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Automaise develops an artificial intelligence platform that provides virtual employees for customer service. The platform automates customer interactions and assists human teams in real time, enabling businesses to scale operations and improve efficiency. It offers a growing portfolio of AI-powered virtual employees available for various business verticals and tasks, allowing firms to automate designated processes, reduce customer service costs, boost staff productivity, and drive sales growth.

Cintoo is a technology company focused on managing and utilizing 3D data derived from Reality Capture devices in the cloud. It has developed a unique point cloud-to-surface technology that converts data from terrestrial laser scanners into a versatile and collaborative format known as Reality Data. This innovative technology is integrated into Cintoo Cloud, a cloud-based platform that is compatible with various laser scanning hardware and Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. By bridging the gap between reality capture and digital twins, Cintoo's platform enhances efficiency for companies in the construction industry, facilitating improved planning and management of buildings and infrastructure.

Maven is a SaaS pet tech startup that provides a personal vet to track the pet’s safety and health 24/7. It focuses on using technology to improve the quality of life for pets, as well as offering pet owners peace of mind and a way to keep track of their pet's safety, health, and well-being on a continual basis through their own personal veterinarian. It was started by the founders of Findster Technologies in 2021 and is based in the US and Portugal.

Rows is a company that develops an interactive web application aimed at empowering business professionals with general-purpose computing capabilities. Its platform offers a spreadsheet solution that connects seamlessly to various online services and application programming interfaces, enabling users to automate tasks and manage data efficiently using cloud technology. By bridging the gap between traditional spreadsheet software and contemporary data management needs, Rows provides a powerful and flexible tool that allows businesses and individuals to create interactive web applications without requiring coding skills. This innovative approach positions Rows as a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their data handling and application automation capabilities.

Tonic App S.A. is a mobile application developer based in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2016. The company’s flagship application serves as a comprehensive platform for medical professionals, facilitating communication, collaboration, and information sharing among doctors. It enables users to message, share, and archive patient cases, seek expert advice, and network with peers. Tonic App is also utilized by hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, as well as medical associations, to connect with healthcare professionals and disseminate relevant medical content. The application supports various functionalities including video consultations, clinical decision tools, and the sharing of medical images, thereby enhancing clinical work efficiency and improving patient outcomes. It is accredited as an e-library by the European Accreditation Council in CME, underscoring its commitment to quality and safety in clinical practices.

Vawlt is a data storage platform based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded by researchers from the LASIGE research group at the University of Lisbon. The company focuses on simplifying the management of multiple cloud storage solutions while enhancing data security and privacy. Vawlt's platform enables organizations to store and share files effectively, optimizing storage resources and allowing customization of data storage volumes based on specific needs such as cost, performance, location, and compliance. This approach empowers companies to manage their data more responsibly and reduces maintenance and operational costs. Vawlt is dedicated to ensuring individuals and organizations have control over their data while adhering to higher security standards.

KIT-AR Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in designing and developing integrated industrial augmented reality systems aimed at enhancing manufacturing productivity across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on reducing production errors and unplanned downtime caused by human mistakes. KIT-AR offers a suite of products, including KIT-ASSIST, which provides essential assembly and engineering information through a heads-up display; KIT-SMART, a set of intelligent modules that monitor the working environment and worker activity; KIT-BUILD, which enables the management of work instructions; and KIT-INSIGHT, which delivers insights on productivity and efficiency. By leveraging augmented reality and artificial intelligence, KIT-AR empowers shop floor employees to perform tasks correctly and efficiently, ultimately improving overall manufacturing quality.

Appentra Solutions, S.L. specializes in developing software tools that facilitate guided parallelization, targeting the democratization of high-performance computing across various fields, including engineering and science. Founded in 2012 and based in Corunna, Spain, the company offers several key products, including Parallware Trainer, a real-time interactive editor designed to enhance the teaching and application of parallel programming, and Parallelware Analyzer, a suite of command-line tools that assist developers in efficiently creating high-quality parallel software. As the demand for advanced computing capabilities grows, Appentra aims to simplify parallel programming, making it accessible to a broader range of organizations. Their innovative Parallelware technology, which focuses on static code analysis for concurrency and parallelism, positions the company as a leader in the shift towards mainstream adoption of parallel computing solutions.

Bdeo is a technology company that specializes in Visual Intelligence solutions aimed at automating inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet management firms. Founded in 2017, Bdeo significantly streamlines underwriting, claims processing, and vehicle assessments, reducing these tasks from weeks to mere minutes. The company serves over 50 insurance clients across 25 countries, including major firms such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Bdeo's platform enhances the customer experience throughout the insurance journey by providing real-time assessments of risks and damages, assisting in fraud detection, and expediting claims approval. The company maintains key partnerships with organizations like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector. Bdeo has offices located in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, reflecting its international reach and commitment to innovation in insurance processes.

Miles in the Sky is an ed-tech startup focused on enhancing the learning experience for both students and professionals. The company offers a diverse range of courses, including data science, web development, Python fundamentals, and digital experience, allowing individuals to acquire new skills while balancing their current work commitments. By prioritizing practical and relevant learning, Miles in the Sky aims to prepare people and organizations for the demands of the future.

