and optimize measurement efficiency, addressing significant scientific and engineering challenges in the evolution of quantum computing. Qblox aims to support the transition from prototype quantum computers to powerful computational systems, thereby contributing to the broader advancement of quantum technology.

Daze

Venture Round in 2020
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.

Swiss Vault

Grant in 2020
Swiss Vault Systems specializes in creating cost-effective data storage solutions aimed at transforming data management economics. The company focuses on developing systems that significantly minimize the data-carbon footprint through low power consumption, lightweight design, and quiet operation. Swiss Vault's products are designed for longevity, featuring hardware-embedded security to ensure data privacy. By combining innovative software and hardware technologies, Swiss Vault enables organizations to manage data in an economical, resilient, and environmentally sustainable manner, allowing for the preservation and accessibility of data over an extended period.

Qblox

Grant in 2020
Qblox is a Dutch scaleup focused on quantum technology, specializing in the development of control hardware for quantum computers. The company offers patented, modular control systems that integrate hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the management of qubits. By creating a distributed processor architecture, Qblox simplifies experimental setups while improving gate fidelities through advanced electronics that reduce noise and drift. This innovation enables scientists to minimize crosstalk, implement low-latency control flows, and optimize measurement efficiency, addressing significant scientific and engineering challenges in the evolution of quantum computing. Qblox aims to support the transition from prototype quantum computers to powerful computational systems, thereby contributing to the broader advancement of quantum technology.

EyeControl

Series A in 2020
EyeControl is a pioneer in medical technology focused on innovative communication solutions for healthcare. The company has developed a unique device aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with locked-in syndrome, particularly those suffering from ALS. This device consists of a simple glass frame equipped with an infrared camera that connects to a compact computer. It translates the patients' blinks and eye movements into commands, which are then converted into speech through earphones and a speaker. By leveraging advanced technology, EyeControl addresses significant communication barriers, enabling patients to express their needs and preferences more effectively.

EyeControl

Grant in 2020
EyeControl is a pioneer in medical technology focused on innovative communication solutions for healthcare. The company has developed a unique device aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with locked-in syndrome, particularly those suffering from ALS. This device consists of a simple glass frame equipped with an infrared camera that connects to a compact computer. It translates the patients' blinks and eye movements into commands, which are then converted into speech through earphones and a speaker. By leveraging advanced technology, EyeControl addresses significant communication barriers, enabling patients to express their needs and preferences more effectively.

Heyday Integrated Circuits

Grant in 2020
Heyday Integrated Circuits is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and selling integrated isolated gate drivers for the power electronics market. Utilizing CMOS silicon technology, the company's products are engineered to minimize switching losses and enhance reliability, while also reducing the weight of power modules. These advancements help clients achieve greater efficiency, lower bill of materials (BOM) counts, smaller module sizes, increased reliability, and reduced costs. Through its innovative solutions, Heyday Integrated Circuits aims to meet the evolving needs of the power electronics sector.

Heyday Integrated Circuits

Venture Round in 2020
Heyday Integrated Circuits is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and selling integrated isolated gate drivers for the power electronics market. Utilizing CMOS silicon technology, the company's products are engineered to minimize switching losses and enhance reliability, while also reducing the weight of power modules. These advancements help clients achieve greater efficiency, lower bill of materials (BOM) counts, smaller module sizes, increased reliability, and reduced costs. Through its innovative solutions, Heyday Integrated Circuits aims to meet the evolving needs of the power electronics sector.

K | Lens

Grant in 2020
K | Lens is a technology start-up focused on developing advanced products utilizing its patented image acquisition and processing technology, originally invented at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University. The company specializes in a third-dimensional lens that captures both color and depth information in a single shot, compatible with standard cameras. This innovative lens technology enhances sharpness and blurring, producing photorealistic images with DSLR quality. By integrating this technology, manufacturers can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes, thereby ensuring the highest quality for their products.

IQM Quantum Computers

Venture Round in 2020
IQM Quantum Computers, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing hardware systems for quantum computing. The company focuses on scalable hardware solutions utilizing superconducting technology to build quantum processors for universal quantum computers. By concentrating on practical applications, IQM aims to enhance quantum computing capabilities and address challenges faced by various industries and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has achieved significant advancements in areas such as thermal management, which are crucial for improving computational speed and information accuracy. The company's innovations position it as a leader in the global pursuit of large-scale quantum computing solutions. IQM also offers access to its hardware for research laboratories and supercomputing centers, helping businesses reduce error rates that currently limit computing performance.

