Hardware Startups

CreateMe is an AI robotics company that manufactures apparel using automated robotic assembly and proprietary digital adhesive bonding instead of traditional stitching. The company serves apparel brands and manufacturers seeking to modernize production with localized, on-demand manufacturing that reduces waste and improves recyclability.

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Creative Motion Control manufactures electromechanical linear motion control products including actuators, roller screws, and bearings for industrial applications. The company positions itself as an American manufacturer offering high-efficiency alternatives to hydraulic systems.

1 investor

STARBOY is a wearable digital pet device that senses its environment through a camera, microphone, temperature sensor, and accelerometer and reacts with lifelike behaviors and moods. Each standalone unit ships with a unique personality and appearance, and units exchange traits and firmware with each other over Bluetooth when they meet.

1 investor

Cre Medical develops transcranial focal electrical stimulation (TFS) equipment for research applications, including concentric ring electrodes and a constant-current stimulator device. The company serves research institutions and laboratories studying brain stimulation.

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An engineered cab manufacturer supplying operators cabins and specialized enclosures to original equipment manufacturers in agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck sectors.

1 investor

Creo Medical develops Advanced Energy medical devices for minimally invasive therapeutic endoscopy, using microwave and bipolar radiofrequency energy to cut, coagulate, and ablate tissue. It supplies devices and supporting products to hospitals and healthcare providers across gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, and surgery.

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Malvern Panalytical develops scientific instruments for materials characterization, including particle size analyzers, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers, X-ray diffraction (XRD) systems, light scattering, surface area, and spectroscopy tools. Its instruments serve universities, research institutes, and industrial labs across industries such as pharmaceuticals, mining, metals, and energy storage.

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Cretile manufactures STEM education kits, curriculum, LMS, and teacher training for Grade 1 to Grade 10, covering areas from electronics and robotics to IoT and AI. It partners with edtech companies and NGOs to deliver hands-on STEM programs mapped to CBSE, ICSE, and NEP 2020 standards.

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CREWT develops medical devices and services leveraging optical technology, with a focus on glaucoma detection and management in ophthalmology. The company aims to improve quality of vision and early detection of glaucoma, which is the leading cause of blindness.

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Industrial innovation laboratory, formed by the merger of INO and CRIM into Luqia, that develops applied artificial intelligence and photonics solutions for businesses. Operating since 1985, it focuses on turning technological challenges into concrete solutions for industry in Canada.

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Crocus Labs is a deep tech company that develops energy-efficient, high-quality lighting systems, initially for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities and greenhouses and expanding into automotive, medical, and wellness applications. Based in Germany, it serves research institutes and industry partners.

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Croptix develops in-field optical sensor technology for detecting plant health and crop disease, aiming to replace traditional laboratory-based diagnostic practices. The company serves growers, farmers, and crop researchers with a hardware-and-software platform for crop management.

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XW Production builds modular maritime vessel platforms with a quick-release rail-mount system that lets operators swap deck modules and reconfigure layouts for different missions. It serves defense and commercial maritime users such as special operations, border patrol, search and rescue, fleet support, and offshore wind and aquaculture operations, with testing in Baltic conditions.

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CrossFire develops chiplet-to-chiplet interconnect technology for AI infrastructure, including Bridgelet interconnects, Direct Chiplet Input/Output (DCIO), and OmniDie integration that replace costly silicon interposers. Its products are compatible with industry-standard die-to-die PHYs such as UCIe and Bunch of Wires, targeting semiconductor and chiplet system designers.

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Crossgate provides end-to-end payment and transaction card solutions, including program design, production, data preparation, secure personalisation, packaging, fulfillment, and distribution. Its products range from retail gift, loyalty, and private label account cards to secure banking EMV cards, including magstripe, chip, dual interface, and contactless cards.

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Crouzet designs and manufactures mechatronic products and components for critical industrial applications, supporting customers from prototyping through market scaling. The company serves industrial clients worldwide with offerings that incorporate AI and IoT technologies.

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Crowd Mics is an audience-engagement system that turns attendees' smartphones into wireless microphones and enables live text questions and real-time polling at events, with a moderator interface to control the conversation. It runs on a hardware device called the ATOM that connects to a venue's AV system and supports up to 1000 attendees.

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Crown Battery manufactures industrial and commercial batteries for heavy-duty equipment, renewable energy systems, and specialized applications across multiple industries worldwide. The company has been operating since 1926 and serves global markets from its headquarters in Fremont, Ohio.

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Crownstone develops indoor positioning systems that enable businesses to locate people and assets within buildings with high accuracy. The company serves organizations seeking to optimize operations, enhance workplace safety, and improve customer experiences through location data integration.

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CrucialTec develops optical and biometric recognition technologies for mobile devices, displays, and automotive applications. The company manufactures components including one-time password modules, multi-factor authentication solutions, fingerprint recognition trackpads, Micro LED/Mini LED display technologies, and flexible LED products for vehicle lighting and dashboards.

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CrutchGecko makes accessories that attach to crutches to address common usability issues, including magnetic clips to prevent sliding, wrist straps for hands-free carrying, and multifunctional hooks. The products are designed for people using crutches who need better functionality and stability.

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CryoTech Units operates a mobile liquid-nitrogen freezing service that brings industrial flash-freezing directly to food producers' sites, serving meat, seafood, berry, and prepared-food producers who pay per kilo or per visit instead of buying freezing equipment. The company, based in Quebec, is currently at the prototype stage and not yet selling commercially.

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Cryopal is a company specializing in cryogenic solutions and equipment for the storage and transport of biological materials and gases at low temperatures. It serves the healthcare, research, and biotech sectors across more than 90 countries.

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Cryostasis develops the Woolii SU (Subzero Unfrozen) platform, a preservation system that stores cell therapy products at subzero temperatures without freezing or cryoprotectants. It targets cell manufacturers, integrating into fill & finish and final-mile delivery to preserve cell potency and simplify shipping and handling.

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