Founded in Madrid in 2019, StudentFinance is a company that provides educational financing services. It uses AI-driven data forecasting to select students with technical skills who can become software engineers, data analysts, or cybersecurity experts. The company invests in these students' education and helps them secure jobs, with repayment tied to future earnings.

Didimo is a leading provider of automated solutions for generating high-quality, real-time human avatars. The company specializes in creating high-fidelity 3D avatars in approximately 90 seconds from simple inputs, such as a 2D photo. Didimo's platform-as-a-service (PaaS) enables content creators, software developers, and app builders to seamlessly integrate a reliable solution for generating user-generated avatars within their applications. Utilizing a patented pipeline, Didimo employs advanced machine vision and topology generation techniques to transform various image-based inputs into real-time ready avatars. These avatars come equipped with a full facial animation system and text-to-speech capabilities, making them well-suited for real-time engines. Additionally, Didimo's technology allows for the efficient creation of thousands of unique characters, supporting diverse gameplay experiences while optimizing memory for large-scale rendering.

Codacy offers an automated code review tool designed to save developers' time and efficiently manage technical debt. It tracks new issues by severity level for every commit and pull request, providing advanced code metrics and enabling customization of static analysis.

Brighter AI Technologies GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled software solutions. The company's primary focus is on video anonymization, which protects individual identities in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. Their technology anonymizes camera data, including personally identifiable information like faces, allowing companies to use publicly recorded footage for analytics and AI applications while ensuring data privacy. Brighter AI's solutions are used across various sectors, initially starting within the automotive industry. The company has been recognized for its innovative work, being named “Europe’s Hottest AI Startup” by Nvidia and winning "The Spark - The German Digital Award" by Handelsblatt & McKinsey.

KIT-AR Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in designing and developing integrated industrial augmented reality systems aimed at enhancing manufacturing productivity across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on reducing production errors and unplanned downtime caused by human mistakes. KIT-AR offers a suite of products, including KIT-ASSIST, which provides essential assembly and engineering information through a heads-up display; KIT-SMART, a set of intelligent modules that monitor the working environment and worker activity; KIT-BUILD, which enables the management of work instructions; and KIT-INSIGHT, which delivers insights on productivity and efficiency. By leveraging augmented reality and artificial intelligence, KIT-AR empowers shop floor employees to perform tasks correctly and efficiently, ultimately improving overall manufacturing quality.

Maven is a SaaS pet tech startup that provides a personal vet to track the pet’s safety and health 24/7. It focuses on using technology to improve the quality of life for pets, as well as offering pet owners peace of mind and a way to keep track of their pet's safety, health, and well-being on a continual basis through their own personal veterinarian. It was started by the founders of Findster Technologies in 2021 and is based in the US and Portugal.

Amplemarket develops a sales intelligence and AI-powered sales platform that aids lead generation and prospect engagement. The platform uses machine learning to identify potential customers and automate outreach, enabling businesses to contact prospects in a personalized and efficient manner and to pursue revenue goals.

Neuraspace is a developer of advanced AI-based collision avoidance systems for satellites, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of satellite operations. The company specializes in utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to track and monitor satellites, enabling proactive responses to critical conjunction data messages. By automating collision risk assessment and management, Neuraspace provides satellite operators with actionable recommendations for orbital maneuvers to avoid potential collisions. This innovative platform not only streamlines existing manual processes but also delivers valuable insights to various stakeholders, including insurance carriers and regulators, ultimately helping to mitigate the financial losses associated with satellite collisions.

Cintoo is a technology company focused on managing and utilizing 3D data derived from Reality Capture devices in the cloud. It has developed a unique point cloud-to-surface technology that converts data from terrestrial laser scanners into a versatile and collaborative format known as Reality Data. This innovative technology is integrated into Cintoo Cloud, a cloud-based platform that is compatible with various laser scanning hardware and Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. By bridging the gap between reality capture and digital twins, Cintoo's platform enhances efficiency for companies in the construction industry, facilitating improved planning and management of buildings and infrastructure.

Knokcare is an app-based healthcare platform that connects patients with doctors and independent medical professionals through on-demand video consultations, house visits, and in-person appointments. The platform integrates remote and in-person care within a single application, using an AI chatbot to help patients self-assess, guide them to appropriate video or in-home visits, and coordinate with hospitals when necessary. It aims to streamline care for patients while improving efficiency for health systems by routing urgent cases to hospital services and securely managing patient records to protect privacy. The service supports medical institutions and providers by facilitating real-time communication, remote assessments, and convenient access to care.

Reckon.ai is a technology company based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing a cloud platform known as Reckon. This platform is designed for smart retail product analysis and price comparison, leveraging machine learning algorithms, data fusion, and computer vision. Reckon.ai addresses the challenges of competitive analysis in the retail sector by providing tools that enable retailers to track and optimize their pricing strategies against competitors. The platform also assists retailers in inventory management, helping them allocate products more effectively across different store locations by forecasting potential revenue based on various factors such as demographics and customer behavior. Through its innovative solutions, Reckon.ai aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of retail operations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Casafari LLC is a real estate metasearch company based in Lisbon that offers property search solutions for real estate professionals and institutional investors in Germany, Spain, and Portugal. The company focuses on enhancing transparency in the real estate market by building a comprehensive database of properties. It collects and analyzes data on property prices, collaborates with various real estate agencies, and aggregates listings from multiple sources. Utilizing proprietary technology, Casafari cleans, deduplicates, and evaluates property information in real-time, enabling users to identify lucrative investment opportunities. Additionally, the platform provides predictive analytics, alerts for new listings and price changes, and status tracking to help users stay informed about market developments and optimize their property transactions.

