Maxfone is an innovative SME operating in the field of exponential technologies ( IoT ) and Data Science.
Caravel Innovation
Grant in 2019
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).
Borza terjatev
Grant in 2019
Borza terjatev operates a peer-to-peer financing market for businesses in Slovenia and Croatia, providing online working capital finance for SMEs and opportunities for investors to place money in a simple, low-risk manner. The platform automates peer-to-peer lending and invoice financing, real-time auction syndication, and offers a diversified, liquid portfolio of SME exposure, enabling investors to easily buy, sell or trade receivables with customers.
CWS is a family story which was incorporated in 2016 to revive commercial sailing. CWS relies on sail automation, mechanical processes miniaturization and IT technologies to fix disadvantages which led to disappearance of commercial sailing vessels one century ago.
Yabie is a developer of a comprehensive payment platform designed to streamline in-store transactions for retail owners. The platform enables users to browse, scan, or search for products, apply discounts and campaigns, and utilize multiple payment methods. In addition to facilitating sales, Yabie’s solution allows store associates to manage customer service issues and engage with customers throughout the sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience. By providing a complete ecosystem for retail transactions, Yabie empowers small businesses to focus on their core operations while improving customer interactions.
MDF Recovery
Grant in 2019
MDF Recovery is a United Kingdom-based company that owns and operates a recycling facility in Beaumaris. Established in 2009, it focuses on recovering wood fiber from waste medium-density fibreboard and has developed processing technology to extract fibers from used MDF, off-cuts and scrap, creating a secondary material source and improving resource efficiency across the wood-fiber supply chain.
GOSPACE Tech
Grant in 2019
GOSPACE Tech develops and provide R&D and engineering services to IoT-based monitoring devices
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.
Tiamat is a French company based in Amiens that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing sodium-ion battery cells for both mobility and stationary energy storage applications. Established in late 2017 as a spin-off from the CEA and CNRS, Tiamat focuses on innovative energy storage solutions. Its sodium-ion technology is characterized by fast-charging capabilities, high power density, and enhanced cycle life, making it suitable for a variety of power applications. The company is committed to advancing its technology and collaborates with various industrial partners and end users to qualify its prototypes, aiming to meet the growing demand for efficient and long-lasting battery solutions.
BlockState is a Swiss company that offers a blockchain-based platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and real estate developers to issue and manage equity and debt. Specializing in non-bankable assets, BlockState creates Security Tokens, which are digital representations of regulated financial products. By leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, the company automates complex processes and reduces reliance on intermediaries, thereby lowering costs and simplifying operations for issuers. The platform facilitates the digitization of ownership for privately owned assets, allowing for direct connections between issuers and investors. Additionally, BlockState provides lifecycle management tools that assist issuers with tasks such as KYC compliance, corporate actions, financial reporting, and over-the-counter transfers.
Space Submicron Electronic
Grant in 2019
Space Submicron Electronic S.L. (2SE) is a Spanish company based in Seville (Spain). The company specializes in the design, development and production of integrated microelectronic circuits in sub-micron CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) technology. Its activity is focused on the development of cutting edge state-of-the-art solutions for the aerospace, defense, industrial and automotive sectors.
2SE’s team of professionals has extensive experience in the development, production and commercialization of mixed signal processing systems with analog-digital / digital-analog interfaces, systems on-chip and application-specific integrated systems (ASICs).
Currently, 2SE is investing heavily in the development of state-of-the-art A/D converters and producing complex mixed-signal systems for on-board aerospace applications. These research and development activities are being carried out in close cooperation with universities and research institutions.
CyRIC is a fast growing company with a strategic aim to become an important regional Center developing disruptive products for the world markets and providing unique, high quality services to the industry.
CYRIC offers Research and Innovation Services for its customers in the fields of engineering design and prototyping, electronics and communications and software solutions. In addition a number of specialised consultancy and entrepreneurship services are offered to startups and SMEs.
ebb3 is a technology company that develops 3D business applications on a high performance virtual computer platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom, the company specializes in the virtualisation of 3D graphical workloads and delivers a fully managed digital workspace. The platform enables access to GPU-accelerated applications from any device, anywhere, by integrating virtualization and remote desktop technologies. It combines components from leading vendors to provide a scalable environment where 3D workloads can be run in a virtual desktop, with workloads reduced and spread across resources to optimise productivity and performance. The managed service focuses on simplifying the deployment and operation of 3D graphics applications, offering tailored support and a cohesive workspace experience for teams that require high-performance visual workloads.
Usability Engineering Center
Grant in 2019
Usability Engineering Center is a firm that specializes in providing usability services aimed at delivering authentic user feedback through diverse research methodologies. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including business analysis, digital content strategy, digital communication, and digital strategy consulting. By focusing on user-centered design, Usability Engineering Center aims to enhance the effectiveness of digital products and services, ensuring they meet the needs and expectations of their users.
Smartesting Solutions & Services
Grant in 2019
Smartesting Solutions & Services is a French software company established in 2003, headquartered in Besançon with a sales office in Paris. It specializes in functional testing solutions, focusing on the design phase of this process. The company's primary products are Yest, for visual test design and implementation, and CertifyIt, for model-based testing in embedded systems. Additionally, Smartesting offers consulting and training services to its clients, predominantly serving information technology, technical software, and embedded markets. Formerly known as Leirios Technologies SA, the company rebranded to Smartesting Solutions & Services in 2008.
Predict provides a proactive e-maintenance plug and play solution for SMEs and large companies.
Blunder is the first management system of knowledge for companies.
They help companies to detect their knowledge and communication gaps and then fix it. Motivate the transfer and spread the knowledge of your company and employees. KNOWLEDGE EMPOWERS PEOPLE.
