Nuada is a vertically integrated company specializing in carbon capture technology aimed at decarbonizing heavy industries. The firm develops next-generation point-source capture solutions designed to facilitate energy-efficient CO2 filtration for industrial emitters in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. By offering innovative technologies, Nuada enables these industries to meet their Net Zero targets while minimizing financial impacts. The company is committed to providing effective environmental solutions that address the challenges of carbon emissions in various industrial applications.
Esencia Foods
Grant in 2025
Esencia Foods develops a unique mycelium-based fermentation platform to produce plant-based meat alternatives. Their products offer distinctive textures, clean labels, and competitive pricing.
Iktos is a French company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for medicinal chemistry and new drug discovery. It offers SaaS platforms Makya™ for generative drug design and Spaya™ for retrosynthesis, accelerating pharmaceutical R&D. Iktos also develops AI-driven synthesis automation platform Iktos Robotics and has its own drug pipeline targeting oncology and autoimmune diseases.
Vivalyx operates a patented organ preservation system designed to enhance the success of organ transplantation. Its technology combines static cold storage with machine perfusion, offering a blood-free alternative that aims to increase the vitality and availability of donor organs, thereby improving patient outcomes.
Leyden Labs develops a Mucosal Protection Platform to protect against respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses. The company offers a portfolio of broad protective nasal sprays designed to reduce the risk of infection and limit transmission, aiming to improve public health through innovative protection methods. Its team combines biotechnology veterans with new talent to advance solutions that address common viral threats at the mucosal surface.
DeepKeep develops cybersecurity software to protect artificial intelligence and large language model systems from risks and cyber threats. Its platform covers the entire AI deployment lifecycle, from individual models to complex pipelines, with integrated tools that automatically enhance security and trustworthiness, including risk assessment and detection of hallucinations. Built for AI-native security, the solution supports vision data models, large language models, and tabular models, enabling scalable, reliable, and transparent AI deployments.
Aindo specializes in generating synthetic data, enabling artificial intelligence to add value responsibly while respecting privacy. Its platform creates hyper-realistic yet artificial data, replacing personal information or balancing biased datasets for safe and fair analysis across sectors like healthcare, finance, and policymaking.
CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of carbon networks and the development of innovative materials. The company focuses on creating advanced products tailored for various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By supplying these new materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the design and production of the next generation of high-performance materials across multiple sectors.
Invitris is a biotech company focused on developing protein-based drugs and manufacturing bacteriophages to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The company specializes in synthesizing arbitrary phages within a single system, which allows for effective quality assessment, synthetic phage production, and quality control services. By enabling personalized diagnostics, Invitris aims to provide patients with targeted treatments for bacterial infections, ensuring both safety and practical application in the fight against resistant pathogens.
Delft Circuits
Grant in 2025
Delft Circuits manufactures specialized hardware for quantum engineers and industries. They offer in-house cleanroom fabrication, cryogenic high-frequency laboratories, and expertise in microwave design, engineering, and superconducting materials to enable customers to achieve scalable, high-performance Input/Output (I/O) solutions.
Captor Therapeutics
Grant in 2025
Captor Therapeutics is a bio-pharmaceutical firm focused on development of protein degradation drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) combats the therapeutic limits of small molecules with overcoming drug resistance and uncoupling their pharmacokinetics from pharmacodynamics. Breakthrough TPD technology allows degradation of virtually any intracellular protein including the so-called "undruggable proteome".
Robeaute is a research and development agency that develops neurosurgical microrobots that can adapt to different types of medical evidence.
AirForestry innovates forest management by thinning forests from the air using electric drones. This method reduces carbon emissions from traditional forestry work while increasing a forest's carbon sequestration capacity by freeing up land previously used for access roads.
Nuada is a vertically integrated company specializing in carbon capture technology aimed at decarbonizing heavy industries. The firm develops next-generation point-source capture solutions designed to facilitate energy-efficient CO2 filtration for industrial emitters in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. By offering innovative technologies, Nuada enables these industries to meet their Net Zero targets while minimizing financial impacts. The company is committed to providing effective environmental solutions that address the challenges of carbon emissions in various industrial applications.
