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This article showcases Startup Pill’s top picks for the best Nanotechnology startups. These startups are taking a variety of approaches to innovating inside of the Nanotechnology industry and around the world. They are all exceptional startups well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Nanotechnology Startups
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digid – Digital Diagnostics AG
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digid is developing a new kind of diagnostics healthcare platform solution through a proprietary combination of sensorics, biotech, A.I. and software that will, for the first time enable real-time identification of different biomarkers.At the very core of digid ´s development, is a proprietary biosensor in combination with specifically designed receptors and digid´s Healthtech App as well as a fully integrated, A.I.
powered Data Platform for real-time diagnostics of multiple human biomarkers.This custom, real-time diagnostics procedure enables the identification of multiple human biomarkers in real-time and gives users / patients personalized recommendations on how to improve the current state of wellbeing. This can be a recommended doctor visit with a subsequent therapeutical treatment, specific nutritional supplements or other personalized recommendations to improve wellbeing and the current health-state.Based on our proprietary.
PredaSAR
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PredaSAR is an emerging nanosatellite data provider building that develops SAR satellite constellation.
It’s Nanoed
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It’s Nanoed is into manufacturing of sanitization and barrier products.
LIGC Application
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LIGC Application is a maker of Laser-Induced Graphene filters.
FLEEP Technologies
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FLEEP Technologies designs and develops printed electronics solutions for the biomedical and smart packaging sectors. The company, spin-off of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, was founded in May 2019.
FLEEPtech developed a proprietary process for the fabrication of polymer-based integrated circuits based on Organic Thin-Film Transistors, creating the intelligent core for electronics systems that are mechanically flexible, printed like magazines and recyclable. FLEEPtech is the missing link in the printed electronics industry between a great number of flexible and printed products (i.e.
sensors, actuators and energy supplies) that find little space in being integrated with standard non-flexible electronics. For such reasons, the company’s mission revolves around the realization of a general purpose platform for the manufacturing of fully-printed integrated systems, composed by printed sensors, printed actuators, printed energy supplies and harvesters and, of course, printed integrated circuits..
QustomDot
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QustomDot is an advanced materials start-up that provides customized solutions for next-generation applications.
ELDICO Scientific
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ELDICO Scientific AG (The Electron Diffraction Company) is a Swiss hardware company founded in 2019 and based in the Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), a globally leading Swiss research institute for natural and engineering sciences. ELDICO develops, manufactures and sells novel instruments for electron diffraction in crystallography, enabling nanocrystalline solid state analysis in the sub-micrometer range.
Specific instruments are not yet available on the market today. ELDICO will be launching the first instrument specifically designed for nano-crystallographic investigations.
The proof of concept was achieved in 2018 (ETH Zurich, C-CINA Basel) as part of a Nano-Argovia project of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) on scientifically and industrially relevant samples. It was published in 2018 and awarded as a Top 5 “Breakthrough of the Year 2018” by leading scientific journal SCIENCE.
In 2020, ELDICO took second place in the competition for the prestigious pioneer prize awarded by Technopark Zurich and the Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB).. .
AegiQ
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AegiQ makes high-performance quantum photonic systems with on-demand single photons.
FootPrint Coalition
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FootPrint Coalition is a media and investment group using robotics and nanotechnology to clean up the planet. It combines high impact media with early-stage and opportunistic growth stage investments.
Their goal is to scale the adoption of technologies to restore our environment. Additionally directs grants and attention to world-changing environmental nonprofit strategies it discovers through its research.
It was launch by actor Robert Downey Jr.. .
EpinovaTech
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EpinovaTech is an electronics company that specializes in manufacturing electronics devices. The company focuses on a new generation of power conversion technology using Gallium Nitride (GaN).
It offers fast charging solutions. EpinovaTech was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Skane Lan, Sweden..
Nanofy
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Nanofy Technologies is an Entrepreneur First portfolio company developing and producing self-disinfection solutions via nanotechnology innovation. Our Nanofy™ self-disinfection coating activates by visible light to kill 99.9% of pathogens on any surface within 30 minutes of light exposure.
