CDL mentorship enables scaling of AI decision tools that shorten R&D cycles
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Aixelo, a technology company helping the chemical and materials industries increase lab productivity and shorten product development cycles, has been accepted into the AI stream of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), one of the world’s most prestigious programs supporting science- and technology-based ventures.
Founded in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a world-renowned seed-stage program that helps science and technology startups scale through mentorship from top entrepreneurs, investors and academics.
The highly competitive CDL program affirms Aixelo’s potential as a scalable business at the intersection of science and technology. The Toronto-based honor comes as the company sharpens its focus on growth.
“Joining CDL is a strategic inflection point for Aixelo,” said Dr. Christoph Kreisbeck, co-founder and CEO. “We’re scaling faster and delivering AI-powered software that transforms R&D decision-making in the chemicals and materials sector.”
Through CDL, Aixelo gains access to expert guidance on go-to-market strategies, reducing adoption barriers and fostering faster integration of materials AI into routine lab workflows.
“We have a proven product that’s already reducing lab experimentation time across a portfolio of projects,” said Dr. Manuel Tsotsalas, co-founder and chief technology officer. “The next step is expanding our business development efforts. CDL offers an incredible opportunity to gain support and guidance as we push the boundaries of scientific innovation.”
ABOUT AIXELO
Aixelo is a Cambridge, Mass.-based technology company transforming R&D in the chemical and materials industries through AI-powered enterprise software. The company enables lab teams transition to a better R&D process through the adoption of next-generation AI, speeding up product development and enabling groundbreaking innovation. Learn more at www.aixelo.com.
ABOUT CREATIVE DESTRUCTION LAB
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies. Its nine-month program allows founders to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their likelihood of success. Learn more at www.creativedestructionlab.com.