EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

Monique Calisti

Expert evaluator and reviewer

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Eliport

Grant in 2019
Eliport develops autonomous delivery robots for last-mile logistics. The company designs ground-based delivery machines that move goods from distribution centers to end customers, featuring advanced navigation, real-time tracking, and secure delivery compartments. Its robotics solution aims to improve delivery efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance customer satisfaction for e-commerce businesses and logistics providers.

Springa

Grant in 2019
Springa is a startup of designers and engineers developing autonomous robotic tools for digital fabrication. Their mission is to allow everyone being creative and building big projects, wherever they want. They began this adventure creating Goliath CNC, the first portable and autonomous CNC machine that changes the way of makers, designers and professionals work on flat surfaces. Founded in 2016, they are based in Milano at PoliHub, the startup incubator of the Politecnico di Milano.

H55

Grant in 2019
H55 S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Sion, Switzerland, specializes in the development of electric propulsion systems and battery management solutions for the aviation industry. The company offers a range of certified technology solutions designed to transform air transportation into a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient mode of travel. H55’s integrated software and hardware offerings encompass the entire propulsion chain, including energy sources, energy management, propeller systems, electric motors, controllers, and pilot interfaces. By focusing on innovative electric propulsion and sensor technology, H55 aims to play a pivotal role in advancing autonomous aviation while making it more affordable and sustainable.

Perpetual Mobile

Grant in 2019
Perpetual Mobile provides Mobile Application and consulting services in farm management and machinery control. Their 14 engineers, ICT and business managers have completed over 150 projects to date. Their familiarity with the market needs led us to develop new navigation technology called outside-in tracking (patented) that is the core of Zauberzeug™, a robot for the autonomous cleaning of stables.

Jinn-Bot Robotics & Design

Grant in 2019
Jinn-Bot Robotics & Design GmbH" produces robotic systems based on industry standard modules for training and technology users. All components are 100% digitally developed and produced with 3D printers worldwide. These manufacturing methods enable the Robotic customer to produce spare parts or to integrate new developments based on CAD data. The Windows and Android-controlled robots can be easily expanded by individually optimized functions thanks to a «jinn open source concept». Extensions are, for example, motion sensors, infrared sensors, solar panels, voice control - the possibilities are inexhaustible. Further Robotioc solutions for various everyday applications are under development.

Civ Robotics

Grant in 2019
Civ Robotics develops autonomous ground vehicles designed to automate layout and staking tasks in large-scale civil engineering projects. Their rugged rovers, equipped with high-precision receivers and integrated mission-planning software, improve land surveying efficiency by accurately marking coordinates with significantly reduced manual effort.

Cambrian Intelligence

Grant in 2019
Cambrian Intelligence LTD, founded in 2015 and based in London, develops advanced artificial intelligence teleoperation interfaces that enable intuitive control of robots at a distance. By leveraging gaming technologies, including virtual reality, tracking, and haptics, the company's system allows users to replicate hand and arm movements, facilitating seamless natural teleoperation. This innovative approach not only enhances the user experience but also enables the teaching of robots through teleoperation, thereby increasing their autonomy with artificial intelligence. Cambrian Intelligence's long-term vision is to create an AI-based robotic operating system capable of controlling and manipulating objects with human-level dexterity across various robotic platforms.

Fotokite

Grant in 2019
Fotokite develops autonomous aerial robots designed to enhance situational awareness for first responders. Their patented technology enables firefighters to deploy a tethered drone with a single button press, providing thermal and regular video footage up to 45 meters high for hours at a time. This fully autonomous system delivers real-time intelligence without requiring piloting skills, helping teams assess incidents quickly and safely.

