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Ubitium is a technology company specializing in microprocessor development. It focuses on creating universal, high-performance microprocessors based on the open-source RISC-V instruction set. The company's core business is designing scalable and cost-effective architectures for autonomous computing systems, aiming to optimize performance, reduce complexity, and ensure hardware adaptability. This enables developers to integrate universal computing capabilities across a wide range of devices and environments, addressing both performance efficiency and affordability challenges.

E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.

BEEoled is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. Their innovative approach centers on the creation of a blue elementary emitter designed around a single atom, which allows for the production of a full spectrum of colors by mixing three primary colors. This technology offers significant enhancements in efficiency, brightness, and operational stability, while also reducing costs through a simplified device structure. BEEoled's advancements enable manufacturers to create high-quality OLED displays for a variety of applications, including smartphones, screens, and televisions.

Aito is a technology company specializing in the development and provision of electronic products and solutions that incorporate touch sensations. Their core technology, Piezo Sensing and Haptics, is patented and award-winning, enabling surfaces to respond with tactile feedback. This innovation allows consumer electronics brands to differentiate their products in competitive markets by offering enhanced user experiences. Aito's offerings include configurable integrated circuits for various touch interfaces, such as buttons, touchpads, and touch screens, catering to a wide range of client needs.

Wormsensing develops advanced vibration sensors that use piezoceramic elements and 2D crystalline materials to deliver precise strain measurements. The sensors combine flexible electronics with microelectronics, allowing operation in harsh environments and reducing the cost of monitoring and diagnosis. The company supplies industrial customers such as manufacturing plants, infrastructure operators, and heavy‑equipment maintenance firms, helping them improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Wormsensing produces and sells its sensors directly and partners with research centers and deep‑tech investors to expand its technology. By providing accurate, accessible vibration data, the company supports clients’ digital transformation and long‑term sustainability.

Pharrowtech specializes in designing advanced solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR, and ultra-high capacity wireless links. With over a decade of top-tier R&D experience from imec, Belgium's renowned research hub, the company focuses on algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems to deliver products with superior performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Blanco Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for client onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes tailored for asset managers. The company focuses on streamlining asset management procedures, making them faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Blanco's flagship offerings include a rapid 60-minute client onboarding solution and a fully automated KYC tool that assesses clients' risk appetites through a straightforward online interface. In addition to its technological products, Blanco provides essential compliance services to help wealth and asset managers adhere to regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorist Prevention Act, as well as upcoming requirements under MiFID II. Through its expertise in the e-brokerage and banking sectors, Blanco aims to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for its clients.

Aito is a technology company specializing in the development and provision of electronic products and solutions that incorporate touch sensations. Their core technology, Piezo Sensing and Haptics, is patented and award-winning, enabling surfaces to respond with tactile feedback. This innovation allows consumer electronics brands to differentiate their products in competitive markets by offering enhanced user experiences. Aito's offerings include configurable integrated circuits for various touch interfaces, such as buttons, touchpads, and touch screens, catering to a wide range of client needs.

Wizata is a platform as a service provider for manufacturing, offering an AI driven platform that improves efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of industrial operations. The solution supports quality control, maintenance, and performance monitoring, with features for early issue detection, predictive maintenance, energy management, and data visualization to boost return on investment. Wizata applies vertical data science approaches and delivers sector specific solutions across manufacturing and related domains, collaborating with client teams to uncover hidden opportunities within internal and external data. Based in Capellen, Luxembourg, the company combines advanced analytics with practical collaboration to tailor services to each sector, focusing on Industry 4.0 capabilities while expanding predictive and optimization capabilities to broader industrial applications.

MICLEDI Microdisplays BV is a Belgium-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of micro light emitting diode (LED) display chips for augmented reality (AR) glasses. As a fabless developer, MICLEDI focuses on innovative technologies that combine III/V materials processing with 3D integration and 300mm silicon-based processing. The company aims to deliver high-quality, power-efficient AR displays by utilizing a proprietary ASIC, which allows for the creation of compact and self-contained display modules. Serving the semiconductor industry, MICLEDI is positioned at the forefront of microLED technology, contributing to the advancement of augmented reality applications.