Specshell is a company that specializes in infrared spectroscopy-based analytical systems aimed at enhancing product quality and profitability for breweries. Its primary offering is a spectrometer that provides a control system capable of delivering real-time carbohydrate profiles during the mashing process. This technology enables breweries to make immediate adjustments to process parameters when using new raw materials, optimizing yield, quality, and processing time. Given the high costs associated with malt and the significant quantities utilized, even minor reductions in waste can yield substantial economic benefits. Consequently, the return on investment for the installation of Specshell's systems is typically realized within a short timeframe of three to six months.
Brain Stimulation
Grant in 2019
Brain Stimulation AB, established in 2011 in Sweden, focuses on providing innovative assessment and rehabilitation solutions for individuals recovering from strokes and traumatic brain injuries. The company leverages research on brain plasticity to develop advanced rehabilitation strategies for cognitive impairments, including attention deficits such as Spatial Neglect. By addressing the critical need for effective rehabilitation in stroke, dementia, and other degenerative brain conditions, Brain Stimulation combines cutting-edge technology with scientific insights to create individualized rehabilitation care. Their approach emphasizes remote accessibility and a motivating environment, enabling patients to strengthen neuronal connections and enhance recovery outcomes.
Semen Cardona
Grant in 2019
Semen Cardona is an international company, with family DNA, specialized in the elaboration of doses for high-performance artificial swine insemination.
Spanish export leaders and one of the industry’s leading global referents, we distribute approximately 3 million of doses annually. Semen Cardona provides high-added-value services from the best European swine genetics companies and stallions of the highest quality, prolificacy and biosafety.
SERE-Tech Innovation
Grant in 2019
SERE-Tech (SERE) is a Process Science and Engineering solutions and services provider based in Sutton Coldfield. It provides technology solutions and services to the Food, Drinks, and Beverages Industrial Biotechnology sector. Their solutions and services include the design, build, and commissioning of specialized processing pilot plants, prototype plants, and scale-up equipment. The technical services include technical assessments, design and safety studies, scoping and feasibility studies, R&D, project management on innovative process science and engineering, waste and wastewater treatment, and renewable energy solutions. SERE has specialized in the area of high-value and resource-efficient manufacturing within the food, drink, and beverage sector delivering projects using Industrial Biotechnology, Process Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. SERE's client base includes SMEs and large multinational companies including Arla Foods Dairies, Muntons Plc, SAB Miller Breweries, Belvoir Fruit Farms, NoshDetox, Harper Adams University, University of Birmingham.
TYDOCK PHARMA
Grant in 2019
TYDOCK PHARMA Srl is a knowledge-based biotechnology SME set up in 2006. In 2009, it received an award for being one of the most promising and innovative biotechnology companies in Italy from The Italian Institute for Foreign Trade (I.C.E.).
The company is based on integrated drug discovery know-how which relies on 20 years of experience. It is a leading player in the drug discovery field and has seen many collaborations with universities and other biotechnology companies.
The Company, as Research and Technology Transfer Centre, is also the recipient of research grants from the European Commission (FP7).
TYDOCK PHARMA mainly operates in two business areas:
DRUG DISCOVERY PRODUCTS
TYDOCK PHARMA focuses on the discovery and early development of chemotherapeutic drugs, with particular emphasis on parasitic diseases (tuberculosis, malaria and protozoarian infections).
INNOVATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
TYDOCK PHARMA is involved in various technology transfer projects aimed at translating innovative technologies from basic research to industrial application.
Sky and Space
Grant in 2019
Sky and Space Global Limited is a satellite company based in Subiaco, Australia, specializing in nanosatellite technology. Founded in 2006, it focuses on providing affordable and reliable space-based communication infrastructure and services, including voice, data, and instant messaging, to users in remote and underserved areas worldwide. The company develops advanced software systems to deploy, maintain, and control its satellite network, ensuring seamless connectivity where traditional communication infrastructure is unavailable. With expertise from its European and Israeli centers in aerospace and satellite technology, Sky and Space aims to facilitate global communication by constructing and operating a sophisticated nanosatellite network.
Arteevo Technologies
Grant in 2018
Arteevo Technologies is an Israeli SME that has developed unique expertise and focus on blockchain-based decentralized business.
The Smart Certificate platform was designed and developed by an international team of seasoned entrepreneurs from the technology and business worlds.
This 2.0 platform gives institutions the tools to securely create, manage and deliver credentials and related documents (e.g. transcripts, badges, letters of attestation, etc.).
Certificates become a marketing tool for the institutions while alumni benefit from having secure digital versions of their credentials that they can share with recruiters via social networks and other channels.
Smart Certificate revolutionizes the communication channels, efficiency and transparency in the education sector and job market.
Syrinjector LTD. is developing a full digital solution based on a novel portable automated syringe gun and software for rapid, controlled, and traceable mass injection of livestock. With digital capabilities and data management, this fully automated, highly accurate, and safety-conscious solution is a must for the next generation of livestock farmers. Their solution will gradually replace the current process of using steel syringe guns and off-line paper certifications.
Comptek Solutions
Grant in 2018
Comptek Solutions Oy, founded in 2017 and based in Turku, Finland, specializes in advanced passivation technology for compound semiconductor devices. The company's proprietary Kontrox technology employs a quantum-level surface engineering process that produces defect-free crystalline surfaces for III-V-based semiconductors. This innovative approach addresses the challenges posed by oxidation, which can lead to significant performance and reliability issues in devices such as MicroLEDs, lasers, detectors, and power electronics. By enhancing device efficiency and simplifying manufacturing processes, Kontrox has demonstrated impressive results, including a 250% performance increase in MicroLEDs and a 90-fold reduction in power consumption. Comptek Solutions serves a diverse range of applications, including optoelectronics, power electronics, and radio frequency technologies, and has garnered recognition, including a Horizon2020 SME Phase I grant and a shortlist position in the inaugural Spinoff Prize competition by Nature Research.