Founded in Madrid in 2019, StudentFinance is a company that provides educational financing services. It uses AI-driven data forecasting to select students with technical skills who can become software engineers, data analysts, or cybersecurity experts. The company invests in these students' education and helps them secure jobs, with repayment tied to future earnings.

OutSystems is a Boston-based company founded in 2001 by Paulo Rosado and Rui Pereira, specializing in a low-code application platform that allows businesses to efficiently develop, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade applications. The platform combines low-code tools with advanced development capabilities, facilitating the visual creation of applications that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems. This approach enables organizations to enhance customer experiences, drive workplace innovation, automate processes, and modernize core systems more rapidly, all while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. OutSystems' tools are designed to support high productivity and leverage AI assistance, empowering developers to innovate effectively in software development.

Automaise develops an artificial intelligence platform that provides virtual employees for customer service. The platform automates customer interactions and assists human teams in real time, enabling businesses to scale operations and improve efficiency. It offers a growing portfolio of AI-powered virtual employees available for various business verticals and tasks, allowing firms to automate designated processes, reduce customer service costs, boost staff productivity, and drive sales growth.

Didimo is a leading provider of automated solutions for generating high-quality, real-time human avatars. The company specializes in creating high-fidelity 3D avatars in approximately 90 seconds from simple inputs, such as a 2D photo. Didimo's platform-as-a-service (PaaS) enables content creators, software developers, and app builders to seamlessly integrate a reliable solution for generating user-generated avatars within their applications. Utilizing a patented pipeline, Didimo employs advanced machine vision and topology generation techniques to transform various image-based inputs into real-time ready avatars. These avatars come equipped with a full facial animation system and text-to-speech capabilities, making them well-suited for real-time engines. Additionally, Didimo's technology allows for the efficient creation of thousands of unique characters, supporting diverse gameplay experiences while optimizing memory for large-scale rendering.

Codavel helps video platforms to achieve the optimal tradeoff between QoE and CDN costs, regardless of CDN failures or user’s bad network. Codavel ensures each video chunk for each user is delivered with the best available CDN option based on customer's business rules, maximum QoE or minimum costs, while guaranteeing customer's desired user experience. Traditionally, user experience is highly dependent on the user's WiFi, 3G or 4G connection quality and CDN availability. Metrics like user retention, conversion and even revenue are in the hand of CDNs and wireless networks. With Codavel, customers can get back in control. As a result, every end user gets a 5-star experience, regardless of CDN failures or user's bad network. We are working towards a world where internet-based services are frustration-free. For every user, anytime, anywhere.

Appentra Solutions, S.L. specializes in developing software tools that facilitate guided parallelization, targeting the democratization of high-performance computing across various fields, including engineering and science. Founded in 2012 and based in Corunna, Spain, the company offers several key products, including Parallware Trainer, a real-time interactive editor designed to enhance the teaching and application of parallel programming, and Parallelware Analyzer, a suite of command-line tools that assist developers in efficiently creating high-quality parallel software. As the demand for advanced computing capabilities grows, Appentra aims to simplify parallel programming, making it accessible to a broader range of organizations. Their innovative Parallelware technology, which focuses on static code analysis for concurrency and parallelism, positions the company as a leader in the shift towards mainstream adoption of parallel computing solutions.

Codavel is a technology company that provides a content delivery platform enabling mobile applications to deliver consistent, high‑quality user experiences regardless of network conditions, device, or location. The platform gives developers end‑to‑end control over network performance, reducing loading time instability on WiFi, 3G, and 4G, and allowing efficient cost‑effective content delivery.

WalliD, SA is a company that specializes in online identification and authentication solutions, focusing on the secure management of digital identities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, WalliD has developed a global protocol for certified identity document transactions. The company offers various tools, including ImportiD, a desktop application that extracts attributes from certified documents, and MyEtherID, a web application that encrypts and stores identities on a smart contract. WalliD enables users to securely encrypt and store their identity documents in Ethereum wallets, facilitating safe validations for online services that require Know-Your-Customer (KYC) compliance. The company's architecture supports Certification Authorities and digital certificates through public key infrastructure, ensuring that all identity documents stored in users' wallets are backed by reliable digital certificates. Additionally, WalliD provides data verification services, allowing platforms to validate user identities using governmental IDs and other identity infrastructures, thereby enhancing the security and privacy of digital identity management.

Codacy offers an automated code review tool designed to save developers' time and efficiently manage technical debt. It tracks new issues by severity level for every commit and pull request, providing advanced code metrics and enabling customization of static analysis.

