Top Hardware Startups in 2027

Quilter is a physics-driven AI platform that automates printed circuit board (PCB) layout. Electrical engineers and PCB designers use it to turn circuit schematics into finished boards in hours instead of weeks.

About RBR Since 1973, RBR has been designing and manufacturing oceanographic instruments in Ottawa, Ontario to measure our blue planet. The effects of climate change are being seen from the ocean’s abyss to the polar ice caps and our sensors quantify this change to support better analysis, improved planning, and more effective mitigation strategies. Our instruments measure water parameters in some of the harshest environments on the planet! They are mounted on underwater drones, dropped out of planes, and sent to the bottom of the ocean – sometimes for years at a time – all in an effort to get precise and accurate data to support climate research! We have been fortunate to be able to partner with some of the world's leaders in the field of ocean science, like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, The Scripps Institution of Oceanography, The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, The Norwegian Polar Institute, and The British Antarctic Survey, just to name a few!

Microchip Technology Inc. develops and manufactures semiconductor products for various embedded control applications worldwide. Its portfolio comprises 8- and 16-bit pic microcontrollers and 16-bit dspic digital signal controllers, which feature onboard flash (reprogrammable) memory technology; and linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, battery management, and interface devices. Development tools enable system designers to program a pic microcontroller and dspic digital signal controllers for specific applications. Application-specific standard products include patented keeloq security devices; memory products include serial electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. Microchip Technology sells to the automotive, communications, computing, consumer, medical electronics, and industrial control markets. The company, which was incorporated in 1989, is based in Chandler, Ariz.

Ndustrial exists to accelerate the optimization of Energy Intensity in industrial facilities and has helped avoid over $100 million in energy spend. Their production-first approach helps clients find – and automate – the energy-saving opportunities that make sense for them. Their Energy Intensity platform integrates over 60 different systems into a single view, processing over 100 million data points every day to enable smarter energy decisions in real time. Ndustrial’s motto, “We help you find energy,” focuses the team to drive down Energy Intensity, decrease costs and increase sustainable operations inside the walls of every industrial facility.

At BuildASign.com we aim to take care of all your sign making needs. Need help with a design? From minor tweaks to fully customized designs our team of design experts is here to take your artwork to the next level. We can create the professional look that your or your company needs at a reasonable price. We offer free consultations and all it takes is a quick call with one of our design representatives and we can let you know why we're the right company to complete your project. Our signs are printed on high quality materials with some of the most advanced printing equipment available.

At Toi Labs, we’re pioneering the next frontier of personal health monitoring—starting in the most unexpected place: the bathroom. By transforming the toilet into a passive health companion, we deliver real-time, actionable insights into gut health and more—without requiring users to change their behavior. Our platform enables early detection and preventive care right from the home. Recognized by TIME as a Best Invention of the Year and backed by TOTO, Sloan and the NIH, we’re combining elegant design, embedded technology, and data science to redefine how—and where—healthcare happens.

The Hub Incubator Program Do you have a business or social enterprise or simply a great idea? Whether for-profit or not-for-profit, you can receive the support to grow or begin your enterprise. The Hub offers University of Guelph students and alumni funding, dedicated office space and access to experienced entrepreneurs. Take your enterprise to the next level by applying to the Hub. The Hub galvanizes ideas and helps develop them into high potential opportunities. The program is available to University of Guelph students and alumni working on innovative projects.

Kimball Electronics is a preeminent Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider serving customers around the world. Our contract electronics manufacturing services teams provide manufacturing, engineering and supply chain services, design and testing services, as well as regulatory support processes which utilize common production and support capabilities for a variety of industries globally.

HOLOPLOT is a pro audio company from Berlin, Germany. Since early 2011, we have been working on radically transforming audio technology, by re-thinking the underlying physics of sound reproduction. We wondered: What if sound could truly be controlled the way we can control light? What if we could create soundscapes that feel more real than reality? What if every seat in a venue could be made the best seat? Our solution is science-based, software-driven, and hardware-enabled: the HOLOPLOT Matrix Array. The sound system for a new era, a powerful tool that brings previously inaccessible capabilities to the world of audio. We believe when people experience better sound, they will enjoy more meaningful moments and create richer memories. At HOLOPLOT, it is our mission to redefine what is possible - enabling unparalleled and breathtaking experiences. A revolution in sound. Be part of it!

Infogrid is making the unfulfilled promise of scalable smart buildings via IoT (Internet of Things) a reality. Our goal is to be the global go-to provider for connected devices in smart buildings, creating dynamic solutions for everyday challenges. Our mantra is "keep it simple, keep it stable" and this ethos drives our product development.