Wriggle Solutions

Grant in 2019
Wriggle Solutions is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the tyre market with its innovative SMARTTyre technology. The firm comprises a team of multidisciplinary experts focused on enhancing automotive safety features through smart tyres. These tyres utilize advanced sensing technologies to measure tread depth, detect damages and deformations, and continuously monitor tire status. By providing real-time data, Wriggle Solutions aims to reduce the likelihood of accidents, ensuring that automobile owners can drive safely without the fear of tyre-related issues.

AImotive

Grant in 2019
AImotive is a developer of automated driving technology focused on creating self-driving software, proprietary simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware. The company aims to facilitate the deployment of automated driving through its scalable and modular products, which are designed to be hardware agnostic. Drawing on its team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive supports industry partners in achieving their self-driving objectives. The company's technology is tailored to provide safe and comfortable rides across various climates and cultures, positioning it as a competitive player in the automated driving sector.

Embotech

Grant in 2018
Founded in 2013, Embotech develops decision-making software solutions for autonomous systems. Its flagship product, FORCES Pro, enables complex control system design across industries such as automotive, energy, and robotics. Applications include wind turbine control, drone motion planning, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), spacecraft landing, and reusable rocket returns.

XIMANTIS

Grant in 2018
Ximantis aims for Smart/Green and Integrated transport by demonstrating a revolutionary road traffic prediction method based on collecting and analyzing “big data” in order to greatly reduce CO2 emissions, decrease overall congestion impact and optimize navigation - the equivalent of a weather forecast for traffic flow and congestion! In addition, Ximantis innovates on advanced vehicle software systems for Connected Cars and Autonomous Navigation through their deep learning Stochastic Re-construction Module, offering safe reaction and anticipation to eminent risk.

Colugo Systems

Grant in 2018
Colugo has developed the ARcopter, an electric drone that promises to fly farther and be more maneuverable than most drones on the market. The aircraft will be equipped with sensors and cameras that will enable it to deliver mail, survey a disaster area, gather intelligence, or inspect an agricultural area. The drone can take off and land vertically (VTOL), and it can fly for three hours. The wings are attached to the body via a hinge, and they move freely.

Hydromea

Grant in 2018
Hydromea develops portable underwater robotics systems that provide access to submerged assets and data. The company offers a scalable multi-robot inspection and sensing system that can be permanently deployed at sea or launched from mobile autonomous craft and remotely tasked to carry out regular inspections, environmental measurements and emergency response. Its in-house sensors can be integrated on drones to deliver faster underwater data collection both onshore and offshore, enabling companies to obtain valuable insights at lower cost. The solution emphasizes portability, affordability and ruggedness to withstand harsh underwater environments.

Fastree3D

Grant in 2018
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland. It specializes in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that enable real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects, facilitating driving assistance and autonomous navigation. The company employs advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication processes to create precision sensors suitable for both consumer electronics and industrial applications. Fastree3D's technology allows clients to design vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their surroundings, significantly enhancing their ability to detect and locate fast-moving objects in three dimensions. Additionally, Fastree3D B.V., a subsidiary of the company, collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to further advance its research initiatives.

Involi

Grant in 2018
Founded in 2016 and based in Renens, Switzerland, Involi develops air traffic awareness systems for professional drone applications. Its real-time monitoring system, akin to Waze for drones, ensures safety and enables widespread use of drones across various sectors by providing comprehensive low-altitude coverage.

Sky-Watch

Grant in 2018
Founded in 2009, Sky-Watch specializes in developing high-tech solutions for real-time decision-making in complex environments worldwide. The company focuses on unmanned systems, advanced embedded control software, integrated industrial design, and intuitive user interfaces. Their products aim to save time, reduce costs, and potentially save lives by operating autonomously in challenging environments.

RanMarine

Grant in 2018
RanMarine Technology B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a company that specializes in designing and developing industrial autonomous surface vessels for clearing water bodies. Their flagship product, WasteShark, is an autonomous drone designed to collect plastics, bio-waste, and other debris from ports, harbors, and various marine environments. The company's technology also gathers data about the marine environment, contributing to both cleanup efforts and environmental monitoring.

