{
  "id": 12090237,
  "title": "10 Irish-founded deep-tech companies to watch out for",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/10-irish-founded-deep-tech-companies-to-watch-out-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/10-irish-founded-deep-tech-companies-to-watch-out-for"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ten Irish-founded deep-tech companies are poised for significant advancements in their respective fields. Horizon Quantum, a Singapore-based company operating out of Dublin, recently listed on the Nasdaq following a merger with SPAC dMY Squared Technology Group. The firm specializes in quantum computing software infrastructure. UCD spin-out Licovolt has developed a cost-effective method for recycling minerals from spent battery material. LirOptic, another UCD spin-off, has created an optical lens technology that enhances smartphone camera performance. Marama Labs, a dual-basis life sciences start-up, works on next-generation genetic sequencing efficiency. Nax focuses on nucleic acid extraction technology for cost-effective sequencing results. Oscil provides data analytics support for the pharmaceutical and dairy sectors. ProvenMetal, a Y Combinator graduate, offers AI-powered X-ray systems for advanced manufacturing quality assurance. Setanta, a NovaUCD-founded company, develops AI-powered satellite computing technology. Lastly, SiriusXT, a UCD spin-out, has created a soft x-ray microscope for early disease detection.",
  "summary": "Oscil, Ubotica and Marama Labs are just a few of the many Irish businesses commercialising cutting-edge technologies. Read more: 10 Irish-founded deep-tech companies to watch out for",
  "key_points": [
    "Horizon Quantum listed on Nasdaq, specializes in quantum computing software",
    "Licovolt, UCD spin-off, develops cost-effective battery material recycling",
    "LirOptic, UCD spin-off, enhances smartphone camera performance with optical lens tech"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The emergence of these Irish-founded deep-tech companies signals a growing presence of innovative technology firms in various sectors, including quantum computing, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}