SAN focuses on design, production, engineering, and projects management.
SAN designs, manufactures, sells and supplys heavy and light equipment to a variety of markets including major clients in the defense sector as Israel Defense Forces and leading companies such as the Israeli Electric Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafael, Elbit, Haifa Refineries and Israeli Chemical Cooperation.
Founded in 2016, Ampaire is a pioneering aerospace company based in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in designing and developing electric-powered commercial aircraft, focusing on innovations in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture to make flying cleaner, quieter, safer, more reliable, affordable, and accessible.
Dufour Aerospace
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2017, Dufour Aerospace is a Swiss aviation company specializing in aerospace engineering. It initially developed aerobatic aircraft but has since shifted focus to creating next-generation electric aircraft for sustainable cargo transportation and public safety missions.
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.
Grabysur is a manufacturer of Illuminated panels for cockpit.
Mapaero is a manufacturer and distributor of aircraft coatings located in Pamiers, France. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing water-based and environmentally friendly advanced coatings tailored to meet customer specifications. Mapaero provides a comprehensive range of products, including paints for cabin and cockpit interiors, as well as waterborne and solvent-borne paints designed for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) airframes in the aerospace and aviation industries. The company is committed to delivering innovative coatings that possess essential properties such as anti-skid, antistatic, and anti-erosion, ensuring safety and performance in aircraft applications.
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.
Aviosonic Space Tech
Grant in 2018
Aviosonic Space Tech develops systems for the improvement of air safety and can provide aeronautical consulting for various activities.
Aerobits specializes in avionics miniaturization, focusing on hardware and software solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Its core product is the world's smallest and fastest ADS-B air traffic monitoring system, weighing only 2g. Aerobits also offers an OEM platform for Conflict Detection and Resolution methods.
Mobius Protection Systems
Grant in 2017
Mobius Protection Systems is a design, development, and manufacturing company, delivering innovative energy-absorbing solutions for a variety of vehicles and aircraft.
Mobius Protection Systems' products and services are focused on simplicity, innovation, and flawless performance.
Aero Glass is an augmented reality platform designed for various transportation sectors, particularly aviation and ground transportation. The company develops a system that utilizes head-mounted displays to provide a three-dimensional, 360° visualization of essential information such as terrain, navigation, traffic, and weather. By projecting this data in a natural 3D format, Aero Glass significantly reduces the workload of pilots and drivers, enabling them to maintain their focus on the outside environment rather than constantly checking instruments or devices. This innovative approach enhances situational awareness and safety by ensuring that users have immediate access to crucial safety information, including airspaces, airways, and other aircraft, thus contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety in transportation.
Avionero is developing an innovative flight search service that empowers users by placing them in control of their travel plans. Unlike traditional services like Skyscanner or momondo, Avionero's platform uses advanced AI technology to provide personalized and efficient flight searches, breaking away from outdated assumptions about user behavior.
ArgosAI specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based products designed to enhance safety and efficiency in airport ground operations, specifically on runways, taxiways, and aprons. The company offers a pioneering platform that incorporates advanced AI and computer vision technology for automated detection of foreign object debris, as well as tools for operations tracking and remote inspections. Through extensive testing and implementation, ArgosAI's solutions have been installed at high-traffic airports in Asia and Europe, allowing clients to automate processes that would traditionally be performed manually. This innovation aims to ensure passenger and flight safety while improving overall operational efficiency within the aviation sector.
RNC Avionics
Grant in 2017
RNC Avionics specializes in operational and technical consulting in the area of aviation security with emphasis on information and communication technologies.
Dohop Ltd. is a technology provider based in Reykjavik, Iceland, specializing in travel and aviation solutions. Founded in 2004, the company operates a travel search engine that enables users to find the cheapest flights, hotels, and rental cars. Dohop offers customized services such as Dohop Connection Search, which is tailored for specific airlines or airports, and a flight search solution designed for airline and airport websites. The company also provides GatwickConnects, allowing passengers to book connections from different airlines through Gatwick in a single transaction. With a focus on digital innovation, Dohop develops virtual interline technology and connectivity solutions for various airlines and alliances, including easyJet, Air France, and SkyTeam, helping travelers create seamless itineraries.
Aviation eLearning
Grant in 2017
Aviation eLearning is an innovative company developing e-training solutions for the aviation industry. The team consists of programming, multimedia and aviation professionals with more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. It has been cooperating with flight schools, TRTO/ATO and airline training departments.
