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Spiritus is a climate technology company specializing in direct-air-capture systems. Its innovative approach combines the Spiritus Sorbent and Carbon Orchard, offering a scalable, modular solution for low-cost carbon dioxide removal and sequestration.

Glimpse is a Massachusetts-based startup that develops battery quality solutions to help cell producers and customers establish tighter control over battery quality across facilities, teams, and time.

VueReal Inc. specializes in developing technologies for micro-LED displays, enabling mass integration of micro-devices into large-area substrates for various applications such as smartphone/laptop displays, automotive/aerospace industries, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

NovoLINC is a technology company specializing in thermal interface solutions. It designs and manufactures advanced materials using a unique nanostructured system and proprietary process, aiming to improve heat management in high-performance applications within the automotive and aerospace industries.

Founded in 2016, ANYbotics develops autonomous legged robots designed for industrial applications. These robots are equipped with features such as docking stations, robust sensing capabilities, and waterproofing. They also offer tools for reading instruments, monitoring equipment health, detecting events, and inspecting complex environments. The company aims to improve worker safety, increase productivity, and support sustainable operations in industries like oil and gas, power, mining, chemicals, construction, and transportation.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Amperesand is a grid infrastructure solution provider that specializes in developing advanced infrastructure systems for electrification. The company focuses on creating efficient, intelligent, and resilient electrical solutions using cutting-edge technology. Its offerings include silicon carbide (SiC) devices and proprietary high-frequency transformers, which are designed to be both flexible and durable. By leveraging these innovative components, Amperesand enables clients to effectively transform and manage electricity, enhancing the reliability and performance of their electrical systems.

INERATEC develops sustainable fuels and power-to-X plants to replace fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives. The company focuses on renewable e-fuels and synthetic chemical products that enable transportation and industrial processes to run on climate-friendly energy. It produces renewable hydrogen and other greenhouse gases, which are transformed into products such as e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol, allowing chemical plants to operate using synthetic fuels with climate-neutral energy, reduced chemical waste, and enhanced climate protection.

Silicon Box specializes in advanced semiconductor packaging services. It offers full execution capabilities from initial design to final manufacturing of standard single chip packages, as well as sophisticated chiplet-based systems. The company's expertise enables applications such as AI, HPC, EV, automotive, power management, mobile chipsets, and more.

Stellar Fusion Group Ltd is redefining the landscape of financial analysis within the equities market. Founded on December 4, 2020, Stellar Fusion leverages cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to empower wealth managers, online brokers, investor relations teams, and professional investors with advanced financial modeling tools. Our platform, driven by the AI tool Nebula, rapidly extracts and analyzes financial data from company filings, enabling users to perform dynamic forecasting, detailed segment-level analysis, and real-time valuation adjustments with ease. We specialize in embedding our advanced financial models into existing systems through a scalable API, making complex analysis accessible and actionable for all stakeholders. Stellar Fusion's collaborative tools, including downloadable Excel models, enhance team connectivity and ensure seamless integration of insights across investment teams. Our mission is to modernize investor relations and equity analysis by providing real-time, data-driven insights that facilitate informed decision-making and improve market liquidity. With a focus on transforming how financial analysis is conducted, Stellar Fusion is at the forefront of innovation in fintech. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in financial technology. Visit us at https://stellarfusion.uk to learn more.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Peak Energy is focused on advancing grid decarbonization through innovative energy storage solutions. The company is dedicated to developing giga-scale sodium-ion technology aimed at significantly reducing energy storage costs by as much as 50 percent. By providing an alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries for stationary applications, such as grid storage, Peak Energy seeks to enhance the reliability and affordability of energy storage. This strategic approach positions the United States to become a global leader in the sodium-ion sector, thereby supporting a transition to cleaner energy systems and contributing to the wider efforts in energy sustainability.

