Hardware Startups

Hypersics develops and manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) substrates and wafers, including P-type, low-resistivity, and high thermal conductivity variants. The company targets power electronics and semiconductor applications with an emphasis on energy efficiency.

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Acela Micro (迅芯微) designs and develops high-speed, high-precision data converters (ADC/DAC), clock signal conditioning chips, RF transceivers, and related system solutions, with a focus on domestic production of high-performance signal-chain chips. It serves the test and measurement, communications, and industrial/medical sectors, offering chip products and custom system solutions for applications such as oscilloscopes, coherent optical and 6G communications, and medical imaging devices.

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Mindray develops medical devices for hospitals and clinicians, including the N-Series patient monitors designed for high-acuity care with modular hardware and connectivity features. It serves healthcare providers across various care settings worldwide.

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Suzhou Zumax Medical develops medical optical instruments including surgical microscopes, microscope accessories, dental surgical loupes, and medical headlamps for use in dentistry, neurosurgery, ENT, hand/orthopedic/plastic surgery, and ophthalmology. It sells to universities, public hospitals, and private clinics.

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Quantgroup (量化派), founded in 2014, is an AI-driven company that has expanded from consumer technology into intelligent hardware and embodied intelligence. It builds hardware, data, and ecosystem-linked AI products and services for home, work, and daily-life scenarios, combining general AI and physical intelligence.

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SpinQ (量旋科技) builds full-stack quantum computing products, including superconducting and NMR-based quantum computers, quantum chips, measurement and control systems, and a quantum computing cloud platform with software. It serves research institutions, universities, science-education organizations, and industry, offering sector solutions for quantum education, fintech, biopharma, and AI.

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A Shenzhen-based company that develops pressure and force sensing equipment for industrial use, including battery cell swelling force testing, cell formation and capacity testing, and flatness/lamination inspection machines. It also offers an energy storage safety early-warning system.

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Actt is a silicon IP vendor that designs low-power physical IPs, including analog and mixed-signal, embedded non-volatile memory, wireless RF, and wired interface IP, used in IoT, smart home, automotive, wearables, and medical electronics. It also offers SoC customization services—covering spec-in, back-end design, wafer manufacturing, packaging, and testing—for chip designers, silicon startups, and OEMs.

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Leishen Intelligent System designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors — including 1550nm fiber, 905nm hybrid solid-state, mechanical multi-line, and FMCW types — along with laser ranging sensors, automated forklifts (AGV/AMR), and 3D SLAM controllers. It supplies perception hardware and industry solutions for autonomous driving, smart transportation, logistics, rail transit, surveying, security, and industrial automation.

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Changzhou Westberry Electronic Technology develops MCU (microcontroller) chips, with a focus on applications in China's new energy sector. The company designs semiconductor chips aimed at supporting domestic self-sufficiency in new energy microcontrollers.

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Taurentech develops high-speed interconnect semiconductor chips for communication, data center, and automotive applications, focusing on analog signal chain components and digital signal processing. The company produces components including DSP chips and RF transceiver chips to support domestic infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign technology.

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FlexTail designs and sells ultralight electric gear and appliances for outdoor activities such as camping. It markets its products directly to outdoor consumers.

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KK Chips designs automotive semiconductor solutions including power management, driver, and control chips for 12V and 24V automotive systems used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and commercial vehicles.

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4Sight Labs builds biometric monitoring systems, including its OverWatch platform, that provide real-time physiological insight into individuals in custody for correctional facilities and public-safety agencies. The systems support safety, welfare, and oversight operations in complex, steel-reinforced correctional environments.

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4WEB Medical designs titanium interbody spinal fusion implants using a truss-based structural design produced through additive manufacturing (3D printing). Its products include stand-alone and lateral spine systems intended to support the fusion process and improve patient outcomes.

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Aatru Medical is a medical device company that develops wound care products, including NPSIMS, a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system for surgical incision management aimed at reducing surgical site complications. Its products serve clinicians and patients, and the company is the parent of Exothermix, which supplies the oxygen scavenger used in NPSIMS.

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Able Device develops Internet of Things and machine-to-machine communications technology. The company serves customers in wireless telecommunications and related industries.

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AbleNook makes a modular, prefabricated building system built from aircraft-grade aluminum and structural insulated panels that assembles with minimal tools and can be deployed on any foundation type. Originally designed as rapid disaster-relief shelter, the system is now offered as an expandable, customizable living space. It is made in the USA.

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Accipiter Systems builds high-performance electronic and photonic system interconnect hardware (PCIe switches, network interface cards, expansion chassis) and software (switch software, drivers, APIs, GUIs) for edge AI infrastructure. Its products serve system design companies building AI/ML application platforms for demanding edge use cases such as medical, simulation, emulation, storage, fintech, and border protection.

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Acculon Energy develops battery systems and energy storage solutions for electrification across multiple industries, combining battery technology, system integration, and advanced manufacturing. The U.S.-based company works with partners and customers to deliver scalable, high-performance battery products.

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Accure develops an FDA-cleared, CE Mark–approved laser system that treats inflammatory acne by selectively targeting overactive sebaceous glands while sparing surrounding skin. The device is designed for dermatologists and acne patients, using a "treat-to-temperature" algorithm intended to work across all skin types.

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AccuVein manufactures vein visualization systems for medical professionals to locate veins during procedures. The company serves healthcare providers in clinical and procedural settings.

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ACM Research develops, manufactures, and sells wafer fabrication equipment for wet cleaning, electroplating, stress-free polishing, PECVD, track, and thermal processes. It serves IC, compound semiconductor, wafer-level packaging, and wafer manufacturing markets in the semiconductor industry.

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Acorn Energy operates OmniMetrix, a subsidiary that builds wireless remote monitoring and control systems for backup power generators, cell towers, data centers, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It provides monitoring hardware plus recurring subscription services to generator dealers, telecom operators, and infrastructure asset managers.

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