VISION
Nexus Dynamix brings zero gravity to Earth to revolutionize drug discovery & development, longevity, and defense.
Welcome to AstroPod:
The world’s first Earth-based zero-gravity simulation platform.
What is AstroPod
The AstroPod brings the power of microgravity research to Earth, inspired by innovations aboard the ISS. Accessible and precise, it accelerates drug discovery, advances longevity, and supports defence testing—all in one adaptable system. From 3D cell cultures to tissue engineering and military simulations, AstroPod is a gateway to groundbreaking innovation across biotech, wellness, and defence.
About us
Nexus Dynamix is a deep-tech startup revolutionizing molecular and materials research.
Our core technology, AstroPod, is a terrestrial microgravity platform that replicates orbital conditions on Earth, eliminating the need for rockets or space launches. AstroPod enables faster, more precise drug discovery and defect-free materials production, unlocking breakthroughs in biotech, regenerative medicine, and advanced materials.
Revolutionizing Biotech | Extending Longevity | Redefining Defense
Biotech
Traditionally, drug discovery and development in space required costly and complex missions to the International Space Station (ISS). The AstroPod brings these advantages to Earth, replicating microgravity conditions with unmatched precision and accessibility. This revolutionary platform accelerates drug discovery, enhances 3D cell cultures, and improves tissue engineering, transforming the process for researchers and the biotech industry alike.
AstroPod’s ability to replicate space-like conditions has already led to the successful crystallization of key proteins, accelerating the identification of drug targets and optimizing drug design.
Longevity
The AstroPod for longevity is designed to fit a human being inside, providing a transformative environment for wellness and anti-aging. By simulating microgravity, the AstroPod optimizes cellular function, promotes muscle recovery, and reduces stress—offering unparalleled health benefits. It’s a pioneering step towards enhancing human longevity and overall well-being.
Defense
The AstroPod for defense testing is designed to replicate extreme and microgravity-like conditions, providing a controlled environment for testing critical military technologies and systems. By simulating harsh operational scenarios, the AstroPod enhances the precision and reliability of defense equipment, ensuring readiness for the most demanding environments. This innovation accelerates testing timelines, reduces costs, and increases mission success rates.
AstroPod
A different approach.
Start from the basics: gravity is always pulling on everything, and we can’t turn it off. But we can replicate the effects of microgravity by constantly changing the direction that gravity pulls on a sample. When that pull keeps shifting, nothing settles, sinks, or distorts the way it normally would — and the sample behaves much more like it would in space. Scientists already do this with small lab devices.
AstroPod takes the same physical principle and scales it up with precise multi-axis motion, sensors, and AI that learns the best movement patterns. The result is a system that replicates the key effects of microgravity on Earth, reliably and on demand, for biotech, biologics, advanced materials, and more — without rockets or space missions.
Why AstroPod
Versatility Across Industries
From creating advanced 3D cell cultures for drug discovery to testing military technologies under harsh conditions, AstroPod seamlessly adapts to the needs of multiple sectors.
Pioneering Longevity
Eliminate the need for costly space missions or extensive field testing. AstroPod provides a controlled, Earth-based solution that significantly reduces expenses.
Accelerated Timelines
By optimizing critical processes, AstroPod reduces development timelines from months to days, allowing faster results and earlier market entry.
Defense Readiness
Eliminate the need for costly space missions or extensive field testing. AstroPod provides a controlled, Earth-based solution that significantly reduces expenses.
Cost Efficiency
Eliminate the need for costly space missions or extensive field testing. AstroPod provides a controlled, Earth-based solution that significantly reduces expenses.
Sustainability & Accessibility
Eliminate the need for costly space missions or extensive field testing. AstroPod provides a controlled, Earth-based solution that significantly reduces expenses.
Our Technology: The AstroPod Platform
AstroPod delivers orbital-grade microgravity simulation for research and development - on demand, on Earth.
Validated at <0.008g and advancing toward 0.001g (true microgravity range), AstroPod enables researchers to perform crystallization and assembly processes previously only possible in orbit.
The system’s AI-driven control, trained on 750+ NASA crystallization experiments, dynamically tunes environmental parameters in real time to achieve space-grade precision and reproducibility.
Our Alpha Model - a fully functional prototype — has been built, tested, and validated, demonstrating sustained sub-0.008g performance and real-time AI optimization.
This represents Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7, with a clear path toward TRL 9 and commercial rollout.
AstroPod unlocks breakthroughs across:
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Protein crystallization - purer, higher-symmetry structures for faster drug design
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Biologics optimization - improved solubility and folding for stable formulations
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3D tissue growth - uniform, low-shear organoids for realistic preclinical models
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Advanced materials - defect-free lattices for semiconductors and quantum substrates
MVP Development and Validation
Successfully developed and tested the AstroPod prototype, proving its capability to simulate microgravity and accelerate crystallization processes for faster drug discovery.
Partnerships in Progress
Started building relationships with key stakeholders, including venture capital firms and government organisations, to support development and market entry.
Breakthrough in Crystallization Technology
Achieved a major milestone by reducing crystallization timelines from months to weeks, paving the way for faster and more efficient drug discovery.
IP Roadmap Initiated
Established a clear IP strategy with patent-pending technologies for space simulation and crystallization processes.
Raised €1.15 Million in Funding
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€900,000 secured for R&D grants.
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€250,000 raised in pre-seed funding.
Market Potential Identified
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Positioned AstroPod as a versatile platform with applications in biotech, wellness, and personalised medicine.
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Initial focus on drug discovery, with the potential to expand into wellness treatments and regenerative medicine.