SUBRA

About SUBRA

SUBRA A/S is a Danish deep-tech company specializing in superconductor research and development for applications in zero-loss power transmission and fusion energy. Founded in 2014 by Anders C. Wulff and spun-off from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the company is built on over 15 years of research in the field. Wulff, who serves as CEO, is a former associate professor in superconductivity and the innovator behind the company's patent portfolio.

The company's core technology aims to address the limitations of traditional energy infrastructure by developing scalable, high-temperature superconductors. Its primary product under development is the SUBRACABLE, a bundled wire superconductor designed to transport electricity with zero resistance when cooled, enabling greater efficiency and power flow than conventional cables. This technology is intended to significantly reduce energy losses, costs, and the environmental impact of power grids. By transitioning from flat tape technology to bundled wires, the SUBRACABLE is designed for scalability to extreme lengths, potentially over 100 km. The company also develops solutions tailored for fusion power systems and accelerator magnets, including superconducting particle detectors for large-scale neutron detection.

SUBRA's business model is centered on research, development, and the future manufacturing of its superconductor technologies. The company operates a 1000m2 production facility in Farum, Denmark, for producing kilometer-length substrate tapes for superconductors. It collaborates with industry leaders, governments, and research institutions to accelerate the energy transition. The company targets the energy sector, particularly for upgrading power grids and enabling commercial fusion energy. In March 2023, SUBRA secured a €2.76 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to accelerate the development of its SUBRACABLE technology. It also received a €2.5 million EIC Accelerator grant and €1 million in seed investment in 2023 to fund R&D and production capacity.