EASME

Securaxis specializes in the development, installation, and operation of innovative safety and security solutions. Founded in 2018 as the first incubated company of BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, Securaxis has garnered recognition through various accolades, including the Entreprendre Network and Swisscom Start-up Challenge. The company is part of the HP Enterprise Startup Incubator and the NVIDIA Inception Program. Securaxis has a dedicated team of eight experts in fields such as machine learning, acoustics, and data management, who have collaborated for over four years. They have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application utilized by clients including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations. Securaxis operates a real-time geolocalized security information platform that employs smart acoustic sensors to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, enabling organizations to make informed decisions to enhance safety.

INKOA is an Engineering and Consultancy Company specialized in supplying Integral and Innovative Solutions directed to the International Agri-Food Sector. With a thorough knowledge of their clients' needs, they focus on providing integral solutions. They cover both consultancy activities (prior studies and projects) and a full range ofcomprehensive engineering services of design and integration of the best technologies and systems in the frame of the effective full project implementation. They complete their services with follow-ups, technical training and assistance, and search for financing sources for their clients.

Prognolite GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in an innovative forecasting application aimed at addressing significant challenges faced by restaurants, particularly the unpredictability of guest numbers. The software employs a sophisticated algorithm to analyze historical receipt data from the past one to two years, taking into account factors such as weather, public holidays, and trends. This enables restaurant managers, COOs, and head chefs to accurately predict daily turnover, optimize staff planning, and automate various processes. By providing actionable data, Prognolite helps restaurants minimize food waste, enhance operational efficiency, and focus on core activities, ultimately supporting better resource management in the hospitality sector.

Caravel Innovation offers top level strategic consultancy in business and product development and technology transfer of early stage innovations to the market. One stop shop for business analysis, business planning, financial consultancy, project inancing and project management for all needs of innovative small and medium enterprises, including startups, across different sectors. Caravel counts on a team of 30 professionals, business analysts, software developers, graphic designer, marketing and communication experts, lawyer, HR experts. Caravel is appointed in the ZEC register (Zona Especial Canaria).

Lancey Energy Storage SAS, founded in 2016 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing innovative electric heaters and radiators. The company's unique products integrate eco-friendly batteries and energy management systems, enabling households to store electricity when prices are low and use it during peak times, thereby reducing energy bills. Lancey also develops a mobile application that allows users to monitor and manage their energy consumption efficiently. The idea behind Lancey originated from Raphaël Meyer, who aimed to make energy storage accessible to every household, working alongside battery expert Gilles Moreau and entrepreneur Hervé Ory. Their collaboration led to patent applications and the establishment of the company, which focuses on accelerating the energy transition by promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Vector Horizonte engages in designing business management systems. They also provide financial consulting for the control and accounting management aimed at optimising the taxation of companies. They manage national and international aid for business investments and R+D+i projects through the management of subsidies and tax incentives.

Centaurea is a Business Development Agency dedicated to business services.

Aberit mission is to help ambitious businessmen to grow their companies dynamically (both small and big ones) and build strong brands. On the basis of their broad experience and understanding the current trends, they suggest innovative solutions which help their clients to gain competitive advantage and increase their profits.

Comunicae offers an online press release distribution service that connects companies and entrepreneurs with media outlets, journalists, and bloggers seeking quality content. Founded by Agustín Martín, Cándido Blasco, and Víctor Gómez Ezquerra, the company is headquartered in Barcelona and has expanded its presence to several Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, serving over 4,500 customers. Comunicae distinguishes itself through its international distribution network, which facilitates efficient communication between businesses and media, and by providing a technological solution that makes press release distribution affordable for all users. The platform allows businesses to create, distribute, and analyze their press releases, enhancing their digital visibility and enabling targeted content promotion across various media types.

Nido specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of efficient and cost-effective underwater robots designed for various underwater applications. The company, headquartered in Murcia, has gained recognition for its innovative technology, which significantly reduces the risks associated with underwater operations while lowering inspection and maintenance costs. Nido's product line includes underwater remotely operated vehicles equipped with integrated cameras, enabling businesses to perform inspections, maintenance, and scientific research without the need for prolonged diving. The company has successfully sold over 60 units and is noted for its ability to customize robots to meet specific client needs while maintaining cost competitiveness through efficient production processes. Since its inception, Nido has received several awards and grants, including recognition as 'Startup of the Month' and 'Start-up of the Year,' which underscore its commitment to innovation and market impact. Nido maintains commercial relationships across the European Union and Latin America, further expanding its reach in the underwater technology sector.

Usability Engineering Center specializes in providing usability services that focus on obtaining genuine user feedback through diverse research methodologies. The company offers a range of services including business analysis, digital content strategy, digital communication, and digital strategy consulting. By leveraging these services, Usability Engineering Center aims to enhance user experience and improve product design for its clients.

Predictice is a Paris-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing predictive analysis for legal professionals. Its platform leverages open data, machine learning, and text analysis of case law to assess the likelihood of success in legal cases. By analyzing statistical data from previous cases, Predictice helps lawyers optimize their strategies and improve their client interactions. The business intelligence solution allows legal practitioners to enhance their expertise and engage more effectively with clients, ultimately saving time and facilitating precise analysis in legal disputes.

Legartis is a legal technology startup focused on developing contract intelligence software that enhances the accessibility and usability of legal documents. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence, Legartis automates the analysis of contracts, enabling users to quickly identify relevant information, unusual or missing clauses, and content that does not meet specific criteria. The platform serves various departments, including legal, compliance, human resources, and procurement, facilitating a comprehensive lifecycle solution for legal documents. This approach streamlines contract review, due diligence, and document management processes, allowing legal professionals to concentrate on critical tasks while improving efficiency and reducing costs for organizations.

Tame is a developer of event planning and marketing software that enables users to effectively manage both virtual and physical events. The platform offers extensive customization options, allowing for personalized branding, tailored welcome messages, and the ability to broadcast content across multiple stages. Tame supports live streaming and the integration of pre-recorded videos, creating an engaging experience for attendees. Additionally, it facilitates breakout sessions, virtual sponsor booths, and various chat options to enhance interaction among participants. With a focus on transforming the event industry through innovation and customer-centric design, Tame's team combines decades of experience in creating memorable and effective events, addressing real challenges faced by users in managing event logistics.

