Hardware Startups

SmartD is a Canadian power electronics company that designs, tests, and manufactures Clean Power variable frequency drives (VFDs) for motor control, aiming to reduce harmonics, motor insulation stress, and bearing failures at the drive architecture level rather than through external filters. Its drives target municipal water and wastewater, industrial and manufacturing, data centers and critical facilities, and HVAC, refrigeration, and agriculture applications.

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Smarte Carte manufactures and operates self-service luggage cart kiosks and related solutions in travel and leisure venues such as airports, rail stations, bus terminals, theme parks, and retail centers globally. The company serves travelers and venue operators seeking to enhance convenience and streamline luggage handling experiences.

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SmartVend provides telemetry controllers and payment terminals (including the Korobka POS) that install inside vending machines, enabling cashless payments, QR-based receipts via a cloud register, and remote monitoring of machine data through an online dashboard. It supplies and assembles hardware for vending machine operators and ships equipment across Russia.

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A company operating in the commercial aviation sector, with teams focused on capital markets, trading, portfolio strategy, and aircraft-related commercial activities across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

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SMTC Corporation is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS), including PCBA production, systems integration, testing, enclosure fabrication, product design, sustaining engineering, and supply chain management. It serves global OEMs and emerging technology companies across market segments such as medical, semiconductor, retail and payment systems, test and measurement, industrial and clean tech, telecom, and defense and aerospace.

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SnapAV supplies audio, video, networking, surveillance, power, and control products for professional custom installers working on residential and commercial AV projects. It operates an e-commerce distribution platform where authorized installation professionals purchase gear from brands such as WattBox, Triad, Luma, Access Networks, and OvrC.

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SnapMagic provides AI-assisted electronics design tools along with electronic component data used by electrical engineers at large organizations. The company serves electrical engineers worldwide for designing electronics.

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SNAP Wellness manufactures personal care products including sunscreen and sanitizer, with a focus on clean formulas free of harmful chemicals. The company, founded by sisters Kristen and Katelyn, serves consumers seeking eco-friendly and effective sun protection and wellness products.

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Snowline builds a patent-pending zero-emissions electric transport refrigeration unit (TRU) for refrigerated trucking fleets, offering predictive maintenance, telematics, and sensor data in one platform. Its units serve as drop-in replacements for diesel refrigeration systems and are designed to meet CARB and EPA mandates, currently available for pre-order in the United States.

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Soctera develops nitride semiconductor power amplifiers that use a thinner semiconductor stack to deliver higher power density and lower operating temperatures for 5G telecom, SATCOM, and radar systems. Spun out of Cornell University's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the company targets telecommunications, radar, electronic warfare, and satellite communication networks.

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SoFlow designs and sells electric scooters with features such as navigation, Find My, and digital locking systems for consumer mobility. The company develops and designs its products in Switzerland and operates in the Swiss and German markets.

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SoftBank Robotics designs and manufactures robots for professional indoor facilities and business enterprises, serving as both a robot integrator and a provider of operational solutions for robot developers and users worldwide.

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Sofwave develops non-invasive medical aesthetic devices using next-generation technology for skin revitalization, muscle toning, and facial treatments. The company serves aesthetic practices and clinics seeking FDA-cleared solutions for wrinkle reduction, skin laxity, and body contouring.

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Solace develops AI-powered software designed to provide emotional support and reduce feelings of isolation by listening and understanding users' struggles. The platform targets individuals seeking mental wellbeing support in an increasingly isolated digital environment.

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Solaires develops next-generation solar cells through a team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals. The company focuses on solar cell technology within the clean energy sector.

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SolarGaps develops solar-powered smart window blinds that generate electricity while providing shading, aimed at homes, offices, and cities pursuing Net Zero energy goals. The company operates in the renewable energy and cleantech space.

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SunPower provides residential solar systems, installing monocrystalline solar panels on homeowners' roofs to lower electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions. It serves homeowners seeking greater energy independence.

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Soliddd is an optical and vision technology company developing a low-vision aid for people with macular degeneration, using autostereo 3D optics that let the visual cortex perceive 3D to restore sight in previously blind areas of the visual field. The product is in pre-clinical testing and targets patients with macular degeneration and other vision conditions.

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SolidWatts manufactures electric heating systems for industrial process heating, replacing fossil fuel-based solutions with efficient, electrified alternatives. The company serves manufacturing and industrial operators seeking to reduce carbon emissions and comply with sustainability standards.

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Solmetex provides water management systems for dental practices, including amalgam collection, disposal and recycling, waterline testing, and compliance tracking with the EPA Dental Amalgam Rule. Operating since 1996, it serves dental offices worldwide through its Solmetex, Sterisil, and DryShield brands.

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SolusGuard develops safety software and wearable hardware to keep lone workers and employees in high-risk environments connected and protected, while giving supervisors visibility. Its solutions are designed and built in North America for workplace safety.

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CE Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes smart consumer electronic products, including connected health wearables and health analytics software, in partnership with manufacturers, brands, and retailers. It uses a data-driven process to help partners launch consumer products.

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SOMAVAC makes a smart surgical drain pump that delivers continuous sensor-controlled negative pressure therapy to the deep wound space, replacing traditional JP bulb drains and enabling earlier drain removal after surgery. The FDA-cleared device is used by surgeons and patients for seroma prophylaxis in plastic and general surgery, including breast cancer surgery, reconstruction, and body contouring.

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Somnair develops a non-invasive neurostimulation device for treating obstructive sleep apnea that can be used at home. The device targets the millions of sleep apnea patients who fail or reject existing invasive treatments like CPAP therapy.

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