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    Meet the START cohorts

    We’re proud to showcase the dynamic companies within the Founders at the University of Cambridge START accelerator programmes. Powering growth through science, each founding team is transforming IP-rich, deep tech ideas into companies that address global challenges, from climate change and mental health to treating diseases and improving food security.

    Our Investor Day Lookbooks for START 1.0 and START 2.0 provide insights into the innovation and ingenuity these companies have created whilst reaching this new milestone of commercialising their life-long research. Take a look at…

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    Cambridge Adaptive Testing

    Cambridge Adaptive Testing

    Developing rapid, simple and precise mental health measurement using innovative technologies. Its age-specific platforms enable efficient mental health assessments to identify those in need of support.

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    Electra Bio

    Electra Bio

    Electra Bio is building a seamless interface between biology and electronics to unlock the full potential of the in-vitro drug discovery pipeline.

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    Gastrobody Therapeutics

    Gastrobody Therapeutics

    Gastrobody Therapeutics is developing ultra-stable antibody mimetics capable of withstanding the harsh acidic and protease-rich conditions of the GI tract.

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    Pinepeak

    Pinepeak

    Pinepeak develops physics-driven technology to predict wildfire risk and behaviour across any terrain, anywhere in the world.

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    Prodromic

    Prodromic

    Using AI to make brain health more intelligent, Prodromic is accelerating the development of new treatments to ensure each person gets the right intervention at the right time.

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    Sqwish

    Sqwish

    Sqwish is the smart performance layer sitting between AI apps and model providers — dynamically optimising speed, performance, cost and reliability at scale, so developers get the best results without the overhead.

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    Trismik

    Trismik

    Trismik is dedicated to revolutionising the field of Large Language Model (LLM) testing, providing an adversarial platform that enhances model accuracy, safety, and alignment with societal values.

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    Stealth

    A new quantum computing company operating in the semiconductor space, currently in stealth mode.

    Aetosense

    Aetosense

    AetoSense is on a mission to revolutionise control strategies around air quality with innovative ultrafine particle monitoring solutions. Their focus is on the critical impact of airborne particles on health and energy efficiency.

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    BioTryp Therapeutics

    BioTryp Therapeutics

    By inhibiting biofilms, BioTryp’s technology has the potential to revolutionise how we treat infection, providing a much-needed alternative to traditional antibiotic treatment.

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    Bravely Cultured

    Bravely Cultured

    Using proprietary marine microbes, BravelyCultured is replacing animal, tropical oil, and petroleum-based products, starting with eco-friendly biosurfactants to replace their petroleum-derived counterparts.

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    Cambridge Vision Technology

    Cambridge Vision Technology

    Cambridge Vision Technology has a secure and scalable system for the early detection of disease through a simple eye test, available at opticians.

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    Molyon

    Molyon

    Molyon is producing the next-gen energy storage solution: the lithium-sulfur battery. Offering long-life batteries with twice the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries, at a fraction of the price due to more abundant materials.

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    Nanomation

    Nanomation

    Nanomation provides computer-vision software to the semiconductor industry, enabling clients to manufacture with advanced nanomaterials that are otherwise not usable within industry settings.

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    Orbit

    Orbit

    Orbit is revolutionising mental health by making it as clear and actionable as physical health, using groundbreaking non-invasive neurotechnology.

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    Protonera

    Protonera

    Protonera aims to realise the scalability of a novel plastic upcycling technology to transform waste plastics into green hydrogen and other value-added commodities.

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    VOLTQUANT

    VOLTQUANT

    Solving the biggest problem towards net-zero, fixing the UK electricity grid. VOLTQUANT offers the world’s first search engine for grid connections, empowering developers to connect seamlessly using a machine-learning-enabled platform.

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    William Oak Diagnostics

    William Oak Diagnostics

    William Oak Diagnostics is developing a point-of-care test for micronutrient deficiencies for maternal, infant and child health, bringing a better standard of health around the world.

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    Xterna

    Xterna

    Xterna’s technology identifies different cell types in the human body through engineered cell-specific binders. These binders could be used for diagnostics or coupled with therapeutics to aid drug delivery to specific cells.