
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 Anchor AI-driven materials discovery in first-principles quantum chemistry AI can learn powerful correlations. Quantum chemistry tells us which ones make sense.
At Dunia, we are building AI systems that propose experiments, guide discovery, and influence real-world decisions in materials science. As Quantum Chemistry Specialist, you are the person who ensures these systems stay grounded in first principles.
You bring deep theoretical understanding to a fast-moving, AI-driven discovery loop. Your work clarifies what must be explained, what can be approximated, and where models are extrapolating beyond physics.
This role is for someone who wants theory to matter.
Shape AI from the inside
Connect theory to experiments
Operate in a real system
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About Us Dunia , meaning “world” in over 20 languages, reflects our focus on building technologies that deliver abundance globally. By combining physics, AI, and automation, we accelerate materials discovery for next-generation energy and industrial systems. Our work helps make energy more accessible and materials more affordable and resilient while reshaping how science moves from idea to impact. Join us to work on problems where progress truly compounds.
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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.
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