Magneto Thrombectomy
Grant in 2025
Developer of a revolutionary thrombectomy device designed specifically for treating ischemic stroke. The company's innovative technology enables efficient and safe removal of blood clots from large to small vessels, even in distal regions of the brain, improving patient outcomes.
Novobiom is a company focused on bioremediation, specifically designed to address persistent and pervasive pollutants in contaminated soil. Utilizing innovative mycoremediation technology, which employs mushrooms, Novobiom offers tailored solutions for soil pollution, effectively treating hazardous waste while promoting sustainability. In addition to its remediation services, the company provides consultation to enhance sustainability awareness and innovation, guiding industries in achieving their strategic environmental goals through biomimetic approaches.
IXI is a company focused on advancing optical eyeglasses technology to enhance vision. It specializes in innovative lenses designed to offer a wide and clear field of view for both near and intermediate distances, effectively addressing the shortcomings of conventional progressive lenses. By providing a farsighted eyeglass prescription, IXI enables users to read and work with optimal vision without the need for multifocal lenses or constant switching of eyeglasses. The company aims to modernize traditional eyeglass optics, ensuring that individuals can experience vision as nature intended.
BioThrust develops customized gassing solutions for bioreactors.
Lumo Analytics
Grant in 2025
Lumo Analytics is a technology company specializing in laser-based scanning and analysis solutions for mineral exploration and mining. The company offers a laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)-based drill core analysis system that facilitates rapid elemental and mineral analysis. This innovative technology allows for instant and on-site assessments, enabling geologists to make informed decisions in real-time. By streamlining the analysis and planning processes, Lumo Analytics aims to minimize environmental impact, reduce costs, and enhance the likelihood of significant discoveries in the mining sector. Through its advanced solutions, the company contributes to more efficient and sustainable practices in mineral exploration.
Sparxell develops innovative, biodegradable pigments derived from cellulose material. These dye-free pigments mimic the natural colors found in birds and butterflies, offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional materials for various industries such as fashion, cosmetics, paint, and packaging.
Neurescue ApS, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at addressing cardiac arrest and hemorrhage. Established in 2014, the company has introduced its flagship product, the safeREBOA device, which is recognized as the first computer-aided aortic occlusion catheter designed to enhance the care of emergency patients. Neurescue's commitment lies in improving resuscitation rates and extending critical treatment time through advanced cardiovascular solutions. The organization is focused on advancing the clinical utility of its devices to ultimately save lives in emergency situations.
OQ Technology
Grant in 2025
OQ Technology aims to disrupt satellite telecommunication for Internet-of-Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine communication. It develops a global satellite constellation dedicated to IoT, serving industries like Oil & Gas, Maritime, Industry 4.0, consumer IoT, and Transport. The company offers innovative low-cost connectivity solutions and high-value data analytics for remote asset management and tracking.
StarTric develops a minimally invasive device for treating tricuspid regurgitation, a common cause of heart failure. Their transcatheter repair implant reduces blood flow to the lungs, preventing symptoms such as atrial fibrillation and improving patient outcomes.
Spira Energy 's technology is focused on a new compressing air concept which creates unique high-efficiency opportunities.
Premium Fertility
Grant in 2025
Premium Fertility develops an assisted reproductive technology for embryo transfer, featuring a direct embryo transfer system that integrates optical, microfluidic, and automated components to enable clinicians to place embryos with greater precision and consistency while addressing uncertainties in attachment.
Hummink is a company specializing in additive manufacturing technology, focusing on nano-printing solutions that enable precise design and manufacturing at the nanoscale. Founded in 2020 in Paris by Amin M'barki, Pascal Boncenne, Lydéric Bocquet, Alessandro Siria, and Antoine Nigues, Hummink utilizes a patented technology that integrates a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator. This innovative approach allows for the capillary deposition of various liquids, equipping clients in the semiconductor and molecular diagnostic industries with the capability to create large objects while maintaining exceptional resolution and precision on substrates ranging from millimetric to centimetric scales.
