Success Stories for Horizon Europe: EIC Accelerator
Harnessing the power of AI for cardiovascular drug discovery
Genome Biologics Integrates AI-driven target and drug identification with preclinical testing enabling faster drug discovery informed by data.
They focus on developing new cardioprotectives that can protect the hearts of cancer patients treated with chemo.
Federated Learning solution enabling a transition from ‘connected’ to ‘smart’ IoT devices
Ekkono s developing a unique product: Edge Intelligence, an Edge Machine Learning framework that conducts learning on super-small, sensor-sized devices.
They are pioneering Edge AI in the emerging Industrial IoT 2.0, specialising in the European industrial manufacturing & automotive sectors.
Aluminium Additive Manufacturing with Molten Metal Deposition technology
ValCUN created an additive manufacturing technology to answer the need for complex aluminium parts, which can be expensive and challenging to produce.
Their technology is based on Molten Metal Deposition, a unique single-step metal additive manufacturing technology, with an initial focus on aluminium.
High-throughput quantum chip diagnostics
Orange Quantum Systems developed a system which enables complete diagnostics of quantum chips speeding up their development.
Their solution is fully automated and offers orders of magnitude faster than standard practices.
€9.9 Million
Intelligent sensing enabled by spiking neural processor
Innater creates sensors based on Spiking Neural Processor which is inspired by the way neurons function in our brain using a neural network with an inherent notion of time.
Their technology can deliver always-on pattern recognition functionalities in power & latency-sensitive applications through innovative programmable architecture.
On-demand cryogenic testing for accelerating quantum device development
Kiutra offers a “cryogenics-as-a-service” model, providing fast, affordable, and precise low-temperature characterisation using advanced cryostat technology.
Their solution fills a critical gap in Europe’s quantum ecosystem, drastically reducing testing times and enabling broad access for startups, SMEs, and research teams.
A combination treatment effective against all critical multidrug-resistant pathogens
Antabio develops a combination of existing antibiotics and their proprietary, best-in-class serine-β-lactamase inhibitor, which makes pathogens susceptible to antimicrobials, intended for the treatment of hospital-acquired infections caused by drug-resistant pathogens.
Their treatment has been pre-clinically proven to be efficacious against Gram-negative antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.
Versatile, Personalised, Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Coatings for Medical Devices
SPARTHA Medical developed multifunctional coatings specially formulated to prevent infection and bacterial resistance.
They demonstrated the efficacy of their solution against a wide range of bacteria (Gram+ and Gram-) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
T-cell therapy platform for fast and durable immune system reconstitution
Smart Immune develops a ProTcell platform that supplies clinical-grade, allogeneic lymphoid progenitor cells which can be transformed into mature T-cells by the patient’s own thymus
Their technology enables a much cheaper, accessible cell therapy with much lower complication rates.
AI-powered remote monitoring and predictive care to reduce heart failure hospitalisations and improve patient outcomes
Implicity is enhancing its remote monitoring platform with an advanced AI module that predicts heart failure events using data from cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Their technology enables early detection with streamlined alert management and care coordination, enabling a shift in chronic heart failure care and reducing the hospitalisation burden.
Precise automatic camera alignment for autonomous vehicles
Tripleye invented a Circular optical perception technology based on next-generation computer vision and optics for advanced automation streamlining.
Their technology offers a revolutionary solution for the safe and efficient operation of earthmoving, material handling, and automated guided vehicles.
Emotion recognition for applications in psychiatric treatment
Cephalgo developed the first accurate, remote & continuous emotion tracker to monitor treatment effectiveness and predict the best course of treatment for a given patient profile.
Their technology combines electroencephalography & an AI-driven emotion recognition algorithm. It can detect emotions with 88% accuracy & predict the best treatment to reduce the trial-and-error approach currently employed in psychiatry.
Efficient heavy metal-free colour conversion ink technology for microLED applications
QustomDot developed an all-around heavy metal-free quantum dot for midroLED displays and other applications.
