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Founded in 2020 by Aron Kirschen and Kai-Uwe Demasius, SEMRON specializes in developing advanced AI inference chips. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company creates energy-efficient chips with a minimal footprint without compromising computing power.

Quobly develops semiconductor-based technologies for large-scale quantum computing, aiming to unlock the full potential of quantum technologies. The company focuses on a fault-tolerant approach using established semiconductor fabrication methods.

Founded in 2022, Holloid specializes in real-time, image-based monitoring of colloidal objects in industrial processes. Its platform enables continuous tracking and analysis of physical characteristics, motion, and interactions, benefiting food, pharma, and energy sectors by reducing costs, improving quality, and enhancing safety through data-driven insights.

Quobly develops semiconductor-based technologies for large-scale quantum computing, aiming to unlock the full potential of quantum technologies. The company focuses on a fault-tolerant approach using established semiconductor fabrication methods.

SemiQon is a Finnish startup spun out from VTT Technical Research Centre. It specializes in developing silicon-based quantum processors using novel semiconductor qubit technology, aiming to advance the scalability and sustainability of quantum computing.

LightSolver is a pioneering technology company that has developed the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), which leverages the unique physical properties of light to address complex computational challenges. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, both physicists from the Weizmann Institute, the company has assembled a team predominantly composed of PhD holders in mathematics and physics. The LPU operates solely on all-optical coupled lasers, eliminating the need for electronics, and is designed to be as compact as a traditional desktop computer. This innovative computing method offers exceptional scalability, low power requirements, and operates at room temperature, positioning it to potentially surpass the capabilities of quantum and supercomputers. LightSolver's technology harnesses the natural attributes of light, such as deep connectivity and massive parallelism, to optimize performance for various applications.

RAAAM Memory Technologies Ltd. specializes in innovative on-chip memory solutions designed for the semiconductor industry. The company has developed a high-density memory technology that significantly enhances memory capacity, providing up to 50% greater density compared to traditional options without incurring additional costs, complexity, or performance drawbacks. RAAAM's technology serves as a drop-in replacement for static random access memory (SRAM) in system on chips (SoCs), allowing semiconductor companies to achieve area and power reductions while utilizing standard CMOS manufacturing processes. This advancement enables clients to maximize on-chip memory capacity within a smaller silicon die size, streamlining production and improving efficiency.

Phaseform develops innovative adaptive optics systems using proprietary optofluidic microsystem technology called Deformable Phase Plate (DPP). This compact, high-efficiency solution enables transparent wavefront modulation across various applications such as life science microscopy, vision science, material science, and amateur astronomy. The company aims to make adaptive optics affordable, practical, and accessible.

Hyperion Robotics specializes in the automated and sustainable production of low-carbon concrete structures for the construction industry. The company employs industrial robots along with proprietary hardware and software to create optimized and reinforced concrete solutions. By focusing on sectors such as energy, water utilities, and infrastructure, Hyperion Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of construction projects. Their innovative approach not only streamlines the construction process but also addresses the growing demand for environmentally responsible building practices.

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.

ArgoSemi is a fabless semiconductor business that offers radio frequency (RF) solutions for 5G cellular sub-6GHz infrastructure, including small-cell base stations and macro-cell radio units. The business has created technologies that enable the implementation of sub-6 5G massive MIMO networks at a reasonable cost. The company provides cutting-edge performance and power efficiency with its feature-rich RFIC devices and ultra-slim antenna arrays.

ArgoSemi is a fabless semiconductor business that offers radio frequency (RF) solutions for 5G cellular sub-6GHz infrastructure, including small-cell base stations and macro-cell radio units. The business has created technologies that enable the implementation of sub-6 5G massive MIMO networks at a reasonable cost. The company provides cutting-edge performance and power efficiency with its feature-rich RFIC devices and ultra-slim antenna arrays.

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.

DcubeD specializes in developing actuators and deployable structures tailored for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. Their products include release actuators, appendages, solar arrays, antennas, or sails, designed to outperform traditional space exploration subsystems in terms of weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability.

RAAAM Memory Technologies Ltd. specializes in innovative on-chip memory solutions designed for the semiconductor industry. The company has developed a high-density memory technology that significantly enhances memory capacity, providing up to 50% greater density compared to traditional options without incurring additional costs, complexity, or performance drawbacks. RAAAM's technology serves as a drop-in replacement for static random access memory (SRAM) in system on chips (SoCs), allowing semiconductor companies to achieve area and power reductions while utilizing standard CMOS manufacturing processes. This advancement enables clients to maximize on-chip memory capacity within a smaller silicon die size, streamlining production and improving efficiency.

DcubeD specializes in developing actuators and deployable structures tailored for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. Their products include release actuators, appendages, solar arrays, antennas, or sails, designed to outperform traditional space exploration subsystems in terms of weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability.

Phaseform develops innovative adaptive optics systems using proprietary optofluidic microsystem technology called Deformable Phase Plate (DPP). This compact, high-efficiency solution enables transparent wavefront modulation across various applications such as life science microscopy, vision science, material science, and amateur astronomy. The company aims to make adaptive optics affordable, practical, and accessible.

LightSolver is a pioneering technology company that has developed the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), which leverages the unique physical properties of light to address complex computational challenges. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, both physicists from the Weizmann Institute, the company has assembled a team predominantly composed of PhD holders in mathematics and physics. The LPU operates solely on all-optical coupled lasers, eliminating the need for electronics, and is designed to be as compact as a traditional desktop computer. This innovative computing method offers exceptional scalability, low power requirements, and operates at room temperature, positioning it to potentially surpass the capabilities of quantum and supercomputers. LightSolver's technology harnesses the natural attributes of light, such as deep connectivity and massive parallelism, to optimize performance for various applications.

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

Crypto Quantique develops quantum-driven security solutions for connected devices by designing a secure chip on silicon that uses quantum processes to generate cryptographic keys. The chip can be integrated into new devices or retrofitted into existing ones, enabling multiple applications to operate with unique, unforgeable keys that do not need to be stored. The company combines cryptography and quantum physics in a platform that delivers hardware and software products for future-proof cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting local networks and IoT environments through end-to-end security in a scalable manner. Founded in 2015 and based in London, Crypto Quantique aims to provide robust protection for the Internet of Things by enabling on-demand cryptographic operations and key management.