ATMOS Space Cargo
Grant in 2025
ATMOS Space Cargo specializes in developing and manufacturing space capsules for returning cargo from space, facilitating microgravity experiments, and transporting commercial products. Its platform offers re-entry technology and services, enabling reliable and cost-effective delivery solutions for life sciences research, in-space manufacturing, and transportation industries.
PFx Biotech is a pioneering company that specializes in the development of alternative proteins using precision fermentation. They focus on producing human milk proteins, which are nourishing and contain beneficial bioactivities such as immune-boosting, anti-microbial, and anti-viral properties. By leveraging their fermentation platform, they aim to provide sustainable protein alternatives that can help reduce water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting a more environmentally friendly and animal-free protein landscape.
eleQtron develops quantum computers based on trapped ions and Magnetic Gradient Induced Coupling (MAGIC). Their intermediate-scale processors are optimized for near-term industrial applications, with a subscription-based performance model. They also explore scalable quantum processor concepts using RF-controlled trapped ions.
NannyML develops enterprise software to monitor machine learning models in production, enabling decision-makers to understand how AI decisions evolve and how changes affect business outcomes. The platform detects data drift and concept drift, estimates potential model degradation, and provides actionable insights through a dashboard that communicates model decisions to both business and technical stakeholders. It focuses on bridging the gap between business use and AI, helping organizations keep ML systems reliable, maintain value, and act on insights. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Leuven, Belgium.
Noah Labs develops innovative technology aimed at the early detection of cardiovascular diseases through voice analysis. Utilizing advanced machine learning software, the company has created a digital health platform that allows patients to record their voices using a smartphone. This platform incorporates patient monitoring and digital biomarkers, providing personalized and predictive virtual care in the comfort of their homes. By focusing on voice-based diagnostics, Noah Labs seeks to empower individuals with cardiovascular conditions to lead healthier and longer lives.
C2CA Technology B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializes in innovative concrete recycling solutions. The company focuses on transforming waste concrete into sustainable building materials, effectively replacing virgin aggregates, sand, and cement. By utilizing advanced separation and quality control technologies, C2CA aims to create a circular concrete economy that mitigates significant CO2 emissions associated with traditional concrete production. Its mobile concrete recycling system not only reduces logistical challenges but also minimizes water and energy consumption in the recycling process. The company's demonstration site in Hoorn showcases its commitment to achieving 100% circular concrete and fostering a more sustainable future through eco-friendly construction practices.
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.
Easelink develops and industrializes conductive charging technologies for electric vehicles, aiming to automate and accelerate the charging process. It centers on MATRIX CHARGING, an automated conductive charging system with no moving parts outside the vehicle, designed to be stationary and scalable. The technology uses a charging pad that enables automatic direct physical connection as soon as a vehicle parks on top, eliminating the need for manual plugging and enabling convenient, efficient EV charging.
Blykalla is a Swedish company focused on the development and production of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs). Drawing on more than 25 years of research, its reactor concepts aim to provide reliable baseload energy to support a fossil-free energy transition. The company develops lead-cooled reactor designs, featuring cores configured to achieve criticality with enriched uranium oxide fuels, enabling clients to develop, license, and operate small lead-cooled reactors in Sweden. Blykalla emphasizes safety and modularity, offering scalable power solutions for diverse sites while reducing carbon emissions.
NextKidney is a medical device company that specializes in the development of portable and cost-effective solutions for hemodialysis treatment. Its flagship product, Neokidney, empowers patients by enabling them to perform dialysis at home or on the go, thereby restoring their autonomy and freedom. The Neokidney device is compact enough to fit on a nightstand, minimizing its intrusiveness in personal living spaces. Unlike traditional dialysis systems, which require large fluid volumes, Neokidney utilizes a sorbent cartridge to regenerate dialysis fluid, needing only 5 liters of fluid in bags. This innovative approach simplifies the logistics of dialysis, allowing patients to maintain their social and professional lives without the burden of extensive infrastructure or fluid management.
Astrape Networks
Grant in 2025
Astrape powers the future of datacenters: more bandwidth, less power.
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.