Their quantum dots are RoHS-compliant while combining high stability under high light flux with the excellent optical properties required by the microLED applications.
Gene writing platform unlocking the full potential of genetic therapies with unmatched precision, efficiency, and safety
Integra Therapeutics is advancing gene therapy with technology combining RNA-guided nucleases and programmable transposases to insert large DNA fragments safely and accurately.
Their technology was validated in both ex vivo and in vivo models, paving the way to treat previously untreatable genetic and neoplastic diseases, expanding the reach of precision medicine and transforming patient care.
Decentralised Direct Air Capture for a sustainable, affordable and scalable way to produce clean CO2 on demand
Skytree developed a small-scale carbon capture solution to produce clean CO2 directly where it is needed.
Their decentralised direct air capture units open up new multi-million opportunities in sectors where fossil fuels-based CO2 supply is increasingly expensive and uncertain, e.g. greenhouse farming, CO2 feedstock, etc.
Smart groundwater management system for monitoring and contamination detection
iFlux created next-generation solutions for real-time water management, delivering a full analytical profile for decision support.
Applications from municipalities, through soil remediation programs and forensics, to biodiversity protection.
First economically-viable process for phosphate recovery
SusPhos converts phosphorus-rich waste streams, e.g., sewage sludge ashes (SSA) and struvite, into phosphoric acid used in the fertiliser and flame retardant industries and chemicals for wastewater treatment and the construction industry.
Their solution creates Europe's independent supply of phosphorus.
Unlocking the next era of quantum computing by enabling the seamless interconnection of quantum processing units
Welinq combines the world’s most efficient quantum memory with cutting-edge networking protocols, allowing scalable entanglement across distributed quantum computers.
Their technology will drive global market adoption of modular quantum architectures, paving the way for truly large-scale quantum computing.
Innovating new drive for the robotics industry
IMSystems develops the Archimedes Drive, a proprietary speed reducer based on smooth, rolling contact cylinders that solves the problems of existing speed reducers.
Their technology answers the need of robotics companies looking for ultra-precise, robust, lightweight, but still affordable speed reducers.
A smart way of diagnosing and treating sleep apnea
Sunrise developed We have a 3-gram sensor to diagnose sleep with a gold standard quality offering a new way to measure brain commands at night, with unprecedented clinical results.
Their platform can positively impact the lives of more than 1 billion people.
Robotics tools for Surgery & Orthopaedics 4.0
Ganymed creates robotics tools for surgical suites that are lightweight and powered by dedicated software solutions for increased efficiency and safety.
Their surgery tools improve both patient outcomes and surgeon experience.
The first drone system for fuel-efficient, same-day, cross-border & long-haul middle-mile cargo deliveries
Dronamics developed a revolutionary fixed-wing unmanned aircraft that can transport 350 kg at a distance of 2,500 km cheaper than any existing aircraft.
They will enable international same-day deliveries for €5 or less with 40-70% lower CO2 emissions.
Minimally invasive treatment for Aunerysms
Endoron Medical is redefining aneurysm treatment with Aortoseal, a fixation and sealing implant which requires only minimally invasive surgery.
Their technology can deliver stability repair compared with open sutured repair while avoiding such procedures for quicker recovery times. which combines.
Integrated photonic sensing for affordable bioprocess monitoring for pharma and chemistry industries
InSpek is advancing biomanufacturing with a compact multi-sensor-on-a-chip platform based on waveguide-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and photonic integrated circuits.
Their technology combines key bioprocessing sensors, including Raman, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen, into a single, non-invasive device. It enables faster, more accurate, and cost-effective monitoring in biomanufacturing.
High-performance inertial sensors for satellite and drone applications
Zero Point Motion’s Inertial Measurement Units look the same as standard chips used in drones, cars and robots but bring a significant performance improvement that has so far been inaccessible for mass volume markets.
Their Inertial Measurement Units will be the world's 1st commercial optomechanical inertial sensors with 100x lower noise than existing solutions in the market.
