Deep Tech Startups

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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NextCell Pharma is a Swedish biotech company developing stem cell therapies (advanced therapy medicinal products) focused primarily on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with its lead candidate ProTrans targeting type 1 diabetes. The company operates three business areas — Cellaviva, ProTrans, and QVance — and runs Cellaviva, described as Scandinavia's largest stem cell bank.

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

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NextByte builds reinforcement learning environments designed to train AI models for ultra long-horizon reasoning tasks.

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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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Nextera develops TCR-Like antibody drug candidates that target disease-specific pHLA antigens for cancer, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases. It uses protein engineering and phage display technology to build targeted immunotherapies aimed at intracellular disease antigens.

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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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Nfinite makes an ultra-high barrier paper that is sealable, printable, and curbside recyclable, intended as a drop-in replacement for flexible plastic packaging on high-speed form-fill-seal packing lines. It sells semi-finished coated paper in rolls for downstream converting, applying a non-metallic ceramic oxide barrier via a Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition process.

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nFluids designs and manufactures functional nanoparticles using a bottom-up approach, producing additives and lubricants primarily for oil- and water-based drilling fluids in the oil and gas industry. Its products aim to reduce torque, drag, and lubrication costs, with additional applications explored in areas such as enhanced oil recovery, cementing, corrosion, composites, and agriculture.

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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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NFWare develops networking software, including virtualized solutions for building flexible, high-performance networks. It serves telecom operators and enterprises ranging from Tier-1 carriers to startups across a global market.

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Nia Technologies is a Canadian non-profit social enterprise developing and deploying 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics for children with disabilities in resource-limited countries. The organization works to make medical devices more accessible globally through collaborative innovation and digital tools.

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Nikalyte manufactures physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems and instruments for thin-film and nanoparticle deposition serving research institutions, universities, and industrial customers. The company provides customizable equipment and consultancy services for applications including quantum materials, nanophotonics, drug delivery, catalysis, and battery technology.

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Nilocas is developing a medical device with focus on human viability trials. The company is conducting clinical trials through partnerships with hospitals and academic institutions.

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Nimbus Engineering is a hardware company and online retailer developing energy transfer technology, including its patented Power Relay, a portable power outlet for home, office, and outdoor use. It also aims to apply its energy technology to power heavy-duty automated machinery and consumer electronics.

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NINA Medical is developing non-invasive surgical technology and systems for men's healthcare. The company combines scientific expertise with clinical development and commercialization experience to advance medical device innovation.

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Nirrin builds optical instruments and analytics software for bioprocess teams to generate measurement data across development and manufacturing workflows. Its systems are designed for deployment in regulated biopharma production and quality environments.

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NKILT Therapeutics is a cell therapy biotech developing engineered immune cells, starting with natural killer (NK) cells, to target leukemias and solid tumors. It uses a proprietary Chimeric ILT-Receptor (CIR) binding technology to create off-the-shelf, allogeneic cancer treatments targeting the HLA-G immune checkpoint molecule.

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NNAISENSE builds proprietary AI models — including Bayesian Flow Networks and a Large Investing Model — to power a quantitative multi-strategy hedge fund trading global equities, futures, and derivatives. The company serves qualified professional investors and combines in-house machine learning architectures with institutional portfolio management.

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Noble Biomaterials engineers proprietary antimicrobial and conductive technology platforms for mission-critical applications in consumer, aerospace & defense, and healthcare markets. Its Ionic+ and Circuitex technologies enable odor elimination, infection prevention, EMI shielding, and smart fabric functionality.

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NodeQuantum provides software for modelling, optimizing, and emulating quantum-safe networks and for designing quantum computing networks, including post-quantum encryption and validation of quantum key distribution hardware. It serves telecom operators, cloud providers, data centers, and businesses transitioning to quantum-safe communications.

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