Nanofy™ is formulated to last on frequently touched surfaces for 30 days, minimizing pathogenic spread safely in human traffic when transmission risks are highest, and when “always active” self-disinfection is most critical.. .
TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation, Inc.
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Advanced Materials, Nanomaterials
Axorus
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Axorus is a developer of neuro-electronic interfaces for therapeutic applications.
Laska
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With its expertise in waste upcycling applications, LASKA produces high-value, in demand products.
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anavo uses nanotechnology to boost wound healing and keep infections in check.
XRnanotech
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XRnanotech is an award-winning Swiss deep tech company. We offer innovative nanostructured X-ray optics with outstanding precision for high-tech applications.
Our optics allow focusing ever higher-energy beams onto the smallest possible samples. This is crucial for drug discovery, medical imaging, microchip inspection, or investigation of advanced materials.
In this niche, we provide unique solutions for several hundred large-scale R&D beamlines and high-tech companies around the world. Our vision is to enable them to analyze yet unmeasurable nano-systems..
Matrix Meats
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Matrix Meats develops and manufactures nano-fiber scaffolds to support the production of clean, healthy, tasty, and environmentally friendly cellular meat. The company’s solutions are made from mycelium, algae, or aerogels and are non-customizable.
The company was co-founded by Eric Jenkusky, Ross Kayuha, and Flavio Lobato in 2019.. .
NDB
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Nano Diamond Battery (NDB) is nanotechnology corporate developing green, safe and lifelong battery made by recycling waste.
Infrascreen
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Infrascreen uses nano-technologies to design the next generation of greenhouse screens. Infrascreen develops light filters using nanotechnologies that enable drastic improvements in climate management within greenhouses.
Our filters aim at better energy efficiency and reduced heat stress for the crops. We are co-developing with the PV-center of the CSEM in Neuchâtel.
As of today, we have demonstrated the proof of concept of our product in lab conditions.. .
Gisens Biotech
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Nanotechnology powered bioelectronic sensors for real-time & portable health monitoring.
Nanoseen
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We are professionals in obtaining innovative nanomaterials (Nanotubes, Nafibers, Nanoneedles, Nanospheres, MOFs, Graphene). Nanoseen creates unique solutions for the desalination of both sea and brackish water using its next-generation nanomaterials obtained on recycled metal wafers. Water pollutants have huge impacts on the entire living systems including terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial flora and fauna.
In addition to conventional priority, and newly emerging micro/nano-pollutants, increasing global warming and consequent climate changes are posing major threats to the fresh water availability. Global warming and climate change are constantly increasing the salinity level of both land and sea water, dwindling the availability of existing fresh water for household, agriculture and industry.
Nanoseen builds a water treatment technology solutions that not only removes macro-, micro- and nano-pollutants but also desalinates water. #nanomaterials #nanotechnology #nanotubes #nanoforest #graphene #graphite #carbontubes.
Nanolyse Technologies
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Nanolyse Technologies Ltd was founded in 2020, by an Oxford University academic, Dr Imad Ahmed (Executive Director and CTO). The company Director is Dr Graham Hine, a highly successful technology entrepreneur with a track record in leading, growing and successfully exiting technology companies.
Our mission is to create ground-breaking innovations in analytical science. Nanolyse is working on building simple, low-cost chemical measurement and testing instruments to address global needs across industries, from environmental and food to biomedical, mining and nuclear.
Our nano-enabled technology solves challenging problems related to the separation, determination and monitoring of toxic inorganic and organometallic chemical species in a broad spectrum of real-world samples. See also: Nanolyse Water & Environmental Analysis: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nanolyse-water-environmental-analysis @2020 Nanolyse Technologies Ltd.
Company Registration Number:12658132. .
Sicora Technologies
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Sicora Technologies turns smart technology and science into a quality, high-performing solution.
Sonus Microsystems
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Sonus Microsystems Inc. is the creator of a special type of ultrasound transducer fabricated with polymer materials (polyCMUTs).
Sygnis Bio Technologies
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In Sygnis Bio Technologies we strive to provide our partners with the most inventive approach to bioengineering. We are a leading provider of scientific equipment on the Polish market, with a strong focus on high resolution live cell imaging and tissue engineering.