A breakthrough technology for the early diagnosis of osteoporosis and other bone-related diseases
Porous develops a solution to replace current imprecise diagnostic methods for osteoporosis.
Their technology is based on quantitative ultrasound combined with patented intelligent algorithms that can measure the cortical bone quality down to the microscopic pore level–enabling precise diagnosis and early treatment.
Delivering faster and more precise microbiome profiles
Perseus Biomics creates tools for precise and resource-efficient microbiome analysis for researchers and clinicians.
Their technology empowers microbiome research, therapeutics, and personalised medicine.
Life-saving heart valve solutions for the future of medicine
Grown Valve fulfils an unmet clinical need for a safe prosthetic valve that can help 400,000 patients globally.
Their solution eliminates the need for repeated heart valve replacement surgery and lifelong medication.
The future of egg protein with its innovative animal-free production technology
Onego bio precision fermentation process enables the scalable production of bioidentical ovalbumin—nature’s key egg protein.
Their technology enables egg protein production with 87% lower CO2 emissions and cost parity to conventional eggs.
Supporting food security by enabling high-precision smart farming services across the globe
Using proprietary space infrastructure, ConstellR leads the way in measuring water, temperature, and carbon to assess vegetation and soil health at an unprecedented level.
Delivering data-based accountability to tackling climate change.
€2.5 Million
Enabling affordable and sustainable cultivated meat with a first-in-class growth medium
Multus Biotechnology devised Proliferum M, a complete all-in-one growth medium solution where growth factors are not only produced sustainably but also engineered for maximal stability and growth stimulation efficacy.
Their technology is based on proprietary machine learning and an ultra-scalable yeast production system that abates production costs by 85 times.
Automated turnkey insect rearing solution for enabling farmers to independently produce animal feed
FarmInsect responds to the global need for alternative protein sources for animal feed in a sustainable and efficient way for farmers.
FarmInsect technology grows black soldier fly larvae in a dully closed-loop system and enables farmer to gain independence from global markets.
AI for logistics optimisation
Transmetrics delivers solutions for logistics optimisation using data science to forecast logistics needs in different locations with >90% accuracy day-by-day.
Their technology enables the calculation of the most cost-efficient plan to reposition, store & maintain shipping cargo.
Nano-coating process to empower the green hydrogen revolution
Naco Tech engineers a breakthrough proprietary high-speed ion-plasma magnetron sputtering technology (HMS) that enables efficient application of various types of coatings.
Their solution stands out with better coating quality which doubles the lifespan of electrolysers, reducing usage on scarce metals by up to 10x, and ultimately lowering the costs of green hydrogen.
Revolutionising space sustainability through precise and scalable Satellite Laser Ranging
Lumi Space’s revolutionary satellite laser ranging (SLR) platform tracks objects in LEO with 1,000x greater accuracy than current solutions.
Their platform will enable satellite operators to act decisively on collision avoidance, reduce operational/insurance costs, and create new markets in active debris removal & satellite servicing/proximity operations.
Diamond-based quantum microscopy for semiconductor industry applications
Quantum Diamonds created a diamond-based quantum sensing enabling precise diagnostics of detecting magnetic field alterations caused by chip defects.
Their system enables imaging at sub-100 nm resolution and fast measurement in the range of minutes, allowing for an informed chip design and fabrication process.
Novel class of therapeutics for PTSD treatment and other neurodegenerative disorders
ReST Therapeutics developed breakthrough therapies to treat complex central nervous system disorders, in particular, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder under its various forms, followed by Alzheimer's Disease.
Their lead candidate - FENM, is a novel and proprietary chemical entity that facilitates stress release and neuroprotection without triggering adverse side effects of current NMDA-targeting drugs.
Miniaturised respiratory assist to treat acute lung failure patients using a breakthrough hyperbaric technology
HBOX Therapies developed Miniaturised Respiratory Assist, an innovative hyperoxygenation therapy that combines unrivalled blood oxygenation and CO2 removal to treat acute lung failure patients.
