Deep Tech Startups

FlightProfiler designs and delivers aviation weather and air traffic technologies, including real-time 3D atmospheric visualization and low-altitude weather sensor networks for air traffic management, UAS, AAM, general aviation and the US military. It serves government agencies and select commercial aviation customers in the United States, working in collaboration with the FAA and academic institutions.

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Flink Robotics develops physical AI systems that combine machine learning, perception, and motion control to build robots for real-world physical tasks. It targets applications requiring adaptive robotics that operate in the field.

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Floaxiom develops NanoSurface, a biologically manufactured affinity nanoparticle platform for antibody (mAb) purification, offering a chromatography-free alternative to protein A resin columns and membrane systems. It targets biomanufacturing process development teams with suspension-based capture (NanoFlo) integrated into tangential flow filtration and magnetic bead (NanoMag) formats.

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Float builds large rigid-frame autonomous airships as an industrial freight platform, using modern materials, sensing, autonomy, and meteorology for lighter-than-air cargo logistics. The crewless airships handle flight control, routing, and buoyancy via satellite-networked autonomous systems for long-duration freight operations.

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Flocean AS manufactures subsea desalination systems that convert seawater to freshwater using deep ocean water at depths of 500 meters, designed to minimize environmental impact compared to conventional desalination plants. The company targets water-scarce regions and serves farmers, industry, and communities needing affordable, climate-smart freshwater supply.

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Flora Surfaces is a materials company founded by two mechanical engineers focused on developing complex functional materials. It is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where it operates out of the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation incubator.

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Fluidic Sciences develops in-solution technologies and instruments for protein interaction analysis, enabling researchers to measure how proteins interact without immobilization complexities. The company serves biomedical scientists and researchers seeking faster, more accurate understanding of molecular interactions.

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Fluid Reality develops custom haptic feedback and teleoperation systems for robotics companies, tech firms, and researchers. The company integrates touch technology into controllers, gloves, and hardware actuators, and provides touch-data capture for robotic manipulation training.

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Fluigent develops, manufactures, and supports pressure-based fluid control systems and components for microfluidics, serving research applications such as droplets, cell biology, and particle studies. It also offers OEM components, system development, and engineering services for industrial instrument developers through its Fluigent industrial line.

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Fluorobiotech develops molecular enzymes—using its patented SelfPrep technology—for in vitro transcription, mRNA synthesis, and transcriptomics, serving researchers, developers, and manufacturers with molecular biology reagents. The company produces ISO 13485-certified enzymes at scales from micrograms to grams for both preclinical studies and commercial volumes.

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Fluves develops fiber optic sensing technology — using Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) — to turn a single optical fiber into a continuous, real-time monitoring system for critical infrastructure. It processes backscattered light with proprietary algorithms and delivers calibrated measurements, dashboards, and automated alerts across industries.

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Flux Photonics builds compact optical communication systems powered by photonic circuits, designed to be resistant to jamming and interception. The company targets defense and military applications, positioning its technology for the United States and allied forces.

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Flux Computing (OLIX) is building specialized datacenter infrastructure for AI inference, designed as a "production line" of purpose-built chips with fast interconnects to increase token throughput at lower cost. It targets frontier AI workloads and the compute infrastructure market.

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FlyingBasket designs and manufactures heavy-lift cargo drones for industrial applications including logistics, construction, and deliveries. The company operates drones commercially and provides both aircraft and operational services to businesses seeking safer and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional lifting methods.

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FlyPix AI is a geospatial analysis platform that uses artificial intelligence to detect objects, track changes, and identify anomalies in satellite and drone imagery. It serves agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring, construction, and disaster response sectors with a no-code interface.

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FMI Industries manufactures high-temperature composite materials and textiles for aerospace, defense, and space applications, including thermal protection systems, ceramic matrix composites, and carbon composites. The company serves the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and other government and commercial aerospace customers through facilities in Maine, Rhode Island, and North Carolina.

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FnS Electronics develops and supplies semiconductor glass substrates featuring through-glass via (TGV) and seed layer deposition, targeting high performance computing applications. It serves businesses in the AI server and data center/cloud markets globally.

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Focus XR provides tutor-led immersive courses using VR and mixed reality technology for students, colleges, and workforce training across multiple industries including construction, automotive, and health. The platform offers certified courses, virtual simulations, and customizable training content at reduced cost compared to traditional VR development.

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Foldscope makes an inexpensive, foldable paper microscope used for scientific education, exploration, and research. It serves students, educators, and researchers interested in low-cost microscopy.

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Groupe Fondasol provides engineering and technical expertise services to local governments, public administrations, and industrial operators across infrastructure, energy, and civil engineering projects. The company serves clients managing construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roads, utilities, renewable energy facilities, and port infrastructure in France.

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Foothill Ventures is an early-stage technology venture fund that invests in frontier tech, infrastructure, and AI applications. It backs founding teams with technical differentiation, often in cross-disciplinary areas.

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Forage Evo develops a bacterial strain positioned as a lab assistant for molecular biology workflows, offering faster plasmid assembly to colonies (under 7 hours) than E. coli. It targets researchers and labs in the biotechnology and life sciences space.

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Forceteck develops AI-powered biomechanics analysis software that uses computer vision and machine learning to assess athlete performance for elite sports teams and coaches. The platform translates complex motion capture and wearable sensor data into actionable coaching insights rooted in computational biomechanics research.

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Foresight is a platform that integrates water utility network data to enable AI-driven asset management, including leak prediction and infrastructure monitoring. The company serves water utilities seeking to improve operational efficiency and decision-making through machine learning tools.

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