NGridB is based on ATOA's Multiphysics Engineered Grid concept for lead-acid battery technology.
The opportunity is to develop differentiated battery products for applications where reliability, cost, power delivery and lifecycle performance are important.
Potential markets
• Stationary energy storage.
• Backup power systems.
• Industrial battery applications.
• Renewable-energy storage systems.
Startup development priorities
• Validate battery capacity, power, cycle life and efficiency.
• Demonstrate performance against relevant commercial alternatives.
• Establish manufacturing feasibility and cost per unit of stored energy.
• Identify initial customers and a scalable production strategy.
Ideal startup partners: Battery industry entrepreneurs, energy-storage specialists and investors with manufacturing or industrial commercialization experience.
DISolar explores a direct optical approach to solar-light storage and illumination. The commercial proposition will depend on the demonstrated optical architecture, storage mechanism, delivered-light performance and system economics.
Potential markets
• Specialized solar illumination.
• Building and architectural lighting.
• Off-grid lighting applications.
• Infrastructure illumination.
Startup development priorities
• Validate solar collection and light-storage performance.
• Measure delivered illumination and operating duration.
• Establish system efficiency and lifecycle cost.
• Develop and test a market-specific demonstrator.
Ideal startup partners: Entrepreneurs in solar technology, lighting, optical systems and sustainable infrastructure.
LumenGRID explores systems designed to transport sunlight to locations where natural illumination is required. The opportunity is to develop application-specific products for suitable buildings, facilities and infrastructure.
Potential markets
• Commercial and industrial buildings.
• Architectural lighting.
• Specialized infrastructure.
• Facilities seeking natural-light distribution.
Startup development priorities
• Quantify transmission losses over practical distances.
• Demonstrate illumination performance under realistic conditions.
• Evaluate installation and maintenance requirements.
• Establish customer economics and a viable initial market.
Ideal startup partners: Entrepreneurs in optical engineering, building technologies, infrastructure and energy efficiency.
BUSFOIL explores conformable UT intended to support imaging or monitoring configurations where flexibility and contact with the body may offer advantages.
The startup would focus on a clearly defined initial application and establish the required technical, safety and regulatory validation pathway.
Potential markets
• Specialized medical ultrasound devices.
• Conformable imaging systems.
• Selected monitoring applications.
• Biomedical instrumentation.
Startup development priorities
• Validate acoustic output, imaging resolution and penetration depth.
• Assess conformability, reliability and device integration.
• Establish safety and application-specific performance requirements.
• Develop a prototype and regulatory development roadmap.
Ideal startup partners: Medical-device entrepreneurs
ATOA's capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer technology explores device architectures and fabrication approaches intended to improve selected aspects of ultrasonic transducer performance, including drive-voltage requirements. The startup opportunity is to develop differentiated transducer devices or application-specific systems for medical and industrial markets.
Potential markets
• Medical ultrasound systems.
• Industrial ultrasonic sensing.
• Nondestructive testing.
• Specialized MEMS and acoustic devices.
Startup development priorities
• Validate drive voltage, bandwidth, sensitivity and acoustic output.
• Compare simulated and measured prototype performance.
• Assess fabrication yield, packaging and reliability.
• Identify the initial product, target customers and manufacturing pathway.
Ideal startup partners: Semiconductor entrepreneurs, MEMS specialists, ultrasound engineers and deep-tech investors.
Many promising engineering innovations require capital, product development, market validation and entrepreneurial leadership before they can become successful businesses.
ATOA's Build a New Business initiative is designed to bridge this gap by creating startup opportunities around selected proprietary technologies and engineering innovations.
Instead of starting with an idea alone, prospective founders and investors can evaluate technology-led opportunities with a defined engineering foundation and a structured path towards commercialization.
Each startup opportunity can be developed around a specific market need, a differentiated product, a technology development roadmap and a business model designed for growth.
ATOA invites investors to evaluate selected deep-tech startup opportunities with the objective of developing proprietary engineering technologies into commercial businesses.
Engineering development and design optimization.
Digital and physical prototype development.
Technical testing and validation.
Manufacturing preparation and tooling.