Miniaturised Respiratory Assist therapy has outstanding cost-effectiveness and improved patient outcomes by avoiding or limiting the need for invasive mechanical ventilation and further respiratory deterioration in these patients.
Genomics-informed drug discovery for precision oncology
Epigene Labs focuses on discovering cancer treatments by leveraging advanced AI and genomic data in designing tailored therapeutic approaches.
Their platform enables both brand-new drug discovery & drug repurposing for the largest patient benefit.
A game-changing bioreactor for sustainable production of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Alkion develops a biorefinery to produce top quality active pharmaceutical ingredients and extracts in plants in a sustainable and cost-effective way.
Their core technology combines a disruptive patented automated bioreactor-AlkaBurst2.0 with unique know-how on gene expression methods, culture media and extraction.
Leader of electrotherapeutic solutions for bone and tissue regeneration
Intelligent Implants creates data-enabled and minimally-invasive medical implants for active monitoring and therapy.
Their medical devices enable the tailoring of treatments to patient needs and facilitate decision-making for healthcare professionals.
Targeted therapies that break through the protective barriers of solid tumours
Apmonia Therapeutics’ platform uses advanced molecular simulations to design small peptides that disrupt tumour-promoting interactions, enhancing the effectiveness of existing immunotherapies.
Their lead candidate, TAX2, has demonstrated significant tumour suppression and improved immunotherapy outcomes in multiple preclinical models.
Leading the next materials leap in quantum computing
C12 is building reliable quantum computers using carbon nanotubes to drive a technological breakthrough in the field of quantum hardware.
Their hardware is designed to take advantage of the ultra-pure material with easy-to-manufacture semiconductor devices, creating a scalable platform for quantum computing.
Medical device for heart failure treatment
Restore Medical engineered ContraBand, an implantable device aiming to restore heart function in patients suffering from left ventricle failure.
ContraBand’s benefits include a built-in fail-safe for full reversibility of functionality, tremendous ease of use due to its proprietary stеnt-within-a-stеnt design and transcatheter delivery system, and full clinical flexibility to be compatible with pharmacotherapies and other medical devices.
Plasma-based technology for sustainable plastic packaging
IonKraft develops a proprietary coating system to apply high-performing coatings that meet industry needs, while also making them from sustainable barrier plastic.
Their coating technology makes plastic barriers lighter, fully recyclable and reusable, and enables the use of recyclate.
€17.5 Million
A hardware & software platform to revolutionise artificial intelligence at the edge
Axelera designed a hardware and software platform optimised for inference at the edge.
Their solution will accelerate the latest generation of neural network models for computer vision, natural language processing and generative AI to revolutionise how we use AI at a fraction of the costs and power consumption of available solutions.
Scalable AI-powered radiology to accelerate precision medicine and clinical trials
Raidium is developing the first interactive, multimodal foundation model for radiology, enabling radiologists and clinicians to generate scalable biomarkers without data pre-processing.
Their human-centric platform reduces radiologist workload, speeds up clinical trials, and supports the shift toward personalised medicine.
Developing drugs for undruggable conditions
ProSion created a drug discovery platform building new drugs from molecules.
Their technology uses LEGO-like chemical building blocks to develop new and effective drugs for hard-to-treat diseases–such as aggressive cancer forms.
Deep-learning-guided detection and diagnostic of prenatal medicine
Sonio created an AI one-stop modular software platform to guide OBGYNS & sonographers during fetal ultrasound.
The core of the technology is the Clinical Brain platform with a unique mix between fetal medicine & AI that can detect 1.6k anomalies & 450 syndromes–helping to revolutionise prenatal medicine.
AI-enabled Intelligent lab on fibre for identification and quantification of disease biomarkers
iLoF is pioneering an AI-based platform to accelerate the future of personalised drug discovery & development.
Their technology uses advanced AI & photonics to detect label-free nanosized biomarkers in biological liquid samples, to generate specific patient or disease signatures for drug discovery purposes.