Our portfolio combines a multitude of techniques i.e.: 3D Bioprinting, Biopatterning, Live cell and super-resolution imaging. We are the only distributor of CELLINK, 3D bioprinting market leader, for Eastern Europe and bioprinting 3D solutions partner for “Bionic Pancreas” of FBiRN.
We are one of a few experts in the field of 3D holotomographic imaging. We offer cutting edge technology to the scientific world, such as Cellink holographic multiphoton bioprinter – Holograph X.
Sygnis Bio Technologies leads multiple innovative technological and biotechnological projects. Since the very foundation of the company, we have been developing tailored solutions for our customers, using great experience, educational and technical background of its employees and broad market research..
SiTration
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SiTration improves ultra-durable filtration membranes intended for efficient separations in the harshest environments.
KPM-Accelerate
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KPM-Accelerate’s mandate is to support chem-tech start-ups to accelerate their development on the road to commercialization. Technologies based on chemical processes can help resolve a wide range of issues but face unique barriers to commercialization.
KPM-Accelerate is the only accelerator that focuses on chemical processing and provides the 30,000+ sq. ft.
of purpose-built infrastructure, flexible labor from 35+ full-time chemists and engineers, deep process 20 years of experience, and a long history of moving incubated projects to the pilot stage. This unique blend of support allows founders the opportunity to advance the business side of their company while the key development milestones are met by an integrated and experienced team that is dedicated to chemical processing..
BikeHive
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BikeHive provides ultra-fast charging technology for electric scooter and e-bike.
Mathematics Of Everything
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Demystifying the universal language of Science.
UNIBIO
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We produce bionano-carriers from shrimp waste to be mixed in agrochemical formulations to make them more powerfull & sustainable. Our patented compounds combines 6 unique properties: 1) activation of the innate defense systems of plants 2) biocompatibility 3) biodegradability 4) growth stimulation 5) sustained release of active ingredients 6) stability and scalability The usege of our particles on the formulation of agrochemicals facilitate the entry or transport of the synthetic compounds, increasing their effectiveness when applied to the plant.
This allows to reduce the application doses of the pesticide and, therefore, the toxicity levels of the food we consume are reduced too. With our nanoporticles companies that today manufacture agrochemicals can create new formulations that are equal to or more effective than existing ones, but more friendly to the environment and human health..
Ike Scientific
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Established in 2019, Ike Scientific is designed to help small, mid-size, and large businesses obtain the science solutions they need. Ike’s founder and lead consultant, Kyle Isaacson, personally discusses with business leaders to devise and implement a plan for their success.
His mission is to provide businesses with individualized consultation and practical innovations that have direct application in their respective industries.. .
Ekidna Sensing
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Ekidna Sensing provides rapid, simple to operate, and on demand cannabinoid testing for the growing cannabis industry.
NS Nanotech
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NS Nanotech patented nitride semiconductors and nano-LED technology provide light in the invisible UV spectrum.
Hummink
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Hummink develops additive manufacturing technology designed to provide tools to design and manufacture at the nanoscale. It uses a patented technology that combines a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator to perform a capillary deposition of various liquids, thereby providing semiconductor molecular diagnostic industries with the tools to build large objects with the same resolution and precision on millimetric to centimetric substrates.
Amin M’barki, Pascal Boncenne, Lydéric Bocquet, Alessandro Siria, Antoine Nigues established the company in Paris, Île-de-France in 2020.. .
CENmat
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CENmat is a nanomaterial company that offers consultation, contractual research to nanomaterial synthesis, upscale and nanomaterial integration. Its current nanomaterials product portfolio consists of 30 different metals which include pure metals, oxides, alloys, mixed oxides, and supported or unsupported.
The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Waldenbuch, Germany.. .
AtomicAI
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AtomicAI builds data science solutions for nanotechnology companies.
Nanorbital
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Nanorbital is a chemical and nanomaterial company.
Kimialys
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Kimialys develops and sells proprietary and patented surface chemistry for biosensors.
