.Lumen
Venture Round in 2025
Dotlumen is a research startup founded in 2020 and based in Cluj, Romania, focused on enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals. The company develops innovative glasses equipped with a sensory and feedback system that aids users in navigating their environments. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuroscience, Dotlumen aims to empower blind individuals to better understand and interact with the world around them.
.Lumen
Venture Round in 2024
Dotlumen is a research startup founded in 2020 and based in Cluj, Romania, focused on enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals. The company develops innovative glasses equipped with a sensory and feedback system that aids users in navigating their environments. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuroscience, Dotlumen aims to empower blind individuals to better understand and interact with the world around them.
Vitestro is a developer of innovative medical robotic devices focused on enhancing patient care through autonomous blood drawing technology. The company's flagship device employs multi-dimensional ultrasound detection to identify nerves and arteries, utilizing deep learning algorithms to minimize the risk of arterial complications during clinical procedures. This advancement aims to streamline the blood collection process in hospitals and clinical laboratories, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to perform operations with greater precision and improve overall patient health outcomes.
Vitestro is a developer of innovative medical robotic devices focused on enhancing patient care through autonomous blood drawing technology. The company's flagship device employs multi-dimensional ultrasound detection to identify nerves and arteries, utilizing deep learning algorithms to minimize the risk of arterial complications during clinical procedures. This advancement aims to streamline the blood collection process in hospitals and clinical laboratories, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to perform operations with greater precision and improve overall patient health outcomes.
Smart Farm Robotix
Grant in 2024
Smart Farm Robotix specializes in manufacturing agricultural robots that tackle the challenges of manual weeding, herbicide use, and machine weeding. Their robots provide a cost-effective, reliable, and fully automated solution, equipped with innovative weed detection and elimination technology. This enables farmers to cultivate crops more efficiently and sustainably, while reducing dependence on manual labor and harmful chemicals.
Sentante
Seed Round in 2023
Sentante is a medical technology company specialising in the development of robotic teleoperated systems for endovascular procedures. Their core product enables physicians to perform complex surgeries remotely, reducing their exposure to harmful X-rays and expanding telesurgery capabilities.
Senecio Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
Senecio Robotics develops mosquito-sorting robots designed to combat mosquito-borne diseases by automating sex sorting and sterilization. Drawing on expertise from aerospace and defense, the company applies proprietary robotics and machine learning to identify, separate, and sterilize female mosquitoes, enabling clients to implement scalable control programs in areas affected by disease.
Neuro Event Labs
Convertible Note in 2023
Neuro Event Labs Oy, established in 2015 and headquartered in Tampere, Finland, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for epilepsy patient monitoring. Their primary product collects accurate seizure data from patients at home and in hospitals, which is then analyzed and relayed to physicians for informed treatment decisions. This solution was developed in close collaboration with leading Finnish hospitals.
DTE introduces breakthrough real-time process control analytics for metals production and processing towards Industry 4.0, through our robotic hardware and software solutions, automating current manual sampling processes for improved quality, cost, efficiency and safety.
Agade
Venture Round in 2023
Agade is a pioneering company specializing in robotic exoskeletons. Its flagship product, AgadeXo, significantly reduces muscle fatigue and injury risks by providing variable support that counteracts gravity's effect on human limbs, enabling movement akin to zero-g environments. This innovation targets operators performing repetitive tasks, aiming to enhance productivity and safety.
Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.
Qurv, established in 2020, specializes in developing advanced image sensor technologies and integrated solutions. The company's core business is enabling next-generation computer vision applications, catering to the growing demands of autonomous and intelligent systems. Qurv's innovative technology, built on over eight years of research, leverages current CMOS manufacturing and advanced materials to deliver high-performance, reliable, and functional solutions for XR devices, service robots, and automotive industries.
ReLearn is a startup focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to assist companies and municipalities in minimizing their environmental impact by monitoring waste production. Utilizing a plug-and-play sensor called NANDO, which is installed on trash bins, ReLearn gathers precise data on the quantity and quality of waste generated daily. This data facilitates the creation of detailed sustainability reports and enhances awareness of environmental issues among corporate and civic stakeholders. The company employs gamification techniques to engage users and promote environmentally responsible behaviors. ReLearn aims to support visionary organizations in achieving their ZERO WASTE goals and adhering to key Sustainable Development Goals. By transforming ordinary bins into smart waste management systems, ReLearn enables clients to automate processes and improve efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and operational costs associated with improper waste disposal. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, being a winner of the European Social Innovation Competition in 2022.
