We drive tomorrow's computing by merging tech vision with scientific innovation
Cutting-edge science meets strategic vision
Breakthroughs are our business. XPANCEO's founders combine deep expertise in science and tech with a commitment to groundbreaking research and scalable solutions.
Top 3
Among top three physics startups
worldwide — Nature Index.
Among the top 50 institutions in
corporate physics research.
12 patents pending
First-of-its-kind smart contact
lens prototypes.
Breakthroughs in optics, nanophotonics,
materials, and biosensors.
$40M raised
The 24th largest seed round globally in 2023.
One of the largest seed rounds in the MENA region.
Roman Axelrod
Founder, Managing Partner
A visionary entrepreneur with
a passion for tech who's turned bold ideas into successful, high-impact business ventures.
Dr. Valentyn S. Volkov
Co-Founder, Scientific Partner
One of the top 2% scientists globally in nanophotonics and advanced materials, with two decades of experience.
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“It became clear to me that today's computers simply can't rise to the challenges humanity has set for the next hundred years. We're still tethered to bulky screens and clunky interfaces, adapting ourselves to technology, instead of the other way around. Once I realized how outdated this system was, I knew I had to help build the next generation of computers.”
Roman Axelrod
Founder, Managing Partner
“Real progress doesn't stop at discovery. The real challenge, and what drives us, is translating cutting-edge science into something people can actually use. That takes more than research or engineering alone. It takes a system in which scientific precision and product thinking work in tandem. That's the synergy we've built and that's how we bring the future a little closer to the present.”
Dr. Valentyn S. Volkov
Co-Founder, Scientific Partner
Trusted by companies
shaping the future
Our partners share our vision for the future of computing. Together, we're shaping the next technological revolution and transforming bold ideas into world-changing solutions.
Brilliant minds. Proven results.
Based at our Emerging Technology Research Center in Dubai, XPANCEO brings together nearly 70 world-class scientists, engineers, and product experts united by one mission: to build a gadget that will redefine the future of computing.
R&D
70% of our team are top-tier scientists and engineers, with over half holding PhDs from leading global universities. With over 250 peer-reviewed articles, our research is shaping the field.
To accelerate the research and protect IP, we‘ve built an in-house AI system that predicts material properties, codifies proprietary data, and optimizes development cycles. This gives us a unique edge in speed, knowledge reuse, and portfolio strategy.
Leadership
Our leadership team combines deep-tech expertise with real-world execution, combining product, business, and scientific vision. With a track record of successful exits and $40M raised to date, we're committed to delivering our product to market. We start with science, then build the systems, teams, and strategies to bring it to life.
Peer-approved innovation
The XPANCEO team has published over 250 articles in some of the world's leading scientific journals.
A hub of innovation in the center of the world
Our HQ boasts a lab with cutting-edge equipment, custom-built exclusively for our research needs. Spanning nearly 1,110 square feet, the facility is designed to maximize innovation and efficiency. With a state-of-the-art clean room — one of only two in the UAE — we maintain the highest industry standards for precision and quality at every stage of our work.
Go deeper – explore the research, methods, and innovations behind our smart lens technology.