Nanogentech specializes in the development of ultrafine bubble technology aimed at enhancing water oxygenation, particularly for the wastewater industry. The company's innovative approach offers a solution for the aerobic bacterial cleansing stage in sewage treatment plants, contributing to more efficient wastewater management. With a small, interdisciplinary team that possesses over 100 years of combined experience across engineering, business development, and marketing, Nanogentech is positioned to advance its technology and address critical environmental challenges in water treatment.

HuMaInn is a data-based consulting firm. They offer services that include data analytics, data analytics, lead generation, IT consulting services, business transformation, awareness campaigns, mergers, GDPR, and data privacy.

Avia-GIS NV is a Belgian SME founded in 2001 that specializes in spatial risk mapping and modelling as a basis for the development of tailored spatial decision support systems applied to public-, animal- and crop health and integrated pest management. Their company has a unique market position. Only few companies operate in their domain and developed such close contacts with the industrial, institutional and academic world. They have offices in Belgium, South Africa and Guadeloupe, and are active in more than 50 countries.

Menutech is a B2B SaaS company focused on transforming the foodservice technology sector through AI-driven menu planning personalization. Its platform caters to food and beverage managers, dieticians, and nursing staff by automating the creation of meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs. This innovative solution significantly reduces the time required to prepare personalized meal plans by up to 90%, thereby minimizing health risks and lowering procurement costs for hospitals, senior homes, and hospitality businesses. Menutech's software also ensures safe menu planning by coordinating ingredient lists with allergen information and detecting potential allergens in recipes, allowing clients to manage daily or special menus effectively and safely.

FlowForma is a provider of Business Process Management (BPM) tools designed for Microsoft Office 365, focusing on empowering users to enhance productivity and efficiency within familiar environments such as SharePoint. The company offers an award-winning BPM tool that allows business users and department heads to implement various processes, including HR onboarding, new product development, and clinical trials, without the need for coding. With an easy-to-use interface and features like a visual flow designer, integrated forms, workflow, and document generation, FlowForma promotes user ownership of processes and data. This approach facilitates collaboration and informed decision-making while reducing entry costs and accelerating process development. Headquartered in Dublin, with additional offices in London and Boston, FlowForma is recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner and serves over 110,000 users globally.

Calf is a company established in 1960 that specializes in providing advanced products and services for third parties and automatic printing machines. As part of the CALF group, which includes CALF 96, MG, SINTEC, and EMMEPPI, the company focuses on supporting customers across various manufacturing processes. These processes encompass design, engineering, cost reduction, prototyping, production, spare parts management, assembly, and testing, all conducted within a framework adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards. Calf operates over 20 machining centers, equipped to handle a diverse array of materials, including stainless steel, special steels, aluminum, plastics, and titanium.

Update reading and studying to a magical experience: learn at twice the speed; teach, or make people read, at 4x, 8x, 20x. Accelerate knowledge transfer as desired. Highlights that turn texts into fast accessible, zoomable and browsable pyramids. The ultimate text productivity tool, a TL;DR killer (*). Kjuicer eliminates the need for re-reading, rewriting, repeating, in the end decreasing study time up to 50%. And it can be used to outline the content for every kind of reader. Kjuicer allows to curate, summarize, structure and simplify, and it's learning to do it automatically. From schools and universities to professionals, from companies to governments. It can be used for websites, marketing, training, procedures, manuals, internal communications. Currently offered to large institutions, corporate and public administration, with three tests under way and multiple manifestations of interest, including from distributors. A paperless play. Patented (PCT pending). (*) TL;DR means "Too Long; Didn't (or Don't) Read". One of the most annoying issues in communication, whereas readers end up skipping on valuable content.

MG2 was founded in Bologna in spring 1966 by Ernesto Gamberini, a young designer of automatic machines, who involved a colleague and an aunt, as backer.The first location of the company was in a small warehouse in Bologna outskirts and there, he started to design and produce automatic machines for the food and pharmaceuticals industries. In 1967 MG2 received its first order for a capsule filling machine suitable to dose pharmaceuticals into hard-shell capsules: this product would get so much success to become the core-business of the company. In fact, thanks to the experience and the enthusiasm of the founding members, since the beginning MG2 has been able to guarantee the production of machines which join innovation, reliability, productivity and accuracy: these aspects will accompany the whole story of MG2. The real intuition of Gamberini consisted in applying to the capsule fillers, for the first time in the world, the continuous rotation movement in replacement of the alternated movement: this principle was applied to the project of the mythical Model G36. This technology, protected by a patent, completely changed the way to design and construct this type of machines, thus consistently contributing to their technological development. MG2 has been exclusive producer of this type of machines for long time and still now, MG2 is a leader worldwide for this kind of automatic machines. Over the years, MG2 growth continued and the company developed more and more perfect products on the technological and functional point of view. Modern computer technologies together with big investments in R&D allowed to join innovation to the almost “craft-type” experience of the company, thus leading MG2 up to become a landmark for the state of art in its sector. MG2 headquarter is based in Pianoro (Bologna), the heart of the "Packaging Valley" of the town, but the main goal of the company remains the international market to which 90% approximately of the turnover is exported. MG2 presence abroad is well established also thanks to the historical branch in United States. MG2 can rely on both a network for direct sales in Italy and 40 agents all over the world.

Advenias creates management software and cloud programs for the social and health sector and beyond, from the medical and health records, to the management of billing and accounting. Between experience and innovation, Advenias has always been close to companies in defining growth projects through the development of specific IT solutions and management software aimed at satisfying every type of need and business objective. From the know-how gained in over 10 years of activity on the main management software of the national market, including Metodo, Teamsystem, Qlick View, Advenias is born, an innovative company able to integrate its skills with new technologies, in order to meet all the needs of the end user and satisfy every request for simplicity, ease and freedom of use.

Digiteal is a fintech company that specializes in invoice management and payment solutions, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of electronic invoicing and payments for businesses. By partnering with integrators and accounting software providers, Digiteal offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates faster and more cost-effective payment collection. The company's services include invoice presentation, various payment methods such as QR codes and direct debit, and accurate bank movement reporting. This holistic approach allows businesses to streamline their invoicing processes, automate payment collections, and achieve better cash flow management. With its expertise and payment institution license, Digiteal ensures a seamless experience from payment collection to automatic reconciliation, supporting companies at any stage of their digital transformation journey.

