About us
At our deep tech company, we imagine a future where the right light is accessible at the right time. Our diverse team combines years of expertise in effectively turning research and development into meaningful market solutions. We know how to scale products and have built an ecosystem to support our innovations. Dedicated to leveraging technology, we aim to foster and improve lives, creating a brighter tomorrow.
Our Story
2019
Vision
Founder had the vision to address the need for high quality and energy efficiency lighting systems to revolutionise the agriculture industry and beyond
2020
The Creation
With the first funding round, the company was founded under the name Crocus Labs GmbH
2021
First Validation
We had our first lighting systems installed at 2 CEA facility research institutes and a strawberry greenhouse
2022
EIC Funding
The European EIC program funded Crocus Labs as part of the Greendeal to protect the continent from energy and food security issues
2022
Seed Round
The second funding round accelerated our R&D activities, leading to significant improvements in energy efficiency and early commercial traction
2023
Recognition
We broadened the reach, winning major CEA R&D facilitates as customers and partners
2024
New Chapter
Noticing the traction our technologies are gaining in applications beyond CEA, we start to partner with industry players to explore new markets, automotive, medical & wellness
2025
Health & Wellness
First pilot completed with a large medical and wellness company
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Quantum, Photonics & Semiconductors
Finalist
Innovation Awards
2023
Cohort
2022
Finalist
Photonics and Quantum Technologies - 2024
Winner
Photonhub Launchpad
2023
Cohort
2021
Finalist
Deep tech Category
2024
Winner
Venture Days
2023
Finalist
2020
3rd Place
Startup Awards
2023
Winner
Accelerator Program
2022