Qdooz Limited is a company focused on addressing the life skills gap in education and training through its innovative digital platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Preston, United Kingdom, Qdooz aims to provide individuals and businesses with the tools and resources necessary to develop essential life skills and character qualities. The platform offers a variety of content, including videos, articles, and insights, which can be accessed on any device, making it convenient for users. By enabling motivated individuals, such as university students and professionals, to enhance their life skills, Qdooz also facilitates the opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. The company has established a monetization strategy and plans to launch its self-built application to reach a wide audience.
Berlin Space Consortium
Grant in 2018
Berlin Space Consortium is a local space technology network in the larger Berlin area that mainly consists of space specialists from different SMEs and research organisations. The local partners are complemented by global space technology specialists for critical subsystems and components such as innovative space propulsion systems.
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.
Zaz provides comprehensive services related to the design, implementation and maintenance of a variety of technical systems.
Airmee is a technology-powered logistics company that provides last-mile delivery services for e-commerce, including same-day and express courier options. Its platform enables real-time route scheduling, delivery tracking, and timing monitoring, and uses machine learning and AI to optimize routing and courier selection, reducing supply-chain friction. The company emphasizes fast, convenient, and environmentally sustainable e-commerce deliveries and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Fellow Funders
Grant in 2018
Fellow Funders is a Madrid-based crowdfunding platform established in 2016 that supports Spanish startups and small to medium-sized enterprises by providing alternative financing solutions. The company facilitates operations that allow businesses to access funding outside traditional banking services, enabling entrepreneurs to diversify their investment portfolios in sectors such as fashion, food, agriculture, technology, and health. In addition to its crowdfunding services, Fellow Funders offers financial advisory services, strategic development, mergers and acquisitions support, and real assets advisory, helping clients navigate the complexities of funding and growth in various industries.
AENEAM is dedicated to research and production of membranes for advantageous separation of liquids and gases.
Ongoing investigation projects address waste water treatment based on Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC´s) technology and immobilized enzyme reactors. We use in-house know-how to manufacture new generation of ceramic based scaffolds with highly beneficial architectures, resulting in industrially viable process yields.
AENEAM Advanced Membrane Technology S.L. commitment to develop highly efficient waste water treatment process was acknowledged by European Commission by conceding funding to our project “Application of Microbial Fuel Cells for waste water treatment-MEMBio” under SME Instrument (Call: H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020, Stage 1, Project ID 816085).
Saeco is a company founded in Molina de Segura in 1979, dedicated to the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard containers and packaging , aimed at the agri-food and industrial sector, for the entire national scope.
eDCaseMAN is a legal meta-data management software that is created with lawyers for lawyers to ensure a comfortable user experience.
The product eDCaseMAN is the intelligent, integrated software solution to prove that the authenticity of the data collected has been maintained across all the stages of eDiscovery and to maintain a defensible trail of data collected for a litigation or investigation. The result is lower costs, reduced risk and a repeatable, predictable and defensible process.
The team started back in 2007 delivering business continuity applications based on our unique and dynamic information capturing framework. In 2011 we extended the portfolio with a smart navigation system for business flows of any kind. The employees involved in such a flow are accompanied from A to Z, the process manager is enabled to always keep the overview. Based on a desparate need in the market we merged the two products in 2015 and created a totally new Core enabling us to react flexible to a demand across the board in the Legal sector. We now in 2017 introduce the initial two products eDCaseMAN and LegalHoldMAN together with a set of GDPR and legacy data migration services.
Nanoker Research
Grant in 2018
Nanoker Research is a SME-company founded in 2011 with the aim to achieve the commercial exploitation of the research results generated in the European Integrated Project IP NANOKER “Structural ceramic nanocomposites for top-end functional applications” (515784. FP6-NMP). This project was focused on the development of several families of a new generation of nanostructured ceramic materials with potential application in different market sectors. Nanoker joined together professionals with more than 20 years of experience in the production and development of technical ceramics with entrepreneurs from academia with a deep knowledge on nanoceramics and nanocomposites.
Nanoker Research, S.L. produces and commercializes high performance ceramic components based on advanced ceramics, nanoceramics and nanocomposites for industrial and biomedical applications.
Nanoker Research, S.L. focuses its activity in the field of technical ceramics for industrial applications through the trademark Keratec Advanced Materials whereas produces and commercializes biomedical products through the company Bioker Research, S.L.
Singer Instruments and Control
Grant in 2018
Founded at 1976, Singer Instruments & Control is a privately owned engineering company, expert in design, development and manufacturing of electro-mechanical components and systems such as LVDTs, inclinometers, transducers and other various sensors.
In addition to their off-the-shelf and customized line of products, Singer Instruments & Control holds a strong, experienced development team. They specialize in providing a solid engineering house for many startup companies, developing dozens of diverse products in the medical devices industry, the military industry and general industry.
At Singer-Instruments & Control Ltd. their strengths include designing and manufacturing miniature and accurate transducers and sensors, comprising technologies such as winding 0.0004 inch (0.01 millimeters) diameter wires, complex assemblies, robotic systems, plastic molded electronic parts and vacuum potting.
Sonetel is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in providing business communication solutions for small businesses around the world. The firm offers local international phone numbers with global call forwarding, catering specifically to the needs of global entrepreneurs. Its Research & Development team operates from India, where they develop and manage the Sonetel Phone System, while customer support is also based in India. The company's infrastructure includes high-security data centers located in California and Amsterdam, ensuring reliable service and support for its clients. Sonetel operates under the belief that globalization and entrepreneurship are vital for addressing global challenges, such as extreme poverty.
Serosep is a manufacturer and a distributor of laboratory diagnostic solutions.
Serosep Limited is founded in Limerick Ireland. Serosep begins life as distributor of laboratory diagnostic products. The manufacture of HistoPot®, Biopsy Fixation Solutions for Histopathology begins. Precision water chemistry reagents are launched. Development of EnterBio® faecal/stool pathogen test kit for bacteria begins.
