ZEROPOINT TECHNOLOGIES AB

Their core work

ZeroPoint Technologies develops hardware-based memory compression technology that doubles effective memory capacity and bandwidth in computing systems while reducing energy consumption. Their core product targets both consumer devices (smartphones) and enterprise infrastructure (server memory). The company spun out of research into efficient data representation and progressed through the EU SME Instrument from feasibility (Phase 1) to full commercialization (Phase 2), indicating a maturing deep-tech product. They also contributed memory compression expertise to Europe's flagship exascale computing initiative (EuroEXA).

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

ZeroPoint began in 2017 with a feasibility study for smartphone memory optimization (MaxiMem Phase 1), then quickly expanded scope. By 2019, they had joined the large-scale EuroEXA exascale computing consortium and secured SME Instrument Phase 2 funding to apply their compression technology to server infrastructure — a significantly larger market. The shift from consumer devices to enterprise servers and HPC suggests a deliberate move toward higher-value, higher-impact applications of their core technology.

ZeroPoint is scaling from mobile consumer applications toward data center and HPC infrastructure, positioning their compression technology for the growing demand in cloud computing and AI workloads.

How they like to work

ZeroPoint primarily leads its own projects (coordinator in 2 of 3), which is typical for a deep-tech SME with a proprietary technology. Their participation in the 16-partner EuroEXA consortium shows they can integrate into large research collaborations when needed, contributing specialized components rather than leading. They appear to be a focused technology provider that partners strategically rather than broadly.

ZeroPoint has collaborated with 16 unique partners across 7 countries, primarily through the large EuroEXA consortium. Their network spans multiple European countries, giving them connections in the HPC and semiconductor research community.

What sets them apart

ZeroPoint occupies a rare niche: hardware-level memory compression that works transparently to increase effective capacity and reduce power consumption. Unlike software compression solutions, their approach operates at the hardware layer, making it applicable across use cases from smartphones to exascale supercomputers. Their successful progression through both SME Instrument phases (feasibility to commercialization) signals validated technology readiness and investor confidence.

Highlights from their portfolio

• MaxiMem
  Progressed through both SME Instrument Phase 1 (€50K) and Phase 2 (€971K), demonstrating successful technology maturation from feasibility to commercialization — a path only ~12% of Phase 1 applicants achieve.
• EuroEXA
  Major European exascale computing initiative with a large consortium; ZeroPoint's inclusion as a small SME signals that their memory compression technology was considered essential for next-generation HPC architecture.