PORTFOLIO’S
COMPANIES
InSilicoTrials is an emerging startup founded by a team of life science, cybersecurity and digital innovation experts, which aims to revolutionize Healthcare through an innovative digital simulation platform. We specialize in leveraging AI and simulations to enhance drug development. Using in silico techniques, we analyze data to predict safety and efficacy of potential compounds, aiding Pharma, biotech companies, and researchers in efficient, cost-effective R&D advancement by minimizing extensive clinical trials. InSilicoTrials’ cloud-based platform offers advanced tools for in silico trials analyses, facilitating the integration of AI and simulation technology into drug development workflows.
INTA, a spinoff of the Scuola Normale Superiore (University of Pisa) and National Research Council of Italy (CNR-NANO), specializes in developing portable, multiplexed, rapid, and cost-effective biosensing systems, primarily focusing on diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Founded on deep-tech innovation from research in nanoelectronics and biotechnology, INTA’s NanoAnalyzer platform offers a unique solution by bridging the gap between high-cost, lab-based tests and low-cost, low-performance rapid tests. With more than €2.5 million raised and a solid strategy to expand its applications for TBI and other pathologies or areas such as environmental monitoring and food safety, INTA is poised for significant growth in the biosensor market.
PhotonPath is pioneering the future of integrated photonics, delivering high-performance solutions that transform data acquisition, transmission, and processing capabilities across multiple industries. By leveraging their unique photonic integrated circuits (PICs), PhotonPath offers scalable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional optical systems, which are often bulky and inefficient. Their cutting-edge technology supports a wide range of applications, from telecommunications to automotive and industrial sensing, providing critical advantages in terms of speed, reliability, and environmental sustainability. With a robust product portfolio that includes the innovative interrogators for automotive applications and ultra compact and high capacity solutions for the telecommunications sector, PhotonPath is setting new standards in the photonics field, enabling faster, more reliable data handling in an increasingly digital world.
Genoa Instruments is an innovative startup dedicated to transforming the field of biomedical and health research through advanced super-resolution optical microscopy. Founded by a team with 20 years of experience in imaging technologies, they are revolutionizing microscopy with their flagship product, PRISM – Photon-Resolved Image Scanning Microscope. This groundbreaking optical microscope uniquely integrates spatial and temporal super-resolution for structural and functional imaging in living samples with unprecedented detail. PRISM’s plug-and-play design ensures seamless integration with existing microscope systems, significantly reducing costs and complexity. By democratizing access to super-resolution microscopy, Genoa Instruments empowers researchers of all sizes and budgets, unlocking groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Their mission is to make high-resolution imaging accessible to all, fostering scientific discovery and advancing healthcare research.
AIKO develops advanced AI-based software solutions for the space industry, designed to make satellites more autonomous and reduce reliance on human intervention. Tailored for a range of mission scenarios—including Earth observation, telecommunications, in-orbit servicing, and deep space exploration—AIKO’s software enhances automation in key areas including payload data processing, platform data analysis, and distributed tasking and mission planning. AIKO’s software is highly adaptable, seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure, and can be deployed both on satellites and within mission control centers, requiring minimal customization across various mission types.
Fluid Wire Robotics (FWR) is redefining how robots are built and deployed in the most challenging environments. FWR is a deep tech startup that has developed the world’s first robotic technology capable of operating in any extreme setting, including radioactive zones, high temperatures, explosive environments, underwater depths, and the vacuum of space. Adapting conventional robots for hostile environments results in complex, costly designs with limited scalability. FWR solves this by reinventing robotic design, making robots naturally suitable for any harsh environment. By leveraging its proprietary technology, FWR’s fully electric manipulators deliver unparalleled reliability, safety, and performance in harsh conditions.
