Our vision
We excel in the manufacturing of organic photovoltaic modules based on a patented digital printing technique.
Our vision is clear: provide a sustainable alternative to batteries to meet the energy challenges posed by the multiplication of low-power devices.
We aspire to become a global reference in light energy harvesting, making a significant contribution to shaping a more sustainable energy future.
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Our vision is to replace battery-powered devices within five years from now, with our headquarters in Europe, several international entities and several industrial partners.
Our three divisions
Dracula Technologies operates through three strategic divisions,
each playing a crucial role in shaping a bright future for low-power devices.
LAYER® Lab
Prototyping to test your ideas.
LAYER® LAB is the Research and Development division of Dracula Technologies, focused on designing prototypes and pre-series to materialize proof of concepts. Within LAYER® LAB, our team is dedicated to exploring new ideas, constantly pushing the boundaries of our OPV modules.
LAYER® Factory
Large-scale production of OPV modules.
The LAYER® Factory division is responsible for the large-scale production of LAYER® OPV modules. The factory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff dedicated to ensuring that each module meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
LAYER® Solutions
For turnkey products with no batteries.
The LAYER® Solutions division offers IoT manufacturers and integrators turnkey products using our LAYER® product, offering a range of licensing options. We help developers design a standalone application and assist them with the implementation, delivery, and support of the final product.
We have a mission
Driven by the leadership, the employees of Dracula Technologies began contemplating this company model as early as July 2022. A group then delved into defining our reason for being.
*Refers to companies that, in addition to pursuing a profit-oriented goal, formally incorporate a social or environmental mission.
Our reason for being
Empower as many people as possible to use light as a self-sustaining and environmentally friendly energy source through teams of dedicated men and women engaged in their ecosystem.
To bring our mission, as outlined in our statutes, to life, we brainstormed concrete actions around three key themes.
Empower as many people as possible to use light as a self-sustaining and environmentally friendly energy source through teams of dedicated men and women engaged in their ecosystem.
*Refers to companies that, in addition to pursuing a profit-oriented goal, formally incorporate a social or environmental mission.
The Team
Ensuring favorable working conditions to support men and women in fulfilling their missions by developing their skills. Promoting inclusion and diversity through concrete actions to encourage vocations in the region.
The Product
Striving to make our consumption and production responsible to achieve a measured and limited environmental impact.
The Ecosystem
Innovate and collaborate with stakeholders to move towards technologies and the use of our products with low environmental impact to develop our industry.
Our history
2014
Development of the 1st OPV cells with three layers printed by inkjet!
2016
Raised 1.8 million euros (business angels, Grenoble angels, crowdfunding platform Wiseed)
2017
Design of the 1st OPV modules with all five layers printed by inkjet!
2018
Installation of the new pilot line in Valence, France, the LAYER® line. (+2 patents filed, concerning materials and modules)
2019
First Proof of Concept (POC) achieved with our LAYER® modules. (+2 patents filed concerning materials and modules)
2020
Installation of the pre-industrial line, LAYER® line V2, in collaboration with MGI Digital Technology (+1 patent filed concerning the structure of the modules).
2020
Fundraising of 2.2 million euros. (MGI Digital Technology and ISRA CARDS, wiseed).
2021
Raised 2.4 million euros (individual investors for capital spending).
2022
Raised 5.5 million euros (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes sovereign fund, Semtech, Banque des Territoires)
2022
Dracula Technologies is selected among over 1000 European startups and receives 1.6 million euros in grants under the EIC Accelerator program
2023
Launch of LAYER® Solutions: New activity designing turnkey products for powering Indoor IoT devices
2023
Winner of the First Factory of France 2030 call for projects, Dracula Technologies unveils the Green Micropower Factory! (Financed with 5 million euros from the French State)
2030
Dracula Technologies becomes a major European player in renewable energies and is among the 100 industrial sites expected in France by 2030!
Awards and recognitions
LAYER® awarded Seal of Excellence from the EIC Accelerator
The EIC aims to identify and support disruptive technologies and breakthrough innovations to create new markets and expand internationally.
Dracula Technologies has been admitted to the Cleantech Council
Community of corporate experts committed to partnering with startups to meet their clean, green, and sustainability goals.
LAYER® is one of the #1000solutions to change the world
LAYER® has been awarded to be a part of Solar Impulse #1000 solutions that are both clean and profitable and have a positive impact on the quality of life.
Embedded World Award 2024
Dracula Technologies has won the Best in Show 2024 Awards for its LAYER®Vault technology in the Analog, Power, & Related Components category at Embedded World Exhibition! The annual embedded award honors outstanding innovations in the field of embedded system technologies.
Best of Sensors Awards 2024
Dracula Technologies has won the Best of Sensor Converge Awards for its LAYER®Vault technology in the Cleantech/Sustainability category at Sensor Converge! The Best of Sensors Awards program recognizes the best in sensor technology and the electronics ecosystem.
LAYER® powers Award-Winning LYMIER project for eco-responsible innovation
Recognized for pioneering sustainable indoor energy solutions, the EU-backed LYMIER project showcases LAYER®'s impact in digitalizing environmental monitoring and enhancing CSR initiatives.
About Dracula Technologies
We reinvent light energy harvesting through organic photovoltaic modules. Our product LAYER®, harvests indoor light to power low-energy electronic devices, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
Dracula Technologies is in Valence, France. As the capital of Drome, Valence offers a variety of activities, including festivals, museums, and restaurants. We are located just 12 minutes from Valence’s TGV station and Paris is only a two hour train ride away.
How to find us ?
Address
3 Rue Georges Auric
26000 Valence, France
Accessibility
10 km from Valence TGV station
