Yplasma, best 2024 startup of Catalonia

Atom H2 is a Catalan startup founded by young engineers who have developed an innovative technology for safe and efficient hydrogen storage. They use metal hydrides to store hydrogen in a solid state, eliminating the risks associated with gas or liquid storage. This technology improves safety and facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources. 

Atom H2 has won the national James Dyson Award 2024 and has participated in incubation programs in Silicon Valley, receiving mentorship and venture capital to advance its development.

D-Sight is a spin-off company from the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) led by an experienced and committed team dedicated to discovering and developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases of the retina.
 
They are shaping the future of retinal disease treatment with our first product in development: a first-in-class eye drop formulation for preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy in its early stages.

HealthTech Innovations is a pioneering startup from the Institut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), founded in February 2024. The company is dedicated to transforming surgical care and patient treatment through innovative technology. They offer technological solutions that optimize clinical processes and enhance patient well-being.

Focusing on constant innovation, they provide faster and more accurate diagnostics. Through strategic collaboration, HealthTech Innovations ensures excellence and delivers high-quality results, significantly impacting the healthcare industry.

Heecap is an innovative startup focused on improving respiratory care for ICU patients. Founded to prevent and treat respiratory muscle atrophy, Heecap uses Transcutaneous Electrostimulation of Respiratory Muscles (TERM) to enhance the strength of crucial respiratory muscles. This technology synchronizes with the patient's breathing, aiding in a more successful extubation process and reducing ICU stays. 

Collaborating with Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and Parc Taulí University Hospital, Heecap is dedicated to delivering high-quality results and improving patient outcomes.

Nanobots Therapeutics is a deep tech company focused on developing and commercializing the MotionTx platform. This innovative technology enables the creation of unique therapeutic entities that penetrate tissues with superior efficacy, enhancing drug accumulation in target cells. 

As a spin-off from ICREA and IBEC, Nanobots Therapeutics is pioneering the development of a new class of drugs with exceptional tissue penetration capabilities. Their work aims to transform medicine and improve patient treatments through cutting-edge nanotechnology.

Phoenix Foods is an innovative startup that creates a positive environmental impact through entomoculture. They utilize detritivorous organisms to reduce and process various types of organic waste, reintroducing it into the value chain. This process generates high-quality proteins, oils, and organic fertilizers that are environmentally friendly.

Phoenix Foods' approach not only minimizes waste but also provides sustainable solutions for protein and fertilizer needs, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Their work supports local ecosystems and offers a sustainable alternative to traditional animal feed and fertilizers.

Virmedex is a deep tech company based in Barcelona, transforming healthcare professional training through immersive video games and gamified virtual simulators. They stand at the intersection of interactive gaming, virtual reality, and AI, creating innovative training solutions for complex medical procedures.

Their products, such as virCPB® for cardiopulmonary bypass training and virECMO for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation training, offer realistic, risk-free environments for healthcare professionals to practice and refine their skills. Virmedex's approach ensures high-quality training outcomes and fosters a new generation of healthcare heroes.

YPlasma Actuators Technologies is an innovative startup selected by ESA BIC Barcelona to advance the development of plasma technologies for both space and terrestrial applications. 

The company focuses on creating plasma actuators that can be used in various industries, including aerospace and environmental sustainability. YPlasma is also part of Google's Startups for Sustainable Development program, which supports a global network of impact-driven startups. Through strategic collaborations and cutting-edge technology, YPlasma aims to deliver high-quality solutions that address critical challenges in both space exploration and sustainable development.