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Safe Intelligence specializes in deep validation AI systems, focusing on enhancing the reliability of artificial intelligence models.

Atrandi Biosciences is a privately held biotechnology company focused on advancing single-cell technology, particularly through next-generation single-cell eukaryotic DNA sequencing. This innovative method enables detailed analysis of genomic alterations and cellular heterogeneity. The company develops proprietary microfluidics technology, which includes hardware systems, consumables, and software services. These tools facilitate user-friendly workflows that empower researchers to explore complex biological systems at the single-cell and single-molecule levels. By enhancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis, Atrandi Biosciences aims to support scientific advancements in the understanding of biology and disease.

Quantune is a deep tech startup specializing in optics and photonics technology. The company develops a compact infrared spectrometer that miniaturizes traditional laboratory equipment for molecular analysis, making it accessible for both biomedical consumer devices and industrial applications. This innovative spectrometer facilitates continuous and non-invasive health monitoring, allowing clients to achieve real-time monitoring and analysis of chemical compounds and emissions. By transforming large-scale laboratory processes into a portable module, Quantune enables novel applications in various fields, enhancing the capabilities of health and environmental monitoring.

Xavveo is a developer of photonic radar sensor technology that aims to transform manufacturing automation and driverless cars.

Kano Therapeutics specializes in advancing gene-editing therapies through the development of innovative biomaterials. The company utilizes circular single-stranded DNA biomaterials to create a comprehensive platform that integrates manufacturing, application, and computational tools for genetic payload development. By harnessing DNA nanotechnology and synthetic biology, Kano Therapeutics designs and engineers novel gene vectors that facilitate the safe and effective delivery of genetic information. This platform supports researchers and organizations in their pursuit of genetic cures and enhances the capabilities of pharmaceutical and synthetic biology companies in gene delivery and vaccine development.

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.

Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The company aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling services, playing a crucial role in the green energy transition. By specializing in the recovery of raw materials during the recycling process, Cylib significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. This approach not only supports electric vehicle manufacturers in minimizing their reliance on newly mined raw materials but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the electric mobility sector.

Constellr develops advanced imaging technology that serves the agriculture industry by evaluating soil health, vegetation, and industrial monitoring through proprietary space infrastructure. The company focuses on enhancing food security by providing high-precision smart farming services worldwide. Its solutions are designed to measure critical factors such as water, temperature, and carbon, which are essential for assessing vegetation and soil health. Constellr's technology contributes to tackling climate change by offering accountability and monitoring data across various sectors. This data underpins numerous remote sensing products, including models for evapotranspiration, water stress, and crop yield prediction. As a result, farmers, agronomists, agricultural companies, infrastructure managers, power plants, and logistics firms can obtain accurate insights to make informed decisions.

NEURA Robotics specializes in the development of robotic assistants designed to enhance cognitive abilities in robots. These robotic systems are engineered to work alongside humans in a natural manner, autonomously adapting to environmental changes while executing tasks. NEURA Robotics serves a diverse range of industries, including medical technology, home automation, and food production, helping companies streamline and accelerate their production processes. By enabling seamless human-robot collaboration, the company aims to improve efficiency and productivity across various sectors.

Dynelectro is a green energy technology company dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions by converting fossil fuels into sustainable alternatives. It specializes in power-to-x systems, employing a proprietary method that enhances the longevity of high-efficiency electrolysis. This innovation allows organizations to effectively offset intermittent power sources by producing green fuels, thereby supporting the transition to cleaner energy solutions.

Atrandi Biosciences is a privately held biotechnology company focused on advancing single-cell technology, particularly through next-generation single-cell eukaryotic DNA sequencing. This innovative method enables detailed analysis of genomic alterations and cellular heterogeneity. The company develops proprietary microfluidics technology, which includes hardware systems, consumables, and software services. These tools facilitate user-friendly workflows that empower researchers to explore complex biological systems at the single-cell and single-molecule levels. By enhancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis, Atrandi Biosciences aims to support scientific advancements in the understanding of biology and disease.

Isar Aerospace is a space technology company specializing in the development of automated production methods for rockets. The company focuses on providing launch services that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aimed at offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. By prioritizing affordability and sustainability, Isar Aerospace enables clients to utilize environmentally friendly solutions for launching small payloads and upper-stage vehicles.

OQmented is a spinoff from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Germany, where its founders have over 20 years of experience in developing MEMS mirror technology. The company focuses on commercializing advanced laser scanning technology by providing complete solutions that include MEMS chips, driver electronics, application-specific system electronics, and software. OQmented serves as a one-stop shop for its clients, offering a comprehensive range of services from the feasibility phase to volume production. Its innovative technology combines MEMS scanning mirrors with lasers, optics, proprietary electronics, and software, enabling the development of projection display modules and light engines specifically designed for augmented reality applications. This unique approach allows technology, automotive, and optics companies to enhance their consumer AR, robotics, and 3D camera applications with improved size, performance, and reliability.

Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The company aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling services, playing a crucial role in the green energy transition. By specializing in the recovery of raw materials during the recycling process, Cylib significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. This approach not only supports electric vehicle manufacturers in minimizing their reliance on newly mined raw materials but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the electric mobility sector.

The Exploration Company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and operation of modular and reusable spacecraft known as Nyx, which are intended for use in orbit around Earth and the Moon. These vehicles are designed to be refueled in space and incorporate environmentally friendly propellants. By offering an open-source operating system for Nyx, the company aims to democratize space exploration, making it more accessible to new entrants in the field. The Exploration Company focuses on providing cost-effective solutions for in-space experiments, allowing participants to engage in space exploration at a fraction of the cost associated with traditional platforms like the International Space Station.

Constellr develops advanced imaging technology that serves the agriculture industry by evaluating soil health, vegetation, and industrial monitoring through proprietary space infrastructure. The company focuses on enhancing food security by providing high-precision smart farming services worldwide. Its solutions are designed to measure critical factors such as water, temperature, and carbon, which are essential for assessing vegetation and soil health. Constellr's technology contributes to tackling climate change by offering accountability and monitoring data across various sectors. This data underpins numerous remote sensing products, including models for evapotranspiration, water stress, and crop yield prediction. As a result, farmers, agronomists, agricultural companies, infrastructure managers, power plants, and logistics firms can obtain accurate insights to make informed decisions.

Cylib is a Greentech startup focused on transforming the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The company aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling services, playing a crucial role in the green energy transition. By specializing in the recovery of raw materials during the recycling process, Cylib significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the entire battery value chain. This approach not only supports electric vehicle manufacturers in minimizing their reliance on newly mined raw materials but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the electric mobility sector.

Black Semiconductor is a pioneer in connectivity, specializing in the development of semiconductor microchips that integrate graphene photonics and electronics on a single wafer. This unique technology enables high-speed, low-latency chip-to-chip communication by converting electrical signals to light, significantly enhancing data transfer rates while reducing energy consumption. By utilizing optical waveguides instead of traditional copper connections, Black Semiconductor facilitates longer-distance and more efficient data movement, addressing the bandwidth limitations faced by current computing architectures. The company's photonic circuits are designed to be compatible with existing silicon technology, allowing seamless integration into various industries. With its advanced manufacturing capabilities, including a scalable pilot line for 300mm wafer technology in Aachen, Germany, Black Semiconductor is positioned to deliver a new generation of energy-efficient and high-performance microchips that transform connectivity in computing.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company offers innovative products such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which enable satellite service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space promotes the concept of Agile Constellations, allowing satellites to execute numerous orbital maneuvers efficiently. This technology facilitates "objective first" mission planning, providing unprecedented flexibility in satellite networks. The systems are designed to support sustainability efforts in space and on Earth, assisting companies in optimizing nano-satellite operations and managing space debris effectively.

IQM is the pan-European leader in building quantum computers. IQM delivers on-premises quantum computers for supercomputing data centres and research labs and offers full access to its hardware. For industrial customers, IQM delivers a quantum advantage through a unique application-specific, co-design approach. IQM is building Finland’s first commercial 54-qubit quantum computer with VTT, and an IQM-led consortium (Q-Exa) is also building a quantum computer in Germany. This computer will be integrated into an HPC supercomputer to create a quantum accelerator for future scientific research. IQM has over 190+ employees with offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, and Espoo.

Vaeridion is dedicated to developing electric microliners that facilitate efficient regional air travel for up to nine passengers. The company designs aircraft featuring advanced wing technologies that incorporate batteries, significantly improving energy efficiency and allowing for travel distances of up to 500 kilometers. By focusing on green air mobility technology, Vaeridion seeks to promote a sustainable revolution in aviation. The company's approach combines existing technologies with high engineering standards to streamline the certification and production processes, ultimately providing clients with clean and cost-effective air mobility solutions.

Zama is a cryptography company focused on developing open-source homomorphic encryption solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy. The company provides a framework that enables fast and accurate inference over encrypted data with minimal performance overhead. This technology integrates seamlessly with any neural network without the necessity for retraining, allowing clients to perform inference on encrypted user data. Zama's innovations are designed to support the growing demands for privacy protection in the fields of blockchain and artificial intelligence.

We are building an AI-driven data pipeline to unlock next-gen Augmented Reality. In pursuit of this mission, we are leveraging cutting-edge computer vision and deep learning. We are continually searching for new ramblrs for our offices in San Francisco and Munich or even remotely based.

The Exploration Company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and operation of modular and reusable spacecraft known as Nyx, which are intended for use in orbit around Earth and the Moon. These vehicles are designed to be refueled in space and incorporate environmentally friendly propellants. By offering an open-source operating system for Nyx, the company aims to democratize space exploration, making it more accessible to new entrants in the field. The Exploration Company focuses on providing cost-effective solutions for in-space experiments, allowing participants to engage in space exploration at a fraction of the cost associated with traditional platforms like the International Space Station.