CorPower Ocean
Grant in 2025
Founded in 2009, CorPower Ocean develops high-efficiency Wave Energy Converters (WECs). Its patented technology features a heaving buoy connected to the seabed via a taut mooring line, enabling a lightweight system with high natural frequency of oscillation. This results in five times higher annual energy output compared to traditional solutions, making it cost-competitive with offshore wind. The company is based in Sweden with additional offices in Portugal, Norway, and the UK.
Barocal develops innovative cooling technology designed to meet low-carbon refrigeration needs. Its proprietary materials undergo significant thermal changes under pressure application and removal, enhancing energy efficiency and eliminating greenhouse gas warming impact in commercial food and drink refrigeration.
Superintelligence Computing Systems
Grant in 2025
Superintelligence Computing Systems are committed to bringing true automation to all industrial sectors through AGI technology with human-like learning capabilities.
NanoPhoria is a biotechnology company focused on cardiovascular therapies. It develops non-viral, nanoparticle-based drug delivery platforms designed to target the heart directly and improve the delivery of biologics, including peptides and RNAs. The company is pursuing tissue-directed delivery methods and inhalable formulations, with preclinical programs aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Its platform enables selective organ- and cell-level targeting to expand administration routes beyond traditional systemic delivery, supporting research and development to advance cardiovascular health.
Veridi Technologies
Grant in 2025
Veridi Technologies develops innovative technology that enables farmers to detect plant diseases and pathogens at early stages. By leveraging computer vision and automated microscopy, the company optimizes laboratory diagnostics that are accurate, affordable, and scalable. This advanced approach not only facilitates the early identification of diseases but also helps analyze soil biodiversity. As a result, farmers can reduce their reliance on pesticides while improving crop yields, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
Producer of edible, bio-based, and food-safe packaging intended to reduce food loss and waste along the supply chain through sustainable alternatives. The company's platform technology is fully scalable and is the only available edible alternative that complies with EU regulations for fruits and vegetables with edible peels, enabling clients to ensure more food reaches consumers around the world.
VoxelSensors
Grant in 2025
VoxelSensors develops sensing technology for spatial and empathic interfaces and for mobile, XR, and industrial applications. Its proprietary Single Photon Active Event Sensor SPAES technology uses Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes to deliver low-power, low-latency data for precise spatial awareness and gaze tracking, enabling immersive experiences and intuitive interaction across consumer electronics, smartphones, wearables, and industrial contexts. The technology enables a new category of efficient three-dimensional perception by capturing a voxel with very few photons, delivering ultra-low power consumption and fast response times.
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
TetraKit Technologies
Grant in 2025
TetraKit Technologies is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in a click chemistry-based radiochemical platform aimed at developing therapeutics for metastatic cancer. The company offers a targeted radionuclide therapy and nuclear imaging platform for cancer diagnosis, utilizing radiopharmaceuticals such as fluorine-18 and astatine-211 for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and targeted alpha-radionuclide therapy. TetraKit's innovative approach incorporates proprietary click chemistry and a modular design, which allows for rapid and mild labeling conditions across a variety of molecules. This platform enhances the efficiency of production processes in the field of radiopharmaceuticals, enabling medical professionals to leverage advanced technologies in cancer treatment and imaging.
MyoPax develops advanced regenerative therapies using stem cells to address debilitating muscle illnesses.
Laclarée is a French company based in Lyon, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing adaptive eyeglasses specifically designed to correct presbyopia. The company's innovative product incorporates patented fluid technology, allowing the eyeglasses to automatically adjust to different viewing distances in real-time. This advancement aims to address the needs of individuals aged 45 and older who are often dissatisfied with traditional vision correction solutions, such as progressive lenses or the use of multiple pairs of glasses. By combining adaptive lens technology with refractive correction capabilities for conditions like astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia, Laclarée seeks to provide a more effective solution for clear vision across various distances.
Cerabyte develops a ceramic-based data storage technology designed for long-term archival preservation. Its hardware utilizes ceramic nano memory technology to store data with high density and durability, resisting environmental factors. This enables organizations to maintain digital records indefinitely without media replacement, data migration, or ongoing energy consumption.
