Demo Day
DeepTech Ventures Demo Day 2024 showcases the innovation and dynamism of the Luxembourgish technological scene. Explore a diverse array of prototypes and technological advancements offered by local corporates, startups, and public research centers, representing the best of their progress in various fields.
Participating Startups:
AM 4 AM is an innovative company developing new metallic materials for 3D printing. 3D printing is an emerging technology allowing parts with an ever-seen complexity to be produced. However, the amount of materials available for this technology is strongly limited. Indeed, the processing of conventional alloys by additive manufacturing leads most of the time to poor quality parts which are not reaching the industry specifications. AM 4 AM patented an atmospheric cold plasma process to modify metallic powders and enhance their compatibility with 3D printing process.
THEIR DEMO:
AM 4 AM has develop the strongest aluminum that could be printed currently. It is called HiperAL. HiperAL is on the market for couple of months and is attracting an ever-growing attention.
We have recently established our first production unit in Foetz and are continuously pushing its development to serve our customers. In addition, we have already produce several parts for electric motorbike or lunar rover.
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CARRARO Lux-Tech-R&D Centre aims to propose innovative electrified transmission systems and drivetrains suitable for construction equipment (Compact Wheel Loader CWL, Telehandler THL, Backhoe Loader BHL) and Agriculture vehicles. The R&D team works on both hardware and software development including control and mechanical design resulting from researching new transmission architectures and mathematical modeling and calculation for an optimal efficiency of the system.
THEIR DEMO:
Carraro Lux-Tech is actually developing a hybrid 2 speed transmission system for construction equipment. This project is co-funded by the Ministry of Economy in Luxembourg and will end up with a commercial product dedicated for Medium and Heavy Duty vehicles OEMs.
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NIUM is a spin-off of the University of Luxembourg democratizing food and microbiome R&D. It operates at the nexus of food, biology, and health, spearheading the development of cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing our understanding of how nutrition products impact health. Our primary emphasis lies in investigating the intricate relationship between nutrition products and the gut microbiome, fostering a deeper understanding of their influence on overall health and well-being.
THEIR DEMO:
NIUM offers a genuine platform supporting Food, Clinical Nutrition and Pharma companies developing products with a positive impact on health. Our translational approach spans three crucial domains: In-vitro models of digestion based on an innovative “Gut-on-chip” platform, Data analysis and bioinformatics with an HPC compliant software package, and Digital support of nutrition interventions facilitating multi-stakeholder dietary and nutrition management.
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OrganoTherapeutics is a biotech spin-off company from the University of Luxembourg. At OrganoTherapeutics, we use innovative human midbrain organoids for the discovery and development of effective drug candidates targeting Parkinson’s disease. We screen for novel compounds which can be therapeutic for different patient groups.
THEIR DEMO:
Midbrain organoids are personalised cell-culture 3D representations of the human midbrain. They are derived from patient specific stem cells and contain many different cell types in the human brain. Organoids can be derived from healthy human samples or those taken by Parkinson’s Disease patients. At OrganoTherapeutics, we use this in vitro model to test the efficiency of new compounds. Our goal is to participate in the development of new therapeutics for Parkinson’s Disease treatment.
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Creating a software framework that empowers spacecraft payload owners to lease and monetize their assets, facilitating accessibility to space and the moon for the global public on Earth. In benefit of science, technology, and education.
THEIR DEMO:
Spacebackend is producing a fully-featured solution for both satellite integrators and operators. We will bring in our own “satellite” to demonstrate the tools we provide: an editor for describing satellites and payloads, the code frameworks we are able to generate from those descriptions, and finally the dashboards we enable customers to build in order to monitor and control their space assets.
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Arspectra develops Augmented Reality glasses and software for telemedicine, training, and surgical navigation for oncology, orthopedic, or general surgery. By visualizing the key data in the direct sight on the patient, specialists can stay focused on the actual target and procedure.
Arspectra hereby solves the critical need of healthcare professionals to keep concentrated on the patient and wound, and at the same time facilitates their interpretation and use of key medical data and information. The systems are developed in close collaboration with medical end-users and enable a very flexible integration of various sub-technologies.