Sunaero is a privately held company that offers innovative testing and repair solutions for aircraft. It specializes in modernizing the aircraft fuel market through advanced services such as leak detection, non-destructive de-sealing, infrared curing technologies, and composite repairs. Sunaero's expertise spans various components, including aircraft structures and fuel tank bladders, allowing clients to enhance the operational availability of their aircraft while effectively managing costs. The company's focus on fast and efficient repair solutions positions it as a significant player in the aerospace industry.
AURA Innovative Robotics
Grant in 2017
AURA Innovative Robotics develops innovative and affordable medical robotic solutions that are efficient, straightforward, and doctor-friendly. It is a spin-off of the Technical University of Madrid, born within the Center for Automation and Robotics, where some of its founders are developing a comprehensive research applied to different sectors and industries.
AURA has the ambition of becoming a leading medtech provider, developing and launching innovative and disruptive solutions which have big impacts in key areas of health systems.
AURA is working on two product lines:
OSCANN: device for the accurate measurement of ocular and oculocephalic movements (OC / OCM) that allows detecting certain characteristic patterns of neurological disorders (biomarkers).
OSCANN allows a functional and non-invasive test of short duration whose result will make it easier for doctors to diagnose pathologies such as attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, autism, fetal alcoholic disorder, Parkinson's, parkinsonism, ataxia, dementia, vertigo and cognitive impairments, among others.
ORTE: robotic exo-skeleton, motorized and sensorized, which helps the patient to perform the rehabilitation therapies prescribed by their therapist. It is based on a sophisticated musculoskeletal model that allows the therapist to obtain more precise information about the condition of the patient's upper limb and to design the therapy (movements and forces) that the therapist must perform.
The system also allows to monitor the progress of the patient in the rehabilitation process. Motion and force sensors are used that allow knowing the range and scope of the movements that the patient can make and the force that applies at every moment, which is an invaluable information for the medical therapist.
Aerlyper manufactures general and light aviation head-up display, a semi-transparent screen placed above the cockpit in the direction of the forward view that displays the flight parameters derived from flight instruments on windshield, allowing pilots to keep their look on windshield without being forced to monitor cockpit’s instrumentation.
his kind of display is widely used in commercial and military aircraft, since it plays a significant role in supporting pilots and reducing collision risk with terrain.However, HUD combines expensive and complex technologies, bringing to a high minimum selling price of roughly €40,000 for the more expensive sector of business aviation.
Palu Innovation is an Italian startup founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing the safety of rotorcraft, both manned and unmanned, during critical phases of flight, particularly during approach and landing. The company develops advanced situational awareness equipment designed to assist pilots in challenging conditions such as poor visibility and adverse weather. With a focus on improving safety standards in the aerospace sector, Palu aims to address the complexities of glide paths and other operational challenges that rotorcraft may face. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and is a member of the Associazione Elicotteristica Italiana, reflecting its commitment to advancing safety in aviation.
Selfly ED&A, based in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, specializes in developing advanced electronic detection and avoidance systems for pilots of small aircraft. Their innovative technology employs a continuous-wave radar configuration that continuously scans the surrounding environment to identify both moving and fixed objects, providing crucial visual guidance to pilots. This system enhances situational awareness and supports collision avoidance, significantly improving safety for pilots flying under visual flight rules in challenging conditions. Unlike large commercial aircraft, which rely on Air Traffic Control, small aircraft pilots often operate independently, making situational awareness critical. Selfly seeks collaboration with industry professionals to further enhance the capabilities of their systems and promote safer flying experiences for pilots.
Founded in 1987, Pipistrel is a pioneering aircraft manufacturer offering an extensive range of advanced light aircraft. The company focuses on providing personalized flying experiences with reduced operational costs, air pollution, and noise congestion.
AvMap is the Italian multinational present worldwide in the satellite navigation market since 1994.
Since 1994 in the GPS sector, AvMap has known its developments and influenced its trends. Born within the C-MAP group, world leader in marine electronic cartography, AvMap turned to professionals and institutions, debuting with EKP, the aeronautical navigator whose evolution has marked the progress of GPS technology for aircraft.
Subsequently, AvMap exploits the know-how of electronic cartography to land in the terrestrial field, and is already established as a manufacturer when the boom of devices accessible to the public explodes. At the AvMap home the series of Geosat land surfers follow one another, evolving in step with the demands of the public demand.
AvMap invests in research and development in the integration of GPS in cars with customized solutions that are welcomed by car manufacturers such as Peugeot, Citroen, Toyota.