PFx Biotech is a pioneering company that specializes in the development of alternative proteins using precision fermentation. They focus on producing human milk proteins, which are nourishing and contain beneficial bioactivities such as immune-boosting, anti-microbial, and anti-viral properties. By leveraging their fermentation platform, they aim to provide sustainable protein alternatives that can help reduce water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting a more environmentally friendly and animal-free protein landscape.
Bio-Sourcing
Grant in 2024
BioSourcing is a biotechnology company based in Liège, Belgium, focused on developing a new generation of biotherapeutics, particularly monoclonal antibodies, to address global unmet medical needs. The company employs advanced technologies, including genome editing techniques like CRISPR, to innovate the design of biotherapeutics. This disruptive approach significantly reduces capital requirements and production costs, especially for large-scale manufacturing, while enhancing the quality and efficiency of biopharmaceuticals through improved glycosylation processes. BioSourcing is committed to sustainability, aiming to minimize the carbon footprint associated with biotherapeutic production. The company boasts a team of leading scientists and international experts, supported by strategic partnerships with key players in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Millow Producer of mycelium-based food items that aim to provide nutritious non-meat alternatives. The company manufactures grilled, fried, baked, and roasted meat alternatives utilizing mycelium-based texture engineering technology, which provides a dynamic texture of the product, allowing consumers to obtain tasty and nutritious meat substitutes.
Solmeyea is a biotechnology company specializing in producing single-cell proteins from CO2 at scale. These proteins serve as carbon-negative ingredients for various food applications. The company also explores producing biomaterials and commodities from CO2, aiming to contribute to CO2 circularity. Solmeyea collaborates with corporations emitting high levels of CO2, transforming their emissions into valuable products to address climate change and food insecurity.
Vaxdyn is a biotechnology company focused on the development of vaccines and immunotherapies aimed at preventing infectious diseases, particularly those caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Utilizing innovative technology, Vaxdyn's vaccines incorporate antigens, immunomodulators, nanoparticles, and monoclonal antibodies to effectively combat bacterial infections. This approach helps healthcare professionals mitigate the public health impact of infections that are resistant to traditional treatments. The company actively engages with its customers through various communication channels, including phone, email, and online applications, to address inquiries related to their vaccine offerings.
QC Design develops Electronic Design Automation software tailored for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Its flagship product, Plaquette, enables teams working on quantum hardware to model, evaluate, and improve fault-tolerant systems, accelerating the transition to scalable, reliable quantum computing.
Argo Semicounducter.
Grant in 2024
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.
WeLinQ specializes in developing full-stack quantum link solutions. Their technology enables interconnectivity among quantum processors, facilitating multi-core and distributed quantum computing. They focus on creating end-user-oriented algorithms for entanglement-based networked quantum computing and long-distance quantum communications.
Proxima Fusion
Grant in 2024
Proxima Fusion develops innovative fusion power plants using optimized stellarators. These magnetic confinement devices aim to generate emissions-free power through nuclear fusion, providing a clean and safe energy source.
Kiutra is a Munich-based technology company that designs and manufactures cryogenic cooling and refrigeration solutions for research and industry. It develops turn-key cryostats and magnetic cooling technology that delivers continuous sub-kelvin temperatures without reliance on liquid cooling media, notably avoiding helium-3. The platforms provide compact, cost-efficient cooling and rapid sample exchange, enabling researchers to focus on experiments rather than equipment maintenance. Kiutra’s systems support low-temperature investigations across materials science, quantum technology, high-performance electronics, and detector applications, helping customers push forward basic research and industrial-scale quantum hardware development. By offering cryogen-free cooling and easy-to-use platforms, Kiutra aims to accelerate the development and testing of quantum computing, communications, and sensing technologies.