Axign is a fabless chip supplier that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits for the audio market, catering to both consumer and professional audio applications. The company's flagship product is an innovative audio controller chip that offers high performance while maintaining a low bill of materials, making it an attractive option for audio system manufacturers. This chip is particularly well-suited for active speaker systems in streaming audio devices, enhancing audio quality across various formats. Additionally, Axign provides modular and programmable circuits that incorporate analog and mixed-signal technology, allowing for improvements in audio amplifier systems. These solutions are designed to elevate sound quality in mid-range and lower-end systems, soundbars, smart speakers, and multi-channel AV receivers, thereby enabling audio system designers to achieve superior sound quality in a wide range of audio setups.

Pozyx is an innovative start-up that specializes in precise indoor positioning solutions leveraging ultra-wideband technology and sensor fusion. Originating from Ghent University, the company has rapidly expanded its presence, serving over 1,500 customers across more than 65 countries. Pozyx's flagship products employ smart algorithms and machine learning to deliver real-time location systems with sub-meter accuracy, providing clients a reliable alternative to traditional positioning methods. The company is positioned to meet the growing demand for accurate motion and location information in various industries.

Aito is a technology company specializing in the development and provision of electronic products and solutions that incorporate touch sensations. Their core technology, Piezo Sensing and Haptics, is patented and award-winning, enabling surfaces to respond with tactile feedback. This innovation allows consumer electronics brands to differentiate their products in competitive markets by offering enhanced user experiences. Aito's offerings include configurable integrated circuits for various touch interfaces, such as buttons, touchpads, and touch screens, catering to a wide range of client needs.

E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.

Axign is a fabless chip supplier that specializes in developing advanced integrated circuits for the audio market, catering to both consumer and professional audio applications. The company's flagship product is an innovative audio controller chip that offers high performance while maintaining a low bill of materials, making it an attractive option for audio system manufacturers. This chip is particularly well-suited for active speaker systems in streaming audio devices, enhancing audio quality across various formats. Additionally, Axign provides modular and programmable circuits that incorporate analog and mixed-signal technology, allowing for improvements in audio amplifier systems. These solutions are designed to elevate sound quality in mid-range and lower-end systems, soundbars, smart speakers, and multi-channel AV receivers, thereby enabling audio system designers to achieve superior sound quality in a wide range of audio setups.

Pharrowtech specializes in designing advanced solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR, and ultra-high capacity wireless links. With over a decade of top-tier R&D experience from imec, Belgium's renowned research hub, the company focuses on algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems to deliver products with superior performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Blanco Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for client onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes tailored for asset managers. The company focuses on streamlining asset management procedures, making them faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Blanco's flagship offerings include a rapid 60-minute client onboarding solution and a fully automated KYC tool that assesses clients' risk appetites through a straightforward online interface. In addition to its technological products, Blanco provides essential compliance services to help wealth and asset managers adhere to regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorist Prevention Act, as well as upcoming requirements under MiFID II. Through its expertise in the e-brokerage and banking sectors, Blanco aims to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for its clients.

Into.care is a developer of a mobile healthcare collaboration platform that empowers medical staff to enhance their daily routines and improve patient care. The platform integrates patient records, telemetric data, and a smart decision support system, fostering seamless collaboration among healthcare providers. By collecting and transmitting data from connected healthcare devices to secure servers, Into.care aims to streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens faced by caretakers and medical personnel. The platform supports essential functions such as patient administration, work planning, medication management, and management reporting, ultimately aiming to elevate the quality of life for patients and enhance operational efficiency across healthcare organizations.

Blanco Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for client onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes tailored for asset managers. The company focuses on streamlining asset management procedures, making them faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Blanco's flagship offerings include a rapid 60-minute client onboarding solution and a fully automated KYC tool that assesses clients' risk appetites through a straightforward online interface. In addition to its technological products, Blanco provides essential compliance services to help wealth and asset managers adhere to regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorist Prevention Act, as well as upcoming requirements under MiFID II. Through its expertise in the e-brokerage and banking sectors, Blanco aims to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for its clients.

sympl NV is an online recruitment company based in Antwerp, Belgium, established in 2015. It offers a platform that enhances the recruitment process by integrating chatbots and video technology, which facilitates real-time communication between job seekers and employers. The platform is designed to curate talent pools, providing tailored matchmaking criteria that align the needs of companies with those of potential candidates. Through its innovative approach to conversational recruitment, sympl enables employers to gain insights into the motivations and aspirations of applicants, streamlining the hiring process and helping individuals find permanent job opportunities more effectively.