Lightspace Labs

Grant in 2020
LightSpace Technologies is 3D photonics and optical solutions company developing multi focal AR VR near eye 3D display and future glasses free light field and volumetric 3D display technologies. By numerous market analysts LightSpace Technologies has been recognized as market leading contributor of volumetric 3D display technologies. Company has invented new light field display technology that requires 10 times less optical hardware in comparison with existing solutions.

photonicSENS

Grant in 2020
PhotonicSens is a developer of advanced single-lens 3-dimensional camera modules that generate depth maps and RGB images, capturing intricate details of the environment. The company focuses on enhancing depth perception experiences on mobile devices, facilitating applications such as gesture recognition, face recognition, navigation, and mixed reality. By combining innovative optics with sophisticated algorithms, PhotonicSens has pioneered a technology that allows mobile devices to replicate the human eye's ability to accurately judge distance, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Hypermemo

Seed Round in 2020
Hypermemo specializes in advanced glass processing technology through its innovative GLAZER system, which consolidates multiple glass operations into a single tool. This technology allows for cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, all performed on one table without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser with short pulses, GLAZER enhances glass processing efficiency and precision, offering a competitive edge over traditional mechanical methods. By transforming conventional techniques into a more contactless and environmentally friendly approach, Hypermemo aims to redefine the glass processing industry.

K | Lens

Seed Round in 2020
K | Lens is a technology start-up focused on developing advanced products utilizing its patented image acquisition and processing technology, originally invented at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University. The company specializes in a third-dimensional lens that captures both color and depth information in a single shot, compatible with standard cameras. This innovative lens technology enhances sharpness and blurring, producing photorealistic images with DSLR quality. By integrating this technology, manufacturers can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes, thereby ensuring the highest quality for their products.

IQM Quantum Computers

Grant in 2020
IQM Quantum Computers, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing hardware systems for quantum computing. The company focuses on scalable hardware solutions utilizing superconducting technology to build quantum processors for universal quantum computers. By concentrating on practical applications, IQM aims to enhance quantum computing capabilities and address challenges faced by various industries and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has achieved significant advancements in areas such as thermal management, which are crucial for improving computational speed and information accuracy. The company's innovations position it as a leader in the global pursuit of large-scale quantum computing solutions. IQM also offers access to its hardware for research laboratories and supercomputing centers, helping businesses reduce error rates that currently limit computing performance.

Qarnot

Venture Round in 2020
Qarnot is a French company based in Montrouge that specializes in providing economical and ecological high-performance computing (HPC) solutions through an innovative platform. It designs and develops Q.rad, a computing heater that combines microprocessors and serves as both a heat source and a computing server. This unique product not only generates heat through computation but also allows users to regulate temperature via an embedded thermostat or smartphone. Qarnot's technology aims to reduce costs associated with traditional data centers, such as infrastructure, maintenance, and cooling, by offering a disruptive alternative for construction companies seeking efficient heating solutions for new buildings. Established in 2010, Qarnot has developed three generations of computing heaters to meet the needs of its clients while promoting sustainable computing practices.

Weber Hospital Systems

Grant in 2020
Weber Hospital Systems is a company that specializes in developing solutions to help minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. By developing innovative solutions to help reduce the risk of HAIs, Weber Hospital Systems is likely to play an important role in improving patient outcomes and overall hospital safety. Their solutions include a range of products such as disinfectant systems, air filtration systems, and surface coatings that are designed to eliminate or reduce the presence of harmful pathogens in the hospital environment. One of the company's flagship products is the Weber Mediclean System, a fully automated disinfection system that uses UV-C light to kill bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces. This system is designed to be fast and efficient, eliminating up to 99.99% of bacteria and viruses within a matter of minutes. In addition to their disinfection systems, Weber Hospital Systems also offers air filtration systems that use advanced HEPA filtration technology to remove harmful particles and pathogens from the air. Their surface coatings are designed to create a barrier that prevents the growth of bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces, providing an additional layer of protection against HAIs.

Weber Hospital Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Weber Hospital Systems is a company that specializes in developing solutions to help minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. By developing innovative solutions to help reduce the risk of HAIs, Weber Hospital Systems is likely to play an important role in improving patient outcomes and overall hospital safety. Their solutions include a range of products such as disinfectant systems, air filtration systems, and surface coatings that are designed to eliminate or reduce the presence of harmful pathogens in the hospital environment. One of the company's flagship products is the Weber Mediclean System, a fully automated disinfection system that uses UV-C light to kill bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces. This system is designed to be fast and efficient, eliminating up to 99.99% of bacteria and viruses within a matter of minutes. In addition to their disinfection systems, Weber Hospital Systems also offers air filtration systems that use advanced HEPA filtration technology to remove harmful particles and pathogens from the air. Their surface coatings are designed to create a barrier that prevents the growth of bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces, providing an additional layer of protection against HAIs.

Robo Wunderkind

Grant in 2020
Robo Wunderkind develops innovative robotics kits aimed at teaching children coding and robotics through interactive play. The company manufactures smartphone-controlled robotic devices that include various hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors, allowing them to react to noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with comprehensive educational materials and online tutorials, enabling children to build, program, and experiment with robots. By engaging with these products, children enhance their curiosity, nurture their creativity, and develop essential problem-solving skills.