SILEANE
Venture Round in 2023
SILEANE is robotics, vision, and artificial intelligence. They offer to build machines to automate. They provide services that include robotique, vision industrielle, robotique adaptative, automatisation du geste, pick place, dévracage, traitement de surface, and intelligence artificielle.
Ganymed Robotics
Series B in 2023
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
Axiles Bionics
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Axiles Bionics is a Brussels-based company founded in 2018, specializing in the development of advanced robotic ankle-foot prostheses for lower limb amputees. As a spin-off from the Free University of Brussels, Axiles Bionics focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with limb disorders through innovative assistive robotics. The company’s bionic prosthetic feet combine the strength and flexibility of a natural ankle with robotic capabilities, allowing for improved movement and support. By bringing next-generation technology to the market, Axiles Bionics aims to provide users with smarter and more effective solutions for mobility and daily activities.
Saia Agrobotics
Seed Round in 2022
Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.
Odd.Bot
Seed Round in 2022
Odd.Bot is a technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of autonomous farming robots. Their flagship product, the Maverick robot, is designed to eliminate weeds in crops like carrots and onions without the use of chemicals. Operating around the clock, the robot effectively identifies and removes weeds in dense crops, promoting environmentally friendly agriculture.
Reblade is a climate-focused deep tech startup that specializes in drone-based and AI-assisted repair services for wind turbine blades. The company has developed innovative technology that offers robotic solutions for high-altitude erosion repairs, significantly transforming repair costs, risks, and service times for wind farm owners and service companies. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Reblade aims to deliver substantial CO2 reductions, thereby providing its clients with a competitive advantage in the renewable energy sector. Recognized for its pioneering efforts, the company has received accolades from Eurostars, Eureka, and the European Innovation Council. Reblade is actively seeking impact investors and strategic partners in Europe, India, and the United States to further enhance its cutting-edge solutions and expand its market presence.
Energy Robotics
Grant in 2022
Energy Robotics is a developer of advanced robotics systems aimed at enhancing productivity, safety, and data management in capital-intensive industrial sectors. The company has introduced a commercially available software platform that integrates a hardware-independent robot operating system, cloud-based fleet management, and AI-driven data analysis. Its autonomous robots are specifically designed for remote inspection and monitoring in challenging environments, such as oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, as well as in the energy and security sectors. By employing a Software-as-a-Service model, Energy Robotics provides its software solutions and necessary IT infrastructure, utilizing hardware from various third-party vendors to optimize operations and minimize human exposure to hazardous conditions.
ValueBioTech Srl
Grant in 2022
ValueBiotech Srl is a medical device company focused on developing robotic surgical tools that enhance laparoscopic techniques. Designed by practicing surgeons, these innovative tools integrate seamlessly into operating rooms, enabling surgeons to perform procedures through a single incision or natural orifices, resulting in a painless and scarless experience for patients. The company's mission is to improve clinical outcomes while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness in surgical practices. By transforming traditional surgical methods, ValueBiotech aims to provide better healthcare solutions for millions of patients each year.
Saia Agrobotics
Grant in 2022
Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.
Odd.Bot is a technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of autonomous farming robots. Their flagship product, the Maverick robot, is designed to eliminate weeds in crops like carrots and onions without the use of chemicals. Operating around the clock, the robot effectively identifies and removes weeds in dense crops, promoting environmentally friendly agriculture.
Chassis Autonomy
Grant in 2022
Specialising in the design, development, and production of fail-operational steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems for L4 and L5 autonomous vehicles.
Circu Li-Ion
Grant in 2022
Circu Li-ion is a Luxembourg-based start-up focused on automated battery disassembly and diagnostics to enhance the remanufacturing, reuse, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The company's proprietary platform integrates three key components: a battery library, an application layer, and robotic disassembly systems. These technologies enable significant cost reductions by decreasing dependence on manual labor and indirect expenses while achieving high levels of robot autonomy to enhance safety and efficiency. Circu Li-ion's automated processes maximize material recovery, allowing for up to 95% of battery components to be reused or recycled effectively. By employing advanced computer vision models and robotic systems, the start-up caters to the diverse designs of batteries, helping businesses reduce costs, address labor shortages, and mitigate environmental impacts associated with traditional recycling methods.
