Dunia combines novel science-based AI algorithms with a proprietary self-driving lab and chemical-robotic workflows to accelerate discovery of advanced materials. The platform leverages quantum chemistry-derived material representations and proprietary in-house datasets to give its ML systems an edge over black-box approaches. Dunia focuses on power-to-x electrocatalysts for green hydrogen and ammonia generation and on converting CO2 into higher-value chemical products, targeting key bottlenecks in the energy transition. The company says its self-driving lab can shorten conventional decades-long innovation cycles to under three years and has validated its approach in a proof-of-concept electrocatalyst ink formulation that outperformed human researchers. Founded in 2022 and based in Berlin, Dunia has received grants from IBB and the EIC Accelerator and been recognised by programs such as NZTC’s TechX Clean Energy Accelerator and RMI’s Third Derivative Accelerator. The founding team comprises scientists and engineers with deep expertise in chemistry, machine learning and robotics and is supported by industry and scientific angels, with Dr Carlos Haertel serving as chairman of the company board.

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$11M

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Oct 2024