Deep Tech Startups

Praxis Precision Medicines is a central nervous system precision neuroscience biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for CNS disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance, with a pipeline spanning movement disorders and epilepsy. Its portfolio uses both small molecule (Cerebrum) and antisense oligonucleotide (Solidus) platforms informed by human genetics and translational science.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Profluent develops AI foundation models combined with an in-house wet lab to design proteins for applications ranging from human health to industrial uses. It works with partners to author natural and de novo proteins optimized for specific commercial use-cases.

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Progentos develops small-molecule therapeutics to stimulate myelin regeneration in multiple sclerosis patients by activating oligodendrocyte progenitor cells. The company targets the significant unmet need for remyelinating treatments that could repair damage caused by MS and potentially restore lost function.

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ProteinQure is a clinical-stage biotech company that designs novel peptides for therapeutic delivery using its proprietary ProteinStudio computational platform powered by AI and molecular simulations. The company focuses on peptide-drug conjugates for tissue-specific and cell-specific delivery of therapeutics, with applications in oncology, renal disease, and blood-brain barrier transport.

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Provizio develops software-defined imaging radar and AI perception software that converts raw radar data into insight for safety, efficiency, and automation. It serves automotive and industrial customers building perception systems for on- and off-road mobility applications.

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ProxiHealthcare develops bioelectric current technology to address microbial biofilm problems, backed by around 80 patents and global certifications. The company applies its patented approach at the intersection of medicine and engineering to create healthcare and oral care products.

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Qarbotech develops patented biocompatible nanotechnology that enhances photosynthesis to increase crop yields and accelerate crop cycles for farmers. The company operates in the agritech and nanotech space, addressing food security and climate challenges, with technology developed at Universiti Putra Malaysia.

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Qdot develops custom aerothermal and thermal management technologies, including heat exchangers, battery packs, and hybrid propulsion systems, using additive manufacturing and AI-driven design. A spin-out from the University of Oxford, it serves aerospace, defence, fusion energy, data centre, motorsport, and automotive customers.

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QED is a zero-knowledge-native blockchain protocol that uses a state model called zk-PARTH to enable parallel transaction proving and block generation for high-throughput, private on-chain computation. It targets blockchain developers building smart contracts and decentralized applications.

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Qnami develops quantum sensing and imaging technology, producing scientific instruments and analytical solutions based on diamond quantum chips, system integration, and data analytics software. Its products serve customers in nanotechnology, life science, and earth science, working with universities and industrial partners worldwide.

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Quanta is a biotech company developing orally bioavailable, CNS-penetrant small-molecule KRAS inhibitors targeting RAS-driven cancers such as pancreatic, colorectal, lung, and endometrial cancers. Its pipeline includes clinical and preclinical candidates aimed at KRAS mutations (including G12D and G12V) beyond those addressed by approved G12C inhibitors, alongside a RAS-partner discovery program using conformation-sensitive assays.

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QuantrolOx develops machine learning software to automatically characterise, tune, and control quantum devices, serving quantum labs, research sites, and quantum computing platforms. The company operates in the quantum technology and deep tech space.

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Quantum Transistors develops a scalable single-chip quantum processor by combining solid-state natural qubits with photonic interconnects, drawing on semiconductor industry techniques. The company operates its own diamond fabrication facility for R&D and small-scale production of quantum computing hardware.

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QuantumDiamonds develops quantum sensing systems for non-destructive semiconductor defect inspection and failure analysis, using magnetic current imaging with diamond-based sensors to localize faults such as shorts, opens and leakages in chips. It sells commercially available in-lab tools, is developing in-line wafer mapping systems for yield monitoring, and offers failure analysis as a service to semiconductor makers.

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Quantum Dice is a University of Oxford spinout working in quantum technology. The page provides only news about the company signing the Equinox Charter, an Oxford-led initiative to strengthen collaboration across research, industry and government.

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Quantum Systems (QS) develops photonic quantum computing technology based on deterministic generation of photons and entangling gates, aiming to make practical, affordable quantum computers more widely accessible. The company builds on research from the Weizmann Institute of Science and recent advances in photonic technologies.

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Quantum Space builds the Ranger spacecraft platform, a highly maneuverable satellite designed to operate across LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar orbits with long operational life and on-orbit refueling. It targets national security and space defense customers including the U.S. Space Force and Department of War, as well as commercial space operators.

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QSi (Quantum Silicon) develops atomic-scale silicon quantum chips that perform "field controlled computing" by rearranging electrons within single-atom silicon quantum dots instead of using transistors. Its all-silicon quantum accelerator chips operate at room temperature, are compatible with existing CMOS architectures, and are aimed at low-power, high-speed computing.

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Qubic develops quantum microwave systems based on superconducting circuits that generate entangled signals and filter noise to detect, image, and communicate with signals otherwise hidden in ambient noise. Its technology targets remote sensing and telecommunications applications such as drone detection and covert communications.

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Qubitcore develops fault-tolerant universal quantum computers using proprietary ion trap technology integrated with optical microcavities to build scalable quantum processor networks connected via optical links. The company, based on research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), focuses on distributed ion-trap quantum computing systems.

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Quantum Bridge develops quantum-safe key distribution technology for protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data against cyber threats. Its solution combines Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and a patented Distributed Symmetric Key Establishment (DSKE) protocol for organizations securing their network environments.

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QuEra develops neutral-atom quantum computers, building both the quantum hardware and the classical control systems that operate them, along with related software and applications. It serves enterprise customers, high-performance computing centers, and government agencies worldwide, including deployments in Japan's national quantum program.

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QUiCKR develops rapid genetic modification quantification kits for cell and gene therapy R&D programs, analyzing structural variants, edits, and genome integrity to accelerate development timelines and reduce costs.

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Quilter builds physics-driven AI that automatically generates printed circuit board (PCB) layouts, using Maxwell's equations, thermodynamics, and manufacturing constraints rather than human design patterns. It serves hardware engineering teams as an alternative to traditional EDA tools, aiming to replace manual trace routing with automated computation.

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