Albora Technologies

Grant in 2017
Albora Technologies develops next-generation navigation technologies for autonomous vehicles, drones, and UAVs. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Follow Inspiration

Grant in 2017
Follow Inspiration, S.A. is a technology company based in Fundão, Portugal, founded in 2012. The company specializes in the development of intelligent systems and autonomous mobile robotics, focusing on applications across various sectors. It is known for creating innovative solutions such as wiiGO, an autonomous shopping cart designed for retail environments, and robotics coffee machines that interact with users. The company's portfolio also includes projects like interactive software for museums, mobile applications for historical town tours, and platforms that provide literature-related information. Initially focused on social robots for assisting individuals with reduced mobility, Follow Inspiration shifted its focus in 2020 to industrial mobile robotics, aiming to enhance logistics and material handling processes. The company leverages expertise in navigation, image recognition, and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency for its clients in the retail and industrial sectors.

Olmedo Special Vehicles Spa

Grant in 2017
Olmedo Special Vehicles manufactures transportation equipment such as industrial trucks, tractors, and trailers. The company was founded in 2004 and soon established its internal operating departments (paneling, upholstery, interior fittings), differentiating them, in order to optimize their development and to keep the quality and operational efficiencies more closely monitored. The first sector is linked to the disabled driving facilities, developed after the acquisition of the company "L 'autonomy" of Reggio Emilia, which took place in 2005, and immediately incorporated into the OLMEDO buildings; in this area, accessible from every disabled and without architectural barriers, qualified personnel analyzes need for need to compare it to the technical feasibility of transformation. The result is a part of the company, equipped with static devices simulators, where the user can compare the most innovative solutions related to their needs. The second operating context is that of interior upholstery and upholstery and the glazing of glazed vehicles

Daedalean

Grant in 2017
Daedalean AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing autonomous flight control systems for electric personal aircraft. The company focuses on creating machine-learning-based avionics systems aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of civil aviation. With a team of over 150 professionals, including experts in machine learning, aviation software engineering, flight testing, and safety certification, Daedalean is actively working on its flagship AI-based certified products, Pilot Eye™ and Ailumina Vista™, designed for visual traffic detection in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Additionally, the company is innovating in areas such as non-GNSS positioning, landing guidance, and power line detection. Daedalean has formed partnerships with aviation regulators and has collaborated with agencies like EASA and the FAA to facilitate the certification process for its machine-learning systems, aiming to set new standards in safety-critical aviation applications.

Cover Sistemi

Grant in 2017
Cover Sistemi develops advanced applications in electronics, RF, radar, optoelectronics, 2D and 3D vision systems and reverse engineering. Cover Sistemi Srl has managed to provide innovative solutions for its commercial clients in perimeter intruder detection but never has there been a solution to give a detailed, zone specific, multiple object sensing and precise 3D radar mapping of objects. ARIA is their novel radar sensor with disruptive technology enabling 3D mapping of objects and resulting in people identification, multiple people tracking and selection of zone of surveillance.

Largoiko

Grant in 2017
Largoiko is a mechatronic engineering company that since 1999 has been dedicated to the automation of industrial processes and the manufacture of special or customized machinery. It is comprised of a multidisciplinary team with experience in all areas of project development: mechanical and electrical design, manufacturing (with our own machining workshop), programming, assembly and commissioning. This allows them to quickly and flexibly respond to the needs of the customer. The company works in the sectors that require automation to improve production, enhance quality and reduce costs: automotive, household appliances, electrical devices, food, renewable energy, graphic arts, etc. Largoiko provides the involvement and commitment necessary for our customers to continue trusting them and collaborating in future projects.

