
Dunia is a company focused on accelerating the discovery of electro-active materials for the chemical industry, aiming to support a sustainable future and the energy transition. They achieve this by integrating cutting-edge robotics and advanced algorithms, creating an autonomous laboratory environment named Iris. This platform facilitates a closed-loop Design-Make-Test-Analyze cycle, significantly reducing the R&D timeline for material innovation from years to months and potentially lowering costs. Their mission is to decarbonize chemical processes, with an initial goal of developing the world's first cost-effective CO2 electrolyzer. They work with industries like fuels, plastics, fertilizers, and textiles to innovate carbon-neutral processes and create new markets for sustainable chemicals and fuels.

Dunia is a company focused on accelerating the discovery of electro-active materials for the chemical industry, aiming to support a sustainable future and the energy transition. They achieve this by integrating cutting-edge robotics and advanced algorithms, creating an autonomous laboratory environment named Iris. This platform facilitates a closed-loop Design-Make-Test-Analyze cycle, significantly reducing the R&D timeline for material innovation from years to months and potentially lowering costs. Their mission is to decarbonize chemical processes, with an initial goal of developing the world's first cost-effective CO2 electrolyzer. They work with industries like fuels, plastics, fertilizers, and textiles to innovate carbon-neutral processes and create new markets for sustainable chemicals and fuels.
What they do: AI-driven autonomous labs to accelerate discovery of electro-active materials (closed-loop DMTA)
Founded: 2022
Headquarters / Industry: Berlin-based; DeepTech / materials & electrochemistry for energy
Latest disclosed funding: $11.5M seed (Oct 23, 2024)
Founders / leadership: Alexander Hammer (CEO), Ahmed Ismail (COO), Marcus Tze-Kiat Ng (CTO)
Electrochemistry and materials discovery for energy applications (e.g., catalysts, electrolytes, CO2 electrolysis, supercapacitor additives).
2022
DeepTech
$11.5M
Reported as €10.6M / $11.5M seed round (Oct 23, 2024)
“Backed by a mix of venture and corporate investors (including Elaia and redalpine) and multiple investors (~16 listed)”
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Your mission Make ambitious science possible by running an exceptional lab operation Dunia is building AI for one of the hardest unsolved problems in science: turning materials discovery from an academic, trial-and-error process into a programmable, scalable discipline.
At Dunia, the lab is not just a workspace. It is a production system where experiments, automation, and AI-driven discovery intersect. When lab operations work well, discovery accelerates. When they don’t, everything slows down.
As Lab Operations & Procurement Manager, you are responsible for turning the lab into an engine for discovery; one that runs smoothly, scales reliably, and accelerates the work of everyone who depends on it.
You own the systems, processes, and details that allow scientists and automation to operate without friction. Your work determines whether experiments start on time, whether data is trustworthy, and whether the lab scales gracefully or painfully.
Your tasks will include: Run the lab like a system
Own procurement with judgment
Protect safety and reliability
Be the connective tissue
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About Us Dunia, meaning “world” in over 20 languages, reflects our global mission: to drive clean energy innovation in the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors. With cutting-edge physics AI technology, we’re accelerating breakthroughs in materials science to help reduce global CO2 emissions by billions of tons annually. Join us and make a real difference in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.
We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and safe to be their authentic self. Non-traditional career paths are welcome and valued. If you share our vision, you can be certain that we want you to succeed. You might be just the right candidate for this or for other roles that have not opened yet. Reach out!