Scientifica Venture Capital, in collaboration with IREFI (Institute for Economic Relations between Italy and France), has revealed the nine groundbreaking deep tech startups selected through the prestigious Super Sapiens Europe initiative. These startups, chosen from an impressive pool of over 450 applicants, represent Europe’s emerging powerhouses in technological innovation.
The selected startups will now gain entry into a robust international network, fostering potential strategic partnerships with major corporates and industrial groups across Europe. Scientifica Venture Capital, known for its hands-on operational approach, will offer these startups comprehensive support, from early-stage investments to international scale-up.
Selected projects
Daidalos
GenAI startup from Italy
Daidalos has developed an innovative hardware accelerator specifically for AI. It delivers higher computing power while consuming less energy.
Layer Logic
AgriTech startup from Sweden
Layer Logic has developed a high-precision biosensor that cuts bacterial detection time in food products, such as fish and cheese, from days to minutes.
Materys
GenAI startup from Italy
Materys has developed an AI-powered platform that automates the technical complexities involved in efficiently discovering and analysing materials.
Spuma
Climate tech startup from France
Spuma has developed a patented, biodegradable bio-additive to remove PFAS from contaminated water. Achieving over 90% efficiency without generating secondary waste, unlike traditional filtration methods.
Next Generation Robotics
Smart city and mobility startup from Italy
Next Generation Robotics develops advanced robotic systems for the inspection and monitoring of railway rolling stock (trains, metros, freight trains, rail vehicles in general) with the aim of digitising and remotely controlling their visual inspection process.
Ningaloo Biosystem
Advanced manufacturing startup from Germany
Ningaloo Biosystem has developed a platform that applies optogenetic-based dynamic control to bioreactor workflows, optimizing biopharmaceutical production.
QSensAto
Quantum technologies startup from Italy
QSensAto develops atomic miniaturized sensors based on the quantum technology of Laser-Written Vapor Cells (LWVCs), capable of performing ultra-precise and highly accurate measurements.
Quidditas
AgriTech startup from Belgium
Quidditas has developed an innovative genome editing platform that enables controlled genetic recombination of large DNA fragments.
Inflant
Smart materials startup from Italy
Inflant has developed a solution to reduce intestinal inflammation response while preserving the immune system’s overall action against infectious diseases.
These startups operate across crucial sectors such as Generative AI, Smart Materials, Agritech, Smart City & Mobility, Advanced Manufacturing, Quantum Technologies, and Climate Tech. Their selection aligns with Super Sapiens Europe’s goal to cultivate a robust, interconnected European innovation ecosystem.
Riccardo D’Alessandri, Managing Partner at Scientifica Venture Capital, stated, “Europe is becoming an emerging hub for deep tech, and through initiatives like Super Sapiens Europe, we aim to accelerate a competitive, integrated innovation ecosystem. These selected companies will now enhance their business models, develop robust market strategies, and strive to become sector leaders.”
Fabrizio Maria Romano, President of IREFI, emphasized the importance of this selection, marking a vital step towards building a thriving Italian-French innovation corridor. He underscored the strategic potential of collaborative efforts among startups, corporates, and institutions in achieving Europe’s goals of autonomy and innovation sovereignty.
The initiative also garnered significant interest from leading industrial players such as Edison, Eni, STMicroelectronics, Fincantieri, Generali, and Thales, further validating Europe’s robust appetite for deep tech advancement and open innovation.
