Hardware Startups

Zero-Error Systems provides radiation-hardened semiconductor design solutions and power management technologies for space and automotive electronics, enabling enhanced reliability and energy efficiency in harsh environments.

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Zero Watt Homes designs and manufactures modular housing units with integrated solar power and battery storage, targeting both emerging economies and developed markets seeking affordable, energy-independent housing. The company combines proprietary lightweight solar modules with efficient battery technology and low-energy appliances to deliver quick-build, cost-effective homes.

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Zerobase Energy designs hybrid power generation systems that combine solar PV and energy storage, offering products from portable units up to transportable microgrids and fixed grid-tied installations. Its systems range in capacity from a few kilowatts to 120 kW for on- and off-grid power needs.

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Zerodrag manufactures electronic speed controllers and drone components for hobbyist and professional drone builders, based in India. The company produces hardware including ESCs, flight controllers, and related racing drone electronics.

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ZeroJet builds high-performance, low-weight electric jet propulsion powertrains for the marine industry, including plug-and-play electric jet systems and outboards for small boat and tender manufacturers. The company aims to replace combustion engines on water with its 48V 22kW electric systems and is based in New Zealand.

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ZeroPhase develops a software-defined RF datalink for unmanned aerial platforms, using two independent RF chains to resist jamming and onboard Time-of-Flight ranging to hold position when GNSS is unavailable. The system targets drone and UAV operators who need resilient communications and navigation in contested or degraded conditions, and is designed and manufactured in Germany.

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A data platform for restaurants that connects, warehouses, and routes data from the many applications a restaurant uses to improve analytics, marketing, operations, and finance. It serves restaurant brands such as Frank Pepe's, Halal Guys, and Wings Over, and was acquired by Thanx.

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Zetifi designs and manufactures smart antennas with integrated electronics for rural and agricultural connectivity, as well as fleet and lone worker safety solutions. The company serves farms, agricultural operations, and critical communications in Australia and North America.

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Zetroz develops Sustained Acoustic Medicine (sam®), a wearable ultrasound device line for treating soft tissue injuries. The company operates in the medical device and healthcare market.

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Zettlab builds AI-powered network-attached storage (NAS) devices that run its ZettOS operating system and use on-device NPUs for private, local AI features like natural-language search, knowledge Q&A, and automatic file categorization. Its products target consumers and prosumers seeking private cloud storage, media serving, and photo/video backup without subscription fees.

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Zexus Chain (ゼクサスチェン) is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial chains, including roller chains and various conveyor chains used in steel, paper, chemical, food processing, sewage treatment, parking facilities, escalators, and amusement rides. Tracing its origins to cast-iron chain production in 1910, the company designs and produces made-to-order chains, and holds the top market share for chains used in sewage treatment plants.

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A Beijing-based company developing and manufacturing iron-chromium redox flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage. The company serves utilities and grid operators by providing storage technology and systems for renewable energy integration and grid stability.

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Zhone provides network edge infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and cloud-based automation software for telecom operators and enterprises to deliver multi-gigabit broadband services. The company serves over 200 service providers and enterprises globally with solutions spanning fiber access, wireless, optical transport, and network orchestration.

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Zidan Medical develops an endobronchial radiofrequency ablation system, using a small flexible RF catheter with "virtual electrode" forward-throw technology to deliver targeted, temperature-controlled energy to destroy lung lesions. The device is intended for treating lung cancer patients.

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Ziehm Imaging develops mobile medical imaging systems, such as C-arm imaging technology, used in healthcare facilities worldwide. It provides the imaging hardware along with clinical and technical support for healthcare providers.

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Zilift developed permanent-magnet, electrically driven artificial lift technologies for oil and gas wells, including the SpeedDrive through-tubing ESP deployment system and the TorqueDrive electric submersible PCP system for rigless production restoration. The company was acquired by Schlumberger (now SLB) in 2021, and its technologies are now part of SLB's artificial lift portfolio.

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Zimi provides a fleet management and charging infrastructure platform for electric vehicles, offering real-time monitoring of chargers, telematics integration, energy analytics, and payment reconciliation for businesses managing EV fleets and charging networks.

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Zimmer MedizinSysteme develops medical technology for physical therapy, diagnostics, and aesthetics, including devices for electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser, shockwave, and heat treatment. The German company's products are used by doctors and therapists worldwide for rehabilitation and pain therapy.

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Zing develops hardware detection systems and cloud software for drone airspace identification and compliance. The company offers Remote ID detection devices, broadcast modules for drone compliance, and a platform for airspace awareness and monitoring.

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Zip Infrastructure develops Zippar, a next-generation autonomous urban ropeway transit system that runs on independent ropes and gondolas to allow curves and branching, marketed to municipalities and companies as a lower-cost alternative to monorails. The Japan-based company promotes the system for reducing traffic congestion and providing accessible transit stations.

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Zixel offers a 3D collaboration platform for industrial and product design workflows, handling large multi-CAD model loading, cross-team design review, change and version tracking, digitized process/work instructions, 3D printing prototyping, and assembly delivery with after-sales training. It targets manufacturing and engineering teams working on product design and production.

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ZMI manufactures consumer portable power banks, wireless chargers, charging cables, batteries, and related mobile accessories. The company sells electronics and charging equipment primarily to consumers in the Chinese market.

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ZNRG Innovations develops a patent-pending AI-driven induction home water heater using an "Immersed Induction" method and a multi-tank composite design, offering a 120V plug-in alternative to gas and 240V electric heaters for U.S. homeowners. The product targets affordability, durability, and lower energy use in the residential water heating market.

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zoChai is a fully automatic Chai-making machine that boils all-natural ingredients on demand and lets users customize spices, milk-to-water ratio, and brew strength. It targets offices and workplaces seeking fresh, homemade-style tea instead of tea-bag, premix, or stored options.

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