THEIR DEMO:
The solutions enable increased surgeon performances, lower procedure costs, and better patient outcomes. Its proprietary technologic novelty disrupts the state-of-the-art by unprecedented advantages and margins. To secure its growth Arspectra places a long-term focus on specific high-end, highly profitable procedures, keeps its innovation at the forefront of the industry with a strong IP portfolio, and aims at strategic integration partnerships with larger MedTech players.
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Dropslab Technologies revolutionizes industrial operations with our AI-powered workforce management platform. Our solution enhances productivity and reduces errors through real-time process guidance, digital work instructions, and performance tracking. By integrating advanced visual management tools and seamless system compatibility, we promote efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance processes.
THEIR DEMO:
At the event, Dropslab will showcase our AI-powered workforce management platform designed for industrial operations on assembly stations. We’ll demonstrate how our solution provides real-time process guidance, digital work instructions, and performance tracking to enhance productivity and reduce errors. Attendees will see how our visual management tools promote efficiency, sustainability, and smart manufacturing aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.
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Lunar Outpost provides innovative technology and services to enable sustainable human presence in space. Our solutions comprise space robotics systems that are able to operate in the harsh conditions of the lunar surface as well as thermal control and energy generation technologies for lunar surface and extreme environments, including Earth applications.
THEIR DEMO:
Lunar Outpost EU (LOEU) focuses on thermal control and energy generation technologies to allow vehicles and infrastructure to survive the harsh conditions of space.
LOEU is developing the Lux-Thermal system, an autonomous, self-contained, non-nuclear energy generation technology that can supply on demand thermal and electrical energy to enable long-duration missions on the lunar surface.
In addition to the Lux-Thermal system, LOEU has developed an Active Thermal Switch (ATS) for energy control in satellites, rovers and lunar landers.
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NIR-Watchdog – a University of Luxembourg spin-off, employs AI based technology to learn and differentiate the Near-Infrared Fingerprint of diverse liquid or solid materials to identify whether scanned items are genuine or counterfeit (or a poor quality). Our accuracy of fake of bad quality is 98%, with inspection results being recorded on a ledger and can be used in a court for legal actions against counterfeit producers.
THEIR DEMO:
The Team will demonstrate how NIR-Watchdog technology is actually used, scanning various quality products and showing the deviations.
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Trace Crystal is a University of Luxembourg spin-off that gives physical items unique, unclonable and untransferable fingerprints, that enable confirmation of authenticity and origin and tracking of items history. This allows producers to reduce their revenue lost due to counterfeits, protect their brand image and track their products across the complex supply chain in a versatile, secure and easy-to-read method.
THEIR DEMO:
During the event, Trace Crystal will showcase their unique fingerprints and demonstrate how these fingerprints can be used to create unclonable tags that are then enrolled and authenticated using our secure encrypted protocols.
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Cortex Security S.A. is a cybersecurity startup headquartered at University of Luxembourg Incubator. We provide DataSecure Anti-Ransomware, the state-of-the-art technology to safeguard digital assets of organizations. With its AI-powered advanced algorithms, DataSecure prevents previously unseen threats where current solutions cannot, and keeps the organizations’ data and reputation safe while using minimal system resources and having zero-impact on business workflow.
THEIR DEMO:
We will showcase DataSecure Anti-Ransomware’s capabilities in real-time detection and prevention of ransomware attacks. We will execute the most destructive real-world ransomware samples and prove that DataSecure blocks these threats before any files get damaged. Attendees will gain insights into DataSecure’s powerful detection mechanisms, low CPU and memory footprint, user friendly interface and other advantages.
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NANOSENS represents a set of enabling technologies for molecular sensing that is widely applicable for biology, environment, security, agriculture, food & beverage sectors. This includes miniaturized sensors to detect analytes, discovery of material parameters for accelerated R&D of biological interfaces, and tools to engineer material surfaces at the molecular level. These technologies bring unprecedented opportunities to control or interrogate material’s interaction with its environment. They further promise low-cost, scalable tools to deliver material interfaces engineered for end-user determined outcomes.
THEIR DEMO:
-SES technology that enables sensing molecules at ultrahigh sensitivity of one or multiple markers, with quick response times, using miniaturized, hand-held devices.
-Nano-QCM technology that enables design of biologically relevant materials, giving critical inputs to ‘engineer’ at the molecular level. This would enable accelerating R&D efforts, through quicker discovery of parameters that make biodevices/biointerfaces successful in any given context.
