Four new startups join Venture Kick
29.06.2018
Super-powered AI chips, swimming robots, embryo-scale MRI and microcapsule precision – the newest startups to pass the first stage of Venture Kick hold plenty of promise.
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Synthara – Manu Nair, Alessandro Aimar & Iulia-Alexandra Lungu – ICT
Synthara develops ultra-fast, low-power, AI accelerators for applications ranging from drones to camera sensors, providing server-class performance in a mobile device.
Modular Inspection Robotics (EPFL) – Peter Eckert & Behzad Bayat – robotics
MIRobotics’ snake-like swimming robots were created to tackle water pollution and recycling. With bio-inspired design, high endurance and low environmental disturbance, they can inspect and maintain water treatment facilities and identify sources of pollution.
Embryospin (EPFL) – Gora Conley & Marco Grisi – medtech
Embryospin has developed technology for nuclear magnetic resonance operating at the scale of a single human embryo. This breakthrough enables non-invasive diagnostics that could greatly improve the success of in-vitro fertilisation, among other applications.
Microcaps (ETHZ) – Alessandro Ofner & Michael Hagander – high-tech
Although microcapsules are widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, fragrance and other industries, the ability to regulate their size has been lacking. This startup has patented a scalable device to produce precise microcapsules on an industrial scale, bringing improvements in stability and dosing accuracy.
Synthara develops ultra-fast, low-power, AI accelerators for applications ranging from drones to camera sensors, providing server-class performance in a mobile device.
Modular Inspection Robotics (EPFL) – Peter Eckert & Behzad Bayat – robotics
MIRobotics’ snake-like swimming robots were created to tackle water pollution and recycling. With bio-inspired design, high endurance and low environmental disturbance, they can inspect and maintain water treatment facilities and identify sources of pollution.
Embryospin (EPFL) – Gora Conley & Marco Grisi – medtech
Embryospin has developed technology for nuclear magnetic resonance operating at the scale of a single human embryo. This breakthrough enables non-invasive diagnostics that could greatly improve the success of in-vitro fertilisation, among other applications.
Microcaps (ETHZ) – Alessandro Ofner & Michael Hagander – high-tech
Although microcapsules are widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, fragrance and other industries, the ability to regulate their size has been lacking. This startup has patented a scalable device to produce precise microcapsules on an industrial scale, bringing improvements in stability and dosing accuracy.