Tonic App S.A. is a mobile application developer based in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2016. The company’s flagship application serves as a comprehensive platform for medical professionals, facilitating communication, collaboration, and information sharing among doctors. It enables users to message, share, and archive patient cases, seek expert advice, and network with peers. Tonic App is also utilized by hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, as well as medical associations, to connect with healthcare professionals and disseminate relevant medical content. The application supports various functionalities including video consultations, clinical decision tools, and the sharing of medical images, thereby enhancing clinical work efficiency and improving patient outcomes. It is accredited as an e-library by the European Accreditation Council in CME, underscoring its commitment to quality and safety in clinical practices.

Vawlt is a data storage platform based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded by researchers from the LASIGE research group at the University of Lisbon. The company focuses on simplifying the management of multiple cloud storage solutions while enhancing data security and privacy. Vawlt's platform enables organizations to store and share files effectively, optimizing storage resources and allowing customization of data storage volumes based on specific needs such as cost, performance, location, and compliance. This approach empowers companies to manage their data more responsibly and reduces maintenance and operational costs. Vawlt is dedicated to ensuring individuals and organizations have control over their data while adhering to higher security standards.

Automaise develops an artificial intelligence platform that provides virtual employees for customer service. The platform automates customer interactions and assists human teams in real time, enabling businesses to scale operations and improve efficiency. It offers a growing portfolio of AI-powered virtual employees available for various business verticals and tasks, allowing firms to automate designated processes, reduce customer service costs, boost staff productivity, and drive sales growth.

OutSystems is a Boston-based company founded in 2001 by Paulo Rosado and Rui Pereira, specializing in a low-code application platform that allows businesses to efficiently develop, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade applications. The platform combines low-code tools with advanced development capabilities, facilitating the visual creation of applications that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems. This approach enables organizations to enhance customer experiences, drive workplace innovation, automate processes, and modernize core systems more rapidly, all while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. OutSystems' tools are designed to support high productivity and leverage AI assistance, empowering developers to innovate effectively in software development.

Codacy offers an automated code review tool designed to save developers' time and efficiently manage technical debt. It tracks new issues by severity level for every commit and pull request, providing advanced code metrics and enabling customization of static analysis.

FASTinov S.A., founded in 2013 and based in Matosinhos, Portugal, specializes in the development and marketing of innovative technology aimed at enhancing the speed and reliability of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests (AST). The company focuses on research and development to create a patented, disruptive solution that is particularly beneficial in acute care settings, where timely diagnostic results are critical for effective patient treatment. Through its advanced technology, FASTinov seeks to improve healthcare outcomes by facilitating quicker and more accurate identification of antimicrobial effectiveness, addressing a significant need in the medical field.

Tradiio is a music discovery platform that facilitates the connection between emerging artists and their fans through a unique blend of streaming and direct-to-fan funding. The platform enables music enthusiasts to discover new talent via crowd curation, while offering artists a means to monetize their fan base. By inviting fans to join their Circle, artists can provide exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access in exchange for recurring monthly payments. This approach allows musicians to generate consistent income and grow their audiences, while fans gain a closer relationship with the artists they support.

Feedzai is a data science company that provides an artificial intelligence platform for fraud prevention and financial crime risk management. The platform combines fraud prevention and anti-money laundering capabilities to help banks, payment providers, merchants and retailers prevent, detect, and remediate fraudulent activity across channels. It ingests and transforms data from multiple sources, creates hypergranular risk profiles, and analyzes structured and unstructured data to identify anomalies and related transactions in real time. Key offerings include Any Data. Any Payment, a risk engine for fraud prevention; Feedzai Pulse for real-time business intelligence and analytics; Data Science Studio for building and deploying predictive models; and Feedzai Genome to visualize financial-crime networks and support investigators. Feedzai serves global financial institutions, processors and retailers, aiming to reduce losses and improve customer experience.

Tradiio is a music discovery platform that facilitates the connection between emerging artists and their fans through a unique blend of streaming and direct-to-fan funding. The platform enables music enthusiasts to discover new talent via crowd curation, while offering artists a means to monetize their fan base. By inviting fans to join their Circle, artists can provide exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access in exchange for recurring monthly payments. This approach allows musicians to generate consistent income and grow their audiences, while fans gain a closer relationship with the artists they support.

Tradiio is a music discovery platform that facilitates the connection between emerging artists and their fans through a unique blend of streaming and direct-to-fan funding. The platform enables music enthusiasts to discover new talent via crowd curation, while offering artists a means to monetize their fan base. By inviting fans to join their Circle, artists can provide exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access in exchange for recurring monthly payments. This approach allows musicians to generate consistent income and grow their audiences, while fans gain a closer relationship with the artists they support.

Codacy offers an automated code review tool designed to save developers' time and efficiently manage technical debt. It tracks new issues by severity level for every commit and pull request, providing advanced code metrics and enabling customization of static analysis.

LaserLeap Technologies SA, founded in 2011 and based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializes in innovative healthcare technology designed to deliver medicines and cosmetics through the skin without pain. The company has developed a unique method that combines affordable lasers and advanced materials to enhance skin permeation, allowing for the effective transdermal and intradermal administration of various applications, including analgesics, anesthetics, therapeutics, vaccines, and biotechnology drugs. By leveraging two decades of research in laser and ultrasound technology, LaserLeap aims to provide a safer and more efficient approach to drug delivery, facilitating faster treatments and improving patient comfort.