Bringing customizable, scalable, and affordable QPUs to the market
QuantWare is a company that develops, designs, and fabricates superconducting quantum processors.
They combine three proprietary technologies: parameterized designs, high-yield fabrication, and scalable 3D architecture, to achieve unprecedented scalability of production–they can deliver fully packaged QPUs in less than 30 days to their customers.
Intelligent power management integrated circuits for a greener, more efficient Internet of Things
Nanopower developed a unique Intelligent Power-Management Integrated Circuit (IPMIC) using silicon-proven subthreshold technology to reduce energy consumption by ~50-99%.
Their technology enables them to optimise for increased performance and reduced product size/cost of battery-powered devices, and limit battery waste.
Harnessing biotechnology & machine learning to create bio-based materials and ingredients
Bioweg produces bio-based, sustainable, and green ingredients that can replace microplastic additives in cosmetics.
Their platform enables the development of fermented bio-based ingredients for the food industry to replace highly-processed irritant additives.
Plug-and-play sustainable dyeing solution to help the textile industry reduce energy costs and environmental impact
Ever Dye pioneered an innovative dyeing process with a bio-sourced pigment, effectively detoxifying the textile industry, diminishing GHG emissions, and significantly reducing energy costs by enabling dyeing at room temperature.
Their breakthrough technology allows dyeing houses and fashion brands to achieve substantial savings while adhering to the growing demand for emission reduction across the textile value chain.
The future of heart failure management with real-time, multiplex biomarker detection
Omini Labs’ handheld point-of-care device simultaneously measures four key biomarkers from a single drop of blood.
Their technology matches gold-standard benchmarks, ensuring continuum care after hospital discharge, reducing re-hospitalisation and mortality rates by at least 30%.
Effective and affordable treatment for heart failure
Adjudicator delivers reBEAT, a revolutionary technology to mechanically support both sides of the heart, which does not directly contact blood and can be easily implanted.
Their system offers high cost-effectiveness at <50% of the cost of heart transplantations and ventricular assist devices, which are the gold standard treatment today.
Medical robotics for early mobilisation for critical care patients
Reactive Robotics developed AI-driven robotic assistance system for the early mobilisation of ICU patients.
Their robotic system guarantees early mobilisation is delivered safely to all ICU patients, accelerating recovery by 20%, reducing treatment costs, increasing ICU capacity by 27%, and improving patient outcomes.
Graphene-based neural interfaces for the treatment of neurological diseases
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics develops a complete platform of intelligent neuroelectronic interface systems powered by Graphene dots.
Their graphene-based neural implants will have the capability of reading single neural cells, detecting therapy-specific biomarkers and triggering adaptive responses for increased outcomes in personalised neurological therapies.
Quantum software for the state of the art quantum hardware
Qu & Co develops quantum-computing algorithms, software, and services running on currently available quantum hardware in areas such as computational chemistry, computational finance, machine learning, and combinatorial optimisation.
In 2022, Qu&Co merged with Pasqal, the global leader in neutral atom-based quantum hardware, to form the undisputed champion of the European quantum computing industry.
Faster computing, at a fraction of environmental impact & cost
Upmem enables the first Process In Memory solutions that are fully programmable and scalable and can perform computations without the need for data movement.
Their technology accelerates computation up to 15x, lowering the TCO & energy consumption by 10x.
European Player in Silicon Quantum Computing
Equal1 Labs accelerates the introduction of useful, cost-effective quantum computers using silicon quantum dots to form qubits with CMOS technology.
Their first prototype is a fully functioning quantum demonstrator QPU–fitted with a 424 quantum-dot array–which provides an indication for future AI applications.
Sustainable, air-based cooling technology
DAC developed a new patented AC/refrigeration technology that cools down warm air by decreasing its thermal energy and turning heat into electricity. All that without the use of hydrofluorocarbons to transfer heat.
Their AC/refrigeration increases overall energy efficiency by 30% compared to traditional systems.
