Welcome to another edition of HackerNoon Startups of the Week, where we spotlight the top nominees and winners of the Startups of the Year 2024. This week, we're highlighting three promising startups that earned the top spot in their regions by winning the community vote. Meet C-Innovation, nPloy, and Akula Tech!
Let’s dive in.
Meet C-Innovation From Paris, France:
Industry: Cybersecurity
C-Innovation brings together the power of AI and data protection to serve some of society’s most sensitive digital ecosystems. Whether it’s healthcare systems, transportation networks, or government services, C-Innovation's mission is to proactively secure complex digital infrastructures with automation and scalability at the core.
Fun Fact: C-Innovation’s founders previously worked with national defense contractors and now apply that elite-level security mindset to civil and commercial projects.
Meet nPloy from Bulgaria
Industry: HR Tech & Recruitment
nPloy is bringing a refreshing, app-first, candidate-centric approach to recruitment. Forget clunky job boards and endless cover letters. With nPloy, candidates and employers are matched through algorithmic compatibility, and communication happens instantly via in-app messaging.
Fun Fact: nPloy is grown to a community of 250,000+ job seekers!
Meet Akula Tech from Melbourne, Australia
Industry: Robotics & Maritime Technology
Akula Tech builds cutting-edge, AI-powered underwater drones capable of inspecting pipelines, offshore rigs, and marine infrastructure without human intervention. Based out of Melbourne’s deep tech ecosystem, this startup is solving real-world problems with robotics, especially in industries where safety, accuracy, and cost-efficiency are paramount.
Fun Fact: "Akula" means "shark" in Russian!
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