Absolut Sensing
Grant in 2024
Absolut Sensing is a company focused on environmental, geo, and planetary intelligence services, specializing in the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions for institutional stakeholders. The company develops advanced space observation technologies to monitor and anticipate planetary changes, utilizing compact, high-performance sensors capable of detecting and quantifying atmospheric variations. These technologies integrate machine learning and predictive modeling to analyze emission trends, helping organizations address complex environmental and climate-related challenges. Absolut Sensing aims to redefine remote sensing with its miniaturized and cooled hyperspectral instruments, compatible with standard Cubesat platforms, thereby enhancing the efficiency of environmental monitoring and data analysis.
Apmonia Therapeutics
Grant in 2024
Apmonia Therapeutics develops peptide-based therapies targeting the tumor microenvironment to improve cancer patient outcomes. Their focus includes glioblastoma, ovarian, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers.
Cherry Biotech
Grant in 2024
Cherry Biotech is a biomedical technology company that develops Organ on Chip instruments and microfluidic systems to culture and mimic human organs under physio-pathological conditions for drug discovery and personalized medicine. The company also offers temperature controllers for rapid temperature shifts and next-generation 3D cell culture technologies to recreate the human cell microenvironment, supporting drug development and toxicity assessment.
Skypuzzler specializes in developing automated tactical deconfliction technology for drones. Its software monitors airspace for potential collisions and provides routing solutions to ensure flight safety and scalability, enabling safe and autonomous drone flights.
Ore Energy is an innovative company based in Amsterdam, North Holland, focusing on the development of a new generation of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems. Officially launched in 2023, Ore Energy is dedicated to enhancing the integration of renewable energy, thereby facilitating a fully decarbonized electricity grid. The company's advanced battery technology aims to provide reliable access to renewable energy, enabling consumers to utilize clean energy whenever necessary. By promoting the effective storage of renewable resources, Ore Energy plays a crucial role in the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
Last Mile Semiconductor
Grant in 2024
Last Mile Semiconductor is a semiconductor startup that has developed a novel 5G wireless chipset that is non-cellular and allows for safe, extensive Internet of Things applications. Inspired by a future in which technology permeates every aspect of our lives—homes, workplaces, public areas, and healthcare—Last Mile Semiconductor works to maximize resource and energy use while achieving global digital sovereignty. Based on the ground-breaking NR+ noncellular private 5G protocol, Last Mile Semiconductor is now working on a low-cost, ultra-low-power 5G wireless chipset to achieve this goal.
Aura Aero designs and manufactures aircraft with a focus on accelerating air transport decarbonization.
ioTech specializes in advanced additive manufacturing technology capable of processing a wide range of industry-certified materials at high resolution and speed. Its innovative approach enables the production of complex designs previously inaccessible, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional manufacturing methods in electronics.
Surphase is an engineering firm specializing in monitoring services for sustainable water treatment. The company has developed a technology designed to enhance global potable water supply by providing advanced monitoring capabilities. Its system is equipped to detect fouling at an early stage, predict harmful levels of fouling, and offer tools for effective predictive maintenance. This technology optimizes cleaning procedures and reduces operational costs, thereby enabling customers to improve their water treatment processes. Surphase aims to contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of water treatment solutions worldwide.
Marvel Fusion
Grant in 2024
Marvel Fusion develops fusion energy technology using a laser-based reactor. Its innovative approach offers clean, safe, and reliable energy solutions, aiming to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power.
VCG.AI develops AI-powered software to accelerate the circular economy by turning industrial by-products and waste into valuable resources. Its platform, including the Value Chain Generator, analyzes thousands of data points to identify, evaluate, and implement circular business models and resource reuse strategies. It integrates real-time data analytics, technology readiness assessments, patent landscape analysis, supplier mapping, and value-chain tracking to shorten development cycles and improve resource efficiency. The solution supports organizations, cities, and regions in valorising by-products, sourcing circular materials, and enhancing circularity across supply chains. VCG.AI maintains a library of validated circular solutions and technologies and operates across Europe, helping customers accelerate market entry and create more sustainable, resilient operations.
Quantum transistors
Grant in 2024
Quantum Transistors specializes in the development of advanced quantum chips tailored for solid-state quantum processors. The company's technology integrates sophisticated solid-state qubits with cutting-edge photonics, aiming to enhance fidelity and scalability in quantum computing. By focusing on these innovations, Quantum Transistors seeks to facilitate broader adoption of quantum technology across various industries, ultimately increasing the impact and accessibility of quantum computing systems. Their efforts are directed towards creating powerful computing solutions that leverage the unique properties of quantum particles, positioning them as a key player in the evolution of computing technology.