Revolutionary plasma propulsion technology for the space age
Magodrive develops an ultra-efficient electric system that achieves a high power-to-mass ratio and improves the controllability of the craft.
Their plasma-based technology makes rocket fuel containers redundant, decreasing the total weight of satellites and enabling entirely new kinds of missions.
Implantable neuromodulation technology for stroke rehabilitation
CorTec aims to provide a novel implantable device for stroke rehabilitation.
Their device can provide recording capabilities & closed-loop therapy, expand therapeutic options, and provide insights into future therapy development.
Vaginal Microbiome Screening service to provide diagnosis, disease risk evaluation, and aftercare
Daye is set to revolutionise women's healthcare by providing a home-based gynaecological test kit for testing for STIs, infections and HPV.
Their patent-protected technology enables DNA extraction to test 16 different biomarkers simultaneously to offer comprehensive aftercare, including treatment planning & doctor consultations.
The first high-performance, low-cost flat panel antenna that can unlock the full potential of satellite-based broadband communications
Greenerwave is developing a new type of flat panel antenna for the Ka-band using proprietary beamforming technologies that shift the complexity from HW to SW.
Antennas made using their technology have both low production costs and low exploitation costs (energy consumption is at least 5x compared to state-of-the-art).
Machine Learning for Quantum Control
QuantrolOx builds automated machine learning-based control software for quantum technologies to tune, stabilise, and optimise qubits.
QuantrolOx’s tuning software is technology agnostic and applicable to all types of quantum technologies. Their first application to solid-state qubits where the team has already demonstrated substantial practical benefits.
Leader in the development of ideal quantum computers
Alice & Bob is creating the self-correcting superconducting quantum bit–cat qubit–which allows for a much simpler road to fault-tolerant and universal gate-based quantum computing.
Their technology enables the design of quantum computers with error rates so low that most envisioned applications will be within our reach.
IoT solution for organic material storage
Quanturi provides a solution for hay bales monitoring based on a network of thousands of probes that collect temperature and moisture readings and transmits them to Quanturi Cloud.
Their AI platform offers automated insights to optimise hay-based cow feeding to improve milk yields.
Miniaturised Gas Sensors to enable new sensing possibilities in IoT devices
FaradaIC brings to the market the first miniaturised electrochemical O2 gas sensor to enable new sensing opportunities across different industries.
They combine the world of cutting-edge synthetic chemistry and advanced materials with semiconductor manufacturing and microfabrication to achieve smaller, cost-effective and power-efficient gas sensor technology.
The gateway to the quantum internet
Qphox created a modem that allows direct networking of quantum computers.
Their technology Parallel quantum processing units enabled by connectivity will enable scale-up of quantum computing.
Accelerating drug discovery with quantum physics
Development of a new in silico drug discovery lab, ATLAS, based on the latest advance in quantum physics, HPC, and cloud computing.
Paris-based spin-out commercialising cutting-edge research from CNAM, CNRS, the University of Texas Austin, Sorbonne University, and Washington University.
Long-duration energy storage with ultra-low-cost, iron-air flow batteries
Ore Energy delivers multi-day energy storage at a fraction of the cost of Li-ion batteries, free from critical raw materials, fully recyclable, and completely fire-safe.
Their batteries are scalable and deployable anywhere, empowering the EU’s energy transition.
€17.49 Million
Holographic eXtended Reality for Augmented Reality and lifelike immersive displays
Swave created Holographic eXtended Reality specifically for digital holography.
Their novel chipset with supporting systems and algorithms capable of generating and displaying high-fidelity dynamic holographic imagery and enables display manufacturers to create immersive, ultra-high resolution holographic displays.
Augmented Reality solutions for the automotive industry
EyeLights creates patent-protected technology which uses polarised light to guide diffractive nano materials–creating a virtual screen that can be projected up to 50m in front of the driver.
Their technology is set to revolutionise the automotive industry and increase driving safety.