Axiles Bionics
Grant in 2022
Axiles Bionics is a Brussels-based company founded in 2018, specializing in the development of advanced robotic ankle-foot prostheses for lower limb amputees. As a spin-off from the Free University of Brussels, Axiles Bionics focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with limb disorders through innovative assistive robotics. The company’s bionic prosthetic feet combine the strength and flexibility of a natural ankle with robotic capabilities, allowing for improved movement and support. By bringing next-generation technology to the market, Axiles Bionics aims to provide users with smarter and more effective solutions for mobility and daily activities.
Livin Farms
Series A in 2022
Livin Farms is a prominent industrial technology provider in the alternative protein sector, specializing in the development of solutions for farming insects. The company designs and operates industrial-scale insect factories that convert waste materials into high-quality protein feeds. Livin Farms' technology encompasses a comprehensive interface for processing waste into insect feedstock, along with systems for rearing insects, robotic handling, and processing of end products. This innovative approach not only enables clients to produce sustainable insect protein but also contributes to waste reduction by upcycling industrial waste. Through its advanced technologies, Livin Farms is positioned to address the growing demand for alternative protein sources while promoting environmental sustainability.
IMSystems
Venture Round in 2022
IMSystems specializes in advanced gearbox technology for industrial robotics. Its patented Archimedes Drive eliminates traditional gear teeth, enabling precise force delivery and ratios up to 10,000:1. This results in lighter, stronger, more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective drive solutions compared to competitors.
Ganymed Robotics
Series B in 2022
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
IMSystems specializes in advanced gearbox technology for industrial robotics. Its patented Archimedes Drive eliminates traditional gear teeth, enabling precise force delivery and ratios up to 10,000:1. This results in lighter, stronger, more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective drive solutions compared to competitors.
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2020, Tripleye develops an automation platform that equips engineering teams with essential technology modules for constructing autonomous vehicles. Its platform enhances safety and precision across various applications, including mining, construction, space, and defense.
Indoor Robotics
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Indoor Robotics designs and develops Tando, an AI-powered patrol drone for indoor security and inspection missions. Its unique features include independent AI-based navigation and patented ceiling docking, providing real-time coverage with predictive analysis to minimize false alarms.
Tripleye
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2020, Tripleye develops an automation platform that equips engineering teams with essential technology modules for constructing autonomous vehicles. Its platform enhances safety and precision across various applications, including mining, construction, space, and defense.
ReActive Robotics
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2015, ReActive Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells rehabilitation robots for early movement rehabilitation post neurological injury or orthopedic surgery. Its robots aid in gait rehabilitation for neurological patients and joint replacement recovery.
Agade
Venture Round in 2022
Agade is a pioneering company specializing in robotic exoskeletons. Its flagship product, AgadeXo, significantly reduces muscle fatigue and injury risks by providing variable support that counteracts gravity's effect on human limbs, enabling movement akin to zero-g environments. This innovation targets operators performing repetitive tasks, aiming to enhance productivity and safety.
Founded in 2013, Embotech develops decision-making software solutions for autonomous systems. Its flagship product, FORCES Pro, enables complex control system design across industries such as automotive, energy, and robotics. Applications include wind turbine control, drone motion planning, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), spacecraft landing, and reusable rocket returns.
Founded in 2015 by Jaime Campos, Sara Silva, and João Pedro Ribeiro, PeekMed specializes in developing a 3D pre-operative planning system for orthopedic surgery. Its software enables surgeons to plan various procedures, such as total joint replacements and fracture reductions, aiming to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs.
DTE ehf
Venture Round in 2022
DTE introduces breakthrough real-time process control analytics for metals production and processing towards Industry 4.0, through our robotic hardware and software solutions, automating current manual sampling processes for improved quality, cost, efficiency and safety.
XenomatiX specializes in developing automotive vision systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. Their solutions employ complementary metal oxide semiconductor-based detectors, multi-beam laser projectors, and light detection and ranging technology to provide real-time 3D digitization of a vehicle's surroundings. Additionally, their solid-state LiDAR solutions cater to industries such as road construction, surveying, industrial, mining, agriculture, off-road vehicles, and railways.
