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We created an AI-powered mobile app that helps to reduce domestic food waste and optimize cooking and groceries through predictive algorithms, and increase accessibility to professional nutrition advice by connecting users to diet professionals.

Domestic food waste, poor dietary planning and time management, low accessibility to nutrition advice

by reducing the decision fatigue for home cooks, we bring back the joy of cooking, allowing for a better control over one's diet. Combined with predictive capabilities, the software will create a major positive impact on overall health and food waste rends.

€170k

€330k

Born in 2023 with the mission to bring Intara to the Market. Intara is the first automátically regulates inflation device for Angioplasty providing safety and reproducibility to the procedures, like never before

35% of recurrencies ocurring with in the first year after an angioplasty. The comsequences of a failed Angioplasty, are a new procedure , an open surgery like a Bypass of even death. After a failed bypass there no more procedures, so the limb has to be amputated.

Intara with all the advances achieved in the last 2 decades, is going to reduce or eliminate vascular related major amputation in the decade 2040-50. Additionally both intrahospitalary and extrahospitalary costs will be drastically reduced or eliminated. Intara acts like a catalyst improving the results of any angioplasty regardless of the caractheristics of the lesion and the angioplasty device chosen ( balloon or the balloon mounted stent)

€500k

€700K

The EXORA project transforms wasted low‑grade heat from industry, solar thermal systems, and data centers into clean energy functions. Leveraging advanced Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) developed at Université PSL, the technology enables efficient heat storage, boosts thermal system performance, and delivers cooling solutions that consume up to 90% less electricity without harmful refrigerants. Validated by a 1 kWh demonstrator and backed by patents and publications, METALS offers scalable integration into industrial sites, buildings, and smart thermal grids—advancing energy efficiency and climate mitigation.

• Wasted low‑grade heat: Vast amounts of heat from industry, data centers, and solar thermal systems are lost because their temperature is too low (35–120 °C) to be reused with conventional technologies. • Energy‑intensive cooling: Traditional air‑conditioning relies on electricity‑hungry compressors and harmful refrigerants, driving up energy bills and carbon emissions. • Inefficient thermal systems: Existing heating and cooling infrastructures struggle to integrate dispersed or fluctuating heat sources, limiting their efficiency and flexibility. • Climate impact: Cooling demand is one of the fastest‑growing sources of electricity consumption worldwide, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.

By harnessing advanced Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and water adsorption cycles, METALS captures and stores this latent thermal energy, converting it into useful functions such as clean cooling, efficient heat storage, and enhanced thermal system performance. In doing so, it reduces electricity consumption for cooling by up to 90%, eliminates harmful refrigerants, and enables scalable integration into industrial sites, buildings, and smart thermal grids—directly tackling energy inefficiency, rising cooling demand, and climate impact.

We are preparing a financing round scheduled for June 2026, with a target raise of €1.5 million.

€2 millions (including bpifrance subsidies)

Celentis is a biotechnology brand that specializes in converting advanced academic research into market-ready chemical and molecular sensors. Originating from a collaboration with the Interuniversity Institute for Research in Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), the company focuses on creating "smart materials" for personal safety and biomedical applications. Their portfolio primarily includes colorimetric systems designed to detect chemical submission drugs like GHB and scopolamine in beverages, as well as specialized sensors for identifying senescent cells to support anti-aging and age-related disease research.

Detection of harmful substances

Celentis empowers personal safety by providing accessible, real-time tools to detect "date-rape" drugs and prevent sexual violence. Ultimately, they transform complex chemistry into practical solutions that protect lives and extend human health.