NutriVentures is an innovative company focused on creating animated content aimed at children under the age of ten. The company's flagship project combines entertainment with education, offering engaging stories and characters that teach children about the importance of healthy food choices. NutriVentures provides multiplatform content that not only entertains but also empowers parents and educators to influence children's dietary habits positively. In addition to its animated series, the company establishes partnerships to develop further content and support nutritional programs, promoting a comprehensive approach to healthy eating. NutriVentures envisions a world where children learn about proper nutrition in an exciting and interactive environment, fostering a lifelong appreciation for healthy food.

Founded in 2010, Ynvisible Interactive specializes in developing and selling electrochromic displays primarily in Europe. The company offers comprehensive services including system design, integration, and production for tailored application needs. It caters to industries such as healthcare, consumer products, logistics, and others.

Ecofoot, founded in 2012, specializes in innovative textile coloration technology with a focus on sustainability. The company aims to revolutionize the coloration industry by offering products like H2COLOR, designed to minimize toxicity and environmental impact. Composed of a team of researchers from the University of Minho, along with entrepreneurs and investors, Ecofoot leverages its breakthrough in hybrid dyes to advance ecological practices in textile manufacturing. Their technology involves functional nano pigments made from porous polymer particles, which help prevent hydrolysis during the dyeing process. This innovative approach not only reduces water and energy consumption but also decreases pollution by facilitating the efficient release of excess dye during washing. Ecofoot is committed to creating a more sustainable future for the textile industry.

HeartGenetics, Genetics and Biotechnology S.A. is a company based in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal, established in 2013. It specializes in developing genetic tests specifically for cardiac pathologies, addressing the needs of patients and clinicians dealing with inherited cardiovascular disorders. The company employs an innovative DNA microchip technology that encompasses all known genetic variants associated with specific cardiac diseases, utilizing a high-throughput and precise MassArray system for genetic analysis. HeartGenetics aims to enhance healthcare through AI-backed tools and genetic testing kits, facilitating actionable and cost-effective solutions in the fields of cardiovascular health, nutrition, and pharmacogenetics. As of November 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Impact Lab Srl.

Muzzley is an intelligent mobile app+cloud+api/sdk intelligent platform for IOT consumer world. It's a single entry point that avoids the consumer to have hundreds of different apps to interact with hundreds of different devices. The system predicts the user desires according to the constant learning algorithm and suggests/takes actions to improve his/her relation with the connected devices.

Ubiquity Global Services, Inc. is a multinational outsourcing organization specializing in customer support and business process services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, the company operates globally with additional locations in Omaha, Nebraska; Manila and Bacolod in the Philippines; San Salvador, El Salvador; Bogota, Colombia; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Budapest, Hungary; Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; and Lisbon, Portugal. Ubiquity offers a wide range of services, including call center operations, sales and retention support, social media management, and risk and compliance services such as fraud investigation and chargeback management. The company is recognized for its expertise in the fintech and emerging payments sectors, providing live customer management and interactive voice response solutions. Ubiquity employs advanced technology to enhance operational efficiency and deliver actionable business intelligence, while also developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies at its innovation hub in Amsterdam to optimize customer service performance.

Iosil Energy Corporation, founded in 2007 and based in Groveport, Ohio, specializes in the production and marketing of high-purity solar grade polysilicon, a crucial raw material for solar cells. The company efficiently leverages waste materials, specifically the byproducts generated from wafer sawing operations, to manufacture its polysilicon. This innovative approach not only reduces costs but also minimizes energy consumption and equipment requirements during production. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Iosil Energy's research and development facilities, located at the National Institute for Nanotechnology in Edmonton, Alberta, focus on improving purification technologies for silicon, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

Equigerminal is a veterinary biotechnology company based in Cantanhede, Portugal, founded in 2011. It develops and produces antiviral and biotechnological products for horses, including antiviral solutions for equine infectious anemia virus. The company focuses on diagnostics, biomarkers, and vaccines to identify and prevent viral infections in horses, supporting veterinarians, breeders, and horsemen in managing infections and maintaining equine health.

Weduc is a school communication software provider. They offer a school engagement platform, a mobile app for schools that is available in both the app store and google play, school communication solutions, a website for schools, and management tools.

SAK Project is a manufacturer specializing in advanced protective gear for football players, particularly focusing on shin guards. The company has developed a unique scanning technology that creates highly accurate 3D models of a player's legs in under 30 seconds, allowing for the customization of shin guards to ensure optimal fit and protection. Utilizing high-tech materials with excellent energy absorption capabilities, SAK Project's shin guards are designed to effectively safeguard players against injuries during gameplay. This innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with specialized materials to enhance player safety and performance on the field.

