SELECTED WOMEN-LED
DEEP-TECH STARTUPS
Meet the women-led deep tech startups selected to join the EPIC-X Acceleration+ Programme.
Chosen through a competitive European open call, these 20 startups represent the next generation of deep tech innovation across Europe’s moderate and emerging innovation ecosystems. Through EPIC-X, they will receive financial support, business coaching and expert guidance, and access to cross-border networking opportunities to help them scale their solutions, strengthen market readiness, and expand their impact.
The selected startups showcase the power of women-led innovation to address complex challenges, create sustainable growth, and contribute to a more inclusive European deep tech ecosystem.
Agnese Stunda-Zu
Dr. sc. ing. Agnese Stunda-Zujeva is a scientist, entrepreneur, and innovation leader with 20+ years at Riga Technical University. Her background spans chemical engineering, materials science, biotechnology, research, and teaching. Since 2017, she has focused on spirulina, founding SpirulinaNord in 2019 as CEO and public face. She bridges science and entrepreneurship to create biotech-based healthy food with societal and environmental impact.
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The project focuses on advancing controlled Spirulina cultivation into an engineered nutritional matrix. It treats cultivation parameters, fortification strategies, formulation context, and dosage design as integrated technological variables. This approach surpasses traditional food or supplement innovation, incorporating deep-tech characteristics such as reproducible biomanufacturing, process control, and data-informed development, ensuring precision and scalability
Country
Latvia
Deep-tech domains
Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences; Manufacturing and Industry 4.0; Agriculture and Food Systems
SpirulinaNord
Anca-Maria Marcu
Anca Marcu has been the CFO and Co-Founder of an EDA startup for the past four years. She brings 17+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, EU funding, and auditing, with a focus on semiconductors, technology, real estate, banking, and investments. With international exposure, she has deep expertise in group structures, transfer pricing, IFRS, and risk management, supporting growth in complex, high-tech environments.
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AMSIMCEL’s HyperPV is a groundbreaking Physical Verification framework that accelerates integrated circuit (IC) verification, covering everything from silicon to advanced packaging. Using GPU-based engines for DRC, LVS, ERC, and 3D Rule Checks, it enables semiconductor companies to speed up the verification process and maximize production efficiency. Aligned with Advanced Computing and High-Performance Computing, HyperPV is a key innovation for 3D-IC design and contributes to Romania’s Smart Specialization Strategy in Digital Economy and Space Technologies.
Country
Romania
Deep-tech domains
Advanced Computing and High-Performance Computing
fields of application
Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
AMSIMCEL SRL
Anna Šalátová
Anna Šalátová is the CEO of the Institute of Radiation Protection in Slovakia, with hands-on experience in radiation protection and public health. She began her career as a radiological technician at a hospital in Trenčín, gaining a practical understanding of radiation safety. She later enrolled in an external public health programme at the Slovak Medical University in Bratislava. Alongside her studies, she became involved in the leadership of the Institute, eventually rising to CEO. Her focus includes education of healthcare professionals, innovation in training and learning processes, and raising public awareness of radiation protection. One of her key projects is the Radiation Exposure Passport for Patients, designed to improve patients’ awareness of radiation exposure and contribute to safer healthcare in Slovakia.
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The Radiation Exposure Passport for Patients is a digital health solution that allows patients to securely access, understand, and share their medical radiation exposure history. Developed by the Institute of Radiation Protection in Slovakia, it integrates with the national e-government authentication system to ensure secure access, privacy, and GDPR compliance. Built on the DQC Monitor infrastructure, operational since 2014, the solution covers over 5 million patients and 75 million recorded exposures. By consolidating data from public and private healthcare providers, it promotes transparency, reduces unnecessary repeated imaging, and gives patients greater control over their healthcare data.
Country
Slovakia
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Ústav radiačnej ochrany, s.r.o.
