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Didimo is a leading provider of automated solutions for generating high-quality 3D human avatars in real time. The company specializes in creating high-fidelity avatars from simple inputs, such as a 2D photo, in approximately 90 seconds. Its platform-as-a-service (PaaS) enables content creators, software developers, and app builders to easily integrate avatar generation into their applications. Didimo employs a patented pipeline that utilizes machine vision, topology generation, texturing, and rigging to produce real-time ready avatars, which include advanced facial animation and text-to-speech capabilities. This technology is designed to be engine-agnostic, allowing for efficient asset fitting and animation retargeting, which benefits technical art teams. By optimizing memory usage for large-scale rendering, Didimo helps game studios reduce character development costs, accelerate time to market, and enhance gameplay diversity.

TomoWave is a company focused on developing innovative imaging technologies for clinical medicine and preclinical research. Utilizing its proprietary optoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging modalities, TomoWave aims to enhance cancer detection, guide medical interventions, and monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapies. The company's technology, which captures images by "listening to the sound of light," allows for highly detailed visualization of tissues, particularly in relation to vascular and blood-related conditions. Founded by Dr. Alexander Oraevsky, a pioneer in biomedical optoacoustics, TomoWave has a strong emphasis on generating intellectual property and advancing it from concept to validated clinical prototypes. The company is committed to bringing its technologies to market through appropriate regulatory certifications, thus contributing to improved diagnostic capabilities in healthcare.

ViNotion is a specialist in intelligent image interpretation in videos for the recognition of people or objects. This innovative video analysis technology can be applied for people counting in crowds or traffic counting. Custom-made solutions are also developed by ViNotion from software libraries, integratable to existing solutions, to complete systems incuding the hardware platform. ViNotion also can offer adequate customized systems adjusted to all specific needs because each situation is unique. For its Research & Developent program, Vinotion is working closely together with the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

Raylytic GmbH is a technology company based in Leipzig, Germany, specializing in automated medical image analysis and clinical data collection. The company's primary product, the UNITY platform, is a fully integrated software solution that streamlines the setup and execution of clinical trials by automating the analysis of medical images and the collection of clinical data. UNITY supports various tasks, including the management of case report forms (CRFs), patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and regulatory compliance for clinical trials and post-market surveillance. Raylytic's software employs proprietary algorithms for the precise evaluation of radiological images, enabling users to conduct independent qualitative analyses and ensure quality assurance across surgical procedures. Founded in 1999, Raylytic also offers services such as clinical documentation, data management, statistical analysis, and medical writing support, making it a comprehensive resource for evidence-based medicine and regulatory compliance in the medical field.

Imetrum Limited specializes in video-based and non-contact precision measurement products and services tailored for scientists and engineers. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Imetrum offers advanced systems such as the Video Gauge, which measures displacement and strain on various materials, components, and structures. Their technology is utilized in diverse applications, including material testing, component analysis, and structural monitoring, catering to objects ranging from microscopic to large infrastructural elements like suspension bridges. Imetrum's systems are recognized for their accuracy and efficiency, providing real-time, high-speed measurements that save users both time and costs. The company serves a broad clientele across academia and industry, with notable customers including Formula 1 teams, Rolls Royce, and Airbus. Additionally, Imetrum collaborates with global partners to extend local support for a variety of measurement challenges.

VH Technology s.r.l. develops Computer Vision solutions for businesses, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of manufacturing processes and logistics. Computer Vision technologies enable machines to understand images and videos, as a human would do. This is particularly useful for automating some repetitive tasks which today are performed by humans, such as quality control in the assembly line. They use these and other technologies to develop industrial machines which are able to perform complex product/parts inspection tasks. VH Technology recently created an innovative system for managing articles stocked in warehouses without the need of barcode. They developed a machine capable of recognising the products entering or leaving the warehouse simply by scanning their label. The same way a human would do. This product, which is patent pending, is particularly useful when the use of barcode is not possible or too complex (e.g. cellar management).

Waterscope is a not-for-profit impact-defined company based in Cambridge. Waterscope is a Cambridge University spin-out developing easy-to-use, rapid water testing microscopes capable of identifying bacterial presence in drinking water. Their bacterial imaging device can identify specific bacterial micro-colonies in less than 6 hours, four times faster than current gold-standard portable systems. Their system is automated, not requiring significant user training. Using image recognition software, bacterial colonies can be automatically identified and counted. Once data is collected the bacterial imaging device will automatically upload and disseminate results for mapping or intervention. THeir novel bacterial cartridge simplifies bacterial testing eliminating the need for a central lab and significant user training.

