Prismus lands €163K to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and industry

Deep-tech startup Prismus has secured €163,000 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to develop Lupa, an AI-powered platform that links scientific research with industrial prospects. By converting intricate research, patents, and market data into practical insights, Prismus intends to assist companies in making strategic choices concerning nascent markets, possible collaborations, research trajectories, and commercial openings.

Scientific advancements generate fresh business prospects, yet recognizing where and how to leverage them frequently poses a substantial obstacle. Crucial information is dispersed across publications, patents, research institutions, company databases, and industry news, rendering it difficult for enterprises to monitor emerging technologies and market movements.

Identifying the appropriate clients or associates often necessitates substantial manual research, delaying strategic decisions and commercial expansion. Lupa is an AI platform that amalgamates scientific and industrial data, rendering it searchable and actionable. Its AI agents scrutinize linked sources to pinpoint and rank pertinent markets, companies, researchers, and potential partners based on their technological congruity.

By delivering traceable insights supported by verifiable sources, Lupa enables businesses to make well-informed choices and uncover opportunities that typical market research might overlook. The startup has already enlisted its first thirty paying clients. The funding will facilitate Prismus' scaling within deep-tech sectors and the enrollment of individual users.

The team comprises CEO Elisabeth Blyumin, CTO Timen van Gelderen, Chief AI Officer Gonçalo Hora de Carvalho, and Chief Revenue Officer Peter Kempin, whose expertise spans AI, technology, and business development. CEO Elisabeth Blyumin expressed their excitement, challenge, and growth through the Kickers Camps, stating that they were intense and rewarding to complete.