Qamcom

Grant in 2017
Qamcom Research & Technology AB, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializes in product development and expert services across several domains, including signal processing, communication systems, automotive applications, and functional safety. The company focuses on wireless connectivity, autonomous systems, and industrial IoT, aiming to be a preferred technology partner for its clients and research collaborators. Qamcom offers a wide range of services, such as operational and technology management, applied research, mechanical analysis, and embedded systems. By integrating creativity with deep technical knowledge, the company fosters an environment conducive to innovation. Its team comprises professionals with strong research backgrounds and industry experience, enabling them to handle projects from feasibility studies to complete product development. Additionally, Qamcom participates in both national and international research initiatives, addressing various aspects of R&D, including algorithm development and technology management.

T-Minus Engineering

Grant in 2017
T-Minus Engineering specializes in the development and operation of autonomous air and space vehicles, with a primary focus on sounding rockets for scientific research. The company designs commercial suborbital platforms that cater to scientific, commercial, and defense applications. T-Minus Engineering possesses extensive expertise in rocket propulsion, flight control systems, and launch operations, allowing it to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to user requirements. This end-to-end development capability enables clients to conduct cost-effective in-situ experiments in the upper layers of the atmosphere, thereby advancing research and practical applications in various fields.

Nervtech

Grant in 2017
Nervtech is a high-tech research and development company focused on innovative vehicle simulation technologies aimed at biometric and cognitive driver evaluation, machine learning, and data integration. Its flagship product, a patented 4DOF-motion compact driving simulator, provides a realistic driving experience that is crucial for simulator analytics, driver evaluation, and training. The simulator can be configured with three large external screens or used with virtual reality headsets, making it easily transportable and quick to set up at various locations. It features diverse driving environments, including rural roads, snowy mountains, highways, and complex urban areas, and can simulate unusual or dangerous driving scenarios. The platform integrates advanced driver assistance systems and supports fully autonomous driving capabilities, allowing for customizable cockpit displays and external hardware components. Additionally, it incorporates medical-grade physiological sensors to monitor drivers' biometric signals, enabling the detection of distraction, stress, and cognitive workload through proprietary algorithms. Nervtech's primary research objective is to develop methodologies for transferring human driving knowledge to autonomous vehicles, enhancing their ability to manage complex and unpredictable driving conditions by incorporating human cognitive processes.

EICAS Automazione

Grant in 2016
EICAS Automazione is a small-size high-tech Italian engineering company located in Torino. The core of EICAS background concerns dynamic system modeling, simulation and control, signal theory and applied mathematics. The main activity areas include space, automotive, and industrial automation. They deal with automatic digital control design, numerical data, signals and images elaboration with development of special digital sensors, development of software tools for automatic control design and rapid control prototyping, development of sophisticated techniques for safety, FDIR and dependability, vehicle control, spacecraft attitude determination and control, handling of flexible materials, discrete manufacturing automation.

Largoiko

Grant in 2016
Largoiko is a mechatronic engineering company that since 1999 has been dedicated to the automation of industrial processes and the manufacture of special or customized machinery. It is comprised of a multidisciplinary team with experience in all areas of project development: mechanical and electrical design, manufacturing (with our own machining workshop), programming, assembly and commissioning. This allows them to quickly and flexibly respond to the needs of the customer. The company works in the sectors that require automation to improve production, enhance quality and reduce costs: automotive, household appliances, electrical devices, food, renewable energy, graphic arts, etc. Largoiko provides the involvement and commitment necessary for our customers to continue trusting them and collaborating in future projects.

Cleandrone

Grant in 2016
Cleandrone is a technology company focused on revolutionizing the maintenance of solar installations and glass surfaces through the use of advanced flying robotic systems. Established in 2010, Cleandrone has conducted extensive research and development within the solar power sector. The company was inspired to innovate when its CEO observed the impact of dust accumulation on solar panels, leading to suboptimal performance. Cleandrone's drones are equipped with intelligent systems capable of autonomously detecting soiling issues and cleaning surfaces efficiently. Their product offerings include thermal and visual inspections, expedited surveys and data processing, and fault detection, catering to the needs of solar plant operators and owners of high-rise buildings. By combining automation with smart technology, Cleandrone aims to eliminate the need for manual cleaning and enhance the operational efficiency of solar and glass surface maintenance.