DTE introduces breakthrough real-time process control analytics for metals production and processing towards Industry 4.0, through our robotic hardware and software solutions, automating current manual sampling processes for improved quality, cost, efficiency and safety.
Thericon is a medical technology company specializing in multiparametric imaging solutions for surgical procedures. It offers a proprietary system that helps surgeons distinguish various tissue types and identify malignant lesions, enhancing surgical accuracy and aiding in informed treatment decisions.
Ganymed Robotics
Grant in 2021
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
.Lumen
Venture Round in 2021
Dotlumen is a research startup founded in 2020 and based in Cluj, Romania, focused on enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals. The company develops innovative glasses equipped with a sensory and feedback system that aids users in navigating their environments. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuroscience, Dotlumen aims to empower blind individuals to better understand and interact with the world around them.
Dotlumen is a research startup founded in 2020 and based in Cluj, Romania, focused on enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals. The company develops innovative glasses equipped with a sensory and feedback system that aids users in navigating their environments. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuroscience, Dotlumen aims to empower blind individuals to better understand and interact with the world around them.
Agade is a pioneering company specializing in robotic exoskeletons. Its flagship product, AgadeXo, significantly reduces muscle fatigue and injury risks by providing variable support that counteracts gravity's effect on human limbs, enabling movement akin to zero-g environments. This innovation targets operators performing repetitive tasks, aiming to enhance productivity and safety.
Indoor Robotics
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Indoor Robotics designs and develops Tando, an AI-powered patrol drone for indoor security and inspection missions. Its unique features include independent AI-based navigation and patented ceiling docking, providing real-time coverage with predictive analysis to minimize false alarms.
NanoVation
Venture Round in 2021
NanoVation specializes in developing monitoring solutions for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. The company has created a nanosensor-based wearable device that enables the early detection of subtle changes in a patient's respiratory condition. By identifying these changes before they reach critical stages, NanoVation aims to improve patient outcomes through timely interventions and reduce the risk of exacerbations and unnecessary hospitalizations. Founded by Gregory Shuster, NanoVation focuses on empowering healthcare professionals with the tools needed to monitor patients at home effectively, facilitating proactive measures in respiratory care.
Akara Robotics
Grant in 2021
Akara Robotics develops and manufactures robots for healthcare facilities. Its products include Stevie, a social robot supporting senior care and group wellness activities, and Violet, an ultraviolet light robot for room disinfection in hospitals and public transport.
SquareMind is a company focused on revolutionizing oncology care through the development of advanced medical assistants. It specializes in creating robotic medical equipment that enhances non-invasive healthcare practices. The company's innovative technology incorporates third-dimension construction software, allowing for comprehensive full-body mapping to detect skin cancer. This capability enables healthcare professionals to effectively monitor the growth of moles on patients' bodies, utilizing readily available robotic systems. By integrating cutting-edge technology with practical applications in oncology, SquareMind aims to improve early detection and patient outcomes in the field of cancer care.
Sentante is a medical technology company specialising in the development of robotic teleoperated systems for endovascular procedures. Their core product enables physicians to perform complex surgeries remotely, reducing their exposure to harmful X-rays and expanding telesurgery capabilities.
ReActive Robotics
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, ReActive Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells rehabilitation robots for early movement rehabilitation post neurological injury or orthopedic surgery. Its robots aid in gait rehabilitation for neurological patients and joint replacement recovery.
Gleechi
Venture Round in 2021
Gleechi AB, established in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate natural interaction between humans, computers, and robots. Their core technology revolves around advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms, enabling real-time, free, and natural hand interactions in games, virtual reality, and robotics. Gleechi's innovative software allows for the creation of realistic hand movements and interactions, making it possible for users to learn by doing in virtual environments. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including being named Super Startup of the Year by Veckans Affärer and ALMI Invest, winning the EIT Digital Idea Challenge, and being awarded Startup of the Year by STING.
SILEANE is robotics, vision, and artificial intelligence. They offer to build machines to automate. They provide services that include robotique, vision industrielle, robotique adaptative, automatisation du geste, pick place, dévracage, traitement de surface, and intelligence artificielle.
Wingtra
Venture Round in 2020
Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.
Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.