Andy Aguilar
Andy Aguilar is CEO and co-founder of Legit.Health, Bilbao-based medtech company that applies artificial intelligence to support dermatology diagnosis and pioneers AI-based disease severity assessment. Founded in 2017, Legit.Health is certified as a medical device in Europe and clinically validated. She has nearly a decade of experience building and leading deep-tech ventures at the intersection of AI, healthcare and regulated software. Andy has been recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Forbes 100 Most Creative Individuals in Business. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey.
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Legit.Health is a CE-certified AI medical device under MDD, currently transitioning to CE MDR Class IIb, designed to tackle the critical shortage of dermatologists across Europe. This Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) utilizes computer vision and deep learning to provide automated diagnosis across 239 ICD-11 dermatological conditions. It also offers validated severity assessments for 7 clinical scales, including PASI, SCORAD, EASI, IGA, APASI, ALADIN, and AUAS, enhancing clinical decision-making and improving dermatological care accessibility.
Country
Spain
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
AI Labs Group S.L.
Barbora Valtarová
Barbora Valtarová is the founder and CEO of AVALTAR, developing smart solutions that protect lives in industrial workplaces. She has grown AVALTAR into an international company operating in more than 20 countries in less than two years. With over eight years of experience in safety and previous CEO experience, she combines deep-tech innovation with practical real-world impact. In 2025, she was recognized in Forbes 30 under 30 for her contribution to technology and entrepreneurship.
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The project sits at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and robotics, addressing the Czech National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) priorities by increasing the value of the manufacturing sector through digital transformation and industrial automation. It aims to transform traditional industrial sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, chemical, and mining by embedding “safety-by-design” through deep-tech solutions. The flagship products, SPARK and AVA, are integrated hardware/software systems that enable machinery and industrial environments to perceive, analyze, and act autonomously. Unlike passive monitoring systems, the solution ensures real-time decision-making, even under harsh industrial conditions, providing high reliability and safety.
Country
Czech Republic
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Robotics and Autonomous Systems
fields of application
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Robotics and Autonomous Systems
AVALTAR Tech s.r.o.
Beatrice Laurinkut
Beatričė Laurinkutė-Kijevičienė is the CEO and co-founder of Strato Create, a cloud-based SaaS platform automating early-stage building design, cost estimation, and digital synthetic environments for robotic training. She has co-founded ventures across construction, biotechnology, and digital innovation, developing bio-based construction materials, modular housing systems, robotic pick-and-place technologies, and one of Europe’s largest construction-grade 3D printers. Her work also includes reaching the finals of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, and she contributes to innovation and digital transformation as a board member of the Lithuanian PropTech Association and member of the Lithuanian Women Leadership Association.
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Strato Create is a digital platform designed to modernize the construction sector using cloud computing, advanced data processing, and automation. It generates and evaluates thousands of design options based on cost, feasibility, technical requirements, and construction constraints, enabling faster and more informed early-stage decisions. The platform produces ready-to-use outputs such as 2D and 3D models, BIM files, and detailed material budgets with pricing, helping reduce redesign costs, delays, and uncertainty. By making advanced computational tools accessible through the cloud, it supports architects, developers, manufacturers, SMEs, and public entities while promoting more efficient, transparent, and sustainable construction.
Country
Lithuania
Deep-tech domains
Advanced Computing and High-Performance Computing
fields of application
Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
UAB STRATOSFERA
Boryana Gerasimov
Boryana Gerasimova is an entrepreneur in the field of personalized medicine and the founder of Re:Gena, a Bulgaria-based company focused on genomic data interpretation and biomarker-driven prevention. With over 10 years of experience in the healthcare sector, she works at the intersection of biotechnology and clinical practice, translating complex genetic data into practical, personalized healthcare solutions. Boryana also leads Medical Center REGENA, which serves as a clinical environment for applying these approaches in patient care. She has established the country’s first multidisciplinary nutrigenomics team, integrating genetic insights into clinical and performance-focused environments. Boryana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in E-Business and E-Governance from Sofia University.