Optin

Grant in 2016
Optin Kft. is an information-technology research and development company that focuses on the development of innovative technologies for logistics, vehicle security, and traffic management.

AERDRON

Grant in 2016
AERDRON is an innovative aerospace company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company specializes in designing prototypes, turnkey solutions, and finished commercial products tailored to client specifications. AERDRON supports clients throughout all stages of product development, offering training and post-sales assistance. Committed to advancing aerospace technology, AERDRON collaborates with both private and public entities to enhance research and development projects aimed at the commercial market. Additionally, the company provides outsourcing services for development and prototype manufacturing, enabling other businesses to bring their design concepts to fruition. AERDRON's products are engineered to perform effectively in challenging environments, including the low-density, low-pressure, and extreme temperature conditions of the Martian atmosphere, thereby enhancing the capabilities of traditional ground exploration vehicles.

Technidrone

Grant in 2016
Technidrone is a company dedicated to the manufacture, technical service, and maintenance of unmanned aircraft for civil use. The company believes in the strength of technology to accurately design the most robust, powerful, and most autonomous UAVs on the market. With Technidrone people will get accurate information in real time, allowing them make accurate decisions, optimize processes, reduce costs and increase quality and productivity in agricultural, topographical, thermographic, and endless utilities.

Ctrl4 Enviro

Grant in 2016
Ctrl4 Enviro is a highly innovative computer vision analytics technology company based in Barcelona. From counting and monitoring of people in outdoor spaces to detecting cars and license plate information, we can process and provide highly accurate information for a wide range of scenarios and environments. It is founded in 2006 from our research project together with the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Collaborations with several research institutions and departments from the University, such as the Computer Vision Centre and the Statistics Physics Group, have led us to achieve the best innovative solutions for many challenging projects. Its mission is to apply technology to obtain information (sensorizing), and use it to optimize resource efficiency and contribute to a sustainable planet.

Teraki

Grant in 2016
Founded in Berlin in 2014, Teraki develops software solutions that enable high-volume, real-time data processing for connected car applications. Its platform facilitates predictive maintenance, usage-based insurance (UBI), fleet management, and autonomous driving services by optimizing data compression and latency.

ARCHON TECHNOLOGIES

Grant in 2016
Archon Technologies, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Modena, Italy, specializes in automated operations using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company focuses on enhancing the quality of surveillance, inspections, and monitoring services traditionally conducted by cameras, satellites, and human personnel. Archon's offerings include real-time surveillance, mobile asset tracking, and integration of robotics with the Internet of Things (IoT). The company utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence module to enable multi-robot services, ensuring privacy compliance and providing access to hard-to-reach or hazardous areas. By leveraging drones and recharging stations, Archon aims to reduce operational costs and risks while increasing efficiency and safety in various industries.

IonTerra

Grant in 2015
IonTerra Ltd. is an automotive technology company based in Petah Tikva, Israel, specializing in real-time data and sensor fusion for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including a proprietary real-time computer vision analysis platform known as rtCVI, which serves as an open-architecture client-server system. Additionally, IonTerra provides Ion-Vision, which delivers vital real-time information by integrating sensor data from vehicles, and Ion-Fusion, which processes raw data inputs from multiple autonomous vehicle sensors. The company's advanced Ion-Cloud solutions leverage big data and real-time vision capabilities to enhance safety and reliability in autonomous driving. Founded in 2013, IonTerra's diverse team of engineers focuses on developing low-computing power algorithms for object identification and perception, facilitating the transition from theoretical concepts to the commercial deployment of autonomous driving technologies.