Founded in 2012, Stignergy develops a Smart Energy Management System that monitors energy consumption patterns of various devices to reduce electricity bills for professionals. Its system consists of modules like terminals, submeter, and gateway, serving clients by optimizing power load demand dynamically.
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.
AVS or Added Value Solutions is a European SME setup in 2006. It is one of the world’s leading companies for the design and development of high quality equipment for research infrastructures worldwide.
It has developed a High Heat Rejection Thermal Control System (HEART) that is an innovative Mechanically Pumped Loop, a new product for thermal control purposes capable of dissipating more than 10kW that will assure an easier manufacturing and improved performances (50% increase in durability), easier assembly and more efficient manufacturing cost compared to actual alternative solutions.
Digiteal is a fintech company specializing in invoice management and payment solutions. It partners with integrators, invoicing, and accounting software to provide services that enable companies to receive payments more quickly, consistently, and cost-effectively. Digiteal addresses key challenges such as digital invoice presentation, offering solutions like B2C apps and PEPPOL Access Points for businesses. Its payment solutions include scan-to-pay QR codes, payment buttons, and direct debit options tailored to fit various business needs. Additionally, Digiteal provides accurate accounting figures through bank movement tracking using technologies like PSD2 and AIS. With a payment institution license certified by the National Bank of Belgium and EU coverage, Digiteal supports the entire process from payment collection to automatic reconciliation, assisting businesses at any stage of their invoicing and payment digitization journey.
Safe Load Testing Technologies
Grant in 2017
Safe Load Testing Technologies is a global company that specializes in packaging engineering and transport simulation testing equipment. It designs and manufactures innovative solutions aimed at optimizing the product and packaging system throughout the distribution cycle. The company provides its own simulation transport technology, which effectively reproduces the physical and mechanical risks encountered during the goods distribution process, thereby enhancing quality, minimizing damages, and reducing costs. Safe Load Testing's solutions are distinguished by their advanced technology, user-friendly design, and compliance with security standards, ensuring they meet the requirements for the CE Mark. Additionally, the company adheres to a comprehensive range of testing standards, including ISTA, ASTM, ISO, EN, and EUMOS, guaranteeing maximum reliability and accuracy in each simulation. Safe Load Testing also offers value-added services, drawing on its extensive expertise in the field.
Alcea S.p.A.
Grant in 2017
ALCEA is a leading company in coating sector dedicated to resale, industry, and industrial tinting, with its last generation tinting systems GEOCOLOR® and SMALTOSISTEM®.
The company has an important family tradition, it has been founded by Giovanni Parodi in the year 1932, maintaining an Italian company style, led closely by Parodi family, who is controlling its entire share capital, with the collaboration of experienced staff identifying themselves with the corporate strategies.
The company is close to service needs of its loyal customers, open to foreign markets and committed to a continuous development of new products and application technologies.
It is one of few Italian high prestige companies for which its family-run business has been its base for growth.
Now a day, after more than 80 years of activity characterized by a constant success, under the management of Ing. Carlo Parodi, ALCEA growth is well represented by the plant of Senago, which for its architecture and highly automatized manufacturing facilities, realized with the highest attention towards the environment, health and safety of workers, is considered one of the best European realities among factories studied for manufacturing coating products.
In this context ALCEA has been able to acquire and develop additional products categories, strengthening and developing new products for the wood sector and furniture market (ALCEA Wood), coil coating sector, and electrophoresis one.
ALCEA did always work, continuing to maintain and develop resale building sector and construction industry, manufacturing products such as waterborne paints, primers, and enamels. Then, taking advantage of the development of tinting system, these products have been implemented with specialized products for the construction industry (epoxies for coating of floors, paints for walls and floors of communities, fire-resistant paints, coatings for food containers, corrosion, structural building sector, etc. ..).
Now a day ALCEA vision is reaching out to the development of new technologies, also in collaboration with research centers and Italian and European universities, and of new foreign markets.
For promoting its products and assisting its customers, the company enjoys the cooperation of highly specialized and skilled personnel having a great experience, capable of ensuring a timely assistance and of facing and solving all problems related to coating.
Spectral Engines
Grant in 2017
Founded in 2014, Spectral Engines develops and manufactures miniaturized spectral sensors for various applications. These include moisture measurement in pharmaceutical powders, food composition analysis (protein, fat, sugars), gas detection, and process spectroscopy.
EOS S.r.l. (Effective Optical Systems, www.eosinstruments.com) delivers a new generation of scientific instruments and technological solutions for the classification and characterization of particles and particle mixtures in biological, industrial and environmental heterogeneous fluids.
Implementing strategies for particle analysis in complex fluids via light scattering, EOS provides CLASSIZER™ cutting edge family of platforms for the multiparameter analysis at single particle level via the key enabling SPES (Single Particle Extinction and Scattering) patented technology. CLASSIZER™ devices classify single particles on the basis of their optical properties in liquids and aerosols: discriminates particles in heterogeneous samples; enables advanced product formulation by monitoring the particle stability and behaviour in real complex fluids (aggregation, degradation, wetting); boosts QC operations measuring even in presence of impurities, synthesis residues, bubbles and immiscible liquid droplets (typically no filtration or purification is required).
CLASSIZER™ platforms are powerful solutions for product R&D and Quality Controls in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, inks and pigments, agrochemicals, lubricants and abrasives and environmental sciences.
My Esel GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Linz, Austria, specializes in designing and manufacturing custom bicycles, including e-bikes made from sustainable wood frames. The company stands out for its use of advanced biometric software, which facilitates highly automated production while allowing for a unique serial finishing process. This innovative approach enables customers to create tailor-made bicycles that reflect their individual preferences and needs. By combining sustainability with cutting-edge technology, My Esel aims to provide some of the most personalized bikes in the world, ensuring both quality and adaptability in their offerings.
