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S3E participants
START selected research teams
2024 Cohort
AzOmics
Platform to uncover novel applications for enzymes, exopolysaccharides, secondary metabolites, proteins, and other molecules found in extremophyles.
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Duarte Toubarro, Jorge Frias, Luis Melo, Miguel Pombo, and Rita Vilas-Boas
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BioScreen
Electrochemical sensor-based method that can isolate the best biostimulate formulation to improve plant health and growth.
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Ioana Silvia Hosu, Luminita Dimitriu, Mihaela Frincu (TTO)
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Blood2Power
Power-generating system that produces electricity from the flow of blood or other bodily fluids.
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Andreia Trindade Pereira, Daniela Sousa, Herbert Middleton, Inês Gonçalves, and Salomé Luís
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BreastScreening-AI
AI-driven system that supports medical doctors in accurately screening for breast cancer, by reviewing medical images.
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André Fadiga, Carlos Santiago, and Francisco Maria Calisto
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C-Anal View
Innovative solution that enables clear visualition of the anal canal during a colonoscopy, aiding in the diagnosis of various conditions.
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Francesca Rizzi (TTO), Ilaria Toniolo and Lino Polese
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Comprehensive Pathogen Surveillance Ecosystem
A holistic pathogen surveillance system combining user-friendly wide spectrum testing kits and real-time monitoring capabilities.
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Cihan İspanoğlu, Ege Dedeoğlu, Gültekin Ünal, and Hamit Kaan Müştak
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DOPANTS
Development of polymeric nanocomposites for surgical and medical tools and consumables reinforcement.
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Anna Mastrogiorgi, Eleftheria Perivola, Marios Fragkioglou, Minas M. Stylianakis, and Vasileios Tzatzadakis
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ECOPLAN
AI-powered platform fed on machine learning algorithms for sustainable construction material assessment.
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Aurelijus Rinkevičius, Marius Kriukovas, Greta Čerškutė, Saulė Mačiukaitė-Žvienienė, and Vytenis Mockus
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GENESIS
A system for hydrogen production that can enable off-grid electricity generation.
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Alexandra Pinto, Diogo Silva, Helder Nunes, and Lucas Marcon
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miRALS
Therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological diseases that modulates RNA translation.
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Alessandro Cervi (TTO), Linda Ottoboni, Mafalda Rizzuti, Margherita Chierici (TTO), and Stefania Corti
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NEMATEAM
Plant-derived compounds to fight root lesion disease on plants caused by nematodes.
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Cláudia Letras, Madalena Mendonça, Margarida Espada, and Pedro Barbosa
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OncoMagnetoSweep
In vivo magnetic tube system that removes circulating tumor cells from the bloodstream.
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Diana Fonseca, Luísa Fialho, Marta Laranjeira, and Natacha Rosa (TTO)
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OncoMets
An in vitro diagnostic tool to predict breast cancer metastatic risk.
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Ana Sofia Ribeiro, Bárbara Macedo (TTO), Bruno Freitas, Inês Conde, Joana Paredes, and Rita Carvalho
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THYMI
A novel manufacturable Thymus-Mimetic platform to be used as a therapeutic too to correct Thymic Function.
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Pedro Ferreirinha, and Rute Pinto
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UPWIND
Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) to harvest high altitude wind power.
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Luís Tiago Paiva, Fernando Fontes, Gabriel Fernandes, Manuel Fernandes, Rui Costa, and Sérgio Vinha
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2023 Cohort
BIOMEMS: BIOMICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR HARD TISSUE ENGINEERING
The research team is improving existing metal implants by depositing a bioactive coating to establish a strong connection between bone tissue and the surface of metallic implants.
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Maxim Ivanov, Júlio Rocha, Noelle Zanini – University of Aveiro
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BREAST 4.0: AR-ENABLED BREAST CANCER LOCALIZATION
The research team is developing a novel medical device that can visualize malignant tissue in real-time inside the patient’s breast and within the operating room.
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Tiago Marques, João Santinha, Pedro Gouveia – Clinical Center Champalimaud
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BUCKS$$$: BRINE UTILISATION FOR CO2 TO BE ‘KONCRETELY’ SEQUESTERED, SOLIDIFIED AND STORED
The research team is developing a process that efficiently produces carbonates (magnesium, calcium, sodium) which are high-value products for use in infrastructure, industry and agriculture.
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Kun V Tian, Isabella Romeo – Sapienza University of Rome
Gregory Chasse – Sapienza University of Rome + Queen Mary University of London
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CAVI
The research team is developing a reactor that will revolutionize liquid processing and is currently testing it for improving processes in wastewater treatment plants.
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Jurij Gostisa – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Tadej Stepisnik – National Technical University of Athens
Mojca Zupanc – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Matevz Dular – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
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CE4LAND: LIFE ON HEALTHY LAND- CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR MICROBIAL INOCULANTS TO IMPROVE SOIL QUALITY
The research team is developing a technology for producing a microbial inoculant under the name CEL to improve soil quality.