PowerSines Ltd. is a global provider of voltage optimization and control technologies, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency for commercial and industrial clients. The company develops a range of energy-saving systems, including lighting energy controllers for various scales of deployment, a remote energy management system for real-time monitoring and control of electrical usage, and methods for improving AC motor efficiency. PowerSines also offers professional services, including consulting, installation, training, and technical support. Its products find applications in diverse settings such as street lighting, hotels, hospitals, supermarkets, and public buildings. By implementing smart voltage optimization, PowerSines helps clients reduce electricity costs, extend the lifespan of electrical equipment, and lower carbon emissions. Founded in 1980 and based in Or-Yehuda, Israel, the company was previously known as Power Electronics Systems Ltd. before rebranding in 2009.

Madpixel is a Spanish company created in 1999 and focused on Innovative Internet Solutions. The Prado Museum Masterpieces in ultra-hi res on Google Earth, the Madpixel Interactive Online Video, or the cross-social network app My Cool Places, are a few examples of this. They are experts on Google products, cross-platform apps, mobile apps for Phone/iPad and Android, Social Media apps, and Rich Internet Applications (RIA), working as technological partners with wordwide companies as Google, Sony Entertaintment TV, Facebook, or the Spanish National Library.

Mind was founded in 2007 by the will, the experience and professionalism of a multidisciplinary group of young people who firmly believe in the significant growth potential of their region, Umbria, and its small and large excellence, to discover, to enhance , to be organized, but above all to be transformed into a real "territorial product", to be recognized, to be marketed and promoted nationally and internationally. Today, Mind, thanks to its know-how and a high level of quality and innovation, works in many Italian regions, designing and implementing more or less complex solutions of Local Development with a strong specialization in the sectors of Europetting and facilitated finance, territorial and urban marketing, communication and event organization. Mind, moreover, in recent years, has been distinguished by a high ability to design and plan the annual and multi-annual programs, inter-territorial, and integrated local development and for the care and attention shown towards predominately rural areas or mountain and for disadvantaged areas. The company's future orientations are directed towards a quantitative and qualitative strengthening of the components of planning, consulting and training. The integration of these components stems from the opportunity for growth and development that the company transfers to the areas where it works or within the organizations with which it collaborates. Through a design that is more and more coherent with the European objectives, MIND srl anticipates and intercepts the widest and most diversified offer of possible financing opportunities, developing increasingly integrated and shared development strategies, offering direct local consultancy services and highly customized services supported by a coherent use of the most modern communication technologies and enhancing the central role of human resources by investing in the value and quality of training both as regards internal staff and external collaborators operating in their reference territory and at the same time included in a network system of high quality where human capital becomes the first factor of development.

Senvisys is a Germany-based hardware and software company established in 2015, specializing in sensor systems for various applications, particularly in railway infrastructure. The company's innovative systems are designed to detect solid bodies with high precision and analyze vibrations effectively. By integrating hardware and software, Senvisys creates a continuous data flow that provides comprehensive information about the objects being monitored. Their solutions enable early train adaptation, prevention of compounds, secure transportation, and railway diagnostics. The company serves multiple industries, including railway, sensitive installation security, engine health monitoring, and education, allowing clients to monitor and safeguard dynamic systems in real time.

SATLANTIS is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance Earth observation payloads for small satellites, operating from both Spain and Florida. It focuses on developing advanced microsatellite technology, including its flagship product, the Integrated Standard Imager for Earth Observation Microsatellites (iSIM). This optical imaging system is tailored for microsatellites weighing between 20 to 75 kilograms, delivering exceptional performance and flexibility at a reduced cost compared to traditional Earth observation instruments. SATLANTIS aims to foster collaboration among universities, industries, and government agencies to enhance the utilization of microsatellite constellations for scientific and commercial purposes. The company is also forming partnerships in the U.S. and Europe to establish the necessary infrastructure for the manufacture, integration, launch, and operation of standardized microsatellites, while leveraging AI-enabled payloads to enhance remote sensing capabilities and provide clients with high-resolution Earth observation services.

Zuffellato Computers has been working in the ICT field since 1975 with highly specialized know-how aimed at researching, designing and developing solutions able to bring high-level computerization into business processes. Zuffellato Computers is a dynamic center of production, research, training, and IT assistance.

Proventa AG considers itself a consultancy and development provider in all IT areas, from the idea, the design and the implementation right up to the operation. In the process, Proventa AG provides comprehensive support for customer needs and implements new innovations with a quality-conscious perspective. Proventa AG was founded in 1992 by two graduate computer scientists, Wolfram Wittmann and Vojko Vojkovic, and has been in business in Frankfurt for national and international customers for over 20 years. The founders still work on the board of the company.

Metis Baltic is a reasearch and innovation company providing management services for knowledge driven organizations and researches. Metis Baltic works with emerging companies, universities, and individual inventors to develop international partnerships to advance their technologies from early-stage to the global marketplace. The company has extensive knowledge management experience, business plan compilation, and intellectual property landscape reports. Metis Baltic experts help to identify technologically advanced projects with the high potential for technological impact and business revenue. R&D project execution and management is Metis Baltic core activities - linking together all R&D project components, ensuring effective communication, providing management tools, ensuring quality. Commercialization of the innovations attained following the successfully completed research and technological development projects – is the follow up service that Metis Baltic is offering. Metis Baltic has experience of delivering products to global markets: providing technology strategy development services to advise and enable redirection of technology investments to become market relevant.

Equalizent is a company with long lasting expertise in Deafness, Sign Language, and Diversity Management. Within this range they offer courses and counselling and they are constantly developing new innovative products. Equalizent is a company that works for business success. At the same time, it is important to them to improve society through their work. With their training, they support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, as well as people with other disabilities to find work. People who can hear can learn Austrian Sign Language here too.

Your Data Consulting combines data and analytics with customers' journey to create a customer experience vision.

Verbio Technologies S.L. is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in speech and natural language software products. Founded in 1999, it provides a range of AI-driven conversational solutions designed to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency. Verbio's offerings include text-to-speech, speech recognition, speaker verification, and natural language understanding, which are applicable in diverse sectors such as telecommunications, finance, retail, and media. The company employs advanced technologies like deep neural networks and machine learning to create intuitive human-to-machine interactions. With the ability to support multiple languages and dialects, Verbio aims to help organizations automate communication processes and deliver personalized experiences, thereby simplifying human-machine communication.

PPP Group creates a ‘ReTyre’ process for purification and valorisation of carbon black from ELT pyrolysis. ReTyre provides a sustainable and financially attractive ELT management solution and prevents pollution from the production of carbon black for burning. The objective of this feasibility study is to develop our business model for successful commercialisation of ReTyre.