-Nano-Molds that would allow creating nanostructures to engineer sensor surfaces at the molecular level, by replicating nanoscale stamps, or molds in a process akin to waffle making.
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TwiSCO is a web application that enables construction companies to streamline, mutualize and optimize their deliveries based on Semantic Digital Twin Technology and Lean Construction methodology. Whereas materials are moved on average 8 times on a construction site after their delivery, TwiSCO enables to deliver what is needed, where and when it is needed, and with minimum disturbances. This results in both strong cost savings (pilots showed a 20% productivity increase and potential 5% reduction of construction cost) and environmental impact mitigation
THEIR DEMO:
At their booth, you can immerse yourself in a reproduction of a pilot project in which the TwiSCO team implemented the first mutualized and Just-in-Time logistics in Luxembourg. By testing the demo version of the tool, you will gain a practical understanding of the current economical, social and environmental challenges of construction logistics and discover how the data-driven and mutualized supply chain management enabled by TwiSCO can tackle them.
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WASDI is a cloud based environment to create, use and share Earth Observation based applications. No technical skills are required for end-users.
THEIR DEMO:
The main goal of the company is to create the world’s largest open Earth Observation community to develop the next generation of EO apps to solve real-world problems. The patented HASARD technology developed by LIST is licensed to WASDI and available as Automatic Flood Detection application.
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How is it possible that volatile compounds in cleaning products, cosmetics, e-cigarettes, etc. are still not analysed to determine whether they are harmful or not? Companies can face problems (economic, legal, reputational, etc.) if the product they market is found to be harmful to humans.
Respiratory sensitisation is expected to become a legal requirement in 2028. And we have the best solution (ALIsens®) to identify respiratory sensitisers and distinguish them from irritants early in product development.
THEIR DEMO:
INVITROLIZE SARL was founded in June 2002 and has doubled its turnover year on year. The company is based in the same institute where it was born, LIST. It also has its own laboratory where the ALIsens® inserts are manufactured. ALIsens® is the first and only in vitro alveolar model that can obtain OECD certification to become an industry standard, and we certainly aim to obtain such certification in the coming years.
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Yuri LUX enables research and manufacturing in microgravity. We continue the heritage of the first human being in space by providing end-to-end service for scientific payloads for laboratory experiments in the lower earth orbit (LEO). LEO conditions facilitate the growth of plant and human cells and allow valuable insights on accelerated aging. Our lab-as-a-service and science-as-a-service competence is promoting drug and food development. Our lab facilities encompass micro incubators and 3D printers. Yuri empowers science in space to provide healthtech solutions on earth by partnering with Luxembourg Space Agency, ESA, NASA on the ISS and VAST Haven-1, the first private commercial space station.
THEIR DEMO:
Yuri LUX will showcase our LEO multi-user facility “ScienceTaxi” and the fitting incubators “ScienceShells”. We give an insight into the life of our Luxembourg-based yurinauts. In the heart of Belval at Technoport, we manufacture, assemble, integrate and test (MAIT) the ScienceTaxi. This also is our conversion hub for marketing LaaS in the scientific community and for the commercialisation in the relevant industries. You will get an impression of our vision how to democratize microgravity.
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At Stargate SARL, we provide high precision GNSS correction services tailored for outdoor robots, autonomous vehicles, drones and IoT devices. Our product, Stargate RTK, aggregates public and private GNSS RTK networks across multiple geographies, ensuring wide and redundant coverage for large-scale operations.
THEIR DEMO:
We will demonstrate how Stargate RTK aggregates GNSS RTK networks across various geographies, providing extensive coverage. Our presentation will highlight the benefits of our solution for autonomous fleets, showcasing how it enhances operational efficiency and accuracy for large-scale operations.
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IN-SITU RESOURCE ANALYZER (ISRA)
The In-Situ Resource Analyzer (ISRA) uses laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technique for prospecting of lunar regolith. Multi-elemental analyzer mounted on an autonomous rover enables an accelerated geological survey prior to mining and lunar settlement.
THEIR DEMO:
Our goal is to create leading company in elemental analysis by fostering the extraterrestrial research and planetary survey. Accelerate laser spectroscopy transfer for advanced elemental analysis of celestial bodies.
Lightigo SPACE is specialized in rapid elemental analysis by using Optical Emission Spectroscopy methods, namely Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) which can be used across many industries: plastic recycling, civil engineering, agriculture, etc.