€300.000

€300.000

Our team develops ultra-light, highly integrable antenna solutions designed specifically for new generation satellites. Building on advanced research in reflectarray and transmitarray technologies, we create flat, space-fed antennas that exceed the performance of traditional reflectors while drastically reducing mass, volume, and cost. Their engineered planar architecture allows precise control of the electromagnetic wave, enabling beam steering, shaped-beam coverage, and polarization conversion, without complex feed networks. A key strength of this technology is its thin, lightweight structure. These customizable antennas could be mounted, folded, or segmented alongside the satellite surfaces, enabling reduced time-to-space and efficient packaging for launch and large effective apertures once deployed. Combining panels with traditional phased array technology results in a hybrid architecture that allows for in-mission antenna behavior software reconfigurability, also their multiband potential allows multiple and secure communication services to be supported within a single compact structure even under jamming threats thanks to frequency hopping, enhancing mission versatility. In addition, the technology could integrate with other satellite subsystems, including co-deployment with solar panels, maximizing usable surface area without increasing satellite dimensions. We deliver high-performance, low-profile antenna solutions engineered for the realities of New Space, compact, scalable, cost-effective, and ready for integration. Our technology enables satellite developers to: • Boost communication capability without expanding spacecraft size, • Combine antennas and solar panels for optimal use of surface area, • Support multiband operation with a single lightweight structure, • Reduce system complexity, mass, and cost. • Accelerate mission development with reliable, space-ready designs. With strong expertise in electromagnetic engineering and a clear focus on real mission needs, we aim to equip the New Space community with antenna systems that deliver more performance, more flexibility, and more value, within the smallest possible footprint.

In the New Space era, satellite missions face intense pressure on size, weight, power, cost, and development time, while demanding higher RF performance and adaptive coverage. Traditional antennas struggle to meet these requirements without adding complexity or compromising efficiency. Our hybrid technology Reflect/Transmit Array directly addresses these pains by delivering high gain in an ultra-thin, lightweight form factor, enabling agile beam steering without power-hungry active arrays or mechanical pointing. Its flat, modular architecture shortens development cycles and reduces manufacturing costs, while maintaining excellent radiation efficiency and spectral cleanliness for dense constellations. Although a deployment mechanism is still required, the simplicity and planar nature of the array drastically reduce risk compared to conventional deployable reflectors, making it a highly scalable and mission-friendly solution for modern small satellites.

By reducing the size, weight, and cost of satellite antennas while enhancing performance, we enable faster deployment of constellations that deliver global connectivity, Earth observation, and climate monitoring. This means more affordable broadband for underserved communities, quicker access to disaster response data, and improved tools for tracking environmental change. Moreover, the scalability and reduced risk of our design lower barriers for emerging space nations and startups, democratizing access to orbital capabilities.

€1.000.000

€1.000.000

TraffikGene is a spinoff company from Universidad de Santiago de Compostela developing a novel non-viral delivery platform for the next generation of nucleic acid therapeutics providing unique efficacy, safety and targeting features. We have secured more than 3.5 M euros in non dilutive funding (including EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition).

Nucleic acid therapeutics, such as mRNA vaccines, require specific delivery technologies to become viable medicines which are able to reach their site of action efficiently, safely an in a targeted manner. Current technologies present challenges around discovery costs and timings, safety concerns, manufacturing complexity, access to key IP rights and untargeted delivery. At TraffikGene we solve these shortcomings by utilizing a proprietary and chemically distinct approach to nucleic acid delivery based on peptides, thus simplifying discovery and manufacturing processes while maximizing in vivo targeting capacity, efficacy and safety.

What if we knew how to cure a disease but lacked the technical means to properly develop that solution? Nucleic acid therapeutics have the potential to revolutionize medicine because they target the genetic origin of diseases, providing precision and versatility. With the current delivery toolbox (LNPs, viral vectors, polymers) this promise is not fully realised because drug developers lack an efficient delivery toolbox for enhancing pharmacological properties and accessing the drug's target sites selectively. TraffikGene provides a highly enabling technology platform which will fulfill the current unmet needs of the RNA therapeutics field to engineer the next generation of advanced therapeutics, potentially helping millions of patients in need.