SCANOVIS developed a spectroscopic laser scanner that makes invisible fingerprints visible.

Pixpolar has developed a new revolutionary image sensor technology based on patented MIG (Modified Internal Gate) pixel architecture and delivering superior low light image quality when compared to any other image sensor technology. The manufacturing of MIG image sensors is compatible to existing CMOS processes enabling the readout and digital logic circuitry as well as the MIG pixel matrix to be incorporated into the same chip.

omni:us is a leading provider of intelligent insurance claim automation, specializing in end-to-end solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing insurance systems, including legacy applications. The company's Digital Claims Adjuster utilizes advanced handwritten text recognition technology and artificial intelligence to automate data-intensive workflows. By generating comprehensive claims profiles and offering integrated reference claims processes for various property and casualty lines of business, omni:us helps insurers significantly reduce processing costs. This automation not only enhances efficiency and speed of settlement but also improves customer satisfaction, making it a valuable partner in the insurance industry.

ImpactVision, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in hyperspectral imaging cameras and software solutions for the food industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enhancing food quality assessment through its innovative platform, which combines machine learning with advanced imaging technology. Its products are designed to be integrated into production lines, providing real-time analysis of food quality, including freshness and ripeness. Key software packages include FoDCam for detecting foreign objects, AvoCam for assessing avocado dry matter, and FishCam for fish quality evaluation. By leveraging non-invasive imaging and predictive learning, ImpactVision aims to improve food security and reduce waste, fostering transparency within the global food system.

Segmentum Imaging is a brand new app allowing you to count samples more quickly than traditional methods have previously allowed, whilst releasing you from the confines of the lab. Do your work conveniently, increasing your output and decreasing your time spent on repetitive actions. The adoption of digital pathology has been increasing dramatically. It is being used for more convenient diagnosis, easier sharing of images between consultants, large-scale collection for research purposes and in the creation of online virtual archives, critical in teaching and multi-centre research. Whilst the tools for researchers to utilise digital images have become very advanced, they are often very expensive and are commonly based in individual laboratories. This can easily result in considerable bottlenecks in use and limitations of access often lead to these facilities being simultaneously very costly but under-utilised.

Video Systems is a company that has consolidated its experience cooperating with some of the leading industrial sectors. They are specialised in the production of high-performance equipment for quality control and in the development of innovative solutions in vision systems. Their trademark has become synonymous of an efficient and high quality technology. Product reliability, flexibility and customer orientation are the characteristics that make us the ideal partner in the development of solutions for process control with high performance vision systems.

Radiobotics focuses on developing advanced machine learning algorithms that assist healthcare professionals in the analysis of medical images, particularly x-rays of bones and joints. By automating the reading of these images, the company's technology streamlines routine tasks and enhances access to radiology reports. This innovation aims to improve diagnostic quality, supporting doctors in making informed medical decisions more efficiently.

ColorSensing is an innovative company that focuses on developing applications for digital image standardization and printed sensing technologies. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including Digital Health, Food Packaging, Color Quality Control, and Retail. One of its key offerings is an online application that monitors and indicates the freshness of packaged food by scanning QR codes. This application utilizes color correction and quantification techniques to provide insights, helping food manufacturers and retailers reduce food waste while enhancing product quality. Through its advanced digital color-analysis sensors and image standardization tools, ColorSensing aims to improve operational efficiency and product reliability across multiple industries.

Serket is a software company that specializes in recognition technology designed for the agricultural sector, specifically for pig farming. Its innovative software enables farmers to monitor and trace their pigs individually through any camera, significantly improving the efficiency of farm management. By utilizing this technology, Serket addresses critical animal health and food safety concerns while reducing reliance on traditional smart tagging methods, which can be prohibitively expensive for many farmers. The system allows for easy documentation through pictures and videos, thereby minimizing human error and enhancing operational control.

Media Distillery specializes in a video engagement platform designed to enhance the discovery of relevant video content for users. The company employs advanced technology to analyze videos, extracting previously inaccessible metadata through a process known as Deep Content Understanding™. This innovative platform utilizes multiple techniques, including face recognition, object and logo recognition, speech and text recognition, and topic detection. By providing real-time metadata at a significant scale, Media Distillery enables clients to gain deep insights into their video content, ultimately improving user experience and content accessibility.

Dronything is a Drone-as-a-service (DaaS) solution for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations to make their aircraft inspection process better, cheaper and faster than the current process. It does this by deploying a drone fitted with sensors such as visual tracking, LIDAR, thermal, etc. to scan the aircraft fuselage and feed the images to a machine learning based image processing software, which then processes the image and provides an inspection report. Dronything has a successfully tested prototype, three interested clients and intends to be operational by 1st quarter of 2018. It is closing in on its first client contract, expected to be signed by the end of June 2018.

