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NovoViz specializes in the development and production of single-photon computational engines, designed for applications across diverse technological nodes. Their imaging system excels in rapid photon detection and processing, catering to industries seeking high sensitivity, speed, and efficient data management. This technology facilitates real-time data capture and analysis, empowering industries to explore new frontiers, innovate more cost-effectively, and enhance real-world applications.

Lightium AG is a Swiss startup that specializes in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) foundry and design services, utilizing its proprietary Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) platform. The company addresses the challenges faced by photonic device manufacturers by providing superior photonic performance, a streamlined supply chain, and the ability to scale from prototyping to large-scale production efficiently. As Europe's first production-grade TFLN foundry, Lightium supports the development of advanced photonic solutions across various sectors, including telecommunications, data communications, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and space technology. Its focus on high-volume manufacturing and robust process flows positions Lightium as a key player in the evolution of photonic technologies.

NovoViz specializes in the development and production of single-photon computational engines, designed for applications across diverse technological nodes. Their imaging system excels in rapid photon detection and processing, catering to industries seeking high sensitivity, speed, and efficient data management. This technology facilitates real-time data capture and analysis, empowering industries to explore new frontiers, innovate more cost-effectively, and enhance real-world applications.

Corintis specializes in innovative cooling solutions for advanced computing technologies, including high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators. The company is developing silicon microfluidic cooling technologies that allow liquid coolant to come into direct contact with silicon chips. This embedded liquid cooling system features a network of microscopically small cooling channels integrated within the chip, effectively addressing heat extraction challenges and enabling sustainable computing. By leveraging these groundbreaking technologies, Corintis aims to help various industries overcome thermal limitations and contribute to more efficient and environmentally friendly computing solutions.

MinWave specializes in the development of miniaturized microwave devices suitable for both space and terrestrial applications. Utilizing patented technology for subwavelength engineering, the company produces microwave devices that are ten times smaller and lighter than traditional options. Their offerings include three-dimensional (3D) printed-waveguide passive devices designed for frequencies ranging from C band to Ka-band. These devices are compatible with existing waveguide technologies, planar systems, and coaxial interfaces, allowing professionals in the aerospace industry to utilize components that significantly reduce size and weight, ultimately lowering mission costs.

MinWave specializes in the development of miniaturized microwave devices suitable for both space and terrestrial applications. Utilizing patented technology for subwavelength engineering, the company produces microwave devices that are ten times smaller and lighter than traditional options. Their offerings include three-dimensional (3D) printed-waveguide passive devices designed for frequencies ranging from C band to Ka-band. These devices are compatible with existing waveguide technologies, planar systems, and coaxial interfaces, allowing professionals in the aerospace industry to utilize components that significantly reduce size and weight, ultimately lowering mission costs.

SenSiC is a start-up focused on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of devices and systems in the field of radiation and process monitoring, in particular sensors made of silicon carbide.

Inergio is an EPFL spin-off that specializes in developing portable energy units featuring advanced fuel cell technology. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, the company has created a modular fuel cell system that delivers ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Utilizing standard fuels such as butane and propane, Inergio's technology ensures high autonomy and can be scaled for various applications, including charging consumer electronics, providing auxiliary power for drones, and serving as fuel cells for automobiles. With a working prototype already in place, Inergio aims to launch its minimal viable product to engage in pilot projects with potential partners and customers, focusing on delivering clean, efficient, and lightweight energy solutions that allow for grid independence.

Inergio is an EPFL spin-off that specializes in developing portable energy units featuring advanced fuel cell technology. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, the company has created a modular fuel cell system that delivers ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Utilizing standard fuels such as butane and propane, Inergio's technology ensures high autonomy and can be scaled for various applications, including charging consumer electronics, providing auxiliary power for drones, and serving as fuel cells for automobiles. With a working prototype already in place, Inergio aims to launch its minimal viable product to engage in pilot projects with potential partners and customers, focusing on delivering clean, efficient, and lightweight energy solutions that allow for grid independence.

Inergio is an EPFL spin-off that specializes in developing portable energy units featuring advanced fuel cell technology. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, the company has created a modular fuel cell system that delivers ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Utilizing standard fuels such as butane and propane, Inergio's technology ensures high autonomy and can be scaled for various applications, including charging consumer electronics, providing auxiliary power for drones, and serving as fuel cells for automobiles. With a working prototype already in place, Inergio aims to launch its minimal viable product to engage in pilot projects with potential partners and customers, focusing on delivering clean, efficient, and lightweight energy solutions that allow for grid independence.