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Ivana Pajčin, Jovana Grahovac, Vanja Vlajkov – Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad
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COPPER (II) NITROPRUSSIDE (CU(II)NP) FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF TUMORS
The research team is developing a technology that will allow the use of copper (II) nitroprusside (Cu(II)NP) for tumor treatment.
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Kanwal Asif, Muhammad Adeel, Flavio Rizzolio – Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Isabella Caligiuri, Kranjc Brezar – Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano
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DRL 5G RAN SLICING
The research team is developing a project that aims at providing a Reinforcement-Learning-based solution for the management of Radio Access Network slicing tools for communication service providers.
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Juan Carlón, Oriol Sllent, Jordi Pérez Romero, Irene Vilà Muñoz – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Researcher at Mobile Communication Research Group
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EPF3BIO: THE POTENTIAL OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI AS BIOLOGICAL CONTOL AGENTS, BIOFERTILISERS AND BIOSTIMULANTS
The research team is developing entomopathogenic fungi based products as Biological control agents, Biofertilisers and Biostimulants.
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Alexandra Kortsinoglou, Anastasia Christinaki, Antonios Myridakis, Marios Andrikopoulos – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
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GENOME EDITING OF THE KOZAK SEQUENCE FOR TREATING DISEASES
The research team have developed and patented a genome editing approach capable of precisely increasing or decreasing the expression of specific genes related to Haploinsufficiency disease.
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Alberto Raoss, Alessandro Quattrone – University of Trento
Davide Ederle – Fondazione Hub Innovazione Trentino (HIT)
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HTS-INKS: COLLOIDAL INKS FOR SUPERCONDUCTORS
The research team is developing new colloidal inks that unlock additional potential for low cost superconductors, manufactured at a scale that will allow a rapid increase in high temperature superconductors (HTS) adoption.
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Mar Tristany, Teresa Puig, Xavier Obradors, Roxana Vlad, Cornelia Pop – Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC)
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MET LAB: PROTEIN PORTFLOLIO FOR SUSTAINABLE CHEMICALS
The research team is developing a technology that can produce added-value compounds, such as vanillin fragrance, from plant biomass, which is considered waste material.
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Diogo Silva, André Taborda, Carolina Ferro Rodrigues – ITQB NOVA – Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier
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NANO-INK: EXPLORING NANOFLUIDS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT THIN FILM PRODUCTION
The research team is developing a technology that explores nanofluids as high-value inputs for a drop-on-demand inkjet printing process.
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Elif Begum Elcioglu, Erdem Özyurt, Nur Çobanoğlu, Omur Sayligil – Eskisehir Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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NANOFERTILIZER
The research team is developing a technology capable of producing nanofertilizers using nanofibers. Nanofertilizers are materials that contain both macro and micronutrients that are given to agricultural crops in a controlled manner.
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Nur Melis Kiliç, Dilek Odaci – Ege Universisty
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SUMATRIX BIOTECH
The research team is accelerating bacteria’s life cycle to increase the efficiency of its metabolic output, which is biocellulose. This will enable them to produce material that can be used as a leather alternative.
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Semra Unal Yildirim, Rümeysa Saglam, Berna Alemdag – Sumatrix Biotech
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START selected tech transfer offices
CHARGE deep tech startups
Fast-track Cohort
2024 Cohort
Baukunst
Based in Valencia, Baukunst is a heritage preservation specialist startup building 3D and Augmented Reality applications to build immersive experiences around monuments and cultural sites. They embrace tradition and modernity to provide solutions that transcend temporal boundaries, while fostering appreciation and understanding of historical heritage. The team is led by CEO Adolfo Bartolome Ibañez Vila, CTO David Cervera Vila and CDO Sebastians Jans.
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Bomensoft
Turkish startup Bomensoft Computer Technologies is specialised in artificial intelligence technologies. It operates as an R&D company, conducting research and leading on designs around AI-related concepts such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning. Founded in 2020 in Konya, Türkiye, by Bora Ozdemir.
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CRIAM knowledge
Headquartered in Braga (Portugal), CRIAM follows a clear mission: to ensure every patient that needs help is adequately diagnosed and treated. With this aim in mind, this startup has developed a multi-purpose, electricity independent, easy-to-use and portable single-test Point of Care (PoC) diagnostics tool for rapid, highly accurate, automatized (no human error) and affordable blood testing. The team is led by CEO Victor Crespo and CSO Ljiljana Dukanovic.
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DataFruit IIoT
Bulgarian startup DataFruit IIoT is building an integrated platform which gathers, monitors, manages and analyses trends for sustainable manufacturing of goods and green energy. Their ambition is to help organisations become more effective and adopt planet-friendly practices.