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.
Blixt designs and manufactures semiconductor-based circuit breakers and household fuses to support smart metering and smart grid services. Its solid-state technology platform includes circuit breakers and next-generation battery system architecture, delivering a more reliable, flexible, and efficient electricity infrastructure and enabling software-defined power through real-time control of currents and voltages.
SpacePharma SA is a Swiss company established in 2012, specializing in providing microgravity services and solutions for research. Based in Delémont, the company offers an innovative miniaturized laboratory system called mGnify, which can be remotely controlled and utilized across various microgravity platforms, including ground simulators, parabolic flights, and nano satellites. By facilitating access to microgravity environments, SpacePharma enables researchers to conduct advanced studies in areas such as bio-chemistry, drug screening, gene expression, protein crystallization, and the pathogenicity of bacteria. The company assists clients throughout all phases of their experiments, employing cutting-edge technology to deliver unique data and accelerate research and development processes.
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.
Melt&Marble is a company focused on enabling the plant-based food industry by providing innovative fat solutions that are both environmentally friendly and palatable. Utilizing precision fermentation, Melt&Marble produces animal fats without the use of animals by engineering microbial metabolism. This approach allows the company to control the structure and properties of the fats generated, enabling the creation of fats that can closely mimic traditional animal fats or even develop entirely new formulations. By generating yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble empowers food manufacturers to enhance the taste and health profile of plant-based foods, aiming to make them as appealing and nutritious as their animal-based counterparts.
Kitemill develops technology for generating renewable energy safely and cost-effectively using airborne wind power. This innovative approach harnesses the stronger, more consistent winds high above Earth's surface, offering a nearly unlimited source of clean energy.
InSpek develops biological and chemical monitoring systems using integrated photonics. The company aims to democratize access to chemical analysis thanks to integrated optics. Its sensors make the most of micro and nano-optical chip technologies to maximize light-matter interactions and improve chemical detection.
Latitude specializes in the development of smallsats launchers and rocket engines.
Latitude was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Reims.
BestHealth4U
Grant in 2024
BestHealth4U specializes in developing advanced adhesive technologies for medical applications. Their innovative solutions aim to prevent skin injuries, enhance healing, and improve overall patient health by transforming how bandages, dressings, and medical devices adhere to the skin.
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
Grant in 2024
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.
Nearfield Instruments
Grant in 2024
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.
Multi4 Medical
Grant in 2024
Multi4 Medical specializes in developing automated endoscopic technologies for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Their patented technique aims to reduce patient discomfort, accelerate recovery, and lower healthcare costs by enabling procedures in outpatient settings.
SPHERICAL is a technology company focused on advancing space exploration by innovating in semiconductor design. It specializes in creating complex electronic systems for aerospace applications, with a unique approach that involves manipulating electronic circuits at the individual transistor level. This precision enables the company to deliver highly configurable, reliable, and compact systems for next-generation space missions.
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.
AltraTech designs biosensors and semiconductor chips for DNA testing to support food traceability in the agriculture sector. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Shannon, Ireland, the company also develops a portable viral detection device that combines enrichment and semiconductor techniques to match the sensitivity and specificity of PCR in a compact form, enabling rapid and accurate measurement of viral DNA, RNA, antigens, or antibodies for diagnostics.
Catalyxx Inc is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable chemical processes. It employs thermo-chemical catalytic technology to produce renewable chemicals, aiming to replace the use of fossil fuels. The company develops catalysts to create biofuels, such as GrenOl, a bio-based aviation fuel substitute for diesel, and other chemicals derived from ethanol. This enables clients to transition from petrochemical products traditionally made from crude oil to sustainable and bio-based alternatives, promoting a greener, more efficient, and sustainable industry.
ecop Technologies GmbH
Grant in 2024
ECOP Technologies GmbH is a high-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the development of innovative heat pump technology for industrial heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures rotation heat pumps that utilize a novel, multi-patented technology, allowing for energy recovery while minimizing environmental impact and reducing costs. These heat pumps operate efficiently at high temperatures without the need for refrigerants, employing a rotational compression method that enhances overall performance. ECOP has production facilities in Upper Austria and a state-of-the-art development center in Vienna. The company has received multiple accolades for its contributions to environmental technology, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology.