Nanotech SWHL GmbH specializes in sub-wavelength holographic lithography technology, aimed at enhancing the production of electronic circuits. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dübendorf, Switzerland, the company offers innovative solutions for the lithography stage of integrated circuit production. Its SWHL technology allows for the creation of 3D structures using a single mask and exposure, significantly streamlining the process that traditionally requires multiple masks and exposures. This advancement addresses the limitations of conventional photolithography techniques, particularly the deep ultraviolet light source, which has reached its resolution limits at reasonable costs. The company’s approach includes the development of a simple holographic stepper and cost-effective holographic masks that are easier to produce and maintain due to their low sensitivity to defects. Unlike interferential lithography, which can only create periodic images, SWHL technology can produce any desired image, positioning it as a promising alternative in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Bloch Labs are an early-stage EPFL spin-off developing a compact, robust, wide range vacuum gauge for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Touchless Automation GmbH is a high-tech company based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, specializing in the production of contactless handling equipment for the manipulation, assembly, and inspection of small components, particularly in the optoelectronic, MEMS, and micro-optical sectors. Founded in 2016, the company offers innovative solutions such as Levio, an automatic die sorter that efficiently picks up components from adhesive tapes, and Paradigma, a platform designed for pick and place operations without physical contact. Their technology is applicable across various industries, including aerospace, semiconductor, optoelectronics, luxury watches, microsystems, and medtech, facilitating processes such as inspection, sorting, palletizing, and assembly. Touchless Automation's systems enable the handling of components ranging from 0.1 to 20 millimeters, significantly enhancing production yield and operational efficiency.

Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

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.

Touchless Automation GmbH is a high-tech company based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, specializing in the production of contactless handling equipment for the manipulation, assembly, and inspection of small components, particularly in the optoelectronic, MEMS, and micro-optical sectors. Founded in 2016, the company offers innovative solutions such as Levio, an automatic die sorter that efficiently picks up components from adhesive tapes, and Paradigma, a platform designed for pick and place operations without physical contact. Their technology is applicable across various industries, including aerospace, semiconductor, optoelectronics, luxury watches, microsystems, and medtech, facilitating processes such as inspection, sorting, palletizing, and assembly. Touchless Automation's systems enable the handling of components ranging from 0.1 to 20 millimeters, significantly enhancing production yield and operational efficiency.

LIGENTEC SA, founded in 2016 and based in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) using silicon nitride. This technology is designed to improve high power handling and minimize propagation losses, making it suitable for a variety of applications across multiple industries. LIGENTEC serves sectors such as telecommunications, quantum technologies, LiDAR, biosensing, microscopy, neuromorphic computing, augmented reality, metrology, laser integration, and aerospace and defense. The company focuses on developing compact silicon nitride solutions that reduce the size of optical systems, enabling innovative products for fabless companies and research institutions.

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.

LIGENTEC SA, founded in 2016 and based in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) using silicon nitride. This technology is designed to improve high power handling and minimize propagation losses, making it suitable for a variety of applications across multiple industries. LIGENTEC serves sectors such as telecommunications, quantum technologies, LiDAR, biosensing, microscopy, neuromorphic computing, augmented reality, metrology, laser integration, and aerospace and defense. The company focuses on developing compact silicon nitride solutions that reduce the size of optical systems, enabling innovative products for fabless companies and research institutions.

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.

LIGENTEC SA, founded in 2016 and based in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) using silicon nitride. This technology is designed to improve high power handling and minimize propagation losses, making it suitable for a variety of applications across multiple industries. LIGENTEC serves sectors such as telecommunications, quantum technologies, LiDAR, biosensing, microscopy, neuromorphic computing, augmented reality, metrology, laser integration, and aerospace and defense. The company focuses on developing compact silicon nitride solutions that reduce the size of optical systems, enabling innovative products for fabless companies and research institutions.

SynSense is a neuromorphic computing company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing ultra-low-power vision and biosignal processors, as well as point cloud and always-on auditory processing solutions. These products are designed for artificial intelligence edge computing applications, including autonomous robots, mobile and embedded devices, wearable healthcare systems, security, computing, and IoT applications. SynSense's neuromorphic processors overcome the limitations of traditional von Neumann computers by providing an unprecedented combination of ultra-low power consumption and low-latency performance.