3.5 M euros

3.5 M euros

At Daphne Water Solutions, we are reimagining wastewater treatment through a living, nature-based technology built on the resilience of Daphnia, tiny water organisms brought back from the past. Our mission is to transform how we treat water—naturally, efficiently, and sustainably

Through decades of research, we discovered that Daphnia resurrected from pre-industrial lake sediments and never exposed to modern pollution show far greater filtration capacity and chemical tolerance. These “pollution-naïve” strains power our patented technology, rapidly removing forever chemicals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria from secondary treated wastewater

As water utilities, land managers, and industries face growing pressure to remove forever and persistent pollutants from wastewater, DWS provides a uniquely sustainable alternative to chemical- and energy-intensive treatment systems. Our solution operates with zero energy, zero chemicals, and virtually no land footprint, offering reuse-ready water while directly supporting regional net-zero targets. Independent Life Cycle Assessment shows the scale of our impact: 99.8% lower greenhouse-gas emissions, 0.29 m³ of water saved per m³ treated, up to 80% less waste, and a negligible land requirement, with remaining solids converted into biochar as part of a circular-economy model.

£1.5M

£3-4M

SISTAM is a Deeptech start-up currently developing, in collaboration with CSIC, a disruptive deep-inspection pilot for detecting pathologies in reinforced concrete structures at great depth, aimed at transforming maintenance and conservation practices for bridges and viaducts. This innovative system is non-invasive and enables smarter, rather than merely preventive, maintenance. With the technology at TRL 4, private investors are sought to reach the pilot stage. The project has received support from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICINN), Deeptech Madrid 2025 and the European Space Agency, among others.

SISTAM addresses the critical challenge of detecting hidden pathologies, such as corrosion, in reinforced concrete infrastructures—problems that current surface-level or shallow inspection techniques cannot identify. By providing deep, non-invasive diagnostics, it solves the gap in reliable, early detection of internal degradation, enabling safer, more efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of bridges and viaducts.

SISTAM will significantly enhance public safety by enabling early detection of hidden structural degradation in bridges and viaducts, reducing the risk of unexpected failures. Its non-invasive deep-inspection capability will help infrastructure owners optimize maintenance budgets, extend the lifespan of critical assets, and reduce CO₂ emissions associated with unnecessary repairs or premature reconstruction. By providing more reliable diagnostic data, the technology supports more sustainable, resilient, and cost-efficient management of civil infrastructure—ultimately benefiting citizens, governments, and industry.

€500.000

€1.650.000

Glotac Technologies is a materials-science startup specializing in the design and production of advanced aerogels. Using scalable, energy-efficient manufacturing based on microwave-assisted processing, we deliver high-purity, lightweight materials with precisely controlled porosity and composition. Our solutions enable high-performance materials for electrochemical devices and biosensors, as well as next-generation thermal insulation for maritime and industrial applications.

Our technology solves the lack of sustainable, high-performance materials for next-generation energy applications. We provide tunable carbon aerogels that improve electrochemical performance in batteries, supercapacitors and sensors, while being produced through an energy-efficient, low-emission process. This addresses the need for scalable, eco-friendly materials capable of enhancing energy storage efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of advanced energy systems.

Our technology will accelerate the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy systems by providing sustainable, high-performance materials for next-generation batteries and electrochemical devices. This enables lower-emission energy storage, longer-lasting devices, and reduced reliance on critical raw materials. By offering a scalable and low-carbon production route, it also supports circular-economy models and contributes directly to reducing the environmental footprint of energy technologies.

150.000 €

Currently we have not received any private investment, only grants.

We are a Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical studies, offering tailored solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical companies to support the development of new therapies.

With a multidisciplinary team of experts in molecular biology, pharmacology, and bioinformatics, we provide high-quality, reliable, and efficient services to support the development of new therapies.

Help to develop new drugs for different diseases

€0

€120.000

EvoPhase is a University of Birmingham spinout advancing industrial AI for complex process systems. The company applies evolutionary optimisation and high-fidelity simulation to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput across sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable infrastructure.

Our technology tackles two connected problems faced by engineers of complex process systems. First, most industrial plants run on sub optimal designs that waste energy, raw materials and capacity. Conventional engineering approaches rarely explore more than a tiny fraction of the possible design space, so significant value is left on the table in the form of avoidable energy use, off spec product and bottlenecks. Second, process design, scale up and troubleshooting are slow and expensive. Organisations depend on scarce experts, trial and error experiments and generic simulation tools that are not accurate for granular and multiphase systems. This leads to long development timelines and high technical risk.

