Xatoms

🚀 2024 in Impact: A Year of Growth and Expansion As we wrap up this incredible year, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. Here’s a look back at some of our team’s favourite wins that made 2024 unforgettable: 🏆$500K in Prizes at Startupfest 🌍Top 6 Finalist at the Hult Prize Global Finals in London (out of 9,400 startups) 📰Forbes 30 Under 30 North America – Recognized as one of the youngest teams making an impact 🥇1st Place in STEM & Innovation at Sauga Startup Pitch 🥇1st Place at Les Innovateurs Startup Competition 2024 🥈2nd Place at The Western Accelerator Pitch Competition 🔬Developed 8 patent-pending materials to combat pollutants like DDT, E. coli, and Cholera 🧪Expanded R&D with a new lab in Mississauga at SpinUp and partnered with GreenCentre Canada. 🤝Signed 3 pilot projects, paving the way for impactful collaborations Gratitude for all the Support 🤝 🌍Thank you to 776 Foundation Climate Fellowship, SpinUp at UTM , MaRS Women in Cleantech, Hult Prize Foundation, Western University Regenerator Accelerator, and Plug and Play New Materials & Packaging —your support plays a crucial role in advancing our work. 🌟Grateful to our mentors for shaping Xatoms' success, and to our LinkedIn followers and the broader community for your support, engagement, and trust in our vision. 2024 was a year of building momentum. As we step into 2025, we’re excited to continue our journey – breaking barriers, driving change, and making clean water accessible to all. #2024recap #CleanWater #Xatoms #water #milestones #startup

Xatoms is proud to take home Second Place at the Western Accelerator Pitch Competition! 🎉 As we approach the end of the year, we are still accelerating toward even more milestones. Our COO, Shirley Zhong, participated in this inspiring event, hosted by Morrissette Entrepreneurship at Western University has been an incredible journey. Sharing our vision alongside such talented founders reaffirms our commitment to innovation and impact. 💧 Thank you to the Western Accelerator team, the esteemed panel of judges, and the community for fostering an environment where startups can thrive. Here’s to building momentum and creating lasting change! 🚀 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #WesternAccelerator #Xatoms #watersafety #thewesternaccelerator

Just days after being recognized on Forbes 30under30, we were thrilled to be selected as one of the finalists at Western Angels' Demo Day!🚀 Back in April, when Xatoms was just starting out, we applied to Demo Day - but we got rejected. Fast forward a year, and after significant progress, we finally made it to the stage! This amazing event brought together visionary investors and innovative startups from the Western University community. We were honored to showcase our water purification technology, powered by AI and quantum chemistry, to tackle one of the world's most pressing challenges—access to clean drinking water. 💧 During our pitch, we shared not only our investment ask but also the immense potential of Xatoms to transform lives on a global scale. The opportunity to connect with investors and industry leaders was truly invaluable. A huge thank you to the Morrissette Entrepreneurship, Ivey Business School at Western University, and everyone who supported us throughout this journey. It’s been a pleasure connecting with leading investors and partners from Drive Capital, Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., IBK Capital Corp., Keiretsu Forum Canada, Angel Investors Ontario, PaceZero Capital Partners , Dei Gratia, and Hyper Accelerator. We are grateful to be part of a community dedicated to empowering startups and driving change. Here’s to building a future where clean water is accessible to everyone.🍀 #Xatoms #WesternAngelsDemoDay #CleanWater #Entrepreneurship #Forbes30Under30 #WesternAccelerator #December #Toronto

🌍💧 Xatoms is proud to announce - we’ve won the Les Innovateurs Startup Pitch Competition 2024! 🚀 This recognition, supported by the France Canada Chamber of Commerce (ON, MB), in collaboration with La French Tech Toronto, Business France, the Consulat général de France à Toronto/ Consulate General of France in Toronto, Keiretsu Forum, and Expertise France, showcases the transformative potential of emerging technologies in tackling critical global challenges, such as water pollution. At Xatoms, we are harnessing quantum chemistry and AI to clean the world’s water, bringing life-changing solutions to communities that previously lacked access to clean water. 💧 Over the past few months, we've partnered with communities in Kenya and South Africa, proving that cutting-edge technology can deliver real-world impact. 🌍 💡 What’s next? We’re excited to share that we’ve secured three pilot projects, scheduled for execution in 2025, bringing us one step closer to solving the global water crisis. A huge thank you to all the organizers, participants, and our mentors for their unwavering support throughout this journey. 🙏 To learn more about this exciting event, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gjQZfjBS Let’s continue to drive innovation and create a cleaner, more sustainable future! 💧✨ #Xatoms #CleanWaterForAll #Innovation #QuantumAI #LesInnovateurs2024 #Entrepreneuriat #Water