PN Solutions SA specializes in the design and development of electronic design automation (EDA) software focused on simulating parasitic signals in integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2017 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company utilizes advanced 3D substrate models to enhance the optimization and design of automotive electronic systems. PN Solutions provides innovative tools for foundries and design houses, enabling them to detect post-layout latch-up risks, which can arise from parasitic bipolar transistors. In addition to software development, the company offers services in custom integrated circuits layout and design, contributing to safer and more robust electronic solutions.

PN Solutions SA specializes in the design and development of electronic design automation (EDA) software focused on simulating parasitic signals in integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2017 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company utilizes advanced 3D substrate models to enhance the optimization and design of automotive electronic systems. PN Solutions provides innovative tools for foundries and design houses, enabling them to detect post-layout latch-up risks, which can arise from parasitic bipolar transistors. In addition to software development, the company offers services in custom integrated circuits layout and design, contributing to safer and more robust electronic solutions.

Insightness GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of visual positioning systems for mobile devices. The company focuses on creating high-speed, low-power spatial awareness systems that utilize brain-inspired technology. Insightness's innovative systems compute the position and orientation of devices while generating a 3D map of the surrounding environment. By employing sensor chips instead of traditional cameras, these systems enhance the performance of mobile robots and drones, enabling them to react more quickly to both moving and static obstacles. Additionally, Insightness contributes to a lag-free augmented reality experience for smart glasses users. As of November 2019, Insightness operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Insightness GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of visual positioning systems for mobile devices. The company focuses on creating high-speed, low-power spatial awareness systems that utilize brain-inspired technology. Insightness's innovative systems compute the position and orientation of devices while generating a 3D map of the surrounding environment. By employing sensor chips instead of traditional cameras, these systems enhance the performance of mobile robots and drones, enabling them to react more quickly to both moving and static obstacles. Additionally, Insightness contributes to a lag-free augmented reality experience for smart glasses users. As of November 2019, Insightness operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

SwissLitho is a high-tech company focused on revolutionizing the fabrication of nanostructures through its innovative nanolithography tool, the NanoFrazor. Originating from the Millipede project at IBM Research Zurich, this patented technology employs heatable silicon tips for both patterning and imaging high-resolution nanostructures. SwissLitho's solutions enhance the capabilities of nanofabrication, facilitating advancements across various scientific and technological domains. Founded in 2012, the company has garnered numerous prestigious awards for its contributions to technology and innovation. With a diverse team of engineers and scientists from over ten countries, SwissLitho serves a global customer base, positioning itself as a key player in the field of nanotechnology.

SwissLitho is a high-tech company focused on revolutionizing the fabrication of nanostructures through its innovative nanolithography tool, the NanoFrazor. Originating from the Millipede project at IBM Research Zurich, this patented technology employs heatable silicon tips for both patterning and imaging high-resolution nanostructures. SwissLitho's solutions enhance the capabilities of nanofabrication, facilitating advancements across various scientific and technological domains. Founded in 2012, the company has garnered numerous prestigious awards for its contributions to technology and innovation. With a diverse team of engineers and scientists from over ten countries, SwissLitho serves a global customer base, positioning itself as a key player in the field of nanotechnology.

ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

SwissLitho is a high-tech company focused on revolutionizing the fabrication of nanostructures through its innovative nanolithography tool, the NanoFrazor. Originating from the Millipede project at IBM Research Zurich, this patented technology employs heatable silicon tips for both patterning and imaging high-resolution nanostructures. SwissLitho's solutions enhance the capabilities of nanofabrication, facilitating advancements across various scientific and technological domains. Founded in 2012, the company has garnered numerous prestigious awards for its contributions to technology and innovation. With a diverse team of engineers and scientists from over ten countries, SwissLitho serves a global customer base, positioning itself as a key player in the field of nanotechnology.

ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that enables the semiconductor industry to enhance product safety by providing high-precision services for sample interaction and characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's systems position probes with exceptional accuracy while maintaining stable electrical contacts. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve deep integration with various microscopy and semiconductor test equipment, solidifying Imina Technologies' reputation as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, particularly in nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis.

Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that enables the semiconductor industry to enhance product safety by providing high-precision services for sample interaction and characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's systems position probes with exceptional accuracy while maintaining stable electrical contacts. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve deep integration with various microscopy and semiconductor test equipment, solidifying Imina Technologies' reputation as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, particularly in nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis.

Novagan Sàrl, founded in 2009 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development and fabrication of semiconductor epitaxial wafers, particularly focusing on III-nitride materials. The company produces advanced optoelectronic components designed for high-power electronics and ultraviolet-visible applications, including new light sources based on gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Novagan's products are aimed at industries such as medical imaging, displays, and projection systems, helping to transform innovative designs into functional products. The company seeks to establish long-term relationships with clients by providing timely, reliable, and cost-effective services that align with market needs.

Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that enables the semiconductor industry to enhance product safety by providing high-precision services for sample interaction and characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's systems position probes with exceptional accuracy while maintaining stable electrical contacts. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve deep integration with various microscopy and semiconductor test equipment, solidifying Imina Technologies' reputation as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, particularly in nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis.

Siltectra GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in advanced laser-based wafering technology solutions for semiconductor manufacturers. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on kerfless wafering, a method that allows for the separation of wafers from semiconductor materials like silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and sapphire without material loss. This innovative technology can be applied across various industries, particularly in solar inverters and other electronic devices, offering significant performance and cost advantages. Siltectra operates as a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG, providing critical services that enhance the efficiency of the global semiconductor industry.

YDSL designs and markets of circuits and tools improving the triple-play deployment value chain. The company is offering niche products for the DSL industry.

Zelig develops a reconfigurable chips that replaces special and general purpose chips for the digital signal processing market.

Attolight specializes in the development of advanced cathodoluminescence instruments that combine electron and light microscopy technologies. These innovative tools enable time-resolved measurements of carrier dynamics in nanostructures, significantly enhancing the efficiency of materials such as semiconductors, phosphors, ceramics, rocks, and glass. By integrating cathodoluminescence with hyperspectral imaging, Attolight's solutions provide unparalleled insights into ultra-trace impurities and crystallographic defects that are often undetectable with conventional imaging methods. This streamlined approach transforms what was once a complex and cumbersome experimental process into an efficient practice, allowing researchers to conduct studies with nanometer resolution and pico-second timing. Through its cutting-edge technology, Attolight is poised to impact various fields significantly, including the improvement of LED, laser diode, and solar cell performance.

iNoCs is a Lausanne-based company specializing in network-on-chip (NoC) technology, design tools, and services for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, iNoCs emerged from research conducted at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University and EPFL. The company addresses the growing complexity of on-chip interconnections in multicore systems, which are essential for efficient command and data delivery among various cores. By providing interconnection intellectual property (IP) and design tools, iNoCs enables clients to tackle the challenges associated with interconnect design, ensuring minimal latency and reliable communication. Its solutions are designed to optimize power consumption, enhance performance, and minimize chip area while streamlining the design process. iNoCs is also involved in the NaNoC Project, a European initiative focused on advancing NoC design technologies.

Attolight specializes in the development of advanced cathodoluminescence instruments that combine electron and light microscopy technologies. These innovative tools enable time-resolved measurements of carrier dynamics in nanostructures, significantly enhancing the efficiency of materials such as semiconductors, phosphors, ceramics, rocks, and glass. By integrating cathodoluminescence with hyperspectral imaging, Attolight's solutions provide unparalleled insights into ultra-trace impurities and crystallographic defects that are often undetectable with conventional imaging methods. This streamlined approach transforms what was once a complex and cumbersome experimental process into an efficient practice, allowing researchers to conduct studies with nanometer resolution and pico-second timing. Through its cutting-edge technology, Attolight is poised to impact various fields significantly, including the improvement of LED, laser diode, and solar cell performance.

iNoCs is a Lausanne-based company specializing in network-on-chip (NoC) technology, design tools, and services for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, iNoCs emerged from research conducted at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University and EPFL. The company addresses the growing complexity of on-chip interconnections in multicore systems, which are essential for efficient command and data delivery among various cores. By providing interconnection intellectual property (IP) and design tools, iNoCs enables clients to tackle the challenges associated with interconnect design, ensuring minimal latency and reliable communication. Its solutions are designed to optimize power consumption, enhance performance, and minimize chip area while streamlining the design process. iNoCs is also involved in the NaNoC Project, a European initiative focused on advancing NoC design technologies.