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The Re:Gena project tackles a significant challenge in personalized and preventive medicine: transforming complex genomic data into clear, actionable, and clinically meaningful decisions that align with Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC). This initiative bridges the fields of biotechnology and data-driven healthcare systems, aiming to deliver a robust clinical decision-support platform. The platform, built on Re:Gena’s validated medical genetics and multi-omics approach, helps clinicians by producing prioritized insights, draft interpretations, and evidence-based grading. All of this is done while ensuring that clinical decision-making remains under the control of the medical expert.
Country
Bulgaria
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
“ReGena” Ltd
Chiara di Gregorio
Chiara Di Gregorio is a Junior R&D Analyst at SENSE4MED s.r.l. since 2025, an innovative SME and spin-off of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where she contributes to R&D activities on high-tech miniaturized devices for medical and environmental applications. She holds a degree in Chemistry, providing a strong interdisciplinary foundation in analytical methods and applied sciences. Her academic and professional path has focused on miniaturized devices, particularly sensors and biosensors, with an interest in sustainable, low-cost solutions for use directly at the point of need. These devices enable rapid, accessible analyses that can be transferred from the laboratory to real-world settings, making diagnostics simpler and more efficient. She is co-author of two scientific publications.
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The Cl-Fast project, proposed by Sense4Med, a university spin-off and Italian SME in the health medtech sector, focuses on developing a non-invasive, miniaturized, and low-cost diagnostic system. The project aligns with EPIC-X’s deep-tech domains of Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology, and Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, enabling the creation of a diagnostic solution based on biochemical sensing and functional materials. Microfluidic and lab-on-paper technologies are used to support decentralized diagnostic workflows. This innovation addresses the growing demand for affordable, efficient healthcare solutions while contributing to the National and Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) priorities.
Country
Italy
Deep-tech domains
Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology; Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Sense4Med
Claire Cianci
Claire Ciancio is the Co-Founder and CEO of Greenroads®, a mobility technology firm recognized as a “Key Innovator” by the European Innovation Radar. With over twenty years of experience in tech project management and commercialization, her mission is driven by a desire for a safer, cleaner, and less congested world. Under her leadership, Greenroads has developed a GDPR-compliant computer vision solution that transforms existing traffic cameras and drone footage into mobility data, equipping road operators and traffic engineers with real-time insights via an intuitive dashboard. Claire is currently seeking partnerships with roadway hardware installers and smart city tech integrators to help cities build safer and more efficient smart city networks.
+ About the project
Greenroads addresses a critical gap in infrastructure planning by providing cities with more accurate data for road design and policy. Traditional monitoring methods often fail to account for non-vehicle road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, and rely on costly manual data collection or intrusive sensors. Greenroads converts footage from existing cameras or drones into actionable data, accessible through a user-friendly dashboard with analytics and reports that integrate into existing workflows. As part of its project, Greenroads will undergo coaching to transition from a technical startup to a commercially focused business, establishing a sustainable B2G sales strategy and clear financial projections for growth.
Country
Malta
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
fields of application
Transportation and Mobility
Greenroads
Elena Sgaravatti
Elena Sgaravatti is the Founder and General Manager of PlantaRei Biotech, developing sustainable ingredients for the dermo-cosmetic and nutraceutical sectors. With over thirty years in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, she has held senior roles at GSK, IRB, and Demethra Biotech, and is Vice President of Assobiotec – Federchimica. An adjunct professor at the University of Padova and inventor of 13 patents, she is recognised as one of Italy’s leading figures in sustainable innovation.
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The “GPI BALANCE” project develops a safe, scalable, and gender-aware GPI-based biotechnological platform for steroid-sparing modulation of chronic inflammation. Led by PlantaRei Biotech, it supports innovative dermocosmetic and nutricosmetic applications. Using enzymatic transformation, purification, and analytical characterization of bio-based and upcycled feedstocks, the project delivers an IP-protected bioactive platform for sustainable, high-value products and chronic inflammation management.