Product qualification and regulatory development, where applicable.
Customer pilots, market entry and business operations.
Each startup investment proposal is defined by:
Technology and differentiation: The technical foundation, competitive advantage and current evidence.
Market opportunity: The target customer, unmet need, competitive landscape and route to revenue.
Business model: Product sales, recurring revenue, manufacturing, or other relevant commercial models.
Funding requirement: Capital needed to achieve the next measurable technical and commercial milestones.
Ownership and governance: The proposed company structure, founder participation, investor equity, decision rights and responsibilities.
Risk and development stage: Technical uncertainty, validation needs, manufacturing challenges, market adoption and regulatory requirements.
Growth strategy: Customer acquisition, operating economics, production scale-up and future financing needs.
The investment proposition should be specific to each startup rather than based solely on the underlying technology's perceived potential.
Startup opportunity : 1% value
NGridB : US$3,000
DISolar: US$5,750
LumenGRID: US$3,000
BUSFOIL : US$2,500
ATOA CMUT CHIP: US$9,500
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Build around selected ATOA technologies, intellectual property and engineering know-how, subject to the rights and arrangements available for each venture.
Use digital engineering, multiphysics simulation and product development methods to evaluate designs, improve performance and guide prototype development.
Establish a dedicated business around a clearly defined product, target customer and commercial opportunity.
Align investment with technical validation, prototype development, customer pilots, product qualification and commercialization.
Bring together capital, business leadership, engineering expertise, manufacturing resources and market access to build a sustainable company.
Investors interested in technology-based businesses with differentiated engineering foundations and a clearly defined development and commercialization strategy.
Individuals seeking to establish and lead a startup around a selected technology, develop the business plan and build a team capable of bringing the product to market.
Professionals with relevant experience in energy, batteries, semiconductor devices, medical technology, optical systems or industrial products who can contribute product and market expertise.
Experienced startup builders who can help establish the company, recruit leadership, structure operations, raise capital and develop customer relationships.
Partners capable of developing production systems, quality processes, distribution channels and repeatable business operations.
ATOA seeks complementary capabilities that strengthen the startup's ability to progress from engineering innovation to a sustainable business.
Selected technologies, engineering concepts, intellectual property and know-how, subject to confirmed ownership and agreed company arrangements.
Multiphysics simulation, design optimization, engineering analysis and support for prototype development, as agreed for the venture.
A structured approach to technical development, performance validation, product engineering and preparation for commercialization.
A framework for defining ATOA's contribution, the founders' responsibilities, investor participation and the ownership of technology and future developments.
Development milestones linked to engineering evidence, customer validation, funding requirements and commercial objectives.
ATOA aims to help turn selected technology opportunities into dedicated businesses through a structured venture-development process.
Evaluate the available technologies, intended application, competitive differentiation, customer need and potential commercial market.
Outcome: A selected startup opportunity and preliminary business thesis.
Develop the proposed product, customer segment, business model, commercialization strategy, management requirements and initial financial assumptions.
Outcome: A startup concept and initial business plan.
Use engineering analysis, digital prototypes, physical prototypes and appropriate testing to establish technical feasibility and identify the remaining development risks.
Outcome: A documented technical validation plan and milestone roadmap.
Define the funding requirement, proposed company structure, equity allocation, use of funds and measurable milestones. Engage suitable investors and founding partners.
Outcome: An investment proposal and agreed transaction framework.
Advance engineering development, testing, manufacturing feasibility, product qualification and customer evaluation.
Outcome: A product ready for the next agreed stage of market validation.
Acquire initial customers, establish repeatable operations, develop distribution and manufacturing capacity, and pursue expansion into additional markets.
Outcome: A growth-oriented technology business with measurable commercial objectives.
The duration, capital required and progression through these stages will depend on the technology, market and development risks.
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ATOA is seeking investors and entrepreneurial partners who want to help create technology-led businesses around selected engineering innovations.
Choose an opportunity. Evaluate the evidence. Define the business. Fund the milestones. Build the company.
For Investors: Express interest in a selected venture and request its investment brief.
For Entrepreneurs: Propose a founder-led startup based on an available technology opportunity.