PER is a pre and post-injury prevention and risk management services. The group puts its expertise at the service of companies, insurance companies, experts and individuals to better manage each stage of the accident. The experience and know how in the management of claims with high technical content in the industrial field has allowed the group to offer a wide range of services dedicated to emergency management: prevention and technical advice before and after damage, management and repair frequency of damage to buildings, training specifically for specialists in the field and to purchase stock of goods involved in an injury.

VanPaz BV is a Dutch SME that combines strong expertise in business and finance with cutting-edge knowledge in R&D. VanPaz bridges research and market and make sure that ideas become a sound technology and that the technology becomes a product. A successful one. The synergy between R&D and Business is its strength. Too many promising SMEs fail to succeed because they cannot find within themselves the necessary expertise to grow. The company helps clients in and out, finding the appropriate sources of public/private funding, manage the operations and the finances, assist them in their growth plans.

Conrad Liphard & Söhne engages in the production of ceramic materials and goods. Conrad Liphard & Söhne has developed a new and innovative baking plate from ceramic with outstanding baking characteristics, Thermoback. This development has demonstrated energy-efficient, durable, and heat conduction improvement. The plate is made of a mixture of calcium oxide, aluminum oxide, as well as various additives as silicon carbide which helps to reach optimal heating values. Thermoback demonstrated: about 30% of energy savings, high stability of the plates (firm, unbreakable plates), time savings up to 25%, and a higher product quality. Liphard & Söhne wants to introduce thermoback technology into the market, and therefore, with the requested fund, a feasibility study as well as a market research will facilitate the product’s entry.

Spirit Design is a strategic design company headquartered in Vienna. Its team of 20 consultants and designers specialised in innovation and brands create sustainable solutions for customers in the mobility, IT, energy, industry and consumer sectors, offering a comprehensive range of services on three levels: - Developing trend-setting visions in the form of clear innovation and brand strategies, - Translating these visions into integrated product, service and brand developments through to market launch - Management support during all innovation, brand and design processes. This holistic design approach benefits more than Spirit Design’s customer base. At the heart of the work performed lies a meaningful value proposition for consumers, society and the environment.

Columbia , headquartered in Vicenza (IT), was founded based on an entrepreneurial idea that combines the desire for innovation to the experience and management skills gained throughout the years. Columbia Bio-Tech focuses in the development and implementation of eco friendly technologies by exploiting biological processes for industrial purposes Columbia Food is invested in new innovative projects to bring the real "Made in Italy" cuisine, with its know-how and quality standards, to the rest of the world. Columbia Investment focuses on strategic investments evaluated based on their potential in terms of product, market and technology. Columbia Engineering offers technical and innovative know-how to industrial realities by analyzing and creating the perfect solution that can benefit the customer's production process.

Waterdog is a software development company specializing in web and mobile solutions. With extensive experience collaborating with startups and multinational firms across various sectors, the company focuses on creating innovative products for a diverse clientele that includes clients from Portugal, the UK, the USA, Australia, and Brazil. Waterdog's expertise encompasses brand and interaction design, software project management, and both iOS and Android development, as well as front-end and back-end web development. The team is characterized by a culture of responsibility and honesty, applying creativity and accumulated knowledge to deliver effective solutions. Waterdog aims to establish itself as a leading provider of turnkey digital solutions in the industry.

WAISENSE, operating under the name Metrica6 Ingenieria y Desarrollos S.L., is a technology-driven startup based in Málaga, Spain, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing devices aimed at reducing the wastage of cold water when users demand hot water, addressing environmental concerns related to water conservation. In addition to its primary focus on water-saving technologies, Metrica6 offers research and development services that encompass product development, graphic design, process optimization, and technical reporting for various industries.

Xenya is the IT company behind SFOOT that develops a single fibre data transport system. Xenya is known for its ability to provide solutions, where most of other providers stop.

Digiteal is a fintech company that specializes in invoice management and payment solutions, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of electronic invoicing and payments for businesses. By partnering with integrators and accounting software providers, Digiteal offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates faster and more cost-effective payment collection. The company's services include invoice presentation, various payment methods such as QR codes and direct debit, and accurate bank movement reporting. This holistic approach allows businesses to streamline their invoicing processes, automate payment collections, and achieve better cash flow management. With its expertise and payment institution license, Digiteal ensures a seamless experience from payment collection to automatic reconciliation, supporting companies at any stage of their digital transformation journey.

TIC is an innovative technology company that offers user-friendly software solutions to businesses in communicating with customers. Founded in 2010, TIC serve customers throughout Ireland, the UK and overseas.

Abelium is a high-tech company focused on addressing complex challenges within business and industry through innovative research. The company actively engages in the education and development of its researchers, collaborating with institutes, universities, and businesses to facilitate effective knowledge transfer to the economy. Abelium aims to provide advanced information technologies that support various economic processes, particularly those involving the management of information and communication technologies (ICT) and Internet technologies.

Mobiag specializes in developing and marketing operations management software tailored for carsharing companies, offering its services on a full Software as a Service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a platform that empowers shared mobility businesses by facilitating the booking of car rides, car rentals, and scooter-sharing services through a mobile application. By creating and managing carsharing operator networks, Mobiag aims to enhance the quality of car-sharing services available to users, leveraging both technology and expertise to support the growth of the shared mobility sector.

Twine Ltd is an online platform based in Manchester, United Kingdom, that facilitates collaboration among musicians, filmmakers, designers, and photographers while providing opportunities for paid work. Established in 2014, Twine serves as a marketplace connecting companies with a network of over 200,000 creative freelancers specializing in various fields such as music, design, and film. The platform simplifies the process of writing project briefs and curating high-quality freelancers, enabling businesses to efficiently find the right talent for projects ranging from logo design to explainer videos. By allowing freelancers to choose projects that interest them and build their portfolios, Twine fosters a global creative community that enhances collaboration and quality output.

Heich Consult was founded by Hermann Heich in 2000, with the objective of providing guidance and support to organisations wishing to take up opportunities offered by the European Research Programmes and other EU funding programmes. Heich Consult offers detailed knowledge about a wide variety of funding opportunities offered by the European Commission and provides excellent international contacts research organisations, public bodies and to industry as well as to the European Commission. Heich Consult is run by Hermann Heich in cooperation with experts who will be selected according to the needs of the client.