Infinite Uptime provides an IoT-based predictive maintenance platform for industrial machinery, combining hardware, cloud analytics, and control software to monitor equipment, diagnose problems, and guide maintenance decisions. Its platform includes an industrial data analytics capability that detects patterns, measures overall equipment effectiveness, tracks productivity trends, and supports ISO compliance across multiple tools on a single machine. The company also offers sensors and visual indicators for real-time anomaly detection, enabling proactive maintenance in demanding environments. Serving industries such as steel, power, cement, chemicals, automotive, and textiles, Infinite Uptime targets global manufacturing operations to reduce downtime and improve plant performance. Founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, with development and manufacturing activities in India, the company integrates hardware, software, and analytics to optimize asset reliability.

Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company that uses carbon dioxide in its LiCAL™ lithium extraction process. This innovative method significantly reduces equipment, chemical reagents, water, and energy usage compared to conventional processing, lowering capital and production costs. Additionally, it minimizes emissions by directly using and sequestering CO2.

Founded in 2019 by renowned fusion scientists and business leaders, Type One Energy is dedicated to delivering sustainable and affordable fusion power globally. The company employs advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect program aims for a low-risk, efficient path to a fusion power plant within the next decade.

pH7 is a cleantech company focused on sustainable extraction and refining of platinum group metals from primary resources, mining residues, and recycling streams. Its process employs green, biodegradable solvents in a closed-loop system to extract PGMs on-site at mines, scrap yards, and recycling facilities, avoiding smelting and minimizing waste and emissions. The technology enables economical, on-site recovery of precious metals from both primary and secondary resources, reducing environmental impact and supporting the transition to renewable energy by ensuring a secure supply of PGMs for catalysts and other applications.

Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and located in La Jolla, California, specializing in non-thermal metal 3D printing. The company has developed a proprietary process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion technologies. This method eliminates the reliance on metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs while enhancing material quality. Fabric8Labs' technology allows clients to use cartridges that simplify the additive manufacturing process and facilitate the safe disposal of used salt cartridges, thereby promoting efficiency and sustainability in metal 3D printing.

Founded in 2016, AM Batteries specializes in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency, enable faster charging, and reduce production costs.

Founded in 2016, Metalenz specializes in the research, development, and production of innovative optical components. Utilizing metasurface technology, it creates ultra-thin planar optics for high-resolution imaging, enabling miniaturization and weight reduction in mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

Founded in 2019, Verana Networks specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers who have licensed millimeter wave spectrum. Its focus is on enabling high-speed and high-capacity 5G services to drive new applications and revenue growth.

Divirod develops a water data analytics platform and sensor network that provides real-time data and predictive insights on water, soil moisture, and vegetation. The platform leverages GPS satellite signals to measure water conditions with high precision and offers data via API and live visualizations. It helps organizations manage water resources, assess risks from floods and droughts, and support decisions in water management, farming, catastrophe planning, and infrastructure planning. By delivering timely, location-specific information, Divirod aims to conserve water resources, protect properties, and enhance resilience for clients across sectors.

Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Verdagy specializes in innovative water electrolysis technology for large-scale green hydrogen production. Based in Moss Landing, California, the company operates laboratory and pilot plant facilities to advance its technology platform, aiming to achieve low upfront capital costs and competitive unit economics.

Faction specializes in the development of driverless electric vehicles that combine the speed and performance of cars with the affordability of motorcycles. The company focuses on micro-delivery and ride-on-demand services, utilizing a model that integrates remote human supervision alongside autonomous technology. This approach allows Faction to bypass the limitations of fully autonomous systems, enabling quicker deployment of its services. The vehicles are designed with networked data capabilities, over-the-air software updates, and safety-critical autonomy features, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable driverless solution for clients. After completing its first prototypes, Faction is set to commence trials to further refine its offerings in the transportation sector.

actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced coating solutions for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Germany, and South Korea, actnano focuses on creating wet ANG coatings designed to protect electronic devices and manufacturing environments from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Their technology includes a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied post-manufacturing, enhancing devices' water resistance to IPx7 levels. This approach allows clients to effectively integrate the protective coatings into existing production lines, ensuring durability and longevity in their electronic products.