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Voltcore is a Luxembourg-based smart materials and climate-tech start-up that developed, implemented, and proved the technology of heated polymer filament and various derived products.
We help fight climate change through the new generation of heating materials to ultimately economize energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
THEIR DEMO:
We’re presenting “TargetHeat Cell” — battery warmers, that can heat the batteries in several minutes and keep them efficient in cold conditions and increase the driving range in a safe way without harming our planet. We’re also bringing seat warmers made from our innovative filament and a sample pack, including an infrared reflective material that increases warmth by +8°C.
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MDsim is a MedTech startup that leverages AI-driven biomechanical digital twin technology to optimize treatment for spine degeneration and deformity.
Our software, SPINEsim, provides clinicians with a powerful platform for personalized surgical planning and spine treatment.
Supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts in computer modeling, AI, and biomechanics, we aim at improving spine care and patient outcomes worldwide.
THEIR DEMO:
At the event, we will present a live demo of SPINEsim.
This demo will highlight how SPINEsim simplifies surgical decision-making and enhances precision in spine surgeries.
Attendees will see how our platform automatically processes CT-Scan or X-Ray images, builds a 3D model of the spine, and offers key measurements to clinicians for surgical planning.
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Data Design Engineering (DDE) drives AI adoption across Asian and European markets with high-performance, cost-effective, and fully automated solutions that integrates into existing systems. Specializing in Space Observation, Cybersecurity, Robotics, NLP, Predictive Analysis, and Voice Cloning, DDE optimizes large AI models to run efficiently on edge devices. Building on its success in South Korea, DDE is expanding globally, offering tech transfer with minimal R&D investment for rapid deployment.
Supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts in computer modeling, AI, and biomechanics, we aim at improving spine care and patient outcomes worldwide.
THEIR DEMO:
Data Design Engineering (DDE) will showcase a wide range of AI technologies and products, including Space Observation, Cybersecurity, Robotics, NLP (Domain Specific LLM), Predictive Analysis, Voice Cloning, and Computer Vision. We will demonstrate how our AI solutions generate significant economic and real-world impact across diverse industries. DDE’s key strength is leveraging its AI success to expand internationally, offering tech transfer with minimal R&D investment, standing apart from competitors focused on continuous AI development.
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ElectroPep is a pioneering protein screening technology that incorporates in-situ peptide sequence synthesis. We address the current need to obtain reliable information on peptide/protein interactions in a short period of time (less than a week).
We are currently working to deliver our services including antibody profiling and neoepitope discovery. Our short delivery times have the potential to revolutionize the use of peptide microarrays in personalized medicine to facilitate cancer vaccines, cell and antibody treatments.
Supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts in computer modeling, AI, and biomechanics, we aim at improving spine care and patient outcomes worldwide.
THEIR DEMO:
ElectroPep created the first peptide microarray entirely based on semiconductor technology. It combines electrochemical control of synthesis reactions with real-time monitoring using field effect transistor sensors and automated microfluidic control of chemicals.
We are now developing our first product for the market, which will include peptide/protein screening for antibody profiling with 200 peptide sequences, quality control for each sequence during synthesis, and nanomolar sensitivity to assess protein affinity to peptide sequences.
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LEKO is a unique industrial solution to lead Construction’s transition to carbon neutrality.
Since 2017, we have been designing and producing lightweight superstructures, facades and load-bearing walls up to R+10 with a negative carbon footprint capable of replacing the bulk of concrete and steel in a building.
Thanks to a fully automated production system and optimized material quantities (-50% wood vs. CLT), LEKO makes carbon-neutral construction accessible at a competitive price. The combination of robotics and a generative design tool offers a flexible solution to the need for bespoke buildings in harmony with a local environment.
THEIR DEMO:
During our open day, in the heart of our factory, visitors will be given a global presentation of LEKO, its vision, its projects and its low-carbon objectives.
It will also be an opportunity to see our automated robotic production line in action.
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Myelin-H is a neurotechnology company developing biologically inspired (neuromorphic) software solutions for terrestrial and space health. Our neurotechnology helps hospitals & biopharma companies monitor and treat neurological disorders remotely (at home) and monitor & cognitively train astronauts in outer space (ISS, Moon, Mars, and beyond).