This Human Rights Day, we reflect on the fundamental human right to access clean water and sanitation—essential to health, dignity, and prosperity. Yet, 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, and 1.69 billion live without adequate sanitation. 💧 Water safety is a global issue, affecting not only regions in Africa but also communities in North America, Europe, and Asia, driven by factors like infrastructure decay, pollution, and social inequalities. Addressing these diverse challenges is essential to ensure safe, affordable water for health, education, and economic opportunities for all communities worldwide. At Xatoms, we are dedicated to bridging this gap. By leveraging AI and quantum chemistry, we develop sustainable water purification solutions that ensure no one is left behind. “Safe water is a basic human right,” and we are committed to making this a reality for all, especially marginalized communities facing discrimination and barriers. ✨ Together, we can make a lasting difference and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of leaving no one behind. #HumanRightsDay #WaterForAll #CleanWater #Sanitation #SustainableSolutions #InclusiveFuture #Xatoms

🎉We made it: Xatoms’ Co-Founders on Forbes 30 Under 30! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our co-founders, Diana Virgovicova, Kerem Topalismailoglu, and Shirley Zhong, have been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30, North America 2025 list! 🌟 We are also proud to share that we are among the youngest teams on this year’s list. Our CEO, Diana Virgovicova, proudly represents Slovakia as the only Slovak founder featured on the list, and our CTO, Kerem Topalismailoglu, stands out as the only Turkish founder to be recognized on this year’s list. This milestone reflects the resilience, innovation, and purpose that drive everything we do at Xatoms. From advancing research into life-changing solutions to ensuring clean and accessible water for everyone, this recognition inspires us to dream even bigger and work even harder.💧✨ Our journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of organizations like The Cansbridge Fellowship and NEXT Canada; and the Ivey Business School at Western University, whose guidance has been instrumental in our journey. A special thank-you to Alexis Ohanian Sr. and the 776 Foundation Fellowship for their transformative support last year, as well as every mentor, investor, and partner who believed in us. Read more about this exciting news on Forbes: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx-7iiBJ 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8E-EEw9 #Forbes30Under30 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CleanWaterForAll #Xatoms #YoungLeaders #CansbridgeFellowship #NEXTCanada #IveyBusinessSchool

Check out our CEO & Co-founder, Diana Virgovicova, sharing her thoughts on the Sauga Pitch & Showcase competition! 💫 #Innovation #STEM #Entrepreneurship #Xatoms #Leadership #Networking

🌟 Xatoms Wins First Place! 🌟 We are excited to share that Xatoms won First Place in the STEM and Innovation category at the Sauga Startup Pitch & Showcase! This honor comes with a $5,000 cash prize and a sponsorship from Collaborative Drug Discovery - CDD Vault, giving us a safe place to store our data and experiments. It was an incredible experience to pitch alongside inspiring entrepreneurs, such as Kushi Kaur and Abdel Ali, MBA, CFA. Special thanks to ICUBE UTM, SpinUp at UTM, Sheridan EDGE, IDEA Mississauga, and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... for their invaluable support. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. We’re excited for what’s next! 🚀 #SaugaPitchWinner2024 #Innovation #Startups #STEMInnovation #PitchCompetition #ICUBEMississauga #CDDVault

Today, we have some exciting updates to share! 🎉 Xatoms has officially moved into our new wet lab at SpinUp at UTM in Mississauga! This new space is all about taking our R&D to the next level as we work towards breakthrough solutions in water purification. 🌍 Check out our new lab space and learn more about the exciting updates happening at Xatoms. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! 💧 #Xatoms #lab #CleanWater #Spinup #research

✨Quality management is more than compliance —it’s about delivering value through sustainable, socially responsible solutions. 🌍💧 This World Quality Week, we’re celebrating how quality management drives innovation and create lasting impact. By harnessing AI and quantum chemistry, we’re developing advanced water treatment solutions to tackle global water challenges. Our work is helping communities access clean water, reduce the impact of waterborne diseases, and build a healthier future. 🚰 We don’t just meet standards; we proactively embrace innovation, manage risks, and embed sustainability into everything we do—ensuring real, lasting change for communities that need it most. 👉 To learn more about our innovative water treatment solutions and how we’re leveraging AI and quantum chemistry to provide clean, safe, and affordable water, visit our website: https://www.xatoms.com/ #WorldQualityWeek #SustainableInnovation #QualityManagement #cleanwaterforall #watersafety