Deep Tech Startups

NeuroVigil develops portable, single-channel EEG brain-monitoring technology and analysis software for neurological research, disease diagnosis, and pharmaceutical clinical trials. Its systems are used to monitor sleep and brain activity for conditions such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, serving researchers, drug developers, and patients.

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Neuvasq Biotechnologies is a biotech spin-off from the Université libre de Bruxelles developing therapies that target the Gpr124/Reck signaling complex to repair the blood-brain and blood-CNS barriers in neurological and cerebrovascular disorders. The company translates research on brain vasculature and the blood-brain barrier into drug development programs.

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Neva SGR is the venture capital arm of Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo Group, investing through funds such as Neva First and Neva II in startups across life sciences, climate tech, digital transformation, and aerospace. It backs portfolio companies globally and provides business development support to help them expand internationally.

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New Dawn Bio produces wood grown through cell culture rather than harvested from trees. The company applies biotechnology to create cultured wood materials.

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Newlab is a technology innovation hub and operator that works with founders building critical technologies, providing expertise, infrastructure, and commercialization support across climate, energy, materials, and deeptech sectors.

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New Life Minds develops technology combining healthcare, life sciences, synthetic biology, and machine learning, with a stated focus on advancing brain evolution.

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New North Ventures is a venture capital firm run by former company operators and government professionals that invests in startups operating at the intersection of national security and economic resilience. It focuses on dual-use technology across national security, AI, and deep tech, helping founders navigate the space between startups and government.

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An independent nonprofit academic research institution that convenes talent from academic, research, and medical institutions to advance collaborative genomic research and accelerate discoveries in the genetic basis of disease for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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Newomics develops the UniESI system, a multiomics front-end platform using its M3 emitter and MEA chip "multispray" technologies for microflow and nanoflow LC-MS. The system serves as a dual nano/micro ion source for mass spectrometers, targeting applications in native MS, proteomics, metabolomics, and single-cell omics.

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NewOrbit designs and builds satellites for very-low Earth orbit to advance global connectivity and earth observation. The company works to unlock the potential of Earth's lowest orbit while maintaining space sustainability.

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Newronika is a spin-off of Italian research institutions Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico and the University of Milan that develops adaptive deep brain stimulation (αDBS) technology which responds to brain activity in real time. Its neuromodulation systems target Parkinson's disease and are being studied for a broader range of brain disorders, serving clinicians and patients.

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Nexdot develops quantum dots and quantum plates—fluorescent nanocrystals—for industrial applications in displays, lighting, energy storage, and infrared detection. The company also produces UV-protective coatings (Uvltimate) for fragrance and cosmetic products to replace harmful additives.

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Nexgenia develops proprietary stimuli-responsive polymer-based reagents for molecular and cellular selection, diagnostics, and immunoassays. The company's technology enables faster and more efficient separation and analysis of cells and molecules through reversible phase transitions triggered by temperature, pH, or salt changes.

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Nexotx is a drug discovery company that identifies and develops medicines targeting previously undrugged biological pathways using chemical biology approaches. The company serves patients by translating novel scientific targets into therapeutic candidates.

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Anthriq (Nexstem) is building a "Human Body API," a full-stack platform of hardware and software for reading and interpreting human biosignals and psychophysiology. It provides infrastructure and tools for innovators developing brain-computer interface (BCI) and human-computer interface (HCI) products.

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Nexstrom develops wafer-scale, CMOS-compatible 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductor materials using a proprietary MOCVD system, targeting sub-1nm transistor scaling beyond silicon's limits. The company builds a full-stack platform from materials to system to enable higher-density, energy-efficient chips for AI-driven computing.

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A company developing aerogel-based separator technology for battery safety and fast charging applications.

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NextCorps is a Rochester-based non-profit that runs startup incubation and accelerator programs, connecting entrepreneurs and manufacturers in the Finger Lakes Region to funding, mentorship, and resources. It operates programs for early-stage founders, deep-tech startups, and production-related companies, and offers public events and workshops.

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Nexteon develops flight optimization and air surveillance technology for the aviation industry. The company offers automatic rerouting solutions for carriers and advanced data security systems for air navigation service providers and defense agencies.

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Route Dynamics is a company involved in air traffic management and optimization, based on the board composition which includes executives from aerospace, aviation, space, and logistics sectors.

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Nexterials develops boron nitride (BN) material synthesis and technologies for lithium metal batteries and electrolyte membranes (protective films). The company holds patents related to advanced battery materials.

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Next Generation Robotics (NGR) builds autonomous robotic systems, including its Argo platform, for automated inspection of railway rolling stock using smart sensors, data analysis, and AI. It serves the railway maintenance sector as a spin-off from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna.

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NextPower360 develops renewable energy technology, with a focus on advanced energy systems engineering informed by interdisciplinary science.

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Nordic Foodtech VC is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in deep tech companies working on the food system, from alternative proteins and precision fermentation to farming data and food-related materials. It focuses on companies based in northern Europe, especially the Nordics and Baltics.

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