Our technology improves society by making heavy industry cleaner, more efficient and more resilient. By autonomously optimising complex process systems, it cuts energy use, emissions and raw material waste, directly supporting net zero and circular economy targets. This reduces operating costs and volatility in supply chains, helping keep essential products such as food, medicines and consumer goods affordable and available. At the same time, it augments rather than replaces engineers, embedding their expertise in validated digital models and freeing them from manual trial and error, which supports safer plants, better working conditions and higher value jobs in advanced manufacturing and process industries.

£1.200.000

£1.200.000

The start-up develops products that are designed to protect mucosal surfaces (found across the body) from infection or allergic response. The first products from the company (nasal and oral spray) are sold internationally and it is now looking to expand its product portfolio to include ocular protection.

Mucosal protection to prevent infection and allergy

It will significantly improve the life experience of many people who suffer from infections and allergies. This is particularly important in places where high-levels of pollution are a problem.

£500k

£1m

Microplastics in our brain! Anymore. MekreoPolymer Biotechnology the unique solution to transform agricultural biomass into a smart biomaterial, compostable and active transformable into agricultural products. With modular design adaptable to current processes. The step forward in crop care and human health

At some point in life we will have microplastics in our brain equivalent to one spoon According to the Plastic Europe study every year, more than 1.5 M Tns of agricultural plastic waste are produced in Europe,. 80% of this remains in the soil, contaminating crops and the agricultural waste we call biomass. Due to their complex collection and management, these traditional plastic remnants remain in our ecosystem, breaking down into microplastics that are absorbed by plants and end up in our bodies (this affects the entire population). These small pieces of plastic can travel through the digestive system and enter the bloodstream, spreading to various organs. More worryingly, according to four studies published in the journal Brain Medicine, they have already been found in the brain and could be affecting mental health. These is especially worrying given that their concentration is 3 to 5 times higher in people with dementia. More than 960M ton of agricultural waste biomass are produced in Europe yearly seems critical to valorise it.

Our solution is to transform this biomass into Mekreo Polymer. We offer a new bio technological solution to produce a compostable and active material that can be transform into agricultural products like crop film or phytosanitary bottles. In the use increases the carbon and nutrients in the soil making it more fertile and at the end returns as new biomass doing a complete circular system. A modular technology that generates radical increases in revenues and avoiding microplastics and increasing the productivity of the crops and improving human health. We will avoid and capture more than 1 million Tn of CO2 emissions in seven years. The first intelligent material from and for the agriculture sustainability.

€450.000

€450.000

Development of innovative antidotes against neurotoxic nerve agents poisoning (chemical warefare agents and pesticides)

- Lack of available effective treatment of nerve gas and pesticides poisoning - Central Antidotes against nerve agents poisoning : neuroprotection

Address threat (chemical weapon)

€3000K

€15 millions

Augura Space is building next-generation space weather intelligence services using advanced AI models. We provide real-time monitoring, actionable forecasts and anomaly diagnostics to help operators in space and aviation better manage radiation, ionospheric disturbances and environmental risks. Founded by experts in space physics and AI, the company transforms scientific research into operational resilience.

Augura Space addresses the growing operational risks caused by solar activity: radiation-induced anomalies in satellites, disruptions of HF/VHF and SATCOM links, and GNSS degradation affecting aviation and navigation. Today, operators lack reliable short-term forecasts and clear diagnostics. Our technology provides actionable warnings and post-event attribution to reduce downtime, costs and uncertainty.

Space-weather events generate costly disruptions across aerospace, telecommunications, energy and transportation. Our AI-based forecasts and monitoring tools help organisations anticipate these risks, limit operational losses, and optimise decision-making. This contributes to more reliable infrastructure and lowers the economic impact of solar storms on society.

1,5M€

1.5M€