K | Lens is a technology start-up focused on developing advanced products utilizing its patented image acquisition and processing technology, originally invented at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University. The company specializes in a third-dimensional lens that captures both color and depth information in a single shot, compatible with standard cameras. This innovative lens technology enhances sharpness and blurring, producing photorealistic images with DSLR quality. By integrating this technology, manufacturers can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes, thereby ensuring the highest quality for their products.

HPA - High Performance Analytics is an accredited spin-off of the University of Verona and the Artificial Intelligence Competence Center (AICC) of Terranova. Since 2017 HPA has designed and developed custom Artificial Intelligence solutions in five areas of expertise: predictive analysis, anomaly detection, constrained optimization, text analysis (NLP), and image recognition. With significant experience and successful case studies in numerous industrial sectors (energy, manufacturing, transport, real estate, CRM), HPA offers SMEs and large companies effective and efficient solutions based on a deep knowledge of mathematical and statistical models gained over 20 years of academic research.

Tarsio Medics is a company which specialises in investigating non-invasive methods to diagnose sleep disorders based on automatic image analysis Tarsio Medics has dedicated over 10 years of research in conjunction with the Pulmonology department of the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital to create SleepWise. SleepWise is a system based on analysing the images recorded by a camera while a patient sleeps. SleepWise uses these images to perform an automatic OSAHS diagnosis and also to detect other sleep disorders.

Cypheme is a company that has developed an artificial intelligence application focused on detecting counterfeit products. The application utilizes machine learning and pattern recognition techniques to analyze product packaging through a smartphone camera. By examining the micro-structure of items, Cypheme's technology enables users to determine the authenticity of products, helping to combat the growing issue of counterfeit goods in the market. This innovative approach allows for quick and efficient verification, empowering consumers and businesses alike to ensure they are purchasing genuine items.

Eva Vision provides a voice controlled eyewear for the visually impaired. EVA's Artificial Intelligence recognises objects, texts, signs and verbally describes what it sees. Eva collects and preprocess audiovisual data and sends it to your smartphone. Our mobile app processes part of the data while sending the rest to our superfast servers where all the magic happens. With EVA's intuitive user interface you can discreetly control the device trough gestures, head movements and function buttons. Use your voice for data entry. EVA's bone conduction speakers leave your ears free so you can always hear your environment. Others can't hear EVA's voice.

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.

Smartify is a social enterprise that offers an innovative app designed to enhance the experience of art enthusiasts by providing instant access to commentary and information about artworks. Through its image recognition technology, the app allows users to scan and identify pieces of art, uncovering their histories and stories directly on their smartphones. Smartify partners with museums and galleries to serve as a personalized guide, helping visitors make meaningful connections with the art they encounter. Committed to supporting global visual arts organizations, Smartify also focuses on protecting the intellectual property of artists and museums, with a portion of its profits dedicated to benefiting the public institutions it collaborates with.

Perceive3D is an ICT-driven company founded in 2013 that specializes in computer vision technology to enhance surgical procedures. The company develops advanced image software solutions designed to assist surgeons during minimally invasive surgeries. Its notable product, in.sight, has gained traction in the market for its visualization capabilities. Currently, Perceive3D is working on in.nav, the first navigation system specifically for arthroscopy, which received recognition from SMEi Phase II in 2017. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to process endoscopic video in real-time, offering unique image enhancements based on a pre-operative model of the patient. This innovation aims to improve navigation efficiency for doctors in both arthroscopic and open surgeries.

Gestoos is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence. It develops a platform that enables cameras and sensors to interpret and respond to human movement and behavior, including explicit gestures and implicit expressions. This AI solution allows for natural interaction with devices, software, and applications, offering high-precision tracking of shapes, objects, and motion. By analyzing action sequences and contextual data, Gestoos' platform understands and adapts to various environments, facilitating gestural interactions with physical objects and creating smart, responsive spaces.

Natural Intelligent Technologies (N.I.Te) specializes in innovative software solutions for the automatic processing of digital documents, particularly handwritten materials. Established on May 28, 2012, as a spin-off from the University of Salerno, N.I.Te leverages over twenty years of research to provide patented technology that enables the automatic reading of cursive handwritten documents. The company's offerings are designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises and public institutions in managing their digital archives efficiently. By utilizing artificial intelligence, N.I.Te’s software tools can read, search, and index poorly structured handwritten documents written by various authors, making it a valuable resource for users engaged in digital document management and forensic handwriting analysis.