Albufera Energy Storage
Grant in 2017
Founded in 2013, Albufera specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions. It focuses on researching aluminum-based electrochemical battery technologies and producing Al-Air batteries for commercial use.
Syltec is an independent company, constituted with the objective of offering integral services of engineering, consultancy, and training at a national level.
Metacortex offers management and IT consulting to medium-sized companies in the areas of Trento, Bolzano, and neighboring provinces.
Keen Quality
Grant in 2017
Keen was founded in 2015 by Anne K. Espeland and Sylvi S. Finsrud. The founding members combined experience from the energy sector and the care sector, resulted in the competence- and quality assurance system, Keen Quality Keeper.
Keen aims to strengthen the competence and performance in organizations by providing them with a bespoke tool.
Keen has developed a platform where e-learning and training are conducted based on the philosophy “low dose- high-frequency learning results in better learning outcomes.”
ReLaDe is an Estonian small and medium-sized enterprise focused on transforming the laundry industry through its innovative reusable laundry washing system. The company has developed a platform that utilizes nanotechnology to create biological enzymes that can be reused, significantly reducing the ecological footprint of laundry practices. By employing magnetic detergent molecules, ReLaDe ensures that these enzymes can be easily removed from wastewater, allowing users to recover and reuse their detergent without losing effectiveness. This approach not only minimizes the environmental impact by decreasing CO2 emissions and chemical pollutants in water but also promotes healthier living by reducing exposure to hazardous substances commonly found in traditional detergents. ReLaDe represents a significant advancement in laundry technology, addressing a market that has seen little innovation in recent years.
Wuudis Solutions
Grant in 2017
Wuudis Solutions Oy is a Finnish company specializing in cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms tailored for the forestry and bioenergy sectors. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mikkeli, the company provides innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency within supply chain management and logistics. Its offerings include the Wuudis Bioenergy platform, which facilitates communication and inventory monitoring for biomass delivery chains, and Wuudis Business, a customizable service package designed to meet specific client needs through software development projects. By leveraging open software technology alongside extensive field experience, Wuudis Solutions delivers agile IT services that support flexible business models in a dynamic environment. The company also employs remote sensing and geospatial technologies to optimize forest asset management and improve the economic returns of forestry operations.
Indeco Soft SRL
Grant in 2017
Indeco Soft SRL is a software developer company providing e-government solutions for over 1000 public administration institutions (cities, county counsels, schools, universities and private business). Out of these, The company provide taxation software for over 200 and we directly facilitate tax payment for over 20.
The company’s software solutions include software specifically designed for the public administration, managing social care, local taxation and electronic payment, economics and finance (budgeting, HR management, accounting, bills), investment and acquisition management, public relations and urban planning, document management and others.
Indeco Soft’s expertise in working with the public administration and its continuous contribution in innovation in the public sector have conducted towards attempting to grow beyond the national barriers and innovate to a European level.
Men&Mice is a network management solutions provider specializing in DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) for enterprises, service providers, and small businesses. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, the company offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions that includes DNS management modules, IP address management tools for centralized control, and DHCP management solutions that optimize existing infrastructures. Additionally, Men&Mice provides DNS analysis and monitoring tools to enhance network reliability and security. The company also offers consulting, DNS security assessments, and training services to assist clients in effectively managing their DNS, DHCP, and IP address environments. With operations in the United States and Europe, Men&Mice leverages its international expertise to address the complex challenges faced by medium to large organizations in managing their network infrastructure.
Pliosaur Energy
Grant in 2017
Pliosaur Energy is an SME that aspires to transform the marine renewable energy market through the introduction of their ground breaking patented technology to convert both wave and tidal energy into electricity.
Molmasa provides moulding solutions to the packaging industry. Its facilities cover 2.200 square meters and has the latest technology machinery, which, together with an automated machining and control process, allows the company to achieve high precision within competitive deadlines.
The Molmasa R&D department makes over important resources to research into different aspects of injection moulding, from hot runners to cooling technologies, in order to improve the performance of the moulds.
The quality of its moulds is based on specialization in specific applications and a large team of qualified professionals in the areas of R&D, engineering and production.
Sunaero is a privately held company that offers innovative testing and repair solutions for aircraft. It specializes in modernizing the aircraft fuel market through advanced services such as leak detection, non-destructive de-sealing, infrared curing technologies, and composite repairs. Sunaero's expertise spans various components, including aircraft structures and fuel tank bladders, allowing clients to enhance the operational availability of their aircraft while effectively managing costs. The company's focus on fast and efficient repair solutions positions it as a significant player in the aerospace industry.
SenzaGen AB is a biotechnology company based in Lund, Sweden, that specializes in in vitro genomic allergen rapid detection (GARD) sensitization tests. Founded in 2010 as a spin-out from Lund University, SenzaGen offers innovative, animal-free testing solutions for the cosmetic, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Its main products include GARDskin, which predicts skin sensitization; GARDpotency, which classifies sensitizers based on genomic biomarkers; and GARDair, an assay for respiratory sensitizers. The company provides its services through its own laboratory and through collaborations with licensed contract research organizations. SenzaGen is actively engaged in partnerships, including a collaboration with the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials to develop tests for photosensitization. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding markets in North America and Asia-Pacific, SenzaGen aims to replace traditional animal testing methods with its advanced genomic methodologies.
KuartisMED is a biomedical company focused on enhancing the well-being of preterm infants through the development of innovative monitoring devices. The company's flagship product, Premades, utilizes non-invasive technology, including machine learning algorithms and advanced signal processing, to assess the feeding maturity levels of newborns. These devices are designed to be placed over the neck and chest of infants, allowing healthcare professionals to effectively monitor and identify feeding abilities, which is crucial for the care of premature babies prior to their discharge from hospitals. KuartisMED has been recognized for its contributions to this field, having received grants from the European Union's Horizon 2020 program to support its development efforts.