The only reality able to control within itself the entire production process, from software design to hardware implementation, AvMap is also an ideal partner for companies that require customized solutions.
Arescosmo S.p.A. is an Italian company that specializes in manufacturing products and providing services focused on personal and collective protection for the defense and aerospace sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Aprilia, Italy, Arescosmo's offerings include trooper parachutes, aircraft brake chutes, anti-G trousers, planetary landing systems, and life support systems. The company is dedicated to enhancing safety and performance in critical environments.
Mobius Protection Systems
Grant in 2015
Mobius Protection Systems is a design, development, and manufacturing company, delivering innovative energy-absorbing solutions for a variety of vehicles and aircraft.
Mobius Protection Systems' products and services are focused on simplicity, innovation, and flawless performance.
Integra Consult
Grant in 2015
Integra Consult is a Danish aviation consultancy firm that specialises in Air Traffic Management, airports, associated regulatory functions, and defense.
Zero 2 Infinity
Series A in 2015
Zero 2 Infinity is a company dedicated to providing simplified access to space through innovative solutions, founded in 2009 by José Mariano López-Urdiales. The company primarily operates in the stratospheric balloon sector, offering a service called Elevate, which transports various payloads—including scientific, academic, public relations, and commercial materials—to the stratosphere. With over a decade of experience, Zero 2 Infinity has conducted more than 45 flight campaigns for a range of clients, establishing itself as the only private provider of such services in Europe. In addition to its balloon operations, the company is actively developing other projects, including a small satellite launcher vehicle, Bloostar, and a pressurized pod for space tourism and research, known as Bloon. Through these initiatives, Zero 2 Infinity aims to enhance the capability for high-altitude data collection, imaging, and communication for aerospace companies.
Sunaero is a privately held company that offers innovative testing and repair solutions for aircraft. It specializes in modernizing the aircraft fuel market through advanced services such as leak detection, non-destructive de-sealing, infrared curing technologies, and composite repairs. Sunaero's expertise spans various components, including aircraft structures and fuel tank bladders, allowing clients to enhance the operational availability of their aircraft while effectively managing costs. The company's focus on fast and efficient repair solutions positions it as a significant player in the aerospace industry.
Steeper Energy
Venture Round in 2015
Steeper Energy specializes in developing advanced biofuels from low-value biomass like agricultural and forestry residues. Its proprietary Hydrofaction™ process produces renewable fuels that can be used in existing infrastructure, enabling the heavy transport sector to transition to low-carbon fuels.
Palu Innovation is an Italian startup founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing the safety of rotorcraft, both manned and unmanned, during critical phases of flight, particularly during approach and landing. The company develops advanced situational awareness equipment designed to assist pilots in challenging conditions such as poor visibility and adverse weather. With a focus on improving safety standards in the aerospace sector, Palu aims to address the complexities of glide paths and other operational challenges that rotorcraft may face. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and is a member of the Associazione Elicotteristica Italiana, reflecting its commitment to advancing safety in aviation.
Kite Solutions
Grant in 2014
Kite Solutions is a Small Medium Enterprise (SME) with the goals of designing, implementing and commercializing technological solutions in domains with advanced automation and safety-critical human-machine interfaces. It is located in Laveno, a small town in Northern Italy, about 60 kilometers from Milan.
The KITE acronym stands for “Knowledge Information Technology and Ergonomics” and it perfectly summarises the services and competencies offered by the Company. KITE operates mainly in the field of aviation, but, in general, it offers technical and IT capabilities to cover aspects of safety and risk assessment in all industrial contexts with advanced automation, paying particular attention to human factors.
In particular, the activities of KITE Solutions can be grouped into three main areas:
1) European Projects: since 2003, KITE Solutions has actively participated in many European Projects, mainly in the domains of aviation, surface and automotive transportation. In addition, KITE has also collaborated on projects in the medical environment, cybersecurity, nanotechnologies and other domains.
2) SDS Plus: KITE Solutions is the owner and developer of a software called SDS Plus, whose main goal is to support operators and companies in the implementation of their Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS). It facilitates the collection and analysis of information coming from the operational areas, through a web-based interface and customizable functions, to obtain an elevated level of safety and quality.
3) Non-technical Training and consultancy: KITE Solutions offers non-technical training to aviation organizations (operators, maintenance organizations etc.) according to EASA Regulations and organizes SMS courses for management and operational personnel. Moreover, it offers a full range of professional services to companies and individuals who need to perform risk assessments and incident investigation analyses in complex domains.