Swissnex in Japan presents a Materials Science Startup Pitch Event, featuring four cutting-edge Swiss startups: CondenZero, NovoViz, Solabs Nanotechnology, and XRnanotech. Each startup will present its innovative solution in a short pitch (5 minutes), followed by a brief summary in Japanese, before concluding with a networking session with attendees. The startups partake in a material science – themed Startup Camp – powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex.

Join entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and innovation enthusiasts for an evening highlighting breakthrough material science technologies.

These startups will also showcase their innovations at the Swiss Pavilion during nano tech 2026 (28-30 Jan.).

• condenZero

  condenZero develops ultra-low temperature technology for electron microscopy, enabling scientists to visualize quantum materials at the nanoscale. Our cryogenic systems reach temperatures near absolute zero with unmatched thermal stability, unlocking new frontiers in condensed matter physics, superconductivity, and next-gen computing materials.

• NovoViz

  NovoViz is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and manufactures computational single-photon imaging sensors. NovoViz solves the complexity and, consequently, the cost problem of single-photon sensors through our innovative on-chip digital processing architectures.

• Solabs Nanotechnology
  
  Solabs Nanotechnology provides the first passive Thermal Anti-Fog (TAF) coating — a sunlight-activated nanotechnology that delivers durable, maintenance-free anti-fog performance for eyewear, automotive glass, medical devices, and architectural applications. The ultra-thin coating absorbs heat with exceptional efficiency while maintaining high transparency, preventing and removing fog far more effectively than conventional sprays or coatings.

• XRnanotech

  XRnanotech develops high-performance X-ray, EUV, and infrared optics, along with advanced nano and microstructures for ultra-high resolution imaging. Our world record fabrication capabilities provide extreme precision for semiconductor inspection, quantum sensing, space instrumentation, and biotechnology. Core products include zone plates, X-ray gratings, and custom nanostructures, all produced in-house in state-of-the-art cleanrooms. XRnanotech enables superior imaging performance, reliable scalability, and tailored solutions for demanding research and industrial applications.