European Innovation Council

Astrape powers the future of datacenters: more bandwidth, less power.

AISPECO is a Lithuanian company specializing in geospatial monitoring systems for various vehicles including helicopters, planes, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), and terrestrial vehicles. The company develops aerial inspection systems tailored for conducting powerline surveys using both helicopters and drones. Their platform facilitates the capture of multiple-angle optical, infrared, corona, and hyperspectral imagery, enabling clients to perform efficient infrastructure inspections while optimizing helicopter operations for endurance and scale.

Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

Twinsity is a developer of a platform designed to visualize, inspect, and collaboratively manage high-resolution drone data and digital twins. The company focuses on enhancing infrastructure inspections and lifecycle management through the integration of artificial intelligence. Its virtual 3D inspection software provides accurate insights by consolidating a comprehensive image database, allowing all stakeholders involved in the inspection process to collaborate effectively. By centralizing communication, documentation, and inspection activities, Twinsity enables clients to streamline their operations, thereby improving the management and oversight of structures and assets.

Wingtra AG is a Swiss company specializing in the manufacturing of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, particularly the WingtraOne model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zürich, WingtraOne is designed for high-precision aerial data collection, serving various industries such as surveying, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure. Since its introduction to the market in 2017, the drone has gained recognition for its capability to facilitate the digitization of environments, particularly for surveying professionals in sectors including construction, mining, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 leading surveying equipment dealers worldwide, enhancing its presence in the global market. The drone operates with WingtraPilot software, enabling users to collect survey-grade aerial data that can be transformed into detailed two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional models, thereby providing valuable insights for monitoring and inspection activities across multiple industries.

Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

Arxum GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, specializes in developing blockchain solutions tailored for the manufacturing industry. The company’s core offering, the Production Protocol, facilitates secure and automated execution of business and production logic, connecting manufacturers, customers, and suppliers globally. Arxum’s technology utilizes distributed ledger technology to ensure secure data exchange beyond traditional corporate IT systems. A key product, the Connection Box, links physical machines to the blockchain, enabling payment processing and production initiation. Arxum provides its solutions as Infrastructure-as-a-Service, catering to various sectors including automotive and waste recycling. By creating a decentralized production network, Arxum enhances supply chain optimization, reduces costs, and improves processing speeds, delivering comprehensive visibility into production processes.

Wingtra AG is a Swiss company specializing in the manufacturing of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, particularly the WingtraOne model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zürich, WingtraOne is designed for high-precision aerial data collection, serving various industries such as surveying, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure. Since its introduction to the market in 2017, the drone has gained recognition for its capability to facilitate the digitization of environments, particularly for surveying professionals in sectors including construction, mining, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 leading surveying equipment dealers worldwide, enhancing its presence in the global market. The drone operates with WingtraPilot software, enabling users to collect survey-grade aerial data that can be transformed into detailed two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional models, thereby providing valuable insights for monitoring and inspection activities across multiple industries.

Wingtra AG is a Swiss company specializing in the manufacturing of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, particularly the WingtraOne model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zürich, WingtraOne is designed for high-precision aerial data collection, serving various industries such as surveying, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure. Since its introduction to the market in 2017, the drone has gained recognition for its capability to facilitate the digitization of environments, particularly for surveying professionals in sectors including construction, mining, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 leading surveying equipment dealers worldwide, enhancing its presence in the global market. The drone operates with WingtraPilot software, enabling users to collect survey-grade aerial data that can be transformed into detailed two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional models, thereby providing valuable insights for monitoring and inspection activities across multiple industries.

Altaroad is a technology company specializing in data analytics for smart and sustainable road management. Utilizing a network of patented nano-sensors integrated into roadways, Altaroad collects real-time data to assess vehicle weight and traffic patterns. The company leverages algorithms developed at IFSTTAR and the Ecole Polytechnique to monitor road usage and infrastructure health, enabling city traffic managers and logistics operators to identify maintenance needs and optimize traffic management. Additionally, Altaroad's platform can detect hazardous driving behaviors and environmental conditions, such as icy pavement, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Altaroad aims to contribute to more intelligent urban mobility and cost-effective road maintenance solutions.

Altaroad is a technology company specializing in data analytics for smart and sustainable road management. Utilizing a network of patented nano-sensors integrated into roadways, Altaroad collects real-time data to assess vehicle weight and traffic patterns. The company leverages algorithms developed at IFSTTAR and the Ecole Polytechnique to monitor road usage and infrastructure health, enabling city traffic managers and logistics operators to identify maintenance needs and optimize traffic management. Additionally, Altaroad's platform can detect hazardous driving behaviors and environmental conditions, such as icy pavement, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Altaroad aims to contribute to more intelligent urban mobility and cost-effective road maintenance solutions.

Hiber Global, founded in 2016 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in providing satellite broadband services and affordable IoT connectivity through its Hiberband technology. The company has developed a nano-satellite platform that enables low-cost data transmission for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors worldwide. This platform facilitates easy access to low-power networks, allowing users to gather small data packages from diverse monitoring devices, regardless of their location. Hiber's innovative solutions deliver actionable insights, making it a leader in next-generation IoT core infrastructure.

Hiber Global, founded in 2016 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in providing satellite broadband services and affordable IoT connectivity through its Hiberband technology. The company has developed a nano-satellite platform that enables low-cost data transmission for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors worldwide. This platform facilitates easy access to low-power networks, allowing users to gather small data packages from diverse monitoring devices, regardless of their location. Hiber's innovative solutions deliver actionable insights, making it a leader in next-generation IoT core infrastructure.

Cubbit is a geo-distributed cloud enabler that transforms underutilized resources at the edge of the internet into business-to-business cloud services. The company's innovative software operates on existing resources, in the cloud, or at the edge, providing a seamless single data domain and customizable hyper-resilient cloud object storage. This approach allows clients to maintain data sovereignty while significantly reducing storage costs by up to 80% and minimizing their cloud carbon footprint. Cubbit's solutions are designed to meet traditional needs such as backup, while also addressing modern requirements driven by edge computing, multi-cloud environments, and data sovereignty. By using Cubbit, businesses can quickly regain control over their data, infrastructure, and costs, effectively asserting their own rules in the cloud landscape.