Artomatix Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for 3D content creation, focusing primarily on enhancing textures and backgrounds for various industries, including video games, film, automotive, and product design. The company offers a cloud-based toolkit that includes several modules: Material Processing for automating scan clean-up, Material Generation for creating PBR materials from photographs, Material Remaster for improving existing materials, and Material Transfer for consolidating materials from different sources. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in London and Washington, Artomatix aims to streamline the 3D asset creation process, allowing both professionals and enthusiasts to concentrate on creative tasks. The company has garnered recognition through various awards and competitions, including NVIDIA’s Early Stage Challenge, and has raised significant funding to support its innovative vision. Artomatix operates as a subsidiary of Unity Technologies, Inc., further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of 3D content development.

IN2 Search Interfaces Development Limited collects, organizes, discovers, enriches and presents photos, documents and audiovisual files.

Microptic is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in the research, development, distribution, and installation of automatic diagnostic systems. The firm focuses on software development for image analysis and provides in-vitro diagnostic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Microptic enables clients to use robotic systems that automate microscopic analysis, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of diagnostic processes. The company's comprehensive offerings include research, design, development, sales, installation, and service, positioning it as a key player in the field of diagnostic technology.

VTS has developed a set of solutions that turn any printed image or online video into interactive. VTS is a spinoff of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and the Computer Vision Center based in the research done in the last five years in the field of Pattern Recognition. For more information, please visit VTS at: www.visual-tagging.com

Picvisa is an innovating technology company that provides industrial solutions based on image processing and machine vision to the national and international markets. The company defines, develops, and produces selection and sorting equipment for recycling materials. Its machines can select and sort these materials by composition or by color and are based on its own image processing software that is specific for each application. Its high-resolution machine vision systems, together with well-defined illumination systems, provide reliable and efficient solutions with high performance levels that overcome traditional equipment. Picvisa is on a mission to provide the market with specific image processing solutions for material classification. At the same time, to detect our customers’ needs and to provide them with adapted solutions, giving them warranties of a productive, efficient and sustainable process.

Optellum Ltd is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of AI-driven clinical decision support software for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2015, Optellum aims to enhance cancer care by providing an end-to-end IT platform that facilitates personalized early diagnosis and therapeutic strategies for patients at high risk of developing lung cancer, which is the most common and deadliest form of cancer. The company's innovative software identifies at-risk individuals and streamlines optimal treatment options, leveraging machine learning to analyze vast datasets from numerous healthcare professionals. Optellum's team consists of experts in medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and clinical practice, many of whom have a history of successful innovations in the medical technology sector. They are supported by an advisory board of leading clinicians and deep learning specialists, and are actively expanding their product development team to further their mission in the fight against cancer.

Kromek Group is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of radiation detection products across various sectors, including medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening. The company offers a range of high-resolution detection solutions that utilize cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) and scintillator technologies to identify cancerous tissues and hazardous materials. Its product portfolio includes handheld gamma detectors, thermal neutron detectors, gamma-ray imaging systems, and advanced medical imaging devices such as CZT gamma detectors for SPECT imaging and photon-counting spectral CT. In the security domain, Kromek provides personal radiation detectors, networked radiation detection systems, and innovative detection algorithms for explosives. The company is dedicated to scientific research and development, continually pushing the boundaries of imaging technology and material analysis. Kromek Group operates globally, serving markets in the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Australasia, and distributes its products through various channels, including direct sales and partnerships with original equipment manufacturers. Headquartered in Sedgefield, the United Kingdom, Kromek Group was incorporated in 2013.

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.

Magenta srl designs and realizes desktop, enterprise, and mobile software applications. Its development services include enterprise Web applications based on the Java/JEE platform; image and video analysis applications for automatic surveillance and monitoring, smart cameras, digital recording, media databases, machine vision, object detection, and recognition; software integration and middleware; security-related applications, such as cryptography, smart card, eToken, digital signature, secure authentication, and security in computer networks; and mobile applications for the Android and iOS platforms. The company also provides verification and validation services in the automotive context; software certification according to the international standard; and support and training for various technologies used to develop products. In addition, it develops Vehicle Counter, an embedded traffic monitoring application designed for the Axis Camera application platform that allows user to set a number of virtual sensors and to decide how to aggregate the collected data; NVR13 media recorder, a lightweight video/audio recorder platform for applications in on-board recorders for the automotive industry. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Florence, Italy.

