Top 10 Superconductor startups

July 01, 2024 | By Alexander Gillet

Superconductor startups are focus on developing advanced materials and technologies that can conduct electricity with zero resistance. By harnessing the unique properties of superconductors, these startups aim to create highly efficient power transmission systems, high-performance computing devices, and ultra-sensitive sensors. The potential applications of superconductors are vast, ranging from renewable energy solutions and magnetic levitation transportation systems to medical devices and cutting-edge scientific research.
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Country: China | Funding: CN¥1B
Origin Quantum is a full-stack quantum computing company that delivers a quantum computing cloud service platform.
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Country: USA | Funding: $36.7M
VEIR is a company developing a new approach to using high-temperature superconductors for electricity transmission.
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Country: Ireland | Funding: €30M
SuperNode is a cutting-edge global technology development company.
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Country: USA | Funding: $17M
Unearthly Materials is a transformative materials company developing superconducting technology.
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Country: France | Funding: $16.4M
Renaissance Fusion is a high-temperature superconductor and stellarator company. Unlike most nuclear fusion experiments that are based on tokamaks, Renaissance Fusion is working on a stellarator reactor.
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Country: New Zealand | Funding: NZ$10.5M
Zenno is the pioneer and global leader of superconducting magnets for space applications, revolutionizing space-movement through the untapped energy of super magnets. Zenno's hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns.
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Country: Germany | Funding: $10K
Neutron Star Systems develops disruptive Electric Propulsion for Spacecraft based on first-of-its-kind SUPerconductor based Readiness Enhanced Magnetoplasmadynamic Electric Propulsion thruster
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Country: USA
Quantum Research is developing the next generation of spacecraft propulsion systems and technology for interplanetary travel. It is working on room-temperature superconductors and diamond materials for energy, quantum technology, and more.
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Country: India
SuperQ is a world leader in superconducting device technology that is building commercial scale applications in state-of-the-art superconducting devices technology.
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Country: USA
Seeqc is a US-based startup that makes a digital quantum computing system-on-a-chip. It combines classical and quantum physics through digital readout and control technology and a proprietary chip-scale architecture. The startup’s patented Single Flux Quantum processors perform digital qubit control and classical data processing as well as error correction.
Editor: Alexander Gillet
Alexander Gillet is a senior editor for EnergyStartups. He has a deep background in energy sector and startups. Alexander graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability and has written over 250 articles on energy technology for various websites. In his free time, Alexander enjoys yoga, camping and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can contact Alexander at alexgillet(at)energystartups(dot)com