Deep Tech Startups

pureLiFi develops wireless communications technology that transmits data using visible light rather than radio frequencies, marketed as an alternative to WiFi with enhanced security, reliability, and performance characteristics. The company serves applications including internet access, mobile communications, and emerging use cases in extended and mixed reality.

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Pyrochem Catalyst Company develops and manufactures catalysts for partial oxidation, reforming, and environmental oxidation processes in the energy sector. The company creates customized catalyst formulations designed for high thermal stability, poison resistance, and minimal carbon formation.

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QPT develops technology to improve the efficiency of electric motors, which account for 45% of global electricity consumption and are a major contributor to carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning.

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Q-Block Computing develops quantum-inspired hardware "Q-Block modules" that integrate photonic, atomic, and control layers to generate and distribute quantum coherence as infrastructure for timing, networking, and computation applications. The company pursues fundamental science in quantum systems while commercializing these modules for industrial markets.

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Qaptis develops modular carbon capture systems that capture CO₂ at the source of emissions for hard-to-abate industries in both mobile and stationary applications. Spun out of EPFL research, it offers plug-in adsorption units, waste heat recovery, and services spanning strategic evaluation, joint development, and implementation.

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Gauge is a Python package that computes the theoretical optimal error threshold for quantum error correcting codes and noise models by mapping the decoding problem onto a statistical mechanical spin model and running Monte Carlo simulation. It is part of the Plaquette family of tools and serves quantum hardware teams, QEC researchers, and decoder developers working on fault tolerance.

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QCentroid provides a quantum-as-a-service platform that enables organizations to design, test, and deploy quantum applications across multiple hardware providers without vendor lock-in. The platform serves developers, researchers, and business teams seeking to integrate quantum computing into their existing infrastructure and workflows.

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QDI Systems develops quantum dot-based imaging products for medical X-ray, mammography, and specialized imaging applications. The company manufactures proprietary quantum dot films for use in X-ray detectors and near-infrared imaging systems.

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Qernel Technologies builds full-stack autonomous computing systems, working on efficient cryptography and technology aimed at accelerating fault-tolerant quantum computers.

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Qihan Biotech uses multiplexable genome editing and immune shielding technologies in human stem cells and animal germline cells to develop immune-privileged cell and organ therapies. It works on applications spanning organs such as kidney, heart, lung, and liver, as well as cell types including islet cells, cardiomyocytes, neurons, and immune cells.

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Q Labs is a research lab developing new deep learning algorithms aimed at large gains in data efficiency and generalization by scaling to very large amounts of compute, even with limited data. It focuses on moonshot research in machine learning.

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QMill develops quantum algorithms for the noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era, offering proof-of-concept algorithms that run on simulators or existing NISQ computers. It works with enterprise customers to demonstrate business applications of quantum computing.

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Qnetic develops long-duration, grid-scale flywheel energy storage aimed at utilities and AI data centers as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The US-based cleantech company is pre-revenue, with a validated prototype and pilots planned from 2027.

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Qnity builds a quantum-electrochemical chip using nanogold-silicon electrodes and quantum sensing to perform ultra-sensitive, real-time molecular screening and binding affinity analysis across molecule sizes, from small organics to biologics. The platform targets pharmaceutical and drug discovery use cases, including therapeutic development, drug prediction validation, and precision diagnostics.

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QNu Labs develops quantum-based security solutions, including quantum cryptography, to address cybersecurity challenges of classical computing. Based in India, it describes itself as the country's first quantum cryptography company.

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Qolab applies advanced semiconductor fabrication and integration to build superconducting quantum hardware, addressing scaling bottlenecks such as qubit yield and component integration. It works with semiconductor companies, government programs, and research institutions, and offers a deployable quantum processing unit platform for hardware research and workforce development.

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QSENSATO develops quantum sensing technologies and solutions. The company, founded by academic researchers, applies quantum science to practical sensing applications.

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Qtas develops a quantum-sensor-based microscopy platform, described as the world's smallest MRI, that detects, sorts, and recovers intact individual rare cells (such as circulating tumor cells and rare immune cells) directly from unprocessed biological samples like whole blood or spinal fluid. The platform serves pharma, biotech, and liquid biopsy partners as an upstream tool feeding downstream molecular, genomic, proteomic, and single-cell analysis.

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Quadsat develops modular radio-frequency sensing and electronic warfare payloads (such as SpectraLoc) that integrate into UAV platforms for RF signal detection and emitter geolocation, along with spectrum operations software. It serves defense forces and drone OEMs, drawing on a background in drone-based satellite antenna calibration; the company is based in Denmark.

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Quai Network is a Proof-of-Work blockchain that braids many sub-chains together to scale throughput while keeping fees low, using a dual-token system where QUAI acts as store-of-value money and QI as energy-priced digital cash. It supports EVM-compatible smart contracts, merged mining, and tools for miners and users building decentralized financial applications.

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Quantica develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology, with expertise spanning printheads, hardware, software, and electronics for digital manufacturing. The company operates from Berlin and Barcelona.

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QTi is a University of Calgary spin-out working in quantum networking and cryptography, building technology to distribute quantum entanglement, create secure quantum networks toward a quantum internet, and protect classical network communications against quantum and AI threats. It develops quantum-secure data exchange solutions for organizations that need to defend network communications.

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Quantonation is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage deep-tech companies developing quantum computing, quantum sensing, and related photonic and semiconductor technologies.

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Quantum Boost offers an AI formulation assistant that helps R&D teams develop chemicals and materials, using AI algorithms to speed up formulation, experimental design, and data analysis. It targets product developers working on chemical and materials research.

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