Yplasma

YPlasma is a deep-tech company commercializing a patented plasma actuator technology developed over more than a decade at the Spanish National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA). Founded in 2023, the firm emerged as a spin-off from INTA with initial support from the Mobile World Capital Barcelona foundation's 'The Collider' program, which connected the scientific team with business leadership. The company was co-founded by CEO David García, a serial entrepreneur with a background in energy efficiency, and the technology's inventors, Antonio Conesa and Mario Sánchez, who serve as Head of Aerodynamics and CTO, respectively.

The core of YPlasma's business is the development and application of its proprietary Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma actuators. These solid-state devices use high-voltage electrical discharges to ionize the surrounding air, creating an 'ionic wind' to control flow and manage thermal properties without any moving parts. This results in a compact, silent, and energy-efficient system. For instance, a YPlasma actuator can deliver performance comparable to a conventional laptop fan while consuming significantly less power, using one watt versus three or four. The technology originated from aerospace research and is now being adapted for a wide array of industrial uses.

YPlasma is initially targeting the high-performance electronics and semiconductor markets, where escalating heat from advanced chips and data centers is outpacing traditional cooling methods. The firm plans to commercialize compact, silent cooling systems for this sector, with the first integrations in consumer electronics like laptops expected by late 2025. The business model involves strategic partnerships and licensing its technology to clients across diverse sectors. In July 2025, YPlasma secured a $2.5 million seed funding round led by Faber and SOSV to accelerate product development and commercialization. This capital will expand R&D operations in Madrid and at HAX, SOSV's hard-tech accelerator in Newark, New Jersey.

Beyond electronics cooling, the company's platform technology has far-reaching applications. These include enhancing the aerodynamic efficiency of wind turbines and aircraft, providing propulsion for VLEO satellites, disinfecting surfaces in vertical farms, and deicing critical infrastructure. YPlasma is actively exploring these verticals, with pilot projects underway to test the technology for wind turbine efficiency with partners like Total Energies. The company operates from Barcelona, with a presence in Madrid and the United States, positioning itself to address global demand for advanced flow control and thermal management solutions.

Keywords: plasma actuators, thermal management, ionic wind, solid-state cooling, electronics cooling, deep tech, aerospace spin-off, Dielectric Barrier Discharge, semiconductor cooling, data center cooling, flow control, energy efficiency, INTA spin-off, aerodynamic enhancement, deicing technology, propulsion systems, sustainable technology, venture capital, Mobile World Capital, HAX