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Gaianixx Inc.

Growing Single-crystal on Epitaxial multiple layers has been challenging/difficult in semiconductor industries. Gaianixx Inc., is The University of Tokyo deep-tech start-up company who will bring “New value” and “New future” for semiconductor devices by growing high quality single-crystal layers using proprietary ”Multi-functional interlayer™” technology.

QuantWare

QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors, and is today the highest-volume supplier of quantum processing units (QPUs) worldwide, with customers in more than 20 countries. Its unique VIO™ 3D scaling architecture is the only technology that unlocks MegaQubit-scale, ultra-high-speed quantum processors, delivering exponentially more performance per Watt per dollar invested. VIO™ paves the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will solve humanity's greatest challenges. The company was founded in 2021 by quantum computing experts Matt Rijlaarsdam and Alessandro Bruno as a spin-out from QuTech, a globally-leading quantum computing research institute, part of TU Delft in the Netherlands. The company has won multiple awards, including the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Rising Star award in 2024. For more information, visit www.quantware.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Reduciner

Reduciner is a Finnish climate technology company developing innovative solutions for capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide emissions to advance the circular economy. The company transforms CO₂ emissions into valuable raw materials, such as carbon monoxide (CO), which can be used directly as a renewable electrofuel and as a key building block in the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals for various industrial processes. In its process, the reagent used in CO₂ reduction is further refined and converted into high-quality activated carbon, creating an additional valuable output from the same carbon utilization pathway. This approach enables industries to convert carbon emissions into multiple useful resources, supporting the transition toward a low-carbon and more sustainable future

Moment Energy

Want to save the world? So do we. That’s why we started Moment Energy, a cleantech company that’s helping to build a sustainable economy through battery energy storage systems made from repurposed electric vehicle batteries. We keep people’s lights on, and their batteries from ending up in landfills. As an impact-driven organization, Moment's goal is to provide a reliable and environmentally friendly battery energy storage system for our customers. We’re the only Canadian company working with Nissan North America, Mercedes Benz Energy and other world renowned automakers to repurpose their EV batteries. We're a proud Canadian-owned and operated company founded by four tech entrepreneurs, with a mission to provide worldwide access to clean, reliable and affordable power. Our solution helps off-grid customers reduce diesel consumption and transition to renewables, and also provides peak shaving and backup power for commercial and industrial customers. Moment Energy was recognized as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2021 National Impact Investor Challenge held by Spring Activator in June 2021. On October 4th, 2021, we placed third in the 2021 New Ventures BC Competition, British Columbia’s largest annual tech startup competition. We’re a fast-paced, VC-funded company backed by major Canadian and US Venture Capital and Climate Funds including Version One Ventures and Fika Ventures.

Astrada

Bring-your-own-card made easy Astrada is the unified API for transaction data. By making it easy to access and create workflows on top of existing card programs, we enable software companies to build richer spend experiences for their customers. Launched in 2024 by experts in payments, card issuing, financial infrastructure, and SaaS, Astrada is committed to solving the complexities of data fragmentation one industry and category at a time.