WE CREATE, ACCELERATE & INVEST IN DEEP-TECH STARTUPS
Commercialization Reactor (CR) is an award-winning international full-cycle deep-tech and science (applied research) commercialization platform with a dedicated Venture Fund, among the most experienced in Europe. Established in 2009 in Latvia it operates internationally.
15+ years
of proven methodology in
deep-tech startup creation
170+
TECHNOLOGIES OFFERED COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITY
600+
ENTREPRENEURIAL TALENT TRAINED
160+
STARTUP TEAMS CREATED
16M+
IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS & GRANTS
OUR MISSION
Commercialization Reactor is a comprehensive, full-cycle international technology commercialization platform and investment fund dedicated to transforming science and innovation into successful ventures.
OUR VISION
We are driven by a unique approach:
Bringing together Scientists and Researchers (SCI) with entrepreneurial-minded individuals (ENT) to co-create deep-tech startups that leverage and commercialize the core competence of the scientific team.
Commercialization Reactor (CR) performs as a venture creation program, early-stage investor, and ecosystem facilitator.
OUR STORY
Commercialization Reactor, as a private entity, has dedicated over 15 years to assembling brilliant minds and refining the art of sustainable deep-tech startup formation. This effort has focused on understanding and addressing key elements such as the human factor, development stages, culture and ethics, relationships, and team dynamics.
The proprietary methodology for startup creation is built on the belief that both Science and Entrepreneurship demand full-time commitment, seamlessly integrating these disciplines into a cohesive framework for success.
In 2018 CR launched deeptech pre-seed and seed funds, becoming also an investor. Its portfolio currently consists of 40 ventures.
ACHIEVEMENTS
TO BACK OUR CLAIMS
#1 Deep-Tech Program in Europe
In November 2023, Commercialization Reactor was awarded 1st place for its “Creation-to-Capital Cycle” program by EIT “Deep Tech Talent Initiative”, which is the flagship initiative within the agenda for achieving the goals set by the EU in the deep technology sector.
Since November 2024, Commercialization Reactor has become an operator of ESA BIC Latvia
DISCOVER OURCREATION-TO-CAPITAL
CYCLE
TALENT
TRAINING
COMMERCIALIZATION DIVE
for Scientific Talent
Gives insight into commercialization pathways, with focus on our methodology, and the opportunity to understand which suits best.
IGNITION QUALIFIERS
for Entrepreneurial Talent
Equips with the mindset and tools to turn a scientific achievement into a product.
STARTUP TEAM
FORMATION
THE IGNITION EVENT
where deep-tech startups are born
A dedicated technology showcase and matchmaking event, where we connect pre-selected science champions and their technologies with trained and qualified entrepreneurial talent.
The entrepreneurs become the business leaders and scientists keep building the scientific excellence and core value of the newly formed venture.
STARTUP SUPPORT
PROGRAM
FOUNDERS’ DIVE
making startups investment-ready
Intensive training and mentoring program helping newly formed teams to align and become pre-seed investment ready.
Available for startups created during the Ignition Event.
ACCELERATION PROGRAM
SPARKED YOUR INTEREST?
SELECT YOUR PROFILE
SCIENTIST
UNLOCK FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN DEEP TECH
Program:
COMMERCIALIZATION DIVE
Target groups:
Scientists, Researchers, Knowledge & Technology Transfer Offices (KTTOs)
ENTREPRENEUR
TRANSFORM INTO A DEEP-TECH ENTREPRENEUR TO
CREATE YOUR SCIENCE-BASED VENTURE
Program:
IGNITION QUALIFIERS
Target groups:
Entrepreneurial-minded Individuals, Business Schools
INVESTOR & PARTNER
LET’S COLLABORATE TOGETHER!
Program:
Reach out to us and let’s discuss collaboration opportunities!
Target groups:
Investors, Funding Vehicles, Ecosystem, Incubators, Knowledge & Technology Transfer Offices (KTTOs)
OUR TEAM
Nikolai
CEO & Founder
Head of Science Domain
Ilona
Chairperson of the CR Fund
Head of Investments
Anton
Managing Partner
Ecosystem Architect
Marija
Chief Operations Officer
Lev
Head of Space Vector
ESA BIC Latvia Manager
Adam
Head of Content & Systems
Program Manager (Cross-domain)
Darja
Entrepreneurial Domain Manager
TESTIMONIALS
We raised our seed round investment with EIT InnoEnergy, and now we are scaling up our manufacturing process to industrial scale… are going through qualification steps with several customers, testing our material in many applications, and also sold our first paid samples.
I want to encourage you to join the Commercialization Reactor program to learn the first steps for commercialization of scientific ideas… the Reactor will help you find a technology and scientists for commercialization.
Reinis Spunde, CEO & Co-founder @ Catalyco
Before I started this company, I worked as sales and marketing director at one manufacturing company and then decided that I want to start my own business.
And I found this great opportunity at Commercialization Reactor, where the company was founded, where I went through the acceleration program, where I got the pre-seed money. We fundraised additional money … about 1 million … and are realizing the pilot project.
So if you’re passionate about deep tech, if you want to start your own business and run and enjoy this journey of being CEO and founder, just join the Commercialization Reactor program.
Alexander Belskis, CEO & Co-founder @ EMPYRIO
I strongly recommend that all scientists attend the Commercialization Dive lecture series organised by Commercialization Reactor. There, everything a scientist needs to know about commercialisation pathways is explained in order to choose the most appropriate path for him/her.
The Knowledge and technology transfer offices at universities can also help researchers choose the best path for them.
Simona Rataj, Head of Department for Strategic Marketing of IPR @ University of Ljubljana
UNIVERSITY PARTNER
We were a team of academics, we knew what to do in the lab and how technology might work, but we needed a dedicated team that could push the project to commercialization, so that is the reason that pushed us to participate in Commercialization Reactor.
It was an amazing experience. We had great advice, great guidance from the Commercialization Reactor, and had the opportunity to present our technology to entrepreneurs.
Nik Georgopoulos, Co-founder @ Veritacell
Associate Professor & Transforming Lives Fellow @ Sheffield Hallam University
PARTNERS & FRIENDS
We partner with governmental institutions, accelerators, industrial companies, and other deep-tech ecosystem players across Europe to effectively connect industry with startups.
and more…
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