Electric engine for passenger aviation
Maeve aims to build and commercialise the first innovative electric commuter aircraft that carries 44 passengers over a range of 550 km.
Their technology will enable meeting the ambitious goals of no-emission aircraft travel.
A technology enabling to fully exploit its health properties of coffee in an environmentally friendly way
Kaffe Bueno developed a pipeline for upcycling coffee waste into active and functional ingredients for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and functional foods.
Unlocking coffee's health potential where harmful emissions are minimised, and coffee’s by-product usability is maximised.
Ultra-low power semiconductor technologies for IoT devices
e-peas develops ultra-low-power high performances circuits for easy-to-use and reliable sensor nodes by increasing their battery lifetime and ultimately making them energy-autonomous.
Their energy harvesters allow IoT devices to use ambient energy (solar, thermal, vibration, radio) to recharge batteries while our sensing solutions and our microcontrollers optimise/reduce energy consumption.
Ultra-efficient 5G connectivity for massive, sustainable IoT deployment
Last Mile Semiconductor (LM-Semi) is developing a low-cost, ultra-low-power wireless chipset based on the non-cellular 5G DECT NR+ standard, enabling long-range, low-latency communication without middle operators.
Combining the reach of cellular networks with the efficiency of Bluetooth, LM-Semi’s solution empowers scalable, sovereign IoT infrastructure across Europe.
AI-enabled de-risking for large & multi-stakeholder projects
Lili.ai delivers AI-based solutions that enable monitoring and anticipating delays or challenges in large projects.
They help project teams find information quickly, efficiently, and accurately, enabling them to make decisions based on data-driven insights.
Novel dry air switchgear technology for industrial applications
Nuventura develops medium voltage gas insulated switchgear which replaces the SF6 - the world's strongest greenhouse gas - with dry air.
Their dry air switchgear is sustainable, safe & reliable.
€12.5 Million
Scalable processor for edge AI and decentralised AIoT applications
Vsora developed a patented companion chip for AI and digital signal processing, Tyr, to create a paradigm shift in context-aware processing and transform industries such as Autonomous Driving, Extended Reality and Generative AI.
Their technology has exceptional processing power and high implementation efficiency giving unprecedented true processing power while consuming low power and cost.
Enabling self-sustaining low-power applications with a novel integrated energy harvesting and power management circuit
Nowi develops a circuit called NH-A that combines the best performance with the lowest bill of materials and the smallest footprint.
Their technology will be a game changer for small IoT devices–enabling them to operate without a battery.
A search engine with the power of sight
Nyris developed a high-performance visual search engine for your website or app.
A visual search index enables browsing and identifying products or spare parts for business and retail applications.
World leaders in quantum computing for the financial industry
Multiverse Computing’s proprietary quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms solve the hardest problems in finance. We implement them as SaaS in our SDK/Toolbox.
Their technology was highlighted in IBM, Boston Consulting Group, The Economist, McKinsey, and Forbes.
Developing next-generation therapies for cancer and infectious diseases
TC Biopharm bio-engineered a solution that enables off-the-shelf immunotherapy by using donor T-cell.
Their approach enables therapy that is easy to use, widens patient access, improves the quality of life, and costs less than on-the-market alternatives.
Delivering new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
BrainEver creates a groundbreaking platform to treat neurodegenerative diseases based on a family of transcription factors called Homeoproteins, which are proteins that regulate age-dependent mechanisms related to neurodegeneration.
Pre-clinical results suggest that homeoproteins-based therapy can help increase neuronal survival and function, halting disease progression.
An active immunotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Peptinov developed an active immunotherapy that can halt inflammation-driven destruction of the cartilage in the joints in osteoarthritis.
Their vaccine-like approach stimulates the patient’s own immune system to produce antibodies against the excess production of inflammatory proteins.
A decision-making support platform for surgical suites and clinicians
Avatar Medical delivers 3D imaging solutions for surgical suites–it is the first photorealistic, machine learning-enabled data & image visualisation platform–supporting decision-making for clinical applications.