Pixit offers APIs that recognize when there is a person in a picture, what this person is wearing, and which product is displayed. Pixit is unique in visual recognition. Pixit's algorithms are as intelligent as the human eye. Pixit is an expert in fashion. The company maximizes the ROI of your pictures in digital.

Piccure+ is a photo editing tool that enables photographers to improve the sharpness of their images by correcting optical aberrations. piccure+ also works as a standalone including a RAW converter.

INVAR Engineering and Artificial Vision is a technology-based company with a strong character of research and innovation, in works and activities carried out. With an experienced technical team and own research laboratory, INVAR introduces new technological and innovative projects based in artificial vision technology with the aim of introducing new tools in the current market. This allow optimization and improvement on current management processes. The sphere of action extends to throughout the country and its activities are mainly focused, on one hand, in providing technical support, technical consulting and advisory services and, on the other hand, in the development of innovative services and products under the framework of research, development and innovation (R&D), through the introduction to the market of new technologies, lines and processes.

PhotonicSens is a developer of advanced single-lens 3-dimensional camera modules that generate depth maps and RGB images, capturing intricate details of the environment. The company focuses on enhancing depth perception experiences on mobile devices, facilitating applications such as gesture recognition, face recognition, navigation, and mixed reality. By combining innovative optics with sophisticated algorithms, PhotonicSens has pioneered a technology that allows mobile devices to replicate the human eye's ability to accurately judge distance, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

ITS Plc leads in process tomography with years of experience in research solutions and industrial products. The company take on-line measurements to give real time data and images of what is going on inside pipes and vessels, moving beyond point based measurement techniques to provide more comprehensive process data.

Vispera is a company specializing in image recognition and analytics, focusing on enhancing retail operations through its proprietary technology. The company provides retailers and suppliers with critical insights needed for improved performance at points of sale. By utilizing image recognition-based automation, Vispera enables clients to monitor in-store execution and implement corrective actions. Their offerings include real-time data on field team performance and essential retail metrics such as on-shelf availability, planogram compliance, and branding material visibility. With issues like on-shelf availability costing the retail sector significantly each year, Vispera aims to transform retail operations by delivering expert IR services. The company is recognized for its accuracy, flexible reporting dashboards, and high customer satisfaction, leading to a growing number of competitors’ clients switching to its services. Vispera is evolving from an image recognition vendor into a comprehensive retail data analytics provider, striving to make image recognition a standard service in the retail sector and facilitate optimal store execution for retailers, suppliers, and consumers.

Infaimon S.L., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a distributor of artificial vision and image analysis products. The company provides a variety of solutions, including cameras, integrated vision systems, optics, image software, and automated inspection systems. Infaimon advises clients to identify the most suitable artificial vision solutions for their specific applications. Its operations extend across Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil, and it serves additional markets in Latin America. As a subsidiary of Stemmer Imaging AG since July 2019, Infaimon caters to diverse sectors such as industrial, scientific, and security applications, focusing on image capture, processing, and analysis needs.

Perceive3D is an ICT-driven company founded in 2013 that specializes in computer vision technology to enhance surgical procedures. The company develops advanced image software solutions designed to assist surgeons during minimally invasive surgeries. Its notable product, in.sight, has gained traction in the market for its visualization capabilities. Currently, Perceive3D is working on in.nav, the first navigation system specifically for arthroscopy, which received recognition from SMEi Phase II in 2017. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to process endoscopic video in real-time, offering unique image enhancements based on a pre-operative model of the patient. This innovation aims to improve navigation efficiency for doctors in both arthroscopic and open surgeries.

Falcon-Vision, founded in 1996 by a team of experienced engineers, specializes in industrial image processing solutions and has maintained ISO 9001 certification since 1997. The company focuses on providing vision-based in-line quality control equipment that enhances production tracking. Its product range includes code readers and more sophisticated measurement and qualification systems, which are custom assembled in-house as turnkey solutions. Falcon-Vision aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in manufacturing processes through its innovative technology.

Newtec is among the pioneers that understood very early the advantages of digital imaging. With 25 years of experience in the field of image acquisition and processing, the trust and satisfaction of our customers with our original designs is the best showcase of our skills and dedication.

Pixpolar has developed a new revolutionary image sensor technology based on patented MIG (Modified Internal Gate) pixel architecture and delivering superior low light image quality when compared to any other image sensor technology. The manufacturing of MIG image sensors is compatible to existing CMOS processes enabling the readout and digital logic circuitry as well as the MIG pixel matrix to be incorporated into the same chip.

August, 2014 - EU FUND has accepted Momentface in the accelaration program with a grant pair of 600.000 CZK / 25 k EURO