Founded in 2017, Mekonos specializes in the development of gene and cell therapies. The company designs integrated system-on-a-chip technology to create predictive models for discovery and development, and operates a proprietary cell-engineering platform based on scalable silicon technology.

Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.

Founded in 2016, AM Batteries specializes in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency, enable faster charging, and reduce production costs.

Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and located in La Jolla, California, specializing in non-thermal metal 3D printing. The company has developed a proprietary process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion technologies. This method eliminates the reliance on metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs while enhancing material quality. Fabric8Labs' technology allows clients to use cartridges that simplify the additive manufacturing process and facilitate the safe disposal of used salt cartridges, thereby promoting efficiency and sustainability in metal 3D printing.

Founded in 2014, Yamagata Design is a Japanese company specializing in urban development services and initiatives aimed at revitalizing the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture. It operates a floating hotel, an all-weather educational facility for children, and a digital portal showcasing regional jobs, culture, and lifestyle.

GenCell Ltd. is a developer of innovative fuel cell solutions that deliver clean and reliable power globally. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products including the GenCell A5, an off-grid power solution designed for applications such as telecommunications, education, and water purification. The GenCell G5rx serves as a utility backup power source, providing 5kW of auxiliary electricity for substations during outages of any duration, while the GenCell G5 offers an uninterrupted power supply with unlimited 5kW backup power, catering to sectors like telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the IoT Remote Manager, which enhances the management of backup power systems across various sectors. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions, addressing the growing demand for reliable power in diverse and challenging environments.

Groq is a company that develops AI inference technology and accelerators, designing Tensor Streaming Processor architecture that delivers high performance per watt for AI, machine learning, and deep learning workloads to enable scalable, energy-efficient inference for cloud and on-prem deployments, while providing deterministic performance that yields predictable compute times for any given workload and simplifies qualification and deployment. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, Groq focuses on high-throughput, low-latency processors that support large-scale AI deployments.

Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.

Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.

Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.

Faction specializes in the development of driverless electric vehicles that combine the speed and performance of cars with the affordability of motorcycles. The company focuses on micro-delivery and ride-on-demand services, utilizing a model that integrates remote human supervision alongside autonomous technology. This approach allows Faction to bypass the limitations of fully autonomous systems, enabling quicker deployment of its services. The vehicles are designed with networked data capabilities, over-the-air software updates, and safety-critical autonomy features, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable driverless solution for clients. After completing its first prototypes, Faction is set to commence trials to further refine its offerings in the transportation sector.

Founded in 2016, Metalenz specializes in the research, development, and production of innovative optical components. Utilizing metasurface technology, it creates ultra-thin planar optics for high-resolution imaging, enabling miniaturization and weight reduction in mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

AutoFlight is a high-tech startup based in China that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous aerial vehicles, focusing on electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. The company aims to offer safe and reliable solutions for aerial logistics and urban air mobility. It has designed shared airborne vehicles, commonly known as "air-taxis," employing a "Lift & Cruise" configuration that ensures superior range and safety while maintaining low complexity and affordability. AutoFlight's innovative approach combines the advantages of helicopters and conventional aircraft, allowing its vehicles to operate both as piloted sports aircraft and as unmanned automated cargo drones. By leveraging advancements in aviation technologies, artificial intelligence, and 5G, AutoFlight is actively contributing to the evolution of the eVTOL industry.

Uhnder Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional engineering and operations in St. Louis, Uhnder is recognized for its digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology serves as a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, enhancing the safety and responsiveness of autonomous vehicles. The chip is designed to prevent collisions, alert drivers to potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization for navigation. By offering this advanced solution, Uhnder aims to significantly improve the automation capabilities of manufacturers in the automotive sector.

Agility Robotics specializes in developing robotic machines with human-like mobility. Its flagship product is Cassie, a bipedal robot designed for walking and running. The company's legged robots serve as mobile sensor platforms, enabling real-time sensing across diverse terrains. Agility Robotics caters to academic, corporate, and military research and development sectors.