Country
Italy
Deep-tech domains
Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
fields of application
Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
Plantarei BIOTECH Srl
Ekaterini Alexiou Chatzaki
Ekaterini Alexiou-Chatzaki is Professor of Pharmacology at the Democritus University of Thrace and Founder/CEO of ABCureD, a deep-tech health startup developing next-generation diagnostics for early detection and monitoring of diabetes. With over 30 years of experience across academia and biotech, including Neurocrine Biosciences, she specializes in biomarker discovery and translating cutting-edge research into scalable healthcare solutions. She has led multidisciplinary teams at DUTH and the Hellenic Mediterranean University, contributed to national healthcare strategy through the HTA Board of the Greek Ministry of Health, and served on the board of JADBio. Her portfolio includes 100+ publications, multiple patents, EU Horizon evaluation experience, and leadership of €3M+ in funded projects, supporting her vision for earlier intervention, personalized care, and more sustainable healthcare systems.
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ABCureD is a biomedical R&D start-up focusing on biomarker and drug target discovery. The project develops LPancreas, a next-generation in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test that directly evaluates pancreatic β-cell decline using liquid biopsy, epigenetic biomarkers, and machine-learning analytics. This innovation enables earlier, more precise, and equitable diabetes diagnosis, shifting the focus from late detection to prevention and personalized care. The goal is to improve clinical decision-making and accelerate biomedical research to offer real solutions for people’s health.
Country
Greece
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
ABCureD Private Company
Killu Leet
Killu is the Head of Innovation at Myceen, where she leads research and development efforts focused on advancing sustainable material solutions. She manages a cross-functional R&D team and drives collaborations with industry and academic partners, helping bring innovative ideas from concept to application. Killu also has experience in business development, product development, compliance and regulatory affairs, intellectual property management, and innovation management. Myceen is a pioneer in mycelium material and technology development, and a forward-looking design company in Estonia.
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Myceen OÜ is pioneering advanced bio-based construction insulation panels made from mycelium, a natural material grown using wood industry residues like sawdust and other by-products. The production process is highly automated, utilizing AI and machine vision to optimize efficiency and precision. This innovation not only addresses sustainability challenges in the construction industry but also promotes circular economy principles by utilizing waste materials.
Country
Estonia
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology;Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology; Robotics and Autonomous Systems
fields of application
Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Myceen OÜ
Lisa Mislej Voncina
Lisa Mislej Vončina has been the CEO and co-founder of Wise Ed since 2019, leading pedagogical frameworks and learning experience design. She has over 10 years of experience with primary and secondary students, specialising in learning methodologies, cognitive engagement, and performance optimisation. Before Wise Ed, she co-founded “Razturi na maturi,” a Slovenian educational programme that supported over 25,000 students in exam preparation. At Wise Ed, she applies tested learning principles to scalable, AI-supported learning flows, contributing to a personalised “learning operating system.”
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WiseEd is a women-led deep-tech EdTech startup that leverages AI and Machine Learning to create personalized, curriculum-aligned learning pathways. The platform improves study effectiveness and reduces reliance on private tutoring. Initially focused on Slovenia, it is designed to scale across European education systems, supporting digital transformation, human capital development, and inclusive education. WiseEd engages educators, industry partners, and ensures GDPR compliance, providing a scalable, accessible alternative to private tutoring, especially for socio-economically disadvantaged students. The platform also prioritizes ethical, unbiased AI to ensure equitable learning for all students.
Country
Slovenia
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
fields of application
Education and EdTech
Wise Up d.o.o.
Marta Rodríguez
Marta Rodríguez-Tobalo is the CEO and co-founder of BlindStairs, a startup that has developed bias-free artificial intelligence for human profile evaluation in recruitment processes, fully aligned with the principles of the EU AI Act. With a background in business and corporate social responsibility, Marta has built her career at the intersection of technology and social impact, driven by a strong commitment to fairness and equal opportunity. She is currently completing her PhD at the University of Barcelona, where her research focuses on bias in AI systems applied to hiring processes.