Their imaging system will assist surgeons in planning and implementing specific procedures.
New metal coating process for solar cell production
HighLine Technology develops technology for the metallisation process which enables precise deposition of silver onto solar cells.
HighLine fine-line dispensing technology enables cell producers to precisely apply thinner contacts at 25% lower silver needs, 1% efficiency gains and 50% higher throughput than currently available methods.
Helps to limit food waste in professional kitchens
Orbisk developed AI-based technology for monitoring and limiting food waste in the hospitality industry.
Their solution provides on-the-go analysis and oversight to make professional kitchens more sustainable by limiting food waste.
Blockchain-based traceability and transparency platform for supply chain monitoring
Tilkal platform enables to take control of their supply chain, increase transparency and prepare to comply with upcoming and existing regulations.
Their technology will be a backbone for Industry 4.0 companies offering data-sharing networks with algorithms for supply chain analysis in agrifood, textiles, cosmetics, minerals, and more.
High-performance, low-power microprocessor for the European exascale supercomputer
SiPearl developed silicon-based chips that can deliver supercomputing power surpassing the power of 2 million laptop computers.
A sustainable and secure solution delivering the same computing power at half the energy needed to power competing hardware.
Reliable solutions for propulsion, attitude & orbit control, collision avoidance & end-of-life deorbiting solutions for satellite manufacturers
Aurora is dedicated to creating scalable solutions and services for small spacecraft movement and lifecycle control.
They are now focusing on the industrialisation of Aurora Plasma Brake—a proprietary patented zero propellant microtether-based solution for quick & safe deorbiting of SmallSats.
Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computing
Quandela is a photonic quantum computing company providing hardware, middleware and software solutions.
They combine cutting-edge technology from developing ground-breaking solid-state sources of quantum light to creating quantum algorithms and software to power a new generation of quantum computers available on the cloud.
€2.48 Million
Autonomous robotics to create a digital twin of water networks to improve operational cost for water infrastructure performance
Acwa Robotics aims to revolutionise the water industry through the development and commercialisation of an innovative robotic inspection system.
Their robotic inspection system offers a comprehensive insight into the condition of water pipelines and their structural integrity and identifies leaks that will improve water infrastructure operations.
€2.5 Million
Environment-friendly mosquito control with pheromones
Molecular Attraction pioneers in mosquito-specific phagostimulants and pheromones.
Their solution enables the control of mosquito behaviour using minute quantities of highly effective, affordable and perfectly green semiochemicals.
Scaling carbon removal with breakthrough electrolyser technology for global climate targets
Phlair is revolutionising carbon removal. With its unique hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture technology, Phlair is enabling CO2 capture from ambient air: scalable and at low cost.
Their technology runs purely on solar electricity and employs a pH-swing mechanism for efficient CO₂ capture and release. The captured CO2 is permanently stored or used for CO2-negative chemicals.
Simulated Reality technology brings a fully natural user experience by interacting with virtual 3D objects without any wearables
Dimenco is on a mission to push boundaries and achieve the dream of simulated reality in 3D.
Their technology enables the seamless blending of virtual & reality for next-generation user experience.
The world's only company harvesting energy from living plants without harming them
Plant-e developed electrodes that collect electricity naturally produced by living plants as a by-product of photosynthesis.
Their technology enables capturing up to 2 kg of CO2 per 1 kWh produced.
On-the-go charging system for heavy electric vehicles in ports and other closed-loop applications
Elonroad created an electric road system that can charge any heavy vehicle (in motion or parked).
Their system will enable electric transition for port diesel-powered vehicles and machinery, allowing for the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Revolutionising the vegetable oil market with the world's first sustainable, circular, and locally-produced alternative to palm oil
NoPalm Ingredients’ bioprocessing platform transforms agri-food waste streams into high-quality fermented oils and fats, offering a direct replacement for palm oil in food and other applications.
When scaled, their technology can produce oil with a 93.5% lower CO2 footprint and 99.9% less land use.
