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The Applied AI Company builds products to automate human processes within insurance, pharmaceutical, healthcare and government. AAICO’s products help reduce human error, remove manual processes and upgrade productivity.

Cybercrime is advancing at a rapid pace. Companies are struggling to counter cyber threats due to the lack of skilled resources and fragmented expertise in the market. Starting with penetration testing, bugshell has built a cybersecurity testing platform that allows companies to collaborate with European cybersecurity experts as per their requirements on an EU-based server infrastructure. The platform not only matches the best testers with the needs of businesses, but also acts as an operating system that accelerates and orchestrates the entire testing process. The result is higher quality testing, faster closure times for identified vulnerabilities, but also meaningful data from which valuable insights can be gained.

Innoplexus AG specializes in developing artificial intelligence and blockchain-based products to assist enterprises in extracting insights from both structured and unstructured data. The company's offerings include Ontosight, which provides real-time information relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, and Ontosight Xplore, a pre-clinical drug discovery ecosystem that facilitates the exploration of connections between drugs, targets, pathways, and diseases. Additionally, Innoplexus offers a Clinical Trial Prediction Engine that utilizes AI to forecast clinical trial outcomes. The company also caters to the financial sector with its AI solutions, such as RegI, an AI-driven regulatory tool for managing compliance risks. Their Data as a Service (DaaS) and Continuous Analytics as a Service (CaaS) solutions help organizations in the banking and financial services sectors mitigate risks and enhance decision-making. Founded in 2011, Innoplexus is headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, with offices in India and the United States, and serves clients across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, financial services, and academia.

BlueID GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a mobile access control platform that allows users to utilize their smartphones for identification, access control, and authentication. The company's innovative solutions enable smartphones to interact with various objects globally, facilitating secure command execution and the sharing of commonly used items. Originally focused on developing security technology for the automotive sector, BlueID has since diversified its product offerings to encompass applications in facility management and IT. Its platform integrates seamlessly with mobile applications, backend systems, and existing hardware, emphasizing simplicity, intelligence, and security in its designs.

HiperScan GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in high-performance scanning technologies for laser beam deflection. The company provides compact scan engines capable of scanning laser beams or collimated light beams over large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across various industries, including metrology and laser writing. HiperScan is recognized for its expertise in light scanning technologies, catering to a diverse range of applications.

AGO AG specializes in innovative and efficient energy supply systems for industrial customers and municipalities. The focus here is on the business areas of plant design, plant engineering as well as service and consulting. The core competence of the company lies above all in combined heat and power plants, in heat, cold and ventilation plant construction, biomass cogeneration plants and combined heat and power. Location studies / development, energy efficiency consulting and raw material and fuel management complete the business model.

Rebelle is a marketplace specializing in second-hand designer fashion, including clothing and accessories. Founded in August 2013 by Cécile Gaulke and Max Schönemann, along with the company builder Hanse Ventures, Rebelle is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The platform connects buyers and sellers of pre-owned luxury fashion items, promoting sustainability and offering consumers access to high-quality designer goods at more affordable prices.

ArtiMinds Robotics GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in developing software that facilitates the integration and deployment of industrial robots. The company focuses on creating sensor-adaptive motion programs for robotic arms, grippers, and tools, which bridge the gap between autonomous and traditional industrial robots. Their software generates native script code compatible with various robot controllers and supports the integration of electric grippers, force-torque sensors, vision systems, and PLC communication. In addition to their software offerings, ArtiMinds provides automation engineering and consulting services to assist manufacturing companies in automating their production processes and effectively implementing robotics solutions. With a dedicated team of over 30 employees, ArtiMinds operates independently and serves clients globally.

HiperScan GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in high-performance scanning technologies for laser beam deflection. The company provides compact scan engines capable of scanning laser beams or collimated light beams over large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across various industries, including metrology and laser writing. HiperScan is recognized for its expertise in light scanning technologies, catering to a diverse range of applications.

QuantaRed Technologies is a developer of advanced laser-based sensor devices that conduct chemical analyses of liquids, specifically targeting the detection of oil residues in water and soil. The company collaborates with TU Wien to create instruments that utilize quantum cascade lasers and climate-confined solvents, such as cyclohexane, to achieve precise measurements in the parts per million range. QuantaRed's technology allows for on-site analysis, enabling clients to efficiently manage the treatment of produced water and enhance their operational processes. The founding team is recognized for conducting the first-ever liquid analysis using quantum cascade lasers, for which the company holds patents in both the EU and the US.