OQmented is a spinoff from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Germany, where its founders have over 20 years of experience in developing MEMS mirror technology. The company focuses on commercializing advanced laser scanning technology by providing complete solutions that include MEMS chips, driver electronics, application-specific system electronics, and software. OQmented serves as a one-stop shop for its clients, offering a comprehensive range of services from the feasibility phase to volume production. Its innovative technology combines MEMS scanning mirrors with lasers, optics, proprietary electronics, and software, enabling the development of projection display modules and light engines specifically designed for augmented reality applications. This unique approach allows technology, automotive, and optics companies to enhance their consumer AR, robotics, and 3D camera applications with improved size, performance, and reliability.

SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

Isar Aerospace is a space technology company specializing in the development of automated production methods for rockets. The company focuses on providing launch services that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aimed at offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. By prioritizing affordability and sustainability, Isar Aerospace enables clients to utilize environmentally friendly solutions for launching small payloads and upper-stage vehicles.

Zama is a cryptography company focused on developing open-source homomorphic encryption solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy. The company provides a framework that enables fast and accurate inference over encrypted data with minimal performance overhead. This technology integrates seamlessly with any neural network without the necessity for retraining, allowing clients to perform inference on encrypted user data. Zama's innovations are designed to support the growing demands for privacy protection in the fields of blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Noyes Technologies is a logistics and supply chain services company specializing in warehouse automation and urban fulfillment solutions. The company offers a range of services, including logistics, robotics, and nano fulfillment, aimed at optimizing storage and improving efficiency. Utilizing robot-operated, ultra-dense tools, Noyes Technologies eliminates traditional aisles, thereby expanding item ranges and minimizing picking errors through artificial intelligence-driven robotics. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to reduced energy consumption for businesses. Customer inquiries are managed through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring comprehensive support for their logistics needs.

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics is a medical device company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in developing graphene-based neural interfaces and intelligent neuromodulation systems aimed at treating brain disorders. Founded in 2019, the company offers the world's first brain-computer interface (BCI) therapeutics platform, which integrates precise BCI decoding with micrometric modulation to provide adaptive and personalized treatments for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and stroke rehabilitation. Its technology enables continuous real-time monitoring and autonomous adjustments to therapy, enhancing therapeutic outcomes while reducing side effects. INBRAIN is also engaged in strategic collaborations, including with Merck KGaA, to expand its innovative solutions into peripheral nerve and systemic disease applications, thereby advancing the field of neurotechnology and bioelectronics.

OQmented is a spinoff from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Germany, where its founders have over 20 years of experience in developing MEMS mirror technology. The company focuses on commercializing advanced laser scanning technology by providing complete solutions that include MEMS chips, driver electronics, application-specific system electronics, and software. OQmented serves as a one-stop shop for its clients, offering a comprehensive range of services from the feasibility phase to volume production. Its innovative technology combines MEMS scanning mirrors with lasers, optics, proprietary electronics, and software, enabling the development of projection display modules and light engines specifically designed for augmented reality applications. This unique approach allows technology, automotive, and optics companies to enhance their consumer AR, robotics, and 3D camera applications with improved size, performance, and reliability.

Hyperganic is a company that focuses on transforming engineering to address significant global challenges. It offers a software platform that utilizes Artificial Intelligence to design complex parts, structures, and machines, facilitating the mass production of these items through industrial 3D printing. By leveraging advanced algorithms, Hyperganic enables the creation of products that are not only functional and elegant but also more efficient and sustainable than those produced through traditional engineering methods. This approach allows clients to concentrate on their core activities while benefiting from innovative design solutions.

Isar Aerospace is a space technology company specializing in the development of automated production methods for rockets. The company focuses on providing launch services that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aimed at offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. By prioritizing affordability and sustainability, Isar Aerospace enables clients to utilize environmentally friendly solutions for launching small payloads and upper-stage vehicles.

IQM is the pan-European leader in building quantum computers. IQM delivers on-premises quantum computers for supercomputing data centres and research labs and offers full access to its hardware. For industrial customers, IQM delivers a quantum advantage through a unique application-specific, co-design approach. IQM is building Finland’s first commercial 54-qubit quantum computer with VTT, and an IQM-led consortium (Q-Exa) is also building a quantum computer in Germany. This computer will be integrated into an HPC supercomputer to create a quantum accelerator for future scientific research. IQM has over 190+ employees with offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, and Espoo.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company offers innovative products such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which enable satellite service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space promotes the concept of Agile Constellations, allowing satellites to execute numerous orbital maneuvers efficiently. This technology facilitates "objective first" mission planning, providing unprecedented flexibility in satellite networks. The systems are designed to support sustainability efforts in space and on Earth, assisting companies in optimizing nano-satellite operations and managing space debris effectively.