SHIPPIES is the innovative service-delivery-platform connecting local delivery ressources with delivery requests from various businesses such as ecommerce, retail, laundry or concierge services. Our next vertical business BAGSHUTTLE launches in Q1 2016. bagshuttle.com

Ciaotech, also known as Innovation Place, is an open Innovation platform supporting collaborative research through the matching of pre-screened R&D projects, qualified organizations, and public funding opportunities. Through INNOVATION PLACE you can: -Access information on European and National funding programmes for research and innovation. -Browse project ideas and collaboration opportunities, and propose your organization as a partner. -Search for highly qualified partners for your research projects. -Receive a free listing of potential public funding opportunities for your research projects. -Access networking opportunities and disseminate research project results. -Manage your research projects portfolio through our platform.

PowerSines Ltd. is a global provider of voltage optimization and control technologies, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency for commercial and industrial clients. The company develops a range of energy-saving systems, including lighting energy controllers for various scales of deployment, a remote energy management system for real-time monitoring and control of electrical usage, and methods for improving AC motor efficiency. PowerSines also offers professional services, including consulting, installation, training, and technical support. Its products find applications in diverse settings such as street lighting, hotels, hospitals, supermarkets, and public buildings. By implementing smart voltage optimization, PowerSines helps clients reduce electricity costs, extend the lifespan of electrical equipment, and lower carbon emissions. Founded in 1980 and based in Or-Yehuda, Israel, the company was previously known as Power Electronics Systems Ltd. before rebranding in 2009.

Semilleros Laimund is a company specialized in the production of horticultural and ornamental plants. More than 30 years of experience make of Semillero Laimund one of the leading companies in the Business of the ornamental crops and fruits and vegetable seedlings in Spain both technological developing applied to the product at facilities. The company has three branches located in the province of Almería with a surface of 82,000 square meters of nurseries of the latest generation where 40 millions of seedlings of vegetables are produced.

Àliter Group is the result of the join of two Spanish leading companies with extensive experience in the field of the renewable energies in the related areas of engineering, construction and consulting services. The result is a company with a team of professionals who agglutinate the experience and the knowledge of more than 20 years of activity in the sector of the renewable energies worldwide, with more than 1.300 MW of PV and more that 100 MW of CSP projects advised, engineered, managed and/or installed. Àliter Group has a long term business commitment and a clear global view, wants to be everywhere where a renewable energy business opportunity can take place. Nowadays Àliter Group has presence in Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, India, Middle East and Latam. Àliter Group develops activities of consultancy, promotion, design, construction and exploitation of renewable energy infrastructures, always combining the best technical solution for maximum performance and high economic benefit, at the same time that contributing to the sustainability of our planet.

Attestation Légale is a business-to-business network that provides a comprehensive platform designed to streamline administrative procedures for companies, particularly in the construction sector. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) web application that facilitates the collection, authentication, storage, and distribution of essential administrative documents. Additionally, Attestation Légale's platform features online document signing, digitization, compliance checks, and document filing solutions, all aimed at meeting clients' administrative compliance requirements. With the anticipated implementation of a European directive that emphasizes diligence obligations, Attestation Légale positions itself as a vital resource for businesses seeking to maintain up-to-date and compliant documentation.

Apogee Information Systems is a company specialized in the emerging and latest business sectors, specifically in web applications, human resources, project management, e-marketing and research consultancy services. Founded in 2002 with its headquarters in Thessaloniki, Greece, Apogee Information Systems immediately focused on services and solutions using web technologies. Our core product, Apogee Essence, a most powerful and flexible web content management suite (WCMS) with potentials to effectively create sites ranging from a plain commercial website to a complex multi-functioning portal. The company's management team and executives consists of distinguished professionals with expertise in the field of Information Systems, Human Resources and Internet marketing services. Moreover, our diverse presence across strategic European markets, namely in Brussels, Belgium and Barcelona, Spain along with our extensive network of trusted partners and resellers has enabled Apogee to offer ultimate quality services and set the pace for the future of business in Europe.

Mosaicoon is a data-driven marketplace focused on the buying, selling, and distributing of original video content. The platform connects professional video creators with brands and agencies looking for high-quality video productions at scale. By offering an end-to-end solution, Mosaicoon enables marketers to acquire unlimited video content, conduct A/B testing across major media channels, and access real-time performance analytics, all while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional video production processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Italy, the company operates seven offices across EMEA and APAC and is recognized for its innovative approach within the European market. Mosaicoon is also an official partner of Facebook Marketing.

Acorde Technologies S.A. is a telecommunications company based in Santander, Spain, that specializes in the design, marketing, and manufacturing of products and services in communications, security, and systems management. The company offers a range of solutions, including high-speed communications networks, wireless satellite systems, and integrated physical security systems. Its product portfolio comprises various components such as BUCs, transceivers, SSPAs, synthesizers, and satellite communication modules, among others. Acorde Technologies also provides a suite of services, including consulting, design, installation, integration, and technical support, catering to both public administrations and private enterprises. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the company actively participates in collaborative projects with the European Space Agency and the European Union, focusing on advancements in satellite communications and smart wireless sensor networks. Founded in 1999, Acorde has expanded its presence across multiple countries, including Mexico, Brazil, and the United States, establishing itself as a reliable partner in the telecommunications, space, military, and energy sectors.

SATLANTIS is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance Earth observation payloads for small satellites, operating from both Spain and Florida. It focuses on developing advanced microsatellite technology, including its flagship product, the Integrated Standard Imager for Earth Observation Microsatellites (iSIM). This optical imaging system is tailored for microsatellites weighing between 20 to 75 kilograms, delivering exceptional performance and flexibility at a reduced cost compared to traditional Earth observation instruments. SATLANTIS aims to foster collaboration among universities, industries, and government agencies to enhance the utilization of microsatellite constellations for scientific and commercial purposes. The company is also forming partnerships in the U.S. and Europe to establish the necessary infrastructure for the manufacture, integration, launch, and operation of standardized microsatellites, while leveraging AI-enabled payloads to enhance remote sensing capabilities and provide clients with high-resolution Earth observation services.