Goodmill Systems
Grant in 2017
Goodmill Systems, Ltd. is a Finnish company based in Espoo that specializes in providing connectivity solutions tailored for business users, integrators, solution providers, and service operators. Established in 2005, the company offers a range of products, including service-aware routers designed for backup routing in small and medium-sized enterprises and retail locations. Additionally, Goodmill Systems provides remote monitoring and management solutions, as well as security and surveillance applications. The company also extends its services to include Internet protocol network consultancy, support, and network management integration. With a focus on enhancing broadband solutions, particularly for public safety operators in critical situations, Goodmill Systems aims to improve data security, reliability, coverage, and resilience while minimizing the need for substantial public investment in new infrastructure.
Saitec Engineering
Grant in 2017
Founded in 1988, SAITEC is one of the most prestigious engineering firms in Spain at present. It carries out its activities from a professional and independent standpoint, with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainable development and respect for the environment.
SAITEC provides a wide range of top quality engineering services, from a comprehensive multidisciplinary perspective. Its renowned professional expertise proves its ability and reliability, having participated in many of the most relevant projects undertaken in Spain.
Its main activity involves the development of transport infrastructure projects (railways, roads), water engineering, architecture, town planning, environment, industry and energy. Its scope of action covers the entire engineering value chain (planning, design, construction and operation), providing services to public and private companies, and joint ventures.
SAITEC also provides consultancy services in highly specialised fields such as tunnels and underground works, geology and geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, innovation, construction and computer engineering.
In 2008, SAITEC adopted the decision to expand internationally, with the aim of sharing its experience and know-how in other markets with strong growth potential. The firm has set up stable subsidiary companies locally in other countries, with a strong commitment to remain there and collaborate in their further development.
Guinault is a French SME that specializes in the construction of electric, pneumatic and climatic energy generators for aircraft.
Part-up streamlines team formation by aggregating employees' skills into a 'tribe', facilitating quick, effective matching for projects. It promotes agile working, optimizing resource allocation based on skillset and motivation.
Custom Laboratory Products
Grant in 2017
Custom Laboratory Products designs and builds bespoke scientific equipment. We are a small partnership based in the Moray area. We have in-depth experience in the micromalting field both in the UK and extensively abroad. We undertake all aspects of the manufacture of the equipment, including circuit design and manufacture, metal fabrication and welding.
Sparos is a technology-driven SME dedicated to the development of new products and tailored nutritional solutions for aquaculture. It offers an alliance of a strong scientific background in the area of fish nutrition with a flexible pilot-scale feed technology platform to the aquaculture sector.
Stepwise is developing an ultra-compact stapler that is compatible with 5mm trocar and that will preserve the same stapling methodology. It promises better maneuverability than current staplers and its use will result in less trauma to the surrounding tissues and organs.
The project has received support from the European Commission`s Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 1 funding.
EnAgro is a SME and B4B business with key competencies regarding optimal methods for allocation of mineral feed supplements to livestock.
EnAgro has had a clear growth strategy since 2014 and realises the strategy through research and innovation activities on Pitstop+, an advanced mineral feeder for dairy cows, a disruption technology that will change the way we supplement dairy cows in the critical transition period with mineral supplements containing macro and micro minerals, vitamins and advanced feed additives.
Saeco is a company founded in Molina de Segura in 1979, dedicated to the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard containers and packaging , aimed at the agri-food and industrial sector, for the entire national scope.
IngeniArs is an Italian SME, spin-off company of the University of Pisa, born in 2014 from the long experience of his co-founders in the area of Electronics and Computer Science advanced research. The goal of IngeniArs is to industrialize and put on the market the considerable results achieved by the co-founders especially in the field of aerospace, telemedicine and automotive.
The main focus is the design, development, and commercialization of Electronics Systems, Informatics Systems, and innovative services. IngeniArs is able to cope with cutting-edge technologies in the continuous effort to guarantee high-quality products and services for the final customer.
As a spin-off company of the University of Pisa, IngeniArs is continuously encouraging and promoting the technology transfer from the valuable outcome of the advanced research to the market.
The ambition of IngeniArs is to provide an answer to the ever-increasing demand for innovation in strategic areas such as aerospace, telemedicine and automotive. This is accomplished by offering highly advanced hardware/software solutions.
Thanks to the large experience of his team IngeniArs is able to manage the complete lifecycle of electronics, microelectronics, and embedded systems.
IngeniArs has a consolidated network of partners, suppliers, and customers and can offer a wide range of products and services being able to cope with innovative technologies and at the same time answer promptly to the customer requests.
The name IngeniArs comes from the smart fusion of two Latin words, Ingenium and Ars, indicating then the very strong correlation between the creativity/art and Engineering skills. The key to success for IngeniArs is indeed the capability of putting together these two skills to create outstanding products and services able to hit the market successfully.
Seistag is a company that implements in small and medium-size companies techniques mainly applied in big organizations. We promote innovation and internationalization having specialized in the field of Ligno-Cellulose materials. Main areas of activity are ultimate technologies, automatization, product development, new wood applications, adhesives, biocomposites, and biofuels.
Seistag identifies business opportunities analyzing capabilities of the company, potential markets, and available technologies.We boost the competitiveness of the company with our own method based on analysis, contribution with valuable ideas and its implementation to end up in bigger profits. To do so, we optimize processes, define products, set objective quality parameters and develop communication and marketing tools. Moreover, we directly participate in the international sales expansion of the company, finding markets, customers and finalizing export sales.
Sadako Technologies
Grant in 2017
Sadako Technologies, S.L. is a company based in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain, that specializes in artificial intelligence and robotics for waste management. Founded in 2012, the company develops advanced software solutions and devices designed to enhance waste processing through deep learning and computer vision technologies. Their innovative system incorporates proprietary algorithms and a multi-layer neural network, enabling robots to accurately sort and manage complex waste streams. This technology aims to improve the efficiency of waste treatment facilities and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment. Sadako Technologies is recognized for its commitment to innovation, having received the “Seal of Excellence Certificate” from Horizon 2020 and accreditation as an “Innovative SME” by the Spanish Ministry of Economy. The company's name pays tribute to Sadako Sasaki, a symbol of courage and hope, reflecting the company's values and mission to create impactful solutions for society.