IXION

Grant in 2015
IXION is a highly innovative SME that develops automation solutions and assimilates the most advanced and efficient technologies. Its products are aimed to the industrial sector, also linked with robotics and solutions based on autonomous vehicles. The company aims to provide industry with the advances of the newest technologies in an easy way. As a result, companies will increase their efficiency and safety, and will also reduce costs and risks. Apart from its work for the European Space Agency, Axiom develops highly advanced solutions for robotic systems, specially for autonomous vehicles. These solutions are based on highly innovative progress regarding leading technologies, such as Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, Control and Navigation Advanced Systems, Artificial Intelligence and advanced human-machine interfaces.

Ingenia Motion Control

Grant in 2015
Ingenia Motion Control is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced motion control solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, medical devices, and industrial uses. The company focuses on creating products that are intuitive, efficient, precise, and easy to use, ensuring they meet the unique requirements of their clients. Ingenia offers a range of customized products, including servo drives, motion control systems, motor controllers, and robotic solutions, enabling customers to enhance their operational capabilities. By leveraging its expertise in motion control technology, Ingenia aims to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions that positively impact society, the economy, and the environment. Additionally, the company's Global Engineered Support program further enhances business development and productivity for its clients.

EasyMile

Grant in 2015
EasyMile SAS is a high-tech company based in Toulouse, France, specializing in the development of driverless electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions for the last mile. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing autonomous vehicles, including the EZ10 shuttle, which can accommodate up to 12 passengers for short-distance travel in urban and suburban areas. EasyMile partners with major manufacturers to implement its innovative technology, emphasizing safety and operational readiness. The company serves a diverse clientele, including leading transport operators, city authorities, airports, and educational institutions, and maintains a global presence with additional offices in Singapore and Denver, as well as partnerships in Japan and the Middle East. Through its advanced technology, EasyMile aims to transform passenger and goods transportation, delivering new and efficient mobility options.

ARCHON TECHNOLOGIES

Grant in 2015
Archon Technologies, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Modena, Italy, specializes in automated operations using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company focuses on enhancing the quality of surveillance, inspections, and monitoring services traditionally conducted by cameras, satellites, and human personnel. Archon's offerings include real-time surveillance, mobile asset tracking, and integration of robotics with the Internet of Things (IoT). The company utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence module to enable multi-robot services, ensuring privacy compliance and providing access to hard-to-reach or hazardous areas. By leveraging drones and recharging stations, Archon aims to reduce operational costs and risks while increasing efficiency and safety in various industries.

Alfanorm

Venture Round in 2015
Alfanorm develops a computer-aided road marking machine-RoadWriter being able to print any kind of sign or graphic of road markings which are generated from a computer and appropriate to standards without using any template or any other tool. The signs in road marking are still applied manually by using some templates or some mechanic tools which needs lots of work force and time. The lack of digitalization of road marking applications is providing a great business opportunity with our disruptive innovation. The initial research for RoadWriter has been funded by TUBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), which funds the research projects in Turkey that have an excellent research infrastructure and big market potential. Our technology was demonstrated and approved as TRL6 in an industrially relevant environment at the helm of specialized academicians assigned by TUBITAK. The RoadWriter project will transform the existing methods to a new digital way for more precision, less work force and standardized marking worldwide. Road marking is a basic need for each country, especially for technologically advanced ones such as EU member countries, USA and Japan. RoadWriter has a high volume market of over 400 million EUR market size with a high growth rate of 5-10%. The target users of the RoadWriter are highway directorates,municipalities,airports,parking areas, hospitals,malls,defense industry, everywhere where horizontal marking is needed. Its innovative aspects are; • Computer-aided machine • Ability to print at full width of standard traffic lane and unlimited length • Autonomous workout as long as needed • Standardization of signs and graphics library The feasibility study that will be completed in Phase 1 will mainly cover; • Market and stakeholder research • IPR management • Developing the embedded and interface software of the machine • Preparing user-friendly library of standard traffic signs and graphics • Detailed Business Plan
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