Hance will demo its kilobyte-size AI audio processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Norwegian startup Hance is showcasing its ultra-compact AI-driven audio processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The company has developed models as small as 242 kB that run on-device with just 10 milliseconds of latency, enabling real-time noise reduction, sound separation, echo and reverb removal, and speech clarity enhancement. This technology is particularly valuable in high-stakes environments like Formula One racing, where clear communication is critical, and has already attracted clients such as Intel and Riedel Communications, the official radio supplier to F1. Hance’s team, including co-founders with deep audio industry experience, trained their AI models on a diverse range of high-quality sounds, from F1 car roars to volcanic eruptions. Their software’s small size and energy efficiency allow it to operate on various devices without relying on cloud processing, making it suitable for professional applications in sports broadcasting, law enforcement, and defense. The company is actively partnering with chipmakers like Intel to optimize