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BlindStairs addresses systemic bias in recruitment amplified by AI-driven tools. Unlike current solutions that rely on biased datasets and focus on post-hoc bias mitigation, BlindStairs embeds fairness into its AI architecture from the start. Its language model, UnbiasedAI, is trained on a proprietary, bias-free dataset, ensuring a fair, merit-based hiring process. The platform removes sensitive identifiers, factors in 22 bias-related factors, and uses inclusive language to ensure hiring decisions are driven by talent, not identity.
Country
Spain
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences; Energy and Environment; Transportation and Mobility; Agriculture and Food Systems; Finance and Fintech; Education and EdTech
Blindstairs S.L.
Mary Grace Gasco
Mary Grace Gasco is the Founder and CEO of SpaceCrop Technologies, a climate intelligence infrastructure company using GeoAI and predictive modeling to help agriculture adapt and grow sustainably. SpaceCrop has received funding and support from the European Space Agency, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, and other European institutions and investors. Mary Grace holds a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Central European University and a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is a strong advocate of SDGs 2, 3, 6, 11, and 12, and actively builds partnerships across Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
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SpaceCrop uses satellite data, soil sensors, local weather information, and AI models to help farmers optimize irrigation, reduce fertilizer use, anticipate risks, and improve crop performance. The platform supports more sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture by minimizing environmental impact while enhancing efficiency and profitability. Its modular design allows adaptability across different crops and regions, making it suitable for deployment across Europe and beyond. As a women-led deep-tech startup, SpaceCrop promotes inclusive innovation and aims to make advanced agricultural tools more accessible through data-driven solutions.
Country
Hungary
Deep-tech domains
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
fields of application
Agriculture and Food Systems; Finance and Fintech
SpaceCrop Technologies, Ltd.
Mehak Mumta
Mehak Mumtaz is a scientist-entrepreneur, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, and the Co-founder and COO of iLoF, a deep-tech company using photonics and AI to transform the future of personalized medicine. Mehak leads the strategic development and commercial partnerships for iLoF’s breakthrough platform, which creates digital “fingerprints” of biomarkers to make precision medicine a global reality. With a DPhil in Pathology from the University of Oxford and a background as a strategy consultant for EY-Parthenon, she combines technical expertise with commercial rigor to scale deep-tech healthcare solutions. Mehak is dedicated to bridging the gap between complex laboratory science and the delivery of scalable, patient-centric solutions.
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iLoF is a deep-tech startup advancing personalised medicine through Optomics, a platform that combines artificial intelligence, photonics, and biotechnology to generate digital biomarker profiles from biological samples. This approach enables fast, portable, and affordable screening and stratification tools for healthcare and life sciences. By supporting early, non-invasive disease detection and more efficient clinical trials, iLoF contributes to preventive and personalised healthcare while strengthening innovation at the intersection of health and digital technologies.
Country
Portugal
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning;Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology;Photonics and Advanced Optics
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
iLoF – Intelligent Lab on Fiber
Nada Dizdarevic
Nađa Dizdarević is a climate-tech entrepreneur bridging deep-tech innovation with Europe’s sustainability goals, with a background in energy law and an MBA in Energy Economics. She is Co-Founder of Coolect, an AI-driven environmental compliance platform, and Co-Founder and CEO of RenewXchange, a digital PPA matchmaking platform. Named among the Top 40 female-led deep-tech founders in the EU, she is also a 2025 Young EU Energy Ambassador and an active voice in European green innovation forums.
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Coolect is an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps European SMEs create credible sustainability reports aligned with EU reporting standards, including the VSME/CSRD direction. It uses a dynamic questionnaire to collect data and automatically generate professional reports, including Scope 1 & 2 emissions under the GHG Protocol and partial Scope 3 inputs. Coolect stands out by integrating a blockchain-based zero-knowledge proof module to cryptographically validate data without exposing confidential documents. The solution addresses low trust, high audit costs, and greenwashing risks, enhancing transparency, privacy, and integrity in SME sustainability compliance.
