Hardware Startups

Cereus Ultrasonics develops ultra-wideband active/passive sonar systems and high-power analogue components for interfacing piezo-electric transducers to power amplifiers in fluidic and high-pressure gas mediums. The company applies electro-acoustic techniques such as Acoustic Resonance Technology, including crack detection and condition measurement in gas pipelines.

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CertaScan provides a digital newborn footprinting system that scans and stores infants' footprints, with optional security photos and the mother's fingerprint, for reliable baby identification in hospitals. Its system combines scanning hardware, patented software, and services (installation, training, maintenance) for hospitals and integrates with electronic medical records, serving the U.S. maternity and infant-safety market.

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CERTUS Automation delivers OCR and image processing software that automates logistics processes in ports and terminals. The company serves port operators and terminal managers globally with solutions for gate, yard, waterside, and rail operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and security.

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CETIS provides secure identity management and document issuance solutions, including biometric passports, identity documents, and security printing, for governments and companies. It offers turnkey systems for national identification, credential issuance, and controlled data exchange between authorities, serving clients across four continents.

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Cevotec develops Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) technology to automate the lay-up of complex composite parts for applications such as hydrogen composite tanks and aerospace structures. It offers production systems, CAD-CAM software, and development lab services to manufacturers of multi-material and complex-geometry composites.

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CGH Group manufactures double-walled steel storage tanks for fuel, LPG, water, bitumen, foam components (polyols, isocyanates) and general industrial use, serving oil companies, fuel station operators, logistics firms, energy and chemical sectors. Part of an international group active in Europe, Africa and Asia, it produces certified, customizable tanks designed to local requirements.

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Chaac provides VR training modules, drone-based data collection, and photogrammetry solutions for immersive learning and field operations across industries including construction, surveying, and defense sectors.

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Chameleon Finishing Systems designs and manufactures modular folding and gluing finishing equipment for commercial printers and trade finishing companies. Its configurable, belt-based systems handle products such as pocketed mail, direct mail, promotional pieces, and packaging, and are made in the United States.

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Channing Copper makes induction stoves with integrated lithium-iron phosphate batteries that enable high-power cooking without expensive electrical upgrades, designed to support grid decarbonization and home electrification. The company targets homeowners transitioning from gas to electric cooking for climate and health benefits.

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Knot is a hardware device that connects USB MIDI controllers to Stratus synthesizers and other MIDI-capable instruments. It bridges standard MIDI controllers with USB MIDI devices through dual TRS MIDI jacks.

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ChargedUp operates a portable powerbank rental network for venues and events such as pubs, shopping centres, and festivals, letting customers tap a card or phone to unlock a charged powerbank and return it at any station. It provides venues with plug-and-play, remotely monitored charging hardware to increase dwell time and generate revenue, with a network spanning 5 countries and 3,000 venues, primarily in the UK.

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Chargy is a Spanish data-driven company that offers a marketing channel through free mobile charging stations ("Chargy Marketing"), letting brands collect consumer data and deliver digital content such as surveys, promotional videos, and ads. It targets venues like restaurants, hotels, airports, shopping centers, and universities, providing business intelligence and real-time communication with customers.

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CheckCorp manufactures precision-engineered heating and ventilation systems for vehicle seats, cushions, and commercial equipment surfaces. The company offers turn-key solutions including temperature controls, heat and massage features, and safety protections, serving automotive and equipment manufacturers.

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Cheelcare designs and manufactures medical devices for the complex rehab and assistive mobility market, handling everything from research and development through commercialization. It also produces OEM products for other companies in the mobility industry.

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ChemoPharma is a solutions platform in Malaysia providing clinical diagnostics, analytical and industrial solutions for oil and gas, and life sciences offerings. The company also delivers laboratory information management systems, project management, and technical support services across the diagnostic and scientific technology value chain.

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Chevin Technology develops configurable Ethernet IP cores for Intel and AMD Xilinx FPGAs, offering hardware-accelerated networking that runs entirely in logic without a CPU. It serves clients in defence, medical and scientific research, industrial imaging, and data storage.

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Chiping manufactures smart golf balls embedded with GPS and Bluetooth technology that enable golfers to locate lost balls with approximately 3 feet accuracy through a mobile app. The balls are manufactured in Switzerland, tournament-legal, and designed to reduce ball loss and environmental waste from microplastics.

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Chipanalog (Chuantu Micro Electronics) designs and sells high-end analog chips for industrial automation, robotics, energy, AI, automotive electronics, and smart home applications. The company offers product lines in isolation and interfaces, drivers and power, and high-performance analog chips.

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ChipBrain builds communication-assistance AI, including proprietary emotion prediction, emotional intelligence, and conversational AI models, to help people improve empathy and persuasion in conversations. The company designs custom deep learning GPU hardware to train its models.

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ChipCraft is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer that designs custom silicon solutions, with a focus on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver technology for customers globally.

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Chipolo makes Bluetooth trackers that help users locate lost items through Apple Find My or Google Find Hub. The company produces hardware with recycled materials from its European headquarters.

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Chirp offers a family safety product through Chirp-enabled devices designed to help parents and guardians keep children healthy and safe online. It targets families managing their children's digital activity.

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Chromalloy provides FAA-approved replacement parts and repair solutions for turbine engines used in aviation, energy, and military applications. The company operates as an independent aftermarket supplier, offering both new parts and refurbishment services to extend the lifecycle of engine components.

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Chromalox engineers industrial thermal heating solutions including heat tracing systems, high-temperature gas heaters, water processing equipment, and custom thermal components for manufacturing and process industries.

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