Loritus works at a local level with governments, private enterprise, and individuals to define how HTC can resolve excessive costs, and recover value and revenue from unwanted material. The flexible nature of the HTC service turns costs into new revenues while generating a local and symbiotic solution to manifest itself. Coming from and living in small communities ourselves we understand the desire for local solutions that minimize transportation and maintain an optimum local solution that is dynamic over time - today can be sales in agriculture, tomorrow can be sales into power generation. Loritus is a privately owned company that sources and develops all of its technology from Germany and Italy. It is managed by Tim Dolden and Bernhard Hilber. Bernhard Hilber has over 25 years developing services in Biogas, climate analysis, and process engineering, and is an active owner of a large dairy farm in Northern Italy. Tim Dolden has spent 20 years building new technology and markets for a number of blue-chip companies and has a specialization in complex outsourcing and managed service operations. Loritus is willing to build and operate HTC facility on behalf of clients, as well as Build Operate and Transfer. Being a small company, Loritus prides itself on its best in class technology, processes, and the ability to build a tangible local business case with its clients.

Sardina Systems specializes in providing an integrated OpenStack and Kubernetes platform known as FishOS, which facilitates efficient cloud data center operations. The platform offers automated management and operational tools that are fully open source and certified, making it a preferred choice for private cloud management since its inception in 2014. FishOS enables rapid deployment and management of cloud environments, optimizing the placement of virtual machines within dynamic data centers. With a focus on flexibility and scalability, the platform allows seamless integration with existing infrastructures. Sardina Systems has established numerous high-quality partnerships with various technology companies, enhancing the global reach and performance of its products. The company has received industry recognition, including the IDC HPC Innovation Award in 2015 and the DCD Open Data Center Project Award in 2017 for FishOS.

CAGIX is a software company, with long-term experience in the start-ups, incubation and investment industry, which has developed an online incubation platform that covers investment preparation, incubator operations and portfolio company management. Operating from the Cleantech capital of the world, adhering to the best in innovation practices, creating the most efficient funding ecosystem in one seamless platform.

X23 is an independent, multidisciplinary, private research center founded in Italy in 1999. They catalyse pioneering projects all over Europe and globally and commit to launch into real world. Born from Xóôlab|Sviluppo, is providing independent analysis and support in R&D, Grow, Scale-up services. The company has bridged the gap in the value chain connecting R&D to industry. The team is cooperating with the most ranked universities and innovation research centers in Europe and beyond, linking the most advanced technology to the industry needs. And supporting industries (micro, start-ups, scale-ups, SME, large) in bridging the gap in the development roadmap of disruptive products to be launched onto the market. X23 has provided innovation support services to enterprises in a very transnational dimension, and on different topics ranging from ICT to Manufacturing, Health, Agri-tech, Space, Digital Tourism, etc. Its background experience, long track-record methodology are inspired and driven by “collaborative innovation” fostering cross-dialog, innovation transfer, adaptivity, predictivity, resilience.

Avanti Communications Group specializes in the commercial use of its satellite spectrum rights, satellite assets, and ground station facilities, serving customers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. The company provides a range of satellite communications services, including broadband packages for residential and business clients, as well as tailored connectivity solutions for governments and enterprises. Avanti operates a fleet of satellites, including the HYLAS series, and offers satellite capacity, consultancy, and project management services. Its offerings encompass broadband and data services, private circuits, and business continuity solutions, catering to various sectors such as telecommunications, government, and institutional clients. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in London, Avanti Communications continues to expand its reach and capabilities in satellite technology and connectivity.

Innopharma Labs, established in 2009, specializes in providing technology and educational solutions for the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The company's technologies enhance understanding and control of manufacturing processes, helping clients achieve improved process control and lower production costs. Operating in Ireland, the United States, and mainland Europe, Innopharma Labs has developed a pipeline of products aimed at launching seven new technologies. Additionally, the company offers up-skilling programs for individuals and corporate clients, particularly targeting unemployed engineers and scientists, with over 70% of graduates successfully re-entering the workforce after completing these programs. Currently, Innopharma Labs employs 12 people and plans to expand its team by hiring five more to support ongoing technology development and launches.

Toro Ventures, founded in 2015, specializes in financial advisory, strategic investment, and business consultancy services across various industries in Europe. The firm focuses on fostering new investment opportunities and establishing business partnerships, particularly with technology companies. By leveraging its expertise, Toro Ventures aims to support clients in navigating complex financial landscapes and achieving their strategic objectives.

Except is an integral sustainability consultancy, research and design agency. It delivers concepts and strategies for resilient, just, and inspiring cities, companies, and governance. Since 1999 Except brings together private and public partners and guide them towards systemic and fundamental improvement, where all stakeholders benefit. It applies innovative systemic analysis, develop road maps towards resilience, and execute solutions with inspiring design. Except bridges gaps between sectors to accelerate the frontier of sustainability, and create concepts that are realistic and feasible.

Sustainable Business Engineers - SBE is active as an SME business engineering organization. The process to build a position as a company, to hold on to this and to continue to grow is difficult and requires coordination of different disciplines. The market, technology, entrepreneurship, and capital must come together. With creativity, insight, feeling for the different interests, good timing, and strategy, these processes can be successfully and quickly (literally) completed. This is what SBE does. For own participation and for third parties. All business (development) processes and participation are aimed at taking a company to a next phase. A sustainable character in the sense of long-term stability is central. Young (start-up) companies need to build a position in the market. An idea or technology is not yet a product and a product is no guarantee for a successful company. Established SMEs often have the potential to grow, but major growth means a different dynamic and a different coherence of focus, priorities, and activities. Organization and management must be coordinated. Each phase of the company sets specific requirements for management capabilities, composition, and priority. SBE is strong in making strategic and conscious steps in these dynamic phases. From our own strength and from the network. Practical experience from the entrepreneur and from the investor has made us strong. SBE, therefore, works with and for entrepreneurs and investors. We undertake and invest for ourselves We help entrepreneurs to successfully bring their business to the next stage We help investors achieve a profitable portfolio.

Citybility is a platform focused on Social Responsibility Shopping that connects merchants with their customers to support local non-profit organizations. Founded in 2014, Citybility facilitates a mutually beneficial relationship where stores can enhance their profits, local nonprofits gain a new funding avenue, and consumers can add social value to their purchases. The platform also aims to improve family-friendly educational services, particularly for kindergartens, by fostering collaboration among families, businesses, and institutions. Through these initiatives, Citybility promotes community engagement and strengthens the ties between public, private, profit, and non-profit entities, contributing to a more supportive environment for children and families. The company has received funding from various sources, including the European Commission and regional initiatives aimed at supporting startups.