Country
Croatia
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
fields of application
Energy and Environment;Manufacturing and Industry 4.0;Cybersecurity
Greenovation Strategy Ltd
Natalia Mykhaylova
Dr. Natalia Mykhaylova is an engineer, scientist, and founder and CEO of WeavAir, a company advancing autonomous environmental intelligence. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, she develops high-impact climate technology focused on digital twins and predictive analytics for infrastructure and energy efficiency. Under her leadership, WeavAir has gained international recognition for innovation in greenhouse gas monitoring and ESG metric verification. A recipient of the Energy Globe Award and finalist in global tech competitions, Natalia expands sustainable technology ecosystems across North America, Europe, and Asia, helping insurance and banking sectors achieve real-time climate risk intelligence.
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WeavAir is a deep-tech company offering a proprietary AI-powered digital twin platform that integrates satellite Earth observation data, IoT sensor networks, and real-time operational data. The platform provides predictive insights to support energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and climate-risk management. Applied across industries such as energy, real estate, utilities, transportation, agriculture, and public-sector asset management, WeavAir helps organizations reduce operational costs, lower environmental impact, and improve resilience to climate-related risks. The platform directly contributes to European and national priorities on decarbonisation, energy security, and data-driven competitiveness.
Country
Poland
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Robotics and Autonomous Systems; Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing; Advanced Computing and High-Performance Computing
fields of application
Energy and Environment; Manufacturing and Industry 4.0; Finance and Fintech; Aerospace and Defence
WeavAir Sp Zoo
Sorina Uleia
Sorina Uleia is the Co-founder and CEO of Recycllux, a BlueTech startup using AI, satellite data, and blockchain to turn marine plastic pollution into verifiable climate impact. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and business development, she works at the intersection of innovation, technology, and the Blue Economy. She has been recognized as a Female Ocean Champion, selected for the EIC Women Leadership Programme, and named a semi-finalist for the EU Prize for Women Innovators. Previously, she co-founded ChemChain and held senior business development roles at IBM, Oracle, and Indra.
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Recycllux is a European deep-tech SME headquartered in Romania, with a subsidiary in Malta, focused on tackling marine plastic pollution through AI- and blockchain-based innovations. The project addresses a growing environmental challenge with regulatory, economic, and societal implications across Europe, as public authorities and companies face increasing requirements under environmental directives such as EPR, CSRD, and CSDDD. Recycllux has developed a data-driven solution combining AI-based Earth Observation analysis, digital coordination tools, and blockchain-enabled traceability. Its proprietary AI models identify and prioritize marine plastic hotspots from satellite data, coordinate field interventions with local cleanup capacity, and create transparent, auditable records of verified impact.
Country
Romania
Deep-tech domains
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
fields of application
Energy and Environment
Recycllux SRL
Valentina Garonz
Valentina Garonzi is CEO of Diamante, where she leads strategic direction and daily operations. Former business analyst at CIV, she oversees finance and strategy and has raised €4.5M from investors and grants. She holds a master’s in Management, Geopolitics and Future Foresight.
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Diamante’s project develops a novel Antigen-Specific Immunotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis using virus nanoparticles derived from genetically engineered Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus. Produced through Diamante’s proprietary Plant Molecular Farming platform, the technology combines synthetic biology, molecular biotechnology, and advanced biomanufacturing, using plants as scalable bioreactors for therapeutic nanomaterials. The project addresses a major unmet medical need, as RA affects millions worldwide and current treatments rely largely on chronic immunosuppression. Diamante’s approach aims to selectively target disease-relevant immune responses while preserving overall immune function, with superior efficacy shown in pre-clinical studies.
Country
Italy
Deep-tech domains
Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
fields of application
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Diamante Società Benefit srl
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