The third ExciteLab batch arrived in Dresden. Nine startups from fields including semiconductors, medical technology, energy, space, and robotics are presenting their solutions. Their solutions range from rechargeable printable batteries and nanopowders made from rare earths to autonomous underwater robots and a heavy-lift launch system for space. Other projects focus on endoscopy, 3D printing, and physiotherapy. Together, the teams reflect trends in Europe’s deep-tech scene: greater sustainability, reduced dependence on global supply chains, and an increased focus on data-driven processes.
ChemReclaim | Sustainable Nanotechnology for Critical Materials
ChemReclaim creates nanotechnology that reduces Europe’s dependence on critical raw materials and strengthens supply security. The company produces nanopowders and thin-film coatings from rare earths and precious metals that lower material consumption while boosting performance in high-tech industries. Its in-house, scalable, and resource-efficient process delivers higher yields, enabling customers to cut costs, improve product quality, and achieve more sustainable production.
Élevit | Turning Everyday Materials into Smart Interfaces
Élevit transforms materials such as carbon fiber, glass, and ceramics into smart surfaces with reliable touch sensors. The startup is beginning in the automotive industry, enabling car makers to replace buttons and screens with seamless, durable interfaces. The key advantage: èlevit makes it possible to integrate reliable sensing into materials that were previously difficult to use, creating surfaces that are more robust, longer lasting, and better suited to modern design than traditional controls. In the future, the technology will expand into smart homes, appliances, and robotics.
FlexPower | Rechargeable, Safe & Printable Batteries
FlexPower develops advanced energy storage solutions that are rechargeable, safe, and printable. The technology enables thin, flexible, and sustainable batteries specifically designed for smart cards, IoT sensors, wearables, and printed electronics. Unlike conventional batteries, they are non-toxic, non-flammable, and recyclable, making them especially attractive for integration into modern, sustainable devices. With fast-charging capability, long lifetime, and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, FlexPower’s solutions help bring products to market more efficiently, reduce costs, and significantly lower environmental impact.
NGScopes | Next-Generation Precision in Endoscopy
NGScopes is an interdisciplinary research collaboration at TU Dresden that is creating a novel electrosurgical knife, electrically actuated and deflectable independently of the endoscope. The device integrates seamlessly into existing systems, providing medical professionals with greater precision, enhanced flexibility, and a shorter learning curve. With this technology, NGScopes is driving the next generation of endoscopy – enabling safer procedures, improved outcomes, and better quality of life for patients.
RATLOG | Efficient Heavy-Lift Access to Space
RATLOG is developing a next-generation heavy-lift rocket to address the current gap in Europe’s space logistics. The engine uses a highly simplified design with about 90% fewer parts, significantly reducing production time and costs. The aim is to provide an independent European launch system that enables more reliable and economical access to space.
SilTest Semiconductors | AI-Powered Engineering for Next-Gen Semiconductors
SilTest Semiconductors supports chip companies throughout the entire product lifecycle, from early design to mass production. By combining AI-powered testing and analytics with deep engineering expertise, SilTest helps shorten development cycles, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
Sonojet | High-Precision Aerosol Printing for Smart Surfaces
SONOJET introduces aerosol print heads powered by surface acoustic wave technology, enabling functional materials to be deposited with high precision directly onto complex 3D surfaces. This approach transforms housings and structures into smart, lightweight, and multifunctional components with fewer parts and simplified production. The solution addresses the rapidly expanding market for printed electronics while also offering strong opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing and medical technology.
Tethys Robotics | Autonomous Underwater Inspection Robots
Tethys Robotics builds compact underwater robots that carry out inspections at sea autonomously. The systems are easy to deploy and use multiple sensors to collect precise data, which is automatically processed and turned into reports. This makes offshore energy and maritime security operations cheaper, safer and more efficient.
Veiio | AI-Powered Home Training for Back Health
Veiio is a healthtech startup enabling people with back pain and those seeking to prevent it, to train safely and effectively at home. A smart shirt with AI-powered real-time feedback captures subtle movement patterns, providing personalized guidance and instant corrections comparable to a physiotherapist. Patients build confidence and self-efficacy, while physiotherapists can double their capacity and support more people in less time. Veiio bridges the gap between short clinic sessions and continuous, effective home training.