Robo Wunderkind

Venture Round in 2020
Robo Wunderkind develops innovative robotics kits aimed at teaching children coding and robotics through interactive play. The company manufactures smartphone-controlled robotic devices that include various hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors, allowing them to react to noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with comprehensive educational materials and online tutorials, enabling children to build, program, and experiment with robots. By engaging with these products, children enhance their curiosity, nurture their creativity, and develop essential problem-solving skills.

Lightspace Labs

Venture Round in 2020
LightSpace Technologies is 3D photonics and optical solutions company developing multi focal AR VR near eye 3D display and future glasses free light field and volumetric 3D display technologies. By numerous market analysts LightSpace Technologies has been recognized as market leading contributor of volumetric 3D display technologies. Company has invented new light field display technology that requires 10 times less optical hardware in comparison with existing solutions.

Hypermemo

Grant in 2020
Hypermemo specializes in advanced glass processing technology through its innovative GLAZER system, which consolidates multiple glass operations into a single tool. This technology allows for cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, all performed on one table without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser with short pulses, GLAZER enhances glass processing efficiency and precision, offering a competitive edge over traditional mechanical methods. By transforming conventional techniques into a more contactless and environmentally friendly approach, Hypermemo aims to redefine the glass processing industry.

Sensibel

Venture Round in 2020
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.

Sensibel

Grant in 2020
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.

photonicSENS

Seed Round in 2019
PhotonicSens is a developer of advanced single-lens 3-dimensional camera modules that generate depth maps and RGB images, capturing intricate details of the environment. The company focuses on enhancing depth perception experiences on mobile devices, facilitating applications such as gesture recognition, face recognition, navigation, and mixed reality. By combining innovative optics with sophisticated algorithms, PhotonicSens has pioneered a technology that allows mobile devices to replicate the human eye's ability to accurately judge distance, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

CREAL

Grant in 2019
CREAL specializes in the development of near-eye light-field display technology, aimed at enhancing the immersive experience in virtual and mixed reality environments. This innovative technology addresses common issues associated with current headsets, such as eye strain and discomfort, while maintaining a compact form factor and low manufacturing complexity. By projecting true hologram-like 3D images with accurate one-eye depth cues, CREAL's displays enable users to engage comfortably and enjoyably with virtual objects, particularly within their personal space. This advancement represents a significant step forward in creating more realistic and strain-free visual experiences in augmented and virtual reality.

Minuendo

Grant in 2019
Minuendo designs advanced hearing protection devices that adapt to ambient noise levels, providing users with effective sound management without compromising audio quality. Their products cater to professionals such as musicians, sound engineers, construction workers, and childcare providers, who require both ear protection and an awareness of their surroundings. By integrating technology that adjusts to environmental sounds, Minuendo's earplugs ensure that users can maintain sound fidelity while safeguarding their hearing.

Abbelight

Venture Round in 2019
Abbelight specializes in super-resolution microscopy and membrane imaging, focusing on single molecule localization microscopy to enhance biological research. The company integrates consumables, hardware, and software to deliver advanced scientific solutions, allowing researchers in biology, pharmacology, and environmental studies to utilize super-resolved fluorescence microscopy for improved observation of biological samples. Abbelight aims to democratize access to these sophisticated techniques by simplifying their application while maintaining high performance standards. To support scientists throughout the research process, Abbelight offers expertise in sample preparation and result analysis, providing a comprehensive approach that combines chemistry, computer science, and optical instruments.

BrachyDOSE

Grant in 2019
BrachyDOSE is a medical technology company specializing in a quality control tool for cancer radiotherapy treatment. Their innovative solution combines a flexible, disposable radiation dose measurement sensor with deep learning algorithms to provide accurate, real-time data. This empowers oncologists to minimize side effects, optimize treatment efficacy, and enhance patient recovery, potentially reducing overall treatment costs by 3-5 times. The solution consists of a radiation dose measurement sensor, a data retrieval scanner, and an injury prediction algorithm for decision support. BrachyDOSE aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline treatment processes in over 2000 hospitals worldwide.

NanoAvionics

Grant in 2019
NanoAvionics is a manufacturer and integrator of small satellite bus systems, with operations in the US, UK, and Lithuania. The company specializes in providing end-to-end small satellite solutions tailored for both single missions and larger constellations. Its offerings include a commercial-grade satellite platform that integrates essential components such as flight computers, attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), communication subsystems, and propulsion systems based on non-toxic mono-propellants. This modular approach not only enhances the functionality of small satellites but also optimizes hardware, launch, and operational costs. With a core engineering team that boasts over 85 successful satellite missions and projects, NanoAvionics aims to deliver economic viability for a diverse range of satellite missions across various sectors globally.

Minuendo

Venture Round in 2019
Minuendo designs advanced hearing protection devices that adapt to ambient noise levels, providing users with effective sound management without compromising audio quality. Their products cater to professionals such as musicians, sound engineers, construction workers, and childcare providers, who require both ear protection and an awareness of their surroundings. By integrating technology that adjusts to environmental sounds, Minuendo's earplugs ensure that users can maintain sound fidelity while safeguarding their hearing.
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