# WONZ Technology

> WONZ Technology is a digital health company built around one goal: helping the world's roughly 1.5 billion smokers cut their exposure to the harmful byproducts of combustion. Founded by Xin (Steven) Du in 2020, WONZ pairs hardware - heat-not-burn smart devices sold under the CIGPAL brand - with digital intervention software, an exhaled-CO tester, and AI-guided coaching. Its proprietary WHC (WONZ Heat Currents) thermal distillation technology is designed to reduce inhalation of more than 90% of the main harmful substances in cigarette smoke while easing cravings and withdrawal. The company holds over 100 patents and has raised more than US$13 million from investors including XVC.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Hong Kong (R&D in Beijing, China)
- **Founders:** Xin Du (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~5 employees (per Apollo/LinkedIn data)
- **Products:** CIGPAL / WONZ heat-not-burn smart device (L1, L2, Z2), WONZ Portable Tobacco Addiction Tester / Exhaled-CO meter, Niketin digital intervention platform, COPD intervention therapy, WONZ VNS Sleep Aid
- **Notable:** First enterprise in China to obtain the National High-Tech Enterprise Certificate in cigarette harm reduction and digital nicotine-addiction therapy, Over 100 patents filed (111+ patent applications), mostly invention and utility model patents, Named to the 'POC50 - Top 50 Startup Companies with the Most Proof-of-Concept Capability' list

## Products & services

- **CIGPAL / WONZ heat-not-burn smart device (L1, L2, Z2)** — Heat-not-burn (HNB) smart devices compatible with traditional cigarettes, designed to reduce inhalation of over 90% of main harmful substances while easing cravings.
- **WONZ Portable Tobacco Addiction Tester / Exhaled-CO meter** — A portable device that measures exhaled carbon monoxide so smokers can track their nicotine and combustion exposure over time.
- **Niketin digital intervention platform** — A 'one platform, two terminals' nicotine addiction management system combining an exhaled-gas CO meter, filter/coke purifier and an AI assistant.
- **COPD intervention therapy** — A digital intervention program aimed at chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, extending WONZ's harm-reduction work beyond active smokers.
- **WONZ VNS Sleep Aid** — A non-invasive vagus-nerve-stimulation device targeting insomnia and anxiety, using the company's brain-computer interface research.

## Achievements

- First enterprise in China to obtain the National High-Tech Enterprise Certificate in cigarette harm reduction and digital nicotine-addiction therapy
- Over 100 patents filed (111+ patent applications), mostly invention and utility model patents
- Named to the 'POC50 - Top 50 Startup Companies with the Most Proof-of-Concept Capability' list
- Raised over US$13M / 100M+ RMB from investors including XVC and Niniu Capital
- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital study showed 56% sustained device use with reduced craving and withdrawal scores

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Reported latest funding (Series A stage) and continued expansion of digital solutions and manufacturing footprint.
- **2024-07** — Beijing Chaoyang Hospital clinical study found 56% sustained device use with reduced smoking craving and withdrawal scores.
- **2024-01** — Released multiple digital solutions - Niketin nicotine platform, Herbal Heat Activation series, and a VNS sleep aid - and secured financing from Zhejiang Yuhuan State-owned Investment.

## Links

- Website: https://wonz.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/wonz-technology
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WonzTechnology
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonztechnology/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonztechnology

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Last updated: 2026-07-10