Spectrum Bridge, Inc. is a telecommunications software company that specializes in cloud-based spectrum management and embedded software solutions for the wireless networking market. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with an additional office in Silicon Valley, the company focuses on enhancing wireless bandwidth availability for both enterprises and consumers. Its primary offering is Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA), which allows network operators and end users to manage spectrum allocation based on specific parameters such as frequency, geography, time, intended use, cost, and quality of service. The DSA technology includes several modules, such as the Spectrum Allocation Engine, which optimizes spectrum allocations, and the Spectrum Supply Manager, which facilitates operational constraints for spectrum holders and network operators. Additionally, the Coexistence Manager ensures that co-located users maintain expected performance levels through coordinated operations. Spectrum Bridge's innovative, patented technology enables dynamic access to available spectrum through a database-driven cognitive network architecture, further enhancing the efficient allocation of wireless resources.

Current Communications Group specializes in providing electric utilities with advanced Smart Grid solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid while minimizing environmental impacts. The company offers an integrated suite of technologies, including advanced sensing devices, high-speed two-way communications, continuous monitoring, and enterprise analysis software. This combination enables utilities to access real-time, location-specific actionable data, which aids in improving grid management. Additionally, Current Communications Group serves as a fully-integrated communications service provider, delivering high-performance broadband and home energy management services through existing electric infrastructure. Their Connected Intelligence technologies empower utilities to optimize their distribution grids by leveraging increased connectivity and analytics, ultimately helping to address the challenges posed by aging infrastructure and the rise of distributed energy generation.

Feedzai is a data science company that provides an artificial intelligence platform for fraud prevention and financial crime risk management. The platform combines fraud prevention and anti-money laundering capabilities to help banks, payment providers, merchants and retailers prevent, detect, and remediate fraudulent activity across channels. It ingests and transforms data from multiple sources, creates hypergranular risk profiles, and analyzes structured and unstructured data to identify anomalies and related transactions in real time. Key offerings include Any Data. Any Payment, a risk engine for fraud prevention; Feedzai Pulse for real-time business intelligence and analytics; Data Science Studio for building and deploying predictive models; and Feedzai Genome to visualize financial-crime networks and support investigators. Feedzai serves global financial institutions, processors and retailers, aiming to reduce losses and improve customer experience.

Magpower is one of the world`s largest manufacturer of CPV solar modules and trackers, and is presently expanding the manufacturing capacity to an annualized run rate of 54MW by the end of 2013. By enabling clean and renewable electricity at lower costs, Magpower provides a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources. The vision to produce solar energy at an affordable price has driven Magpower to become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar systems in the world. The MagSun® TRK-180 represents the latest advancements in solar module technology and is rapidly driving down the cost of solar electricity to rates comparable with traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Domatica is an IoT technology company established in 2002, focusing on connecting the physical and digital realms through innovative solutions. The company has developed easyedge, a versatile and secure IoT Edge platform that simplifies the connection of various devices to diverse applications. By prioritizing strategic partnerships with software and hardware manufacturers, Domatica aims to enhance the digitalization of IoT projects, significantly reducing deployment times and operational costs. Their approach enables clients to efficiently manage device connectivity and data collection, thereby facilitating the implementation of numerous IoT initiatives globally.

BERD, established in 2006 by Professor Pedro Pacheco, specializes in engineering services for bridge and viaduct construction. Headquartered in Matosinhos, Portugal, the company operates globally, offering innovative solutions based on its patented Organic Prestressing System (OPS). BERD's unique movable scaffolder technology, featuring an auto-adaptive prestressing system, enables lighter and more efficient structures compared to conventional methods. The company serves clients across multiple continents, including Europe, North America, Asia, and South America.

TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.

Petra Systems is a technology company focused on smart solar and distributed energy solutions for smart city infrastructure. It designs and delivers distributed power generation technologies and system integration for renewable energy, microgrids, energy efficiency, grid reliability, and grid operation and maintenance. The company provides ground-mounted and pole-mounted solar installations, lighting control systems, wireless and surveillance sensors, solar generators, and battery backup modules, along with operation and maintenance services. Its SunWave solutions and related platforms integrate energy generation with smart grid capabilities to support remotely managed networks across urban and remote communities, solar farms, and grids. Petra Systems also develops a smart streetlight network that leverages energy efficiency, renewable energy, and data services to transform existing street infrastructure into 5G-ready assets, enabling municipalities, utilities, and mobile carriers to create revenue-generating networks. Founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company aims to advance smart grid connectivity and the deployment of clean energy technologies worldwide.

TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.

UltraCell Corporation, based in Livermore, California, was established in 2002 to commercialize advanced Reformed Methanol Micro Fuel Cell (RMFC) technology developed at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The company specializes in the development and sale of lightweight fuel cell systems aimed at the portable power market. UltraCell's products, including the Ultracell XX25, are notable for their clean and renewable energy capabilities, specifically designed to power portable electronics. This technology has been recognized for its performance and reliability, as demonstrated by extensive Military Specification qualification testing and field trials. UltraCell's fuel cell systems are NATO-approved, providing military and security agencies with efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

A123 Systems is a manufacturer of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and battery systems, specializing in efficient power supply solutions for electronic devices. The company leverages advanced nanoscale materials, particularly its proprietary Nanophosphate electrode technology, which offers significant advantages in performance and cost. A123's cell and electrode designs result in lower costs per watt and watt-hour, while providing higher voltage compared to traditional long-life systems. This technology also contributes to a longer battery life, reducing overall lifecycle and system costs, thereby enhancing price-performance for clients. A123 Systems competes with other industry players such as Valence, Saft, and Lion Cells.