GenCell Ltd. is a developer of innovative fuel cell solutions that deliver clean and reliable power globally. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products including the GenCell A5, an off-grid power solution designed for applications such as telecommunications, education, and water purification. The GenCell G5rx serves as a utility backup power source, providing 5kW of auxiliary electricity for substations during outages of any duration, while the GenCell G5 offers an uninterrupted power supply with unlimited 5kW backup power, catering to sectors like telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the IoT Remote Manager, which enhances the management of backup power systems across various sectors. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions, addressing the growing demand for reliable power in diverse and challenging environments.

Exo is a medical device startup specializing in handheld ultrasound technology. It combines advanced materials, sensors, signal processing, and computation with semiconductor manufacturing economies to deliver affordable, high-quality imaging. This empowers healthcare professionals to make critical real-time decisions, enhancing patient outcomes.

Groq is a company that develops AI inference technology and accelerators, designing Tensor Streaming Processor architecture that delivers high performance per watt for AI, machine learning, and deep learning workloads to enable scalable, energy-efficient inference for cloud and on-prem deployments, while providing deterministic performance that yields predictable compute times for any given workload and simplifies qualification and deployment. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, Groq focuses on high-throughput, low-latency processors that support large-scale AI deployments.

Origin is a company that operates in the additive manufacturing sector, specializing in 3D printing technology for mass production. It offers a comprehensive platform that includes an open materials network, extensible software, and modular hardware, enabling businesses to produce commercial-quality products efficiently. This platform supports companies in prototyping, testing, and scaling consumer-grade products with enhanced printing speed and flexibility. Origin's innovative approach allows manufacturers to optimize production processes while maintaining high standards of quality.

Genetesis LLC, established in 2013 and based in Mason, Ohio, specializes in designing, developing, and providing biomagnetic imaging solutions for cardiac healthcare. The company's primary product is Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system that optimizes the detection, characterization, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing electrical currents of the heart in 3D. Additionally, they offer Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform managing end-to-end data workflow for their Magnetocardiograph (MCG). Genetesis aims to redefine clinical diagnosis, monitoring, and screening processes for patients at risk of myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease, using non-invasive, radiation-free methods.

AutoFlight is a high-tech startup based in China that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous aerial vehicles, focusing on electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. The company aims to offer safe and reliable solutions for aerial logistics and urban air mobility. It has designed shared airborne vehicles, commonly known as "air-taxis," employing a "Lift & Cruise" configuration that ensures superior range and safety while maintaining low complexity and affordability. AutoFlight's innovative approach combines the advantages of helicopters and conventional aircraft, allowing its vehicles to operate both as piloted sports aircraft and as unmanned automated cargo drones. By leveraging advancements in aviation technologies, artificial intelligence, and 5G, AutoFlight is actively contributing to the evolution of the eVTOL industry.

SLD Laser specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced visible laser light sources for various applications, including automotive, mobility, specialty lighting, and consumer products. The company utilizes innovative semi-polar GaN laser technology to enhance performance and reliability. Its laser light sources are ISO 9001 certified and comply with automotive standards, ensuring safety and quality across its products. With facilities in Santa Barbara and Fremont, California, SLD Laser's high luminance LaserLight sources are UL and IEC safety certified and find applications in diverse fields such as entertainment, projection and augmented/virtual reality displays, biomedical instrumentation, and industrial imaging and material processing.

Wheels is a company that operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The platform features hybrid electric vehicles known for their sleek design and functionality, including swappable parts and batteries. It also incorporates real-time dynamic maintenance capabilities, enhancing the user experience. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, making it convenient for users to navigate urban environments. By providing low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, Wheels connects users to a more efficient mode of transportation within cities.

Wheels is a company that operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The platform features hybrid electric vehicles known for their sleek design and functionality, including swappable parts and batteries. It also incorporates real-time dynamic maintenance capabilities, enhancing the user experience. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, making it convenient for users to navigate urban environments. By providing low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, Wheels connects users to a more efficient mode of transportation within cities.

Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.