Hardware Startups

The SMART Tire Company develops non-pneumatic tires using shape memory alloy technology licensed from NASA for commercial vehicles and transportation applications. The company applies this spring tire technology—originally developed for space rovers—to terrestrial vehicles, integrating specialized rubber compounds for various tire sizes and tread performance.

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The Spaceport Company operates sea-based launch infrastructure, including a commercial launch pad ship and semi-submersible offshore platforms, for offshore missile testing and orbital launch missions. It serves government agencies and commercial aerospace customers in the United States, with in-house design, engineering, fabrication, and regulatory compliance capabilities.

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The Subvocal Company develops a wearable device that detects silent, subvocalized speech, allowing users to control and interact with a computer at the pace of speaking without producing audible sound. It targets people who want a quiet, discreet alternative to voice input.

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The Water and Carbon Group builds PFAS removal and wastewater treatment systems for landfill operators, councils, utilities, and private companies, using foam fractionation and nature-based approaches to treat leachate and restore ecosystems. Founded in 2007 with Australian roots, it operates across Australia, the South Pacific, and the United States.

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The Whiskey Project Group designs, engineers, and manufactures operator-focused, high-performance watercraft for commercial and mission-specific maritime use, offered through its NAiAD and VYCOR brands. It also provides custom on-water solutions, project management, and specialised capability delivery for clients with unique requirements.

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The Xtreme Group is a vertically integrated aviation company covering the full value chain of aviation services, including aircraft and engine component distribution, airline operations management, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). It also offers leasing and asset management for the aviation sector.

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Acacia manufactures and sells outdoor camping tents and related gear designed for backcountry adventures, featuring pop-up designs and high-capacity configurations for individuals and families.

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autoi offers a vehicle security and driver-safety system that provides real-time live-stream surveillance with built-in threat detection, including GPS, pedestrian and animal detection, traffic light recognition, distracted-driving and seatbelt alerts, crash detection, and impact sensing. The product includes internal cameras for driver and passenger monitoring and is powered by Crome Security.

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J&TC manufactures core electronic components, particularly mobile connectors, reinforced glass, and automotive display components. The company serves mobile, IT, and automotive industries with specialized glass processing and coating technologies.

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Neolight makes the Phoenix ICON, a retinal imaging camera for medical/ophthalmic imaging that exports images to DICOM-compliant PACS via C-STORE and pulls modality worklists from PACS/RIS. It targets healthcare providers and clinical imaging workflows.

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BraceX develops a portable device enabling patients to perform eccentric strengthening exercises safely at home, addressing rehabilitation accessibility barriers for orthopedic injuries and conditions like COPD and Parkinson's Disease.

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ThermAI builds hardware nodes that capture waste heat from AI computation and redistribute it to heat residential homes, aiming to cut household energy bills and reduce energy waste from data centres. It offers home heating via a pilot program and rentable compute power, serving UK homeowners.

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Thermal Dawn builds a hydronic heat pump with thermal storage that replaces residential gas boilers, charging during cheap solar or off-peak windows and releasing heating, cooling, and hot water during peak hours. The company designs and assembles its thermal stores in Australia for homeowners looking to electrify heating without relying on lithium batteries.

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A Chinese aerospace thermal management company that manufactures heat-resistant coatings, insulating films, porous materials, and phase-change systems for satellites and rockets. The company has applied its proprietary coatings to over 10 satellites and operates an automated production line for aerospace heat pipes.

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ThermaSENSE builds a thermal-based sensing platform that uses thermal signals and proprietary algorithms to measure the internal properties of objects, such as internal temperature and flow rate, non-invasively and in real time. Its technology serves applications ranging from industrial equipment and piping to human tissue measurement and non-destructive testing.

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Promethient develops solid-state heating and cooling technology using thermoelectric devices, marketed under the Thermavance brand. The company serves industrial and commercial markets requiring precise thermal management solutions.

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Thermobionics is developing actively powered wearable cooling systems, with a first product being a base-layer shirt that uses evaporative cooling powered by a small battery and water to cool the body. It targets heat-exposed workers in outdoor and indoor settings such as manufacturing where air conditioning is unavailable.

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ThermoKey manufactures heat exchangers and cooling solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration, data center cooling, and industrial applications. The company specializes in aluminium microchannel technology designed to reduce refrigerant usage and support low-GWP alternatives.

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Thermory is the world's leading manufacturer of thermally modified wood products including decking, cladding, and sauna materials, exported to over 50 countries. The company operates as a group holding multiple brands specializing in sustainable wood modification and high-end wooden saunas for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Thermoshine develops composite panels with passive cooling technologies for permanent infrastructure and deployable cooling solutions. The company serves applications requiring effective thermal management for both retrofit and new construction.

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ThermoTek develops medical cooling and compression devices for post-surgical pain, edema, and DVT management, sold to patients and clinicians through a dealer network for orthopedic recovery and aesthetic procedures. It also produces chillers and thermal management systems for the scientific, laser, semiconductor, and military industries.

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ZOLL develops medical devices and software for defibrillation, cardiac monitoring, CPR feedback, supersaturated oxygen therapy, ventilation, temperature management, and sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. Its products serve clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers responding to critical cardiopulmonary conditions.

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The Scrubba makes a portable wash bag with a patented flexible inner washboard and grip surface that lets users hand-wash clothes without electricity. It also offers related packing and drying accessories for travelers and outdoor use.

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