Livin Farms is a prominent industrial technology provider in the alternative protein sector, specializing in the development of solutions for farming insects. The company designs and operates industrial-scale insect factories that convert waste materials into high-quality protein feeds. Livin Farms' technology encompasses a comprehensive interface for processing waste into insect feedstock, along with systems for rearing insects, robotic handling, and processing of end products. This innovative approach not only enables clients to produce sustainable insect protein but also contributes to waste reduction by upcycling industrial waste. Through its advanced technologies, Livin Farms is positioned to address the growing demand for alternative protein sources while promoting environmental sustainability.
Senecio Robotics
Venture Round in 2020
Senecio Robotics develops mosquito-sorting robots designed to combat mosquito-borne diseases by automating sex sorting and sterilization. Drawing on expertise from aerospace and defense, the company applies proprietary robotics and machine learning to identify, separate, and sterilize female mosquitoes, enabling clients to implement scalable control programs in areas affected by disease.
Senecio Robotics
Grant in 2020
Senecio Robotics develops mosquito-sorting robots designed to combat mosquito-borne diseases by automating sex sorting and sterilization. Drawing on expertise from aerospace and defense, the company applies proprietary robotics and machine learning to identify, separate, and sterilize female mosquitoes, enabling clients to implement scalable control programs in areas affected by disease.
Neuro Event Labs
Series A in 2020
Neuro Event Labs Oy, established in 2015 and headquartered in Tampere, Finland, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for epilepsy patient monitoring. Their primary product collects accurate seizure data from patients at home and in hospitals, which is then analyzed and relayed to physicians for informed treatment decisions. This solution was developed in close collaboration with leading Finnish hospitals.
Robo Wunderkind
Venture Round in 2020
Robo Wunderkind is a manufacturer of innovative robotics kits aimed at children, designed to facilitate learning in coding and robotics through engaging play. The company provides a variety of hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors that respond to environmental stimuli such as noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with educational materials and online tutorials, allowing children to build, program, and experiment with their robotic creations. By fostering curiosity and nurturing creativity, Robo Wunderkind helps cultivate essential problem-solving skills in young learners.
Neuro Event Labs
Grant in 2020
Neuro Event Labs Oy, established in 2015 and headquartered in Tampere, Finland, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for epilepsy patient monitoring. Their primary product collects accurate seizure data from patients at home and in hospitals, which is then analyzed and relayed to physicians for informed treatment decisions. This solution was developed in close collaboration with leading Finnish hospitals.
Polymertal Ltd is an innovative company based in Haifa, Israel, specializing in advanced metal plating processes that enable the production of lightweight hybrid metal-polymer components. Founded in 2007, Polymertal serves a diverse range of industries, including defense, communications, aviation, and space. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and solutions, such as hybrid components, electronic cases, hybrid molds, and hybrid RF elements. Its proprietary technology allows for the effective bonding of metals and polymers, making it possible to replace traditional metal parts with cost-effective hybrid alternatives, even in critical applications. Additionally, Polymertal provides plating services and 3D object surface smoothing to enhance the performance and functionality of its products.
Robo Wunderkind
Grant in 2020
Robo Wunderkind is a manufacturer of innovative robotics kits aimed at children, designed to facilitate learning in coding and robotics through engaging play. The company provides a variety of hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors that respond to environmental stimuli such as noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with educational materials and online tutorials, allowing children to build, program, and experiment with their robotic creations. By fostering curiosity and nurturing creativity, Robo Wunderkind helps cultivate essential problem-solving skills in young learners.
Indoor Robotics
Grant in 2020
Founded in 2018, Indoor Robotics designs and develops Tando, an AI-powered patrol drone for indoor security and inspection missions. Its unique features include independent AI-based navigation and patented ceiling docking, providing real-time coverage with predictive analysis to minimize false alarms.
Gleechi AB, established in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate natural interaction between humans, computers, and robots. Their core technology revolves around advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms, enabling real-time, free, and natural hand interactions in games, virtual reality, and robotics. Gleechi's innovative software allows for the creation of realistic hand movements and interactions, making it possible for users to learn by doing in virtual environments. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including being named Super Startup of the Year by Veckans Affärer and ALMI Invest, winning the EIT Digital Idea Challenge, and being awarded Startup of the Year by STING.