Nutrigreen is a Portuguese company established in 2009, specializing in the production and marketing of fresh fruit derivatives. With a focus on making fiber, vitamins, and nutrients integral to daily living, Nutrigreen offers a range of products designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. Its offerings include natural fruit juices, fruit and vegetable purées, fresh fruit bars, and natural antioxidants. The company collaborates with major distributors across Portugal and Europe to ensure the availability of its innovative products, which cater to evolving food trends and emphasize the importance of fruits in a balanced diet. Nutrigreen is dedicated to delivering high-quality, ready-to-eat fruit options that support consumers in maintaining their health.

Spectrum Bridge, Inc. is a telecommunications software company that specializes in cloud-based spectrum management and embedded software solutions for the wireless networking market. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with an additional office in Silicon Valley, the company focuses on enhancing wireless bandwidth availability for both enterprises and consumers. Its primary offering is Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA), which allows network operators and end users to manage spectrum allocation based on specific parameters such as frequency, geography, time, intended use, cost, and quality of service. The DSA technology includes several modules, such as the Spectrum Allocation Engine, which optimizes spectrum allocations, and the Spectrum Supply Manager, which facilitates operational constraints for spectrum holders and network operators. Additionally, the Coexistence Manager ensures that co-located users maintain expected performance levels through coordinated operations. Spectrum Bridge's innovative, patented technology enables dynamic access to available spectrum through a database-driven cognitive network architecture, further enhancing the efficient allocation of wireless resources.

Oceanlinx is an international renewable energy company with a unique, commercially efficient system for extracting energy from ocean waves and converting it to electricity, or utilising that energy to produce clean, fresh water from brine.

Watson Brown HSM Limited is a company specializing in the development and supply of polymer recycling technologies rooted in mechanochemistry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Watson Brown offers a range of services including toll processing, recycled compounds, down cycling compounds, and custom products. The company has also patented a method for reprocessing and recycling rubber, enhancing its innovative capacity in the recycling sector. With operations extending across the United Kingdom, Germany, and America, Watson Brown is committed to advancing sustainable practices in polymer recycling.

SafetyPay is a global internet payment solution that facilitates secure online transactions for customers using their local bank accounts in their preferred currency. Designed to address the increasing demand for safe online payment methods, SafetyPay allows users to make purchases from merchants worldwide without the need for credit cards. Its software caters to various industries, including airline, automotive, retail, finance, and insurance, by providing real-time global payment options. By enabling hassle-free and secure transactions, SafetyPay enhances the online shopping experience for consumers and merchants alike.

Multiwave Photonics specializes in the manufacturing of pulsed fiber lasers, catering primarily to materials processing and environmental monitoring applications. The company also designs and develops fiber-optic light sources for a range of commercial and scientific purposes. In addition to its product offerings, Multiwave provides engineering services focused on product design and development, aiming to create cost-effective and reliable solutions that address specific customer needs. Through its innovations in fiber-optic technologies, Multiwave seeks to enhance the functionality and performance of its products in various applications.

TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.

MALO CLINIC was established in 1995 by Dr. Paulo Malo. Today is world’s leader in Implantology and Dental Cosmetic as well as an Educational Centre on Oral Rehabilitation that trains over 3,500 professionals coming from all over the world per year. Besides Dentistry MALO CLINIC expanded to other health specialties, projecting an innovative concept of Medical Spa through a strong bet in wellbeing which resulted in the foundation of a Health Management business group spread worldwide known as MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness.

Atraverda is an advanced material company that owns the intellectual property rights to a conductive ceramic known worldwide through its trademark, Ebonex®.

OutSystems is a Boston-based company founded in 2001 by Paulo Rosado and Rui Pereira, specializing in a low-code application platform that allows businesses to efficiently develop, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade applications. The platform combines low-code tools with advanced development capabilities, facilitating the visual creation of applications that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems. This approach enables organizations to enhance customer experiences, drive workplace innovation, automate processes, and modernize core systems more rapidly, all while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. OutSystems' tools are designed to support high productivity and leverage AI assistance, empowering developers to innovate effectively in software development.

AquaSpy, Inc. specializes in the development of underground soil moisture sensors designed to measure and monitor soil moisture levels, benefiting agricultural practices across several regions, including Australia, South America, and the United States. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, AquaSpy operates as a subsidiary of AquaSpy Group Pty Ltd., which has been active since 1997 and is headquartered in Thebarton, Australia. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including moisture sensors, irrigation system regulators, data loggers, and weather stations, aimed at helping farmers optimize crop yield and water usage. With over 50,000 sensors deployed globally, AquaSpy's technology has demonstrated significant effectiveness, enabling farmers to improve yields and make informed decisions regarding water and nutrient management. Its services extend to various sectors, including agriculture, urban landscaping, and municipal markets, exemplifying the company's commitment to intelligent water management solutions.

Chipidea Microelectrónica offers analog and mixed semiconductor solutions to wireless communications, digital media, and consumer electronics market segments. It provides analog subsystems for wireless and wire line communications, device-to-device connectivity, multimedia, and power management in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company offers analog and mixed Internet protocol products in various categories, including analog to digital converters, analog filters, analog front end, analog standard cells, audio and voice, clock management, digital modules, over sampling modulators, power management, radio frequency, USB link controllers, and USB physical interfaces for blue chip customers.