ALMA Sistemi Srl is an Italian SME established in 2005 providing high level consultancy in the space and defence market for industries and research centres.ALMA provides services in Project and Proposal/Bid Management, Business development, market analysis, System and Software Engineering in the frame of European Space Agency, European Union and Italian Space Agency programs.

At Sciling we solve problems levering AI. Our goal is to reach value for our clients. We focus on the end goal, while at the same time staying lean to ensure that whatever we develop yields business value. Many AI projects end up in a drawer because of lack of alignment with business strategy. We put special emphasis on the strategy phase. In addition, an AI project is very different from an IT project, given that every AI project has an important R&D component. Half of our technical team have a PhD, because we have realized that experience is key to success in AI. As a company, we build on 7 years of lessons learned building and deploying AI solutions.

Impact Solutions, established over three decades ago, specializes in the petrochemicals and plastics industries. With a robust background in petrochemicals and an accredited innovation and product testing center focused on plastics, the company offers global clients significant value through advanced performance improvements, innovative product development, and capability enhancement. Its expertise lies in technical assessments and solving engineering challenges, supporting clients in product development and quality control across diverse industries.

Since 1992, ConsulTech has been advising companies and research institutions in the life sciences industry on the financing of research and development projects through the use of public funding. The company supports small, medium and large companies in the life science sector from biotechnology and pharmaceuticals through medical technology to environmental technology in the acquisition of subsidies ( federal, state, EU ). For this, ConsulTech GmbH identifies appropriate funding opportunities for research and development projects and puts together research networks for which we also undertake project management, especially for EU consortia. In addition, ConsulTech supports companies in founding and finding investors. ConsulTech combines expertise from pharmaceutical companies and biotech start-ups with years of experience in financing and strategy consulting , early-stage financing and grants.

Saint Trofee is a Dutch company focused on innovating refrigeration technologies and enhancing energy efficiency. The company is engaged in various projects, including the development of wall-integrated heat pumps, a household heat pump utilizing natural refrigerant R290, and preparations for a H2020 research proposal aimed at creating a thermo-acoustic heat pump. Additionally, Saint Trofee offers consultancy services in refrigeration, providing expertise on load shifting for industrial cold storage and assisting clients like LIDL with BREEAM applications for energy labeling of distribution centers. The firm also specializes in optimizing heat exchangers for refrigerated display cabinets, highlighting its commitment to advancing refrigeration solutions while promoting sustainable practices.

Fripp Design and Research is a product design and research, and business development consultancy. It offers a range of design services, including research, concept development, CAD rendering, and prototyping. Fripp Design and Research was co-founded by [Tom Fripp](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/tom-fripp) and [Steve Roberts](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/steve-roberts-2) in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Mobiletech is a software company that provides the tools for companies, content owners and publishers to create content and services on the mobile web. Mobiletech is a global provider of mobile software and services. Our award winning Platform helps businesses engage with customers through mobile solutions that are quick to develop, simple to deploy and cost effective to maintain. The solutions promise to work seamlessly on every mobile device – today and in the future. Established in 2005, our Platform broke new ground by enabling mobile users to navigate the web with the same ease they expected from their PC. Today, the mobile user experience is still at the core of our approach. Making sure that our clients have mobile solutions that give users an unrivalled experience not only increases traffic to their site – it is the key to building customer loyalty and making mobile initiatives profitable. For Mobiletech’s customers, mobile is straightforward because: - We take a holistic view of web, mobile and apps to create the right solution for each one. - Our Platform automatically gives users the best mobile experience regardless of device, browser, the speed of their connection or geographic location. - Our Platform is future compliant – ready to exploit emerging technologies and manage the challenges they create. You can start small and grow with your needs. The Platform scales easily and is built for high volumes and high performance. - Mobile becomes part of your existing work-flows. This ensures editorial flexibility and control, while content is published with no extra work and tools people already know. - Content need only be developed once to reach all mobile channels. - We are experienced at integrating modern mobile solutions with legacy systems. - The solution is simple and cost effective to maintain. - We are flexible and our solutions can support any business and deployment model. - Today, more than 300 companies rely on Mobiletech to power their mobile strategy with solutions that span 60 countries and 57 languages. They include local and global brands in media, telecoms, finance, energy and the public sector. Mobiletech is headquartered in Norway and has offices in Sweden, Denmark and the United States.

Innovation Sciences & Technologies is an innovative PMI that acts according to principles of Lean Thinking, through the cooperation with partners in a “integrated network business model. The Company coordinates, integrates and directs operational lines of development and special projects through the “core” activities of related companies, dedicated to research and technological innovation, with the goal of creating products and technologies designed to optimize scientific and inventive activity and distinctive intellectual properties for the implementation on the primary market and to benefit the stakeholders of forward-think operational solutions. The Economic Group Is TECH, among other goals, aspires to become one of the largest companies operating “from cradle to grave”, going ahead from scientific research, basic and applied to syncretic and pre–competitive development to technological innovation. Combining technological study and experimentation, with innovative and specific approaches to the operational models, Is TECH also aims to improve products and the production process and bring to market new solutions for the benefit of stakeholders, and a response to current and routinely overlooked issues (ie anthropogenic environmental pollution, renewables energy, new materials). Is TECH operates under a model of excellence, which it aims to solidly integrate into projects and multidisciplinary research and development programs, preparatory to the delivery of advanced product and technology solutions.

Varaani Works is a Tampere, Finland-based start-up founded in 2010, specializing in software design and cloud storage services. With a team that possesses extensive experience in IT and communication technology, the company focuses on securing and digitizing data for businesses and individuals. Its offerings include digital content management, cloud storage, online backup, and various information technology and security services. By providing these solutions, Varaani Works enables clients to effectively back up and protect their data in a digital landscape.

Aephoria.net is a sustainable-business education and incubation program for startup companies operating in Greece. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs transform their dreams into good business with a positive economic, environmental, and social impact. It provides participating startups with education that will enable them to create scalable and replicable business models that have a positive impact on the environment and society. It also fosters an ever-growing network of sustainability-minded people and companies with deep connections into markets, technologies, and funding. In addition, Aephoria.net contributes to the creation of thriving economic, employment, and social conditions in Greece.

ON-AIR Consulting & Solutions is the outcome of 40 years of experience in the field of high technology, with special reference to sectors linked to Aerospace and Defence. The basic idea behind its inception was the fact that all too often SMEs demonstrate strong potential, but have few tools to interface with Official Agencies and Institutions. So ON-AIR focuses on offering strategic consultancy to SMEs, in order to identify the most appropriate fields of action, exploit new opportunities, improve existing operations and develop strategies and processes meeting the requirements and aspirations of each single enterprise.