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Ecobubble
Established in Rome in 2019, Ecobubble is an innovative green tech startup that promotes new ways to design and manage green areas by optimising water management, reducing local pollutants and improving the quality of agricultural products in urban environments – they’re current developing their newest project, Plantiverse. The team is led by Co-Founders Nicola Nestacelli and Federico Di Vincenzo.
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ELNAV.AI
Croatian startup ELNAV.AI works with the latest technology in speech recognition to offer a competitive advantage in the maritime industry, enhancing communication and reducing navigational errors. The team includes CEO Hrvoje Mihovilović, Software Developer Ivan Biliškov, and Marketing Director Mislav Biondić.
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EntoProtein
Co-founded by Greek entrepreneurs George Rodopoulos and Alexandros Simalidis, EntoProtein are committed to providing innovative and sustainable insect-derived protein products to help solve global food challenges. Their mission is to create a healthier, more sustainable food system, having sustainability, innovation and compassion as their flagship values.
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eXRciser
Spanish health-tech startup eXRciser combines the power of wellness and extended reality (XR) to take the workout game to the next level, implementing elements of immersive technology, gamification and hyper-personalisation to enhance individuals’ physical activity and overall wellbeing. The core team, located in Madrid, is led by Co-Founder Francisco Ros Peran and CTO Manuel Pasamontes.
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Innervoices
Innervoices is a revolutionary app designed to reconnect with inner selves. By providing personalised insights and guidance, it empowers individuals to navigate life’s dilemmas thanks to cutting-edge technology and social science research. This Barcelona-based tech startup was co-founded by Maja Završnik and Mel Awasi.
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Intellectra technologies
Headquartered in Nicosia, Intellectra‘s mission is to reshape the wireless cybersecurity landscape for safeguarding and supporting the digital infrastructures of the future. They focus on pushing boundaries in multiprotocol wireless systems and platforms, as well as developing intricate mechanical solutions like Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing. The core team includes CEO Michalis Kyriacou, CTO Makis Christou and Projects Director Christos Mavrides.
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Ivoluntry
Greek startup ivoluntry has built a digital platform focused on organising and improving the conditions of volunteering activities. It connects volunteers with actions, offers appropriate digital support to institutions, enhances scientific research through volunteer actions and contributes to the development of voluntourism. The team is led by CEO Andreas Kountouras, CMO Errika Zeler and CTO Antipas Azoidis.
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Moven
MOVEN is a Spanish innovation consultancy specialised in bringing new solutions into the urban mobility sector, with a key focus on helping Southern European cities and businesses transforming their approach to urban design, transportation, and more. The team is led by CEO Sergio Diez and Innovation Manager Inmaculada Caballero.
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Nanomik Biotechnology
Turkish startup Nanomik develops and produces microencapsulated biopesticides for food and agricultural products that protects them against food spoilage without affecting their quality. Their R&D team, led by Aslı Erdoğ, is specialised in formulation development, new bio-molecule discovery, bio-engineering of microorganisms and process development for bio-manufacturing. The rest of the core team includes Co-Founders Buse Berber Örçen and Arda Örçen.
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Orbiba Robotics
Agri-tech startup Orbiba Robotics operates under a well determined philosophy: “People become what they eat”. To support organic agriculture practitioners become highly efficient, they design and build small, affordable robots that have a minimal carbon footprint, operate on renewable energy and offer a high-return on investment. Funded by ilker Bektas.
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Rosey’s Mark
With a combined knowledge in high-tech and cosmetic science, Rosey’s Mark uses the Bulgarian rose flower as a valuable multi-purpose ingredient to create high quality and clean label functional food products. Their goal is to support the wellbeing of the conscious consumers around the world in a sustainable and non-invasibe way. The team is led by Co-Founders Rositsa Paunova-Dlagnekova and Ina Abadjieva.
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2023 Cohort
ARCAN
Arcan is a tool for software developers and tech product managers that leverages AI to estimate the cost of keeping and solving Technical Debt (code inefficiencies). In few minutes, with both metrics, one can strategically decide if and when to invest in improving their system’s quality.
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BLUANA FOODS
Bluana is committed to providing high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective plant-based seafood products. To achieve this goal, we have developed proprietary technology and production processes that allow us to create healthy and delicious options that meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
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DISTINKT
Distinkt has created smart inks based on patented nanotechnology. These inks can change color for specified durations when exposed to focused, near infrared light. They use the inks to create unique patterns, QR codes, holographic type features for the purposes of anti-counterfeiting applications.
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GRAWINDY RENEWABLE ENERGY INC.
Grawindy is a wind-based green energy innovation aimed at generating low-cost electricity. The materials of this equipment are recyclable, making it an excellent product to decrease the carbon footprint ratio significantly. The panels of our developed equipment swing with the low or high-speed wind with the effect of gravity therefore it could generate electrical power. The materials of this equipment are less costly than other wind turbines and are also scalable, making it an excellent product for those dealing with greenhouse or livestock activities in the short and long term.
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