Nanostine, spin-off del ICMM-CISC, elected as best start-up at Foro Transfiere

Image

The spinoff Nanostine, dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of high-value-added nanoparticles and nanostructured coatings, cofounded by Yves Huttel y Lidia Martínez, researchers at the Materials Science Institute of Madrid (ICMM-CSIC), has won the 'Open Call for Deep Tech Start-ups' at the 2024 Foro Transfiere 2024.

This initiative aims to reward innovative talent and is coordinated by Transfiere along with the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and The European Business Angels Network (EBAN). This year, it received 82 applications, of which Nanostine emerged as the winner, receiving a cash prize of 1,000 euros and a presence both in the exhibition area and in the content program of Transfiere 2025.

"Thank you very much for trusting in our project, and congratulations to the rest of the finalists for their excellent initiatives," expressed Daniel González, CEO of the company. Alongside Nanostine, the finalists include Crisalion Mobility, AGPhotnocis, Hydros Power, and Lumen.

"This call highlights startups on both national and international levels with projects in the realm of deep tech, meaning technologies with high barriers to entry that require a profound level of scientific knowledge for development and substantial investment to transform into products or services reaching global markets," indicates the Transfiere organization in its press release.

Nanostine is a spin-off of the CSIC dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of high-value-added nanoparticles and nanostructured coatings. The manufactured nanoparticles are completely free of ligands on their surface, making them especially suitable for applications in various fields such as aerospace, energy, and nanomedicine.

Transfiere, the European Forum for Science, Technology, and Innovation, took place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA) over three days during which more than 4,500 professionals in R&D+i shared knowledge, opportunities, and business. The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) attended the event, presenting 28 innovative prototypes, including 3D-printed prostheses and biomodels, a new assistive system to improve mobility for the elderly, a mechanism for delicate food handling, a precise pneumatic valve facilitating the handling of hazardous materials, and a dual-camera astronomical system enabling unprecedented nocturnal sky surveillance.