PL Surveyors is a company which undertakes a wide range of property management projects and provision of advisory services concerning the future investments in real estate. Its highly skilled team is capable of accomplishing all the legal and technical procedures that are necessary in order to make potential investments in real estate safe. The company specializes in Greek legislation matters related to coastal zones and forest areas and also in Land surveying studies concerning the seafront and the temporal shoreline movement. It is on a mission to contribute to the sustainable development of coastal areas through innovative ideas with respect to the unique coastal societies characteristics and the environmental protection.

Zero 2 Infinity, founded in 2009 by José Mariano López-Urdiales, aims to simplify access to space through innovative solutions. The company primarily focuses on its Elevate service, which utilizes stratospheric balloons to transport payloads for various purposes, including scientific research, commercial projects, and public relations efforts. With over a decade of experience, Zero 2 Infinity has successfully conducted more than 45 flight campaigns for a diverse range of clients, making it the only private entity in Europe offering such services commercially. In addition to its balloon-based operations, the company is developing other projects, including a small satellite launcher vehicle called Bloostar and a pressurized pod designed for space tourism and research, known as Bloon. These initiatives reflect Zero 2 Infinity's commitment to expanding access to near space and low-Earth orbit for aerospace companies and researchers.

Loritus works at a local level with governments, private enterprise, and individuals to define how HTC can resolve excessive costs, and recover value and revenue from unwanted material. The flexible nature of the HTC service turns costs into new revenues while generating a local and symbiotic solution to manifest itself. Coming from and living in small communities ourselves we understand the desire for local solutions that minimize transportation and maintain an optimum local solution that is dynamic over time - today can be sales in agriculture, tomorrow can be sales into power generation. Loritus is a privately owned company that sources and develops all of its technology from Germany and Italy. It is managed by Tim Dolden and Bernhard Hilber. Bernhard Hilber has over 25 years developing services in Biogas, climate analysis, and process engineering, and is an active owner of a large dairy farm in Northern Italy. Tim Dolden has spent 20 years building new technology and markets for a number of blue-chip companies and has a specialization in complex outsourcing and managed service operations. Loritus is willing to build and operate HTC facility on behalf of clients, as well as Build Operate and Transfer. Being a small company, Loritus prides itself on its best in class technology, processes, and the ability to build a tangible local business case with its clients.

Manfredini & Schianchi, established in 1962, specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced industrial plants and machinery for handling and processing raw materials. Based in Sassuolo, Italy, the company's portfolio includes technologies for dry milling, screening, weighing, batching, mixing, and quality control. With a state-of-the-art R&D lab and pilot plant, Manfredini & Schianchi tailors solutions to diverse customer needs, ensuring high throughput, quality yield, and environmental sustainability. The company's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has earned it ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.

Stam offers a variety of technological services oriented to the business, adapted to the necessities of each client. The offices of STAM are located in the centre of Genova, very close to several high-tech companies and to the University of Genova, with which Stam has been successfully collaborating for more than a decade. STAM has also a laboratory to test the performances of mechanical and mechatronic systems. Only the right alignment between technologies and business strategies will guarantee the creation of value through more efficient production systems or new business opportunities. A sample of it is the strategy followed by the company to invest over the 50% of its profits in R&D.

Startup Olé is an accelerator firm based in Salamanca, Spain, founded in 2013. The organization focuses on creating business events that connect startups with investors and experienced entrepreneurs, fostering an environment for growth and mentorship. By facilitating these connections, Startup Olé supports web entrepreneurs and provides access to valuable resources, including business advisors. The firm primarily invests in the media and software sectors, aiming to enhance the entrepreneurial landscape and drive innovation.

HitSeed is a Finnish company founded in 2012, specializing in the development of connected products and innovative business solutions. The company aims to transform how organizations of all sizes create new products by leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology, digitalization, and collaborative work methods. Founded by experienced professionals in both industry and startups, HitSeed has a proven track record that includes significant mergers and acquisitions, the establishment of over 25 companies, and partnerships with more than 50 leading firms globally. HitSeed has successfully executed various business and technology projects, creating numerous products tailored to the needs of diverse clients. Their platforms, Seedling and SeedNode, facilitate the development of commercial-scale connected products for IoT and wearables, thereby enhancing efficiency and innovation in product development.

AIM is a consulting firm engaged in helping organizations from all sectors with their innovation process. They create methodologies for the inventive resolution of technical and scientific problems of companies. AIM is a certified training organization and offers many training courses around the theme of innovation, in close connection with its methodological expertise.

Inspiralia is a European New Product Development company based in Spain, active in over 16 countries worldwide. The company is dedicated to assisting clients in creating innovative products that enhance sustainability and societal benefits. Inspiralia provides a comprehensive range of services, including concept generation, innovation strategy, product development, and market launch support. Its offerings encompass strategy design, project management, and funding advisory, enabling startups and small businesses to access essential resources for product launching and growth. Through its holistic approach, Inspiralia aims to facilitate the successful introduction of novel products to the market.

Acorde Technologies S.A. is a telecommunications company based in Santander, Spain, that specializes in the design, marketing, and manufacturing of products and services in communications, security, and systems management. The company offers a range of solutions, including high-speed communications networks, wireless satellite systems, and integrated physical security systems. Its product portfolio comprises various components such as BUCs, transceivers, SSPAs, synthesizers, and satellite communication modules, among others. Acorde Technologies also provides a suite of services, including consulting, design, installation, integration, and technical support, catering to both public administrations and private enterprises. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the company actively participates in collaborative projects with the European Space Agency and the European Union, focusing on advancements in satellite communications and smart wireless sensor networks. Founded in 1999, Acorde has expanded its presence across multiple countries, including Mexico, Brazil, and the United States, establishing itself as a reliable partner in the telecommunications, space, military, and energy sectors.

Marand is a customer-centric company providing flexible, standard-based solutions for service providers worldwide, while establishing a global network of partnerships with leading international system integrators and technical consultants, as well as providers of complimentary hardware and software products. Based on the success of its project teams, long-term engineering agreements have been formed with several international companies. The software engineering and system integration capabilities of Marand are based on ISO 9000-3 standards. Marand is a corporate member of TeleManagement Forum (www.tmforum.org).