Hardware Startups

Banana.parts operates an online marketplace for electronic components, letting users search for parts, sellers, and distributors, and manage buying and selling activities such as part listings, quote requests, and purchase/sales orders. The platform appears aimed at the Korean market, with a Korean-language interface and pricing in KRW.

1 investor

Slowave develops lightweight wireless patch-type EEG devices and brain-signal analysis algorithms to support clinicians' diagnosis of neuropsychiatric conditions such as sleep disorders, delirium, and ADHD. The company builds data-driven neuro-healthcare tools intended for use in clinical settings.

1 investor

CTNS (Creative Technology & Sustainability) is a battery pack intelligence platform that integrates design, production, and operation to bridge the gap between cell makers and product makers. Founded in 2017, it serves mission-critical, high-mix low-volume markets such as robotics, industrial mobility, drones/UAM, and industrial ESS with standardized design, AI-based manufacturing, and operational data management solutions.

1 investor

ICH Co., Ltd. is a company specializing in high-performance advanced composite materials, developing advanced materials and components for the global market.

1 investor

Y-pet (와이펫) makes a rice-grain-sized implantable microchip with a built-in temperature sensor ("안심멍냥칩") that combines pet identification/registration with body-temperature monitoring for dogs and cats. The company also offers an app-connected scanner so owners can check their pet's temperature at home, serving pet owners and veterinary clinics in South Korea.

1 investor

Y Pet Safe makes a biochip-based system for non-invasive animal temperature monitoring, using an RFID microchip with a temperature sensor implanted subcutaneously and read by a dedicated scanner to replace rectal thermometry. It serves veterinary clinics and institutions, with adoption across roughly 300 animal hospitals in South Korea.

1 investor

Tesollo develops multi-jointed robotic grippers and five-fingered humanoid robot hands featuring independent joint control, real-time feedback, and built-in grasping algorithms for precise manipulation. Its products serve manufacturers and system integration companies.

1 investor

RT Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells robots and artificial intelligence systems, providing installation support, leasing, and maintenance services. The company also offers education, technical guidance, consulting, and research related to robotics and AI technologies.

1 investor

A company that provides advanced data streaming and pipeline technology to connect physical devices, data systems, and virtual spaces, serving manufacturers and industrial companies transitioning to digital business models.

1 investor

SigLead develops testing and evaluation equipment for NAND flash memory devices, providing diagnostic tools and measurement capabilities for semiconductor manufacturers.

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Allegion manufactures security and access control solutions focused on doorway and perimeter protection, including door closers, exit hardware, locks, and door furniture for residential and commercial applications.

1 investor

Mavi Innovations develops hydrokinetic tidal and river turbines, along with supporting engineering services such as current measurement instruments, load cells, CFD modeling, and power/energy management systems that integrate tidal power with battery storage and diesel grids. Its work focuses on providing renewable tidal energy for remote and off-grid communities, with demonstration projects on Canada's Pacific Coast and Winnipeg River.

1 investor

Portable Electric makes Voltstack battery energy storage systems that provide quiet, portable clean power as an alternative to diesel generators, used by sectors such as film production. The company presents its systems as mobile e-Generators for on-location power needs.

1 investor

VoltSafe builds a prongless magnetic plug for high-power electrical applications, with patented replacements for household, commercial, industrial, marine, defence, emergency services and electric/autonomous vehicle uses. The company is a Canadian hardware and cleantech startup based in Vancouver.

1 investor

101mobility provides bathroom safety equipment and modification services designed to reduce fall risks and support independent living for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals.

1 investor

1080 Squat is a belt squat training machine that combines motorized resistance with real-time performance data, generating up to 350 kg of resistance and metrics like velocity, force, and power on each rep. It is built for high-performance sports training environments and integrates with 1080's other devices and apps for shared athlete profiles and connected training data.

1 investor

119 is a patent-pending mobile and wearable system that acts as a modern medical ID, communicating a user's medical information to bystanders or first responders via QR code and guiding them through the appropriate emergency response. It serves people with chronic health conditions, offering pre-set emergency messaging and a bystander questionnaire to avoid unnecessary 911 calls.

1 investor

1HMX provides human-machine interface solutions through engineering and manufacturing services. The company focuses on delivering customized HMI implementations with emphasis on performance optimization and reliability.

1 investor

ONEsemicon designs memory interface chips for server and client memory modules, including registering clock drivers (RCD) and clock drivers (CKD) for DDR4 and DDR5 RDIMM, CUDIMM, and related applications. Its products are JEDEC-standard-compatible and support data rates up to 9200 MT/s and beyond.

1 investor

2electron develops McFly, a digital gearbox technology that recreates the sensations of gear shifting, engine notes, and vibrations for electric vehicles. The technology targets the automotive and EV mobility market, aiming to preserve driving emotion in sustainable vehicles.

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2Pi Optics, an MIT spin-off, develops metasurface-enabled flat optics that provide semiconductor-scale optical components with reduced size, weight, power, and cost. Its technology targets AI infrastructure, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial automation applications.

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374Water develops AirSCWO, a commercial supercritical water oxidation technology that destroys organic wastes—including PFAS, sludges/biosolids, AFFF firefighting foam, spent activated carbon and ion exchange resin, and landfill leachate—converting them into minerals and clean water. The company sells and operates these waste-destruction systems for industrial, federal, and municipal customers and trades on NASDAQ as SCWO.

1 investor

3AWater develops a portable multimetal water analysis system (MWAS) that enables rapid detection of trace metals in industrial and environmental water samples using X-ray fluorescence technology. The system serves mining, environmental, and industrial operators who need real-time water quality monitoring with minimal training and maintenance.

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3Brain develops microchip-based technology for recording and analyzing cell activity in life science research, combining microelectronics with biology to enable precise real-time monitoring of electrogenic cells. The company serves researchers in academia and industry, operating in the bioelectronics and life sciences sector.

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