EPFL Startups in creation ‒ Startup ‐ EPFL

Startup Project	Description	Sector	Faculty
AdaMu	Simplifying music composition by bringing new technologies to creators	ICT	IC
Arkaiya	New pioneering class of probiotic for an improved immune system	FoodTech	ENAC
B-IOT	A technology based on IoT, data analysis, and artificial intelligence to track devices indoor and improve efficiency between actors of complex organizations	MedTech	–
Bameo (ex B’Novus)	Building sustainable modular furniture	CleanTech	ENAC
Buckleai	Democratizing machine learning so non tech users can interact and improve AI models	ICT	IC
Blue Energy Leap	Harvesting energy from salty water	CleanTech	STI
CassioP	Maintenance-free, powerful, and accessible femtosecond lasers	Engineering	STI
Condensation	Next-generation database ensuring data ownership, security, and integrity	Software	IC
Consulto	Virtual clinic specialized in team-based ambulatory care	ICT	IC
EirDrop	Next generation of plant based biosynthetic production	Biotech	STI
Emissium	Real time analysis of electricity consumption carbon footprint	CleanTech	STI
FiberLab	Improving the quality and efficiency of chronic wound care	MedTech	STI
Hikane	A device for blind and visually impaired people	Engineering	–
Nanodecoder	Fast, cheap, on-site molecular-based anti-counterfeiting and authentication	Engineering	SV
NuGlas	Overcoming poor indoor mobile phone connectivity	Engineering	ENAC
Omnigrasp	Simple automation for complex tasks – a soft robotic gripper for fragile and deformable objects	Robotics	STI
pNeuma	New Era of Urban traffic Monitoring using Aerial Footage	Engineering	STI
Predikon	Political insights and analysis digital platform	ICT	IC
RAAAM Technologies	Smallest On-Chip memory technology for integrated circuits	Electronics	STI
Retreeva	Recovering precious metals from industry waste stream	CleanTech	SB
Sensemodi	Assessing knee health at any point of care through smart wearable	MedTech	STI
Solaxer	Cutting reliance on fossil fuel with a next generation heat harvesting technology	CleanTech	ENAC
SoberIT	Assessing the digital footprint and IT costs of companies in an accurate, easy, and scalable manner and implementing strategies to reduce it.	ICT	–
Spectrace	Measuring and analysis exposure to ambient spectral light via a wearable device	MedTech	ENAC
Sun’N’Go	Modular, compact and solar energy centers for NGOs working with off-grid communities in South-East Africa	CleanTech	–
Swiss Solar Space	Next generation of space solar cells	Engineering	STI
Swistor	High energy and ultra-fast charging battery replacements	CleanTech	STI
Swoxid	Reusable antiviral masks with innovative filters sterilized via UV light	CleanTech	STI
Virtuosis	Using artificial intelligence to better assess candidates for job openings	ICT	–
SharpFluid	Jet injection technology actuated by laser for drug delivery	MedTech	STI
MagFlow	The first flow-directed magnetically-steered flow-directed microcatheter	MedTech	STI
MechaGel	Ground breaking adhesive hydrogel for the treatment of knee cartilage lesions	MedTech	STI
IsoSpec	Infrared fingerprinting for molecular biometrics	Engineering	SB

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Voltiris receives CHF 100k for renewable energy production

Published:18.05.22 — In response to the growing demand for food and renewable energy, EPFL start up Voltiris has developed a new generation of colour optimized photovoltaic panels to maximise sunlight both for growing crops and producing renewable energy. In collaboration with HES-SO and Agroscope, Voltiris will use the Tech Seed loan from the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) for its ongoing pilots and prepare its industrialisation and large-scale projects.

© Théodore Caby , CEO & Co-founder | Yves Loerincik, COO & Co-founder | Masoud Talebi Amiri, CTO & Co-founder

Qaptis receives 100K CHF for its CO2 capture solution

Published:11.05.22 — The EPFL startup Qaptis has developed a technology capable of capturing 90% of the CO2 emitted by internal combustion engines, mainly those of trucks and boats. The Tech Seed loan from the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) will help Qaptis finalise its prototype with a view to launching the commercialisation of its product.

Romain Bouyé, Co-founder & Head of Software | Juan Troncoso Pastoriza, Co-founder & CEO | Frederic Pont, Co-founder & COO

Tune Insight receives 100K CHF to collaborate on sensitive data

Published:10.05.22 — Tune Insight develops a software solution that enables organizations to collaborate securely for extracting collective insights from their most sensitive and confidential data. The Tech Seed loan from the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) will help Tune Insight expand the development team and move from proofs-of-concept to licensing revenues in further verticals, including health, insurance and cybersecurity.

HemostOD received 100K CHF from FIT

Published:04.05.22 — HemostOD received 100K CHF from FIT for its on-demand blood platelets. Based at the EPFL Innovation Park, HemostOD has developed an innovative solution for ex vivo on-demand production of blood platelets, thus providing an efficient alternative to blood donor platelet transfusions as known today. The Tech Seed loan from the Fondation pour l’Innovation Technologique (FIT) will allow HemostOD to pursue its projects in collaboration with UNIL, CHUV and UNIGE.

Grants for Edge AI and blockchain technology startups

Published:14.04.22 — The EPFL Startup Launchpad has just granted two innogrants to ClearSky and Emissium – while the former is developing a technology that will use cutting-edge AI technology to transform the way our mobiles use our data, the latter is building a blockchain-based technology which has a vision to speed up the transition to more sustainable living by decarbonizing energy consumption.

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