NanoVation
Venture Round in 2019
NanoVation specializes in developing monitoring solutions for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. The company has created a nanosensor-based wearable device that enables the early detection of subtle changes in a patient's respiratory condition. By identifying these changes before they reach critical stages, NanoVation aims to improve patient outcomes through timely interventions and reduce the risk of exacerbations and unnecessary hospitalizations. Founded by Gregory Shuster, NanoVation focuses on empowering healthcare professionals with the tools needed to monitor patients at home effectively, facilitating proactive measures in respiratory care.
NanoVation specializes in developing monitoring solutions for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. The company has created a nanosensor-based wearable device that enables the early detection of subtle changes in a patient's respiratory condition. By identifying these changes before they reach critical stages, NanoVation aims to improve patient outcomes through timely interventions and reduce the risk of exacerbations and unnecessary hospitalizations. Founded by Gregory Shuster, NanoVation focuses on empowering healthcare professionals with the tools needed to monitor patients at home effectively, facilitating proactive measures in respiratory care.
LaDiMo Oy, founded in 2015 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing the Ladimo Smarter Vision technology, a real-time 3D point cloud acquisition solution. The company builds upon innovative technology initially created at Aalto University in 2012 by Jorma Palmén. By integrating photogrammetry, laser technology, and mathematical modeling, Ladimo offers a novel approach to generating high-precision point cloud data. This technology is particularly applicable in machine vision fields, including collaborative robots, industrial automation, automated guided vehicles, and various virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications.
SynHet is a manufacturer specializing in organics and fine chemical products tailored for agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and life science applications. The company focuses on research and development, providing a diverse range of heterocycles to meet industry needs. Utilizing a global network of chemists, SynHet offers rapid and cost-effective delivery of compounds through its advanced platform, which includes remote synthesis capabilities and fully robotized purification processes. This innovative approach allows SynHet to efficiently serve its global clientele while scaling its dedicated robotic synthesis infrastructure to enhance production capabilities.
VayaVision Sensing Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing perception engine software aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel, the company offers VAYA-Drive, an artificial intelligence cognition platform that integrates raw data fusion with advanced computer vision techniques. This platform generates comprehensive environmental models, enabling critical functions such as road and free space detection, lane detection, object detection and tracking, and recognition of traffic signs. By utilizing deep learning algorithms, VayaVision delivers a reliable detection and classification system that accurately assesses the size, shape, and velocity of surrounding objects, including small obstacles. This innovative approach not only improves sensing capabilities for autonomous vehicles but also contributes to cost reductions within the automotive industry. Since July 2020, VayaVision has operated as a subsidiary of LeddarTech Inc.
KINE Robot Solutions
Grant in 2018
KINE Robot Solutions specializes in the design and development of robotic systems tailored for industrial applications globally. The company creates customized solutions that streamline various industrial processes, utilizing advanced three-dimensional simulations that incorporate components such as grippers, conveyors, tools, machines, and sensor systems. These systems can be seamlessly integrated into existing environments and are operated via a user-friendly touchscreen interface. In addition to system design, KINE also offers maintenance services and training programs to ensure effective use of the robots, providing clients with cost-effective alternatives for enhancing production efficiency and ensuring timely upkeep.
Rubedo Sistemos
Grant in 2017
Rubedo Sistemos, based in Kaunas, Lithuania, specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving robots and process control solutions for various industrial applications. Founded in 2009, the company develops 3D visual perception and navigation technologies tailored for free-ranging, vision-guided robotics, serving sectors such as manufacturing, material handling, and healthcare. Among its notable offerings is the VIPERTM system, which enhances visual perception for robots and industrial vehicles. Rubedo Sistemos is recognized for its innovative solutions, including a FDA-compliant robotic system specifically designed for precise tumor targeting in image-guided radiation therapy, collaborating with leading medical device manufacturers.
Factobotics is a manufacturing firm dedicated to developing advanced industrial robotic solutions and commercializing them globally. The company focuses on creating effective robotics business cases by aligning client needs with innovative yet proven robotic technologies. When existing solutions do not meet client requirements, Factobotics takes the initiative to develop new products, often collaborating with the initial client to ensure functionality and relevance. The company specializes in various applications, including machine tending robots, conveyor line handling and quality control, and intralogistics robotics, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving robotics industry.