Omini develops a portable, multiplex biosensor platform for blood testing that enables the simultaneous detection of multiple biomarkers. The device is designed for chronic disease monitoring and therapy management, providing personalized biomarker data to adjust treatments and help prevent acute crises, with applications for general practitioners. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Saint-Mandé, France, Omini aims to offer a low-cost, regular monitoring solution that supports routine assessment of complex conditions such as heart failure.
Turn2X specializes in developing innovative technology for producing renewable natural gas (RNG). The company converts renewable electricity from sources like solar and wind into RNG, offering industries a clean and green alternative to fossil fuels.
Laclarée is a French company based in Lyon, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing adaptive eyeglasses specifically designed to correct presbyopia. The company's innovative product incorporates patented fluid technology, allowing the eyeglasses to automatically adjust to different viewing distances in real-time. This advancement aims to address the needs of individuals aged 45 and older who are often dissatisfied with traditional vision correction solutions, such as progressive lenses or the use of multiple pairs of glasses. By combining adaptive lens technology with refractive correction capabilities for conditions like astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia, Laclarée seeks to provide a more effective solution for clear vision across various distances.
Atamyo Therapeutics
Grant in 2024
Atamyo Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, established in 2020 by Stephane Degove and Isabelle Richard. The company is dedicated to developing innovative gene therapies aimed at treating neuromuscular diseases, particularly muscular dystrophies. Atamyo focuses on creating safer and more effective gene therapies by exploring novel approaches for gene replacement. Its research includes the development of specialized delivery systems designed to minimize side effects and enhance the restoration of normal physiological function in patients suffering from these challenging conditions. Through its advancements in gene therapy, Atamyo Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by neuromuscular disorders.
Build to Zero
Grant in 2024
Build to Zero specializes in thermal energy storage technology for decarbonizing industrial heat. It develops electricity-based heating solutions, enabling industries to shift from coal to renewable energy sources, thereby reducing carbon emissions and enhancing grid flexibility.
Cerabyte develops a ceramic-based data storage technology designed for long-term archival preservation. Its hardware utilizes ceramic nano memory technology to store data with high density and durability, resisting environmental factors. This enables organizations to maintain digital records indefinitely without media replacement, data migration, or ongoing energy consumption.
Hyperion Robotics
Grant in 2024
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.
SpacePharma SA is a Swiss company established in 2012, specializing in providing microgravity services and solutions for research. Based in Delémont, the company offers an innovative miniaturized laboratory system called mGnify, which can be remotely controlled and utilized across various microgravity platforms, including ground simulators, parabolic flights, and nano satellites. By facilitating access to microgravity environments, SpacePharma enables researchers to conduct advanced studies in areas such as bio-chemistry, drug screening, gene expression, protein crystallization, and the pathogenicity of bacteria. The company assists clients throughout all phases of their experiments, employing cutting-edge technology to deliver unique data and accelerate research and development processes.
Delta Cygni Labs
Grant in 2024
Delta Cygni Labs develops POINTR, a remote video collaboration platform powered by augmented reality and a secure telecommunications protocol. The solution enables mission-critical field service across energy, machinery, and maritime industries, with deployments that support real-time video, artificial intelligence, drones, and the Internet of Things. The platform also includes projected augmented reality tools designed to assist astronauts in intra- and extravehicular activities, contributing to safer operations on Earth and in space. The company serves customers including KONE, Wärtsilä, Valmet, Schneider Electric, and Ford, and maintains offices and partnerships in Finland, Germany, Brazil, Russia, and Japan. Delta Cygni Labs focuses on secure, reliable communications for high-stakes environments and enables remote collaboration and data streaming for complex field tasks and space missions.