Top Science Startups

These are the top Science startups to watch this September, including emerging and trending companies showing strong growth in user interest.

CURRENT TOP SCIENCE STARTUPS - UPDATED SEP 2026

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1. Ring therapeutics

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focusing on the development of Anellovector™ therapeutics. The company is pioneering a redosable and targetable gene therapy platform by leveraging the human…

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Founded
Jan 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
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2 years Growth
+4900%
Monthly Search Volume
480/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • health
  • science
  • healthcare
  • pharma
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2. DNA Romance

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Online dating platform that uses DNA markers to predict romantic chemistry and compatibility between individuals. The service analyzes genetic markers believed to influence human attraction and combines this with…

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Location
Founded
Sep 2014
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+438%
Monthly Search Volume
210/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • business
  • technology
  • lifestyle
  • science
  • dating-relationships
  • education
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3. Varda space industries

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

A private aerospace company focused on developing in-space manufacturing capabilities, aiming to create products in space that can be brought back to Earth. The company leverages the unique environment of space to…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+5700%
Monthly Search Volume
5.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • business
  • science
  • manufacturing
  • supply-chain
  • productivity
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4. Lila sciences

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Technology company based in Cambridge, MA, specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the scientific method. Lila Sciences aims to enhance research efficiency and accuracy by integrating…

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-
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Latest Round
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2 years Growth
+2400%
Monthly Search Volume
14.8K/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • technology
  • science
  • software
  • ai
  • robotics
  • automation
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5. Periodic Labs

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Periodic is a software platform that converts scientific knowledge into structured, computable models to support research, innovation, and decision-making. It differentiates itself by organizing complex scientific…

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Founded
May 2025
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+980%
Monthly Search Volume
14.8K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • science
  • technology
  • ai
  • startup
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6. Journey clinical

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

​Journey Clinical is a healthtech platform that collaborates with licensed mental health professionals to provide evidence-based psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, focusing initially on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2020
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+660%
Monthly Search Volume
2.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • health
  • science
  • mental-health
  • healthcare
  • pharma
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7. EnCharge AI

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Company specializing in advanced hardware and software systems for AI computing, focusing on next-generation in-memory computing technology. This technology offers significantly higher compute efficiency and density…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2022
Total Funding
Latest Round
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2 years Growth
+5200%
Monthly Search Volume
2.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • technology
  • ai
  • manufacturing
  • science
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8. Standard nuclear

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company engaged in nuclear technology and fuel management, focusing on advancing nuclear fuel recycling and U.S. fuel security. Standard Nuclear collaborates with Shine to enhance the recycling of nuclear fuel, aiming…

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Location
Founded
Jul 2024
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+425%
Monthly Search Volume
40.5K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • science
  • energy
  • manufacturing
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9. Boston Materials

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Advanced materials manufacturing company specializing in developing composites for consumer electronics, automotive, and aerospace applications. The company addresses challenges such as thermal management,…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2016
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+450%
Monthly Search Volume
1.6K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • science
  • manufacturing
  • supply-chain
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10. neuroimmune

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Neurimmune is a biopharmaceutical company focused on translating human immune memory into antibody therapeutics for neurodegenerative and protein aggregation diseases. Its pipeline includes drug candidates for…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2006
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+315%
Monthly Search Volume
8.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • health
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
  • mental-health
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11. Redesign science

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Computational drug discovery company focusing on lead discovery against challenging and emerging drug targets, including protein-protein interactions. Redesign Science utilizes physics-based atomic-level molecular…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+560%
Monthly Search Volume
70/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • technology
  • industry
  • science
  • ai
  • design
  • manufacturing
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12. Shine technologies

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

A company specializing in fusion technology, Shine Technologies is engaged in the production of medical isotopes, nuclear waste recycling, and energy generation. The company differentiates itself by leveraging advanced…

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Location
Founded
Aug 2001
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+453%
Monthly Search Volume
4.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • science
  • energy
  • manufacturing
  • supply-chain
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13. Exo Therapeutics

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in small molecule drug discovery and development. The company utilizes a pioneering technology platform called ExoSight™ to expand the universe of…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+900%
Monthly Search Volume
140/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
Growth
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14. Sonic fire tech

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Sonic Fire Tech is a fire-suppression technology company developing systems that use low-frequency infrasound to detect and suppress fires in residential and commercial buildings. Its patented technology, developed by…

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Location
Founded
-
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+99X+
Monthly Search Volume
2.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • workplace
  • home
  • technology
  • science
  • insurance
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15. UK Biobank

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

A large long-term biobank study in the United Kingdom that began in 2006, focusing on the contributions of genetic predisposition and environmental exposure to disease development. It serves as a significant resource…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2006
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+250%
Monthly Search Volume
9.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • health
  • industry
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
  • manufacturing
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16. Metaculus

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Forecasting platform that aggregates user predictions to provide consensus forecasts on various events. It emphasizes accuracy and calibration, distinguishing itself by fostering a community of forecasters who…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2015
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+300%
Monthly Search Volume
8.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • technology
  • science
  • software
  • ai
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17. Biosensor

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Analytical devices that combine a biological component with a physicochemical detector to measure the presence or concentration of chemicals, biological molecules, or pathogens. Widely used in fields such as medical…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2003
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+188%
Monthly Search Volume
18.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • technology
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • science
  • ai
  • healthcare
  • manufacturing
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18. Century Therapeutics

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Innovative biotechnology company focused on developing allogeneic induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapies. Century Therapeutics leverages advanced gene editing, protein engineering, and manufacturing…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+413%
Monthly Search Volume
1.6K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
Growth
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19. Dimensions AI

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company that offers the world's largest collection of linked research data, accessible via their web platform and workflow-based applications. Dimensions AI differentiates itself by providing customized solutions…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2014
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+950%
Monthly Search Volume
8.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • science
  • ai
  • productivity
Growth
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20. Aegle Therapeutics

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

A biotechnology company focused on regenerative medicine, developing therapies using extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These EVs are engineered to deliver therapeutic biomolecules…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2013
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+1900%
Monthly Search Volume
260/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
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21. fibroblast

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Cells that are essential in the formation of connective tissue in the body. They play a crucial role in wound healing by producing the extracellular matrix and collagen, which provide structural support to tissues.…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2010
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+143%
Monthly Search Volume
60.5K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • beauty
  • health
  • science
  • skincare
  • healthcare
  • pharma
Growth
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22. Consensus ai

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

​Consensus is an AI-driven academic search engine designed to help users find and understand scientific research more efficiently. It offers features such as extensive research coverage across over 200 million papers,…

Startup Details
Founded
Jan 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+338%
Monthly Search Volume
368K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • technology
  • science
  • software
  • ai
Growth
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23. Organoids

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Three-dimensional, miniaturized, and simplified versions of organs produced in vitro that mimic some of the organ's structure and function. Derived from stem cells, organoids are used for various purposes, including…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2002
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+173%
Monthly Search Volume
18.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
  • manufacturing
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24. A:head bio

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

A biotechnology company specializing in the development of 3D tissue cultures from human stem cells through in vitro experiments. A:head bio aims to understand the brain's developmental processes to aid healthcare…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+363%
Monthly Search Volume
50/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • health
  • industry
  • science
  • pharma
  • healthcare
  • manufacturing
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25. Thea energy

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Fusion power company established in 2022, concentrating on developing scalable fusion energy systems. Thea Energy differentiates itself by utilizing advanced magnet and software technologies to enhance the efficiency…

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Founded
-
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+1150%
Monthly Search Volume
5.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • business
  • science
  • energy
  • manufacturing
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Science Startups at a Glance

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