Deep Tech Startups

Invisix develops soft x-ray metrology tools that use shortened illumination wavelengths to measure 3D semiconductor structures too small for optical metrology. Its products support inline process control in high-volume chip manufacturing, including 3D profile metrology, device pitch overlay, and unpatterned film stack characterization.

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Invitris develops cell-free protein synthesis platforms that enable rapid design, expression, and scalable production of complex proteins for biopharmaceuticals, industrial biotechnology, and agriculture.

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A company developing in vitro testing methods to assess respiratory sensitization for regulatory compliance in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

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InVivo Bionics develops implantable sensor systems for medical monitoring, initially focused on bladder health in urology. The company combines expertise in sensor electronics, software, and medical devices to create minimally invasive monitoring solutions with potential applications across multiple organ systems.

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Invizius develops therapeutics targeting the complement system to treat kidney disease and other disorders driven by uncontrolled immune activation. The company was founded based on research from the University of Edinburgh and operates from Glasgow Biocity.

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INVOLI provides an air traffic awareness platform that tracks both manned aircraft and unmanned drones so their positions are known and collisions can be avoided. It serves the drone operator community and the wider aviation industry, operating across Europe and the US.

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Involve Space is an Italian company developing autonomous high-altitude and stratospheric platforms for real-time Earth observation and environmental/disaster monitoring. It operates in the space technology sector and has received Italian and European public funding for these projects.

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group provides project management and consultancy for offshore renewable energy projects and develops tidal energy technology. The company serves the marine renewables sector through two divisions: Inyanga Maritime for offshore engineering and installation, and HydroWing for tidal energy development.

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InZiv develops automated wafer-scale functional testing systems for silicon photonics and microLED manufacturing, using a patented deep-trench fiber array unit for passive, multi-channel electro-optical characterization. Its equipment serves high-volume semiconductor and display manufacturers, supporting 200mm and 300mm wafers.

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ioLight makes a portable, high-resolution microscope that attaches to smartphones and tablets for professional-quality applications. The company develops optical technology based on a patented design.

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The Ion District is a 16-acre innovation hub and physical campus in Houston developed by Rice University to support collaboration among entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies. It houses technology workspaces, research labs, and hosts Greentown Labs, a climate tech incubator, with planned expansion of additional research facilities.

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A developer of edge-computing AI algorithms and image and sound recognition software, offering over 50 chip-specific models tailored to major manufacturers' AI chips. Its software serves industries including automotive, smart home, security surveillance, conferencing systems, PC peripherals, access control, gaming, and healthcare, with enterprise and government customers.

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iota Biosciences develops bioelectronic diagnostic and therapeutic devices using ultrasound technology to improve patient care. The company partners with Astellas Pharma to bring innovative medical technologies to market.

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Cypris is an AI-powered platform for intellectual property teams that combines access to global patent data with scientific literature and commercial information to support prior art searches, patent drafting, competitive intelligence, and IP monitoring across workflows.

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IPD Products develops air sterilization systems using active technology for residential and commercial environments. The company focuses on providing hygienic air quality solutions for homes and offices.

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iPeace develops automated manufacturing systems for iPS cell production using biotech and engineering techniques to reduce production costs and enable mass manufacturing of clinical-grade stem cells. The company serves the regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical research sectors with mass-produced, personalized cell lines.

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IQM builds full-stack superconducting quantum computers, from NISQ-era to fault-tolerant systems, including quantum processing units, on-premise machines, and a cloud platform. It serves research institutions, high-performance computing centers, and enterprise customers globally, operating its own fabrication and assembly facilities.

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IRCAM is a scientific research and music creation institute associated with the Centre Pompidou, bringing together artists and scientists on interdisciplinary projects and developing audio software and technology tools for contemporary creation. It offers experimental facilities including a modifiable concert hall, an anechoic chamber, recording and VR studios, and a public media library, along with training programs.

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IRIS develops AI-based audio technology, offering an audio processing platform aimed at customer experience (CX) and other markets. The company combines AI and audio engineering to enhance and augment audio in digital environments.

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IROA Technologies develops scientific measurement infrastructure for metabolomics, combining stable isotope chemistry, reference standards, authentic metabolite libraries, software, and data analytics to improve the accuracy and reproducibility of biological measurements. It serves researchers, clinicians, and innovators in the life sciences and biological research field.

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IronGate Capital Advisors is a venture capital firm that invests in companies and venture partnerships developing dual-use technologies for aerospace, defense, intelligence, and national security. It targets private-sector innovations that serve both U.S. national security requirements and complementary civilian demand.

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Ironic Metals develops materials and electrochemical technologies for industrial decarbonization, focusing on electrolysers and related advanced materials. The company is led by technical experts with deep experience in metallurgy, fuel cells, and materials innovation.

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Iron Prairie Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage venture fund investing in industrial technology companies driving digital transformation in manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, supply chain and logistics. The fund is headquartered in the U.S. Midwest and focuses on identifying technologies that strengthen domestic industrial capacity and supply chain resilience.

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Irradiant operates a 3D nano-optics and photonics foundry, using flexible 3D nano-fabrication and lithography to manufacture optical and photonic components such as metalenses, optical interconnects, and integrated free-space optical microsystems. It works with engineering and hardware companies to prototype and mass-produce miniaturized light-based components for sensing, imaging, display, computing, and connectivity.

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