Natural Intelligent Technologies
Grant in 2017
N.I.Te specializes in advanced software solutions for automatic processing of digital documents, particularly handwritten ones. Their innovative technology, developed over two decades of research, enables SMEs and public institutions to efficiently manage their digital archives.
SIGMAc develops specific programs of automatic calculation that allow to simulate with extreme precision the behavior of the structures. SIGMAc is one of the main Italian industries in the sector of prefabrication of bridge bridges in cap. From 1955 to date, it has produced over 7 million linear meters of pre-compressed products and boasts a specialized experience that allows it to tackle and solve all the problems inherent in the sector.
Ungermann provides its customers with solutions for optimizing their production and business processes based on refrigeration technology.
Ungermann, an innovative SME and technology leader in refrigeration technology, has developed FRISH based on previous research projects and vast experience in food preservation and refrigeration technology. The novelty of FRISH is the use of aerosol as air humidification in combination with ultrasonic waves to freeze and/or defrost fish and to reduce the energy input in the process improving the quality of the fish, and reducing the wastes (less damaged/decayed fish loss). While air humidification in the form of an aerosol of microscopic water droplets will allow a better heat transfer, thus a faster process and preventing product drying-out; ultrasonic waves will increase heat and mass transfer, thus reducing process time.
iSave Informatika
Grant in 2017
iSave Informatika provides reliable, state-of-the-art office technology and IT solutions. This is what iSave Informatics Ltd. offers to its existing and prospective business customers with flexible customer-focused service. It strives to serve its clients' needs wherever possible, helping them to grow their businesses.
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.
Polyteda Cloud
Grant in 2016
Polyteda Cloud is an innovative small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) that specializes in developing electronic design automation (EDA) software focused on physical verification. The company's flagship product, PVCLOUD, is designed to lower the market entry barrier for start-ups and small design companies by providing a high-quality, innovative solution. Polyteda Cloud offers a cloud management system that includes tools like power drc/lvs and nefelus-cms toolset, which are essential for the physical verification of integrated circuits.
X-Net provides IT and software services to businesses and also develops robot and software technology. Since the formation of X-Net in 1999, its goal is to allocate new open source technologies to SMEs. Especially the ideas of exchanging information openly and of networking are their main focus. These approaches are successfully applied in the area of open source since many years.
As a service provider in the IT, it has implemented various developments and special applications in the last year. They range from the construction of robot systems for producing individual media to new energy systems for disadvantaged regions.
Amplio is the first and only Impact Platform for Special Education. We are on a mission to help students with special learning needs reach their full potential. The Amplio Platform including research and evidence-based curricula and programs is designed to deliver intensive, rigorous instruction to prepare students for success, both academically and in their everyday lives. Our solutions are developed in conjunction with parents and a world- class advisory council, academics, and school administrators with expertise in special populations. Tens of thousands of students have received services and interventions using the Amplio platform since the solution was launched in 2019.
Sistemas OEE
Grant in 2016
istemas OEE helps improve decision making processes, through products that increase the productivity of your industry by using a data collection system and in the treatment of information that is agile, flexible and compatible with multiple systems. Provides very practical visual information in real-time, which improves performance and competitiveness from the outset. We are specialists in implementing OEE hardware and software solutions through scalable modules, from a single machine to multiple production plants.
Electronic Systems SPA
Grant in 2016
Electronic Systems SPA is an electronic company that specializes in the production of cycle measurement, control and automation systems.
It is constantly committed to improve its know-how and competences in the automation markets and to develop more modern measurement gauges and sensors in order to face the global market with ever greater impulsion. Its leading position is the result of a combination of state-of-the-art technology with an experienced research and development team enabling the Company to offer high-quality systems – absolutely essential for the safe and efficient management of the entire production process in the rubber and plastic industry.
Scriba Nanotecnologie
Grant in 2016
Scriba Nanotecnologie, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the National Council of Research, focuses on advanced nanotechnology solutions. The company, led by founders Prof. Fabio Biscarini and Dr. Massimiliano Cavallini, has established itself as a highly innovative small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with a commitment to environmental and human health. Scriba has collaborated on nine European research projects funded by various EU programs. A notable development is the TTAG system, which enables precise monitoring of the cold chain for medicinal products and consumables, receiving EU funding in 2016. Additionally, Scriba specializes in custom computer vision systems for industrial automation and microfabricated devices for microfluidic applications, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to technological advancement. The partnership with IMA SpA, a leader in packaging machines for pharmaceuticals, tea, and coffee, underscores Scriba's strategic alliances in the industry.
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.
Digiteal is a fintech company specializing in invoice management and payment solutions. It partners with integrators, invoicing, and accounting software to provide services that enable companies to receive payments more quickly, consistently, and cost-effectively. Digiteal addresses key challenges such as digital invoice presentation, offering solutions like B2C apps and PEPPOL Access Points for businesses. Its payment solutions include scan-to-pay QR codes, payment buttons, and direct debit options tailored to fit various business needs. Additionally, Digiteal provides accurate accounting figures through bank movement tracking using technologies like PSD2 and AIS. With a payment institution license certified by the National Bank of Belgium and EU coverage, Digiteal supports the entire process from payment collection to automatic reconciliation, assisting businesses at any stage of their invoicing and payment digitization journey.
Friendkhana offers an SMEs e-commerce with a competitive customizable solution that provides a richer database of their users to make better ROI-directed marketing campaigns while they benefit for better recommendations and a better customer experience.
