Hardware Startups

A page providing technical support information about electric bikes configured for trailer operation, including instructions on increasing the electronically limited top speed via reprogramming or hardware changes.

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Urban Naps provides automated nap pods with access control (card or mobile), a usage dashboard, and features like ventilation and a massage system, designed for offices and other workplaces to support employee focus and reduce burnout. The pods require minimal space, no construction, and no staff to operate.

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UroMems designs and commercializes active implantable medical devices for urology, using proprietary microelectromechanical systems technology. The company serves urology patients and focuses on unmet clinical needs that affect quality of life.

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URWAHN designs and manufactures steel-framed bio- and e-bikes using metallurgical 3D printing, offering a modular FAIRFRAME/SOFTRIDE platform that customers can configure with belt drives, Pinion gearboxes, and the Mahle X20 motor. The company sells directly and via leasing to design-focused urban and gravel riders, producing its bikes in Germany with a growing retail presence and expansion into Denmark and Sweden.

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COBBS sources, markets, and distributes premium tactical equipment and defence materiel for law enforcement and armed forces, and develops tailored solutions with industry partners to enhance operator safety and fighting capability. Established in 2006, the company serves customers primarily in Europe.

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USIC provides underground utility locating services and infrastructure solutions using machine learning and data analytics to assess excavation risks and assign work to experienced technicians. The company operates ticket management platforms and mobile applications for the excavation community.

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usmile sells electric toothbrushes, including models with a smart screen and multiple brushing modes, marketed directly to consumers for oral care. The products are offered with warranty, delivery, and a 90-day return policy.

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Uster provides quality management systems and testing solutions for the textile industry, including fiber analysis, yarn and fabric inspection equipment, and process control software. The company serves textile manufacturers across raw material management, production quality control, and final product inspection.

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Utimaco provides critical security infrastructure and digital security solutions trusted by over 500 global enterprises and government institutions. The company specializes in information technology and mobile security across global markets.

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UTP supplies turbine engines and engine components with ASA-100 certification for the aviation industry, offering electronic inventory management and competitive pricing to customers.

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UTR Decorating makes AnchorPoints, an adhesive accessory with metal pins that attaches to the bottom corners of a hung picture frame to keep it from shifting on the wall. The product is sold to consumers as a home-decor accessory for keeping picture frames and canvases level.

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UTVate (rebranded as Farcast) designs satellite internet user terminals, building flat panel antennas with phased array technology and electronically scanned beams for GEO and LEO satellite systems. Its terminals serve moving users such as cars and airplanes, reducing size, weight, power, and cost for satellite communications.

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UVconcepts develops UV-C disinfection technology combined with equipment identification, controlled system access, and cloud-based data in a connected platform for managing equipment workflows. It serves healthcare and other organizations seeking consistent, repeatable disinfection cycles with greater visibility into equipment activity.

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UV Medico develops Far-UVC light technology (UV222) designed to disinfect surfaces and environments by neutralizing viruses, bacteria, mold, and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. The company serves healthcare facilities and public spaces seeking safe, human-compatible disinfection solutions.

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The uvex group develops, manufactures and distributes safety and protective products and services for people in professional, sports and leisure settings, spanning brands such as uvex safety, uvex sports, ALPINA, and Filtral. Based in Germany with 49 locations across 23 countries, it operates a fully integrated value chain from design and engineering to production and sales.

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Yukai Engineering develops consumer-facing robots designed as interactive interfaces that respond to human behavior within smart environments. The company manufactures and sells hardware products aimed at bringing robotics into everyday life.

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UXDuck develops a customizable operating interface for unmanned vehicles, compatible with drones, planes, copters, rovers, boats, and submarines. It serves users who need an adaptable control platform for a range of autonomous and remote-operated vehicles.

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V-Labs provides augmented reality glasses with GNSS/RTK positioning for field work, enabling surveyors, contractors, and utilities to visualize and measure geospatial data with centimeter accuracy. The platform integrates work instructions and remote assistance to optimize field operations for utilities, railways, and construction contractors.

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V-Glass develops affordable vacuum insulated glass aimed at the residential and commercial window market. The company focuses on energy-saving glazing technology and has operated since 2008.

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Vacuumschmelze is a manufacturer of soft magnetic materials, inductive components, current sensors, and permanent magnets serving automotive, industrial, aerospace, and energy sectors.

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Valence Water builds modular electrochemical wastewater treatment systems that combine electro-coagulation (WaterMiner) and electro-oxidation (OxiMiner) in a single reactor. Its containerized or skid-mounted platforms serve industrial clients pre-treating wastewater to meet regulatory discharge requirements and enable process water reuse.

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Valencia Technologies is a neuromodulation company that makes eCoin, an FDA-approved coin-sized tibial nerve implant for treating Urge Urinary Incontinence. The leadless neurostimulator is placed under the skin near the ankle in a minimally invasive procedure to provide drug-free bladder control therapy for patients.

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Valeo is an automotive technology company that generates revenue from multiple automotive-related businesses, with 20.9 billion euros in sales in 2025. The company operates in mobility and automotive hardware/components sectors.

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Valgotech designs lithium-sulfur battery cells for defense and aerospace platforms, focusing on energy density, thermal safety, and supply chain independence from conflict minerals. The company serves defense primes, UAV manufacturers, and aerospace integrators.

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