Helicoid Industries

United States | NATO DIANA Energy & Power 2026

Bio-inspired composite structures (mantis shrimp technology) that are 74% stronger and 50% more impact-resistant than conventional composites.

Founded: 2019
Team: 15-20
Funding: ~$3M raised (DOE SBIR, private)
Website: https://helicoidind.com

DIANA Status

NATO DIANA 2026 Cohort

Technology

Helicoid Industries manufactures bio-inspired composite materials mimicking the mantis shrimp's club structure. UC Riverside spinoff.

Key Differentiators

74% delayed catastrophic failure, 50% higher impact strength, 92% increased load-bearing. No new materials required. Navy SBIR funded. CalTestBed validated for wind energy.

Data Center Value Proposition

Battery storage enclosures and modular DC panels benefit from stronger, more impact-resistant composites at no additional material cost.

Cost / ROI

No additional material cost. Manufacturing cost increase minimal. 50-92% performance improvement. Weight reduction potential.

Technology Readiness

TRL 6-7 -- Prototypes validated. SBIR-funded defense development.

Summary

Helicoid Industries manufactures bio-inspired composites mimicking mantis shrimp. 74% delayed failure, 50% impact strength, 92% load-bearing. Same fiber materials. UC Riverside spinoff. Navy SBIR. US-based. NATO DIANA 2026.

Contact: info@diana.nato.int
Prepared by: NATO DIANA | NATO DIANA Business Development
Date: March 2026 | DCD-NY Edition