Friendkhana provides an innovative SaaS solution to make short and intuitive quizzes. It generates real-time information about the users, - enhanced seamless with their social network data - to enrich user profiles to cluster a new data base, while they are having a more personalized experience
Wideum is a software company specializing in remote video assistance and process control solutions. The company's offerings are designed to enhance communication between field service operators and support departments using smartphones, tablets, and smart glasses. These tools enable real-time data sharing and hands-free task management, thereby increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while reducing costs. Wideum also provides capabilities for creating secure digital workflows and procedures, ensuring continuous communication. Additionally, the company develops video software that allows users to upload, organize, tag, transcribe, edit, and analyze video content, catering to businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient video asset management.
Plenum is an advanced information technology and marketing company. They plan, design, program and integrate web solutions and websites for small, medium and large companies and agencies.
Artys srl (www.artys.it) is an innovative SME company, born as a spin-off of the university of Genoa in October 2014, with the objective of offering innovative solutions to climate change-driven environmental challenges.
It conducts research, design, development and consulting in the field of decision support systems for natural risk mitigation, through models and innovative technologies oriented to the monitoring and forecasting of meteorological, hydrological and pollution parameters.
GM Steel Fabricators
Grant in 2016
GM Steel Fabricators offers a comprehensive range of material handling solutions. Its field of expertise is in the slaughtering and food processing industry. It provides a comprehensive range of equipment and services for abattoirs and processing plants of all sizes, both within Ireland and in Europe.
Established in 1990 GM Steel has gained valuable experience at national and international level.
Safe Load Testing Technologies
Grant in 2016
Safe Load Testing Technologies is a global company that specializes in packaging engineering and transport simulation testing equipment. It designs and manufactures innovative solutions aimed at optimizing the product and packaging system throughout the distribution cycle. The company provides its own simulation transport technology, which effectively reproduces the physical and mechanical risks encountered during the goods distribution process, thereby enhancing quality, minimizing damages, and reducing costs. Safe Load Testing's solutions are distinguished by their advanced technology, user-friendly design, and compliance with security standards, ensuring they meet the requirements for the CE Mark. Additionally, the company adheres to a comprehensive range of testing standards, including ISTA, ASTM, ISO, EN, and EUMOS, guaranteeing maximum reliability and accuracy in each simulation. Safe Load Testing also offers value-added services, drawing on its extensive expertise in the field.
OMCA manufactures evelling and chamfering machines, mainly used in construction, mining, and shipbuilding industries. Its ontinuous investment in advanced technology and our commitment to quality and customer service has helped solidify the company position as one of Europe’s leaders with approximately 10% market share and €2M in annual revenues.
NAM Srl is an Italian start-up that focuses in research on the siliceous materials and patent for production process of the Ecoaerogel. It is an aerogel version totally ecological, derived from the rice husks ashes. Aerogel as well as having excellent and unique features is the best thermal insulator known to the world. NAM, in the early months of its activity, has optimized its product and in 2016 will install a plant capable of producing EcoAerogel on large-scale that will bring to the world market a technological product and at the same time “green”.
NAM Srl is also an accredited spin-offs of the University of Pavia.
Sofasi is based in Sesto Fiorentino and Firenze (Italy), and is committed to the development, design, manufacturing, and testing of instruments for remote sensing, laboratory and in-field measurement.
It is is a SME started in April 2012 by a group of researchers working at the Istituto di Fisica Applicata "Nello Carrara" (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy) on the following domain: "Aerospace optical sensors at high resolution".
Elaphe is a developer and manufacturer specializing in innovative electric wheel propulsion systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. The company is a pioneer in in-wheel motor technology, enabling a distributed direct drive architecture that allows vehicle manufacturers to design unique products tailored to evolving mobility needs. Elaphe has produced several generations of in-wheel motor prototypes, which are currently being tested on various vehicles to demonstrate their capabilities and to comply with automotive industry standards and regulations. The technology not only enhances vehicle design but also contributes significantly to sustainability by reducing the consumption of raw materials and lowering energy usage and carbon emissions. Additionally, Elaphe leverages its expertise in renewable energy and electric mobility to engage in strategic research initiatives, fostering valuable connections within the industry and supporting its growth towards meeting the demands of Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers.
ETRA operates in the field of industrial automation, process steering, and electric drives. Since the year 1994 and forward, at the beggining with 2 employees, today has company ETRA d.o.o. 50 employees with extensive and excellently shod specialist knowledges and practical experiences during management in Slovenia
ETRA is one of the medium sized companys with 65 employees, 22 on the field of automatics, 11 in projective department and 10 on servis of electronics.
Tricorn Systems
Grant in 2016
Tricorn Systems Ltd. is a UK-based company specializing in the design and development of production control software tailored for manufacturing firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2006 and located in Farnham, the company offers a range of software solutions, including TRICORN:Scheduler for workshop scheduling, real-time job prioritization tools, quality management software, and shop floor data capture systems. Tricorn Systems serves various sectors within the manufacturing industry, including engineering and treatments, and is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through its enterprise solutions. Additionally, the company provides support and training services to ensure effective implementation and use of its software products.
SEADM specializes in the design, manufacture, and commercialization of high-sensitivity equipment for the analysis of nanoparticles and trace compounds. The company aims to establish itself as a center of excellence in analytical instrumentation for trace element detection, leveraging the expertise of its technical consultant and co-founder, Juan Fernandez de la Mora, a professor at Yale University. SEADM's technology integrates electro-spray ionization, mass spectrometry, and mobility analysis to provide advanced analytical solutions. The company, located in Boecillo (Valladolid), features a laboratory area of 250 square meters and employs 15 university graduates engaged in manufacturing, research and development, and marketing. Its product offerings include differential mobility analyzers, vapor analysis systems, mobility filters, and low-flow secondary electrospray ion sources, enabling clients to enhance the capabilities of mass spectrometers for effective vapor analysis at a competitive cost.