Superbac develop our activities based on the responsible principle of nature self-remediation and create specific microorganism blends to fulfill different needs. We produce concentrated blends on an industrial scale, focusing on formulations which are easy to use and can be applied continually. Founded in 1995, SuperBAC is a biotechnological solution company, focusing on Innovation. Our solutions stimulate sustainability in the production processes in the fields of agribusiness, sanitation, energy, bioremediation, and retail. We have Research and Development centers and units in the United States, Brazil, and Colombia to come up with solutions that are environmentally correct and economically feasible.

OphthalmoPharma Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for ophthalmic conditions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sarnen, Switzerland, with an additional office in Zurich, the company specializes in addressing significant unmet medical needs such as dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). OphthalmoPharma's product offerings include therapeutic products for glaucoma and dry eye, as well as EyeBar, a nutraceutical aimed at preventing dry AMD. Additionally, the company has developed a preloaded injector designed for the delivery of intraocular lenses during cataract and corrective lens replacement surgeries. The company has granted exclusive rights to its proprietary therapeutic products and nutraceutical to Altacor, enhancing its reach in the ophthalmology market.

Sousacamp, SGPS, S.A. is a company based in Bragança, Portugal, dedicated to the production and supply of mushrooms and other vegetables for the food industry and households. The company offers a diverse range of mushroom varieties, including white, pleurotus, shiitake, maroon, portobello, pie blue, seta de cardo, and enokitake, alongside other organic vegetables. By focusing on natural food products, Sousacamp aims to provide customers with healthy and safe options that contribute to their well-being.

Coreworks® S.A. is a leading provider of Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) for multi-standard multimedia such as DTV, IPTV, portable audio players, and mobile internet devices. Our products have been implemented in a wide variety of technologies, for more than 30 customers worldwide. Our products include digital audio encoders and decoders such as Dolby Digital, Advanced Audio Coding (AAC and AAC+), MPEG1/2 Layers 1/2, digital audio interfaces such as SPDIF/AES-EBU, TDM, I2S, and asynchronous sample rate converters. Coreworks' products rely on the SideWorks™ patent pending technology for automatically creating pre-silicon configurable and post-silicon reconfigurable hardware accelerators. Our solutions achieve three to five times more efficiency in terms of silicon area and power consumption, compared to the competition. Coreworks was founded in 2001 by two professors of the Technical University of Lisbon (IST) doing research on Reconfigurable Computing at the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering R&D (INESC-ID). The company received an A-series investment round from Espírito Santo Ventures in 2006, and three R&D grants from the Portuguese government. Its complex technology is still undergoing developments.

YDreams - Informática SA specializes in the research and development of proprietary technologies in image processing, augmented reality, and gesture-based interfaces. The company offers a range of interactive products, including Aquarium, which enables users to create virtual pet fish; Boxfall, an application for overlaying virtual elements on real-time video; and Photobooth, designed for product promotion. Other notable offerings include Orbit, which allows for gesture-based product browsing; Mirror, for audience engagement; and Magic Book, a presentation tool for various printed materials. YDreams serves diverse markets, including retail, culture, corporate, banking, events, and branding, both in Portugal and internationally, distributing its products through resellers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Caparica, Portugal, YDreams was previously known as Ideias Interactivas S.A. before rebranding in 2002.

Active Global is a Portuguese holding company that specializes in managing a diverse portfolio of businesses focused on agriculture, cattle breeding, and forest planning. The company aims to enhance health and well-being by providing professional home care services, including live-in caregivers and respite care. Active Global employs foreign-trained nurses with substantial hospital experience and nursing aides with expertise in elderly care. This approach ensures that patients receive professional and affordable medical care in the comfort of their own homes, facilitating effective health improvement treatments. Through its various initiatives, Active Global plays a vital role in both agricultural development and healthcare services.

Vortal is a leading G2B2B (Government to Business to Business) eMarketplace operator, serving more than 50,000 companies and 2,000 contracting authorities in 3 continents. The company was founded in 2000 with a mission “to help our clients buying better and selling more", to achieve superior performance” in a high performance collaborative cloud-based solution. Vortal supports its customers through its offices in Portugal, Spain, UK and the Czech Republic , with a team of highly-motivated people from 7 nationalities. Business foundation has been built on becoming the leader in Portugal, both in the Private and Public markets regarding electronic procurement. Since 2010, Vortal has been consecutively distinguished as one of "100 best companies to work in Portugal", in a survey carried out by “Accenture" and "Exame" magazine. In 2011, the Association of Electronic Commerce and Interactive Advertising distinguished Vortal as the "Best B2B e-commerce website". At an International level, Vortal was included in the Deloitte “Technology fast growing 500 EMEA ranking” and recognized by Gartner regarding expertise and capabilities, namely in the publications “Strategies for Public-Sector Investment in Procurement Applications" and "Cool Vendors in Procurement Applications".

Clarity Payment Solutions develops electronic payment solutions and processes payment transactions for emerging and specialty markets.