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CloEE is an AI-driven digital advisor for discrete manufacturers. It enhances sustainability by improving Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), reducing energy consumption by 30%, and minimizing emergency stops by 95%. CloEE leverages generative AI to deliver continuous improvement using real-time data from manufacturing equipment, MES, and ERP systems. It empowers manufacturers to tackle production downtime, delivery delays, low OEE, high defect rates, and excessive energy costs.

Founded in Finland in 2013, Tespack specializes in mobile energy solutions. It offers a range of products including ultra-light batteries, solar panels, smartpacks, and portable chargers, designed for remote locations and challenging markets. The company's advanced software and hardware ensure reliable and green energy infrastructure, with a focus on accurate battery recycling and performance tracking.

Predyct specializes in developing and deploying smart sensors that encode real-time asset conditions via permanent physical changes, without requiring external power. These sensors are designed for easy installation and wireless data transfer, with the company's cloud platform handling data decryption, authentication, and processing. By providing actionable insights through digital twins, Predyct helps industries enhance operational efficiency and sustainability, while also supporting decarbonization efforts.

Pointz is a technology company specializing in urban mobility solutions. It develops a mobile mapping application designed to help bike and scooter riders navigate safely through cities by identifying the safest routes using proprietary routing algorithms that favor quiet networks of residential side streets, protected bike lanes, and other bike-friendly roads. The app also incorporates crowdsourced information to enhance its route recommendations.

Voi is a behavioral healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for suicide risk detection. Its flagship product, Voi Detect, assesses imminent suicide risk within 72 hours using a digital interface, providing immediate feedback and detailed analytics about patient populations.

Founded in 2020, Stoke Systems specializes in real-time asset monitoring. Its innovative solution combines smart sensors, edge AI, and connectivity to provide actionable insights, helping industrial clients enhance uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize productivity for remote assets.

Organifarms specializes in developing robotic solutions tailored for greenhouses and vertical farms. Their primary product is harvesting robots designed to automate the harvest, quality control, and monitoring processes of fruit and vegetable crops. This automation addresses the challenges posed by labor shortages and rising labor costs within indoor farming environments, while also enabling cultivation methods free from pesticides.

Transit X is a privately funded transportation technology company developing an automated public transit network that uses ultra-light pods traveling on a suspended guideway to deliver door-to-door, wait-free service. The system aims to eliminate car dependency by enabling non-stop, grade-separated travel for passengers and freight, with pods designed to seat multiple passengers and operate quietly alongside roadways. By providing automated electric mobility on an elevated podway, Transit X seeks to replace conventional modes such as buses, trains, cars, trucks, and short flights through a convenient, scalable urban transit solution.

MellowVans operates a fleet of electric delivery vehicles designed for urban last-mile deliveries. Their vans offer ample cargo space (2.4 cubic meters), class-leading range (over 100 km), and efficient operation at less than a dollar per day, making them an economical and eco-friendly solution for city-based logistics. Each vehicle is equipped with regenerative braking and IoT systems for data-driven route planning, enhancing overall delivery efficiency.

Mobilized Construction is a UK-based technology company that develops sensor-enabled data collection and analytics for road networks. Its fleet-mounted sensors attach to operating vehicles to collect road-condition data and ultra-high-frequency seismic readings, transmitting information automatically for analysis with minimal user interaction. The company provides a data platform and dashboard that combines predictive analytics, automated AI insights, and time-series road-surface data to monitor and forecast deterioration, support maintenance planning, and extend road life. By integrating data across fleets and construction activities, Mobilized Construction enables local governments to plan earlier, cheaper, and safer road repairs and to create micro-PPP programs for infrastructure projects. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company aims to reduce costly road maintenance while improving safety and asset longevity.

Urban Connect is a corporate mobility platform offering company employees access to a fleet of low-carbon, shared vehicles like e-bikes, bikes, e-scooters and e-cars. The offering is structured as a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solution. The company services large blue chip clients like Roche, Avaloq, Hilti, Sonova or Zurich Insurance. The team is composed of a number of people from different nationalities & backgrounds, all with the common goal of helping companies reduce their carbon and space footprints.

Droople develops AI-driven water management technology. Their retrofittable device analyzes water usage and detects leaks in pipelines, helping individuals and businesses conserve water, reduce pollution, and optimize infrastructure management.

Next Pet helps municipalities to build a healthier, safer, and smarter pet community. It connects pets and pet owners by providing a web and mobile platform where they can help each other, save money, and time. GoPetie is revolutionizing the pet licensing and animal control functions within cities and towns with a next-generation software that utilizes the world's first mobile licensing platform integrates remote pet photo recognition and a lost pet recovery service. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Candam is a technology company in the waste management solutions sector developing real-time packaging material recognition and waste sorting technology. It has developed a patented Smart Ring that identifies all types of packaging materials using acoustic techniques and AI, enabling more accurate waste sorting and efficient collection. The company also offers a waste management platform that uses secure acoustic edge AI for smart containers to increase recycling rates, support the circular economy, and address plastic waste in urban environments, with applications including pharmaceutical waste management.

SoliDrip is a company that specializes in innovative irrigation technology aimed at enhancing urban agriculture and gardening. Its autonomous irrigation system is designed for both outdoor and indoor gardens, providing the optimal amount of water for each plant while automatically adjusting to environmental changes. This technology not only conserves significant amounts of clean water but also minimizes water runoff and reduces maintenance costs for gardens. SoliDrip's system is user-friendly, requiring no electricity and minimal installation effort, making it an ideal solution for increasing green spaces in urban settings such as rooftops, walls, balconies, and courtyards.

Anything Connected develops an AI-driven data platform focused on predictive maintenance. Their key product is the Data Node, an internet-connected sensor sticker that measures variables like electricity consumption to predict equipment failures. This enables businesses to maintain their products more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Grapheal is a Medtech startup specializing in embedded and wearable biosensors. Utilizing graphene transistors, their wireless sensors enable accurate field diagnostics and remote patient monitoring for various biomarkers and pathogens.

A.D Knight develops wireless sensing technology to detect pedestrians and vulnerable road users by leveraging personal devices and connected sensors. The system measures the positions of personal devices relative to vehicles, estimates road users' trajectories, and evaluates traffic awareness in real time, including low-light environments. Its solutions help municipalities, road operators, and asset owners deliver real-time safety alerts to pedestrians, micro-mobility users, and other road users, with the aim of preventing accidents and improving safety for walking, jogging, cycling, and driving. The approach emphasizes privacy by passively collecting data.

WISRAN specializes in smart data and process management technology focused on real-time water measurement and management. The company develops a cloud-enabled software platform that collects data from various equipment, such as pumps, to provide insights into operations and business intelligence. This technology serves smart cities, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and regulators, aiming to enhance efficiency, identify new revenue opportunities, and reduce costs. Additionally, WISRAN offers a SaaS-based agtech platform that utilizes tablets equipped with accelerometers and GPS for agricultural equipment. This feature allows farmers to gather telematics data, ultimately improving worker productivity and optimizing agricultural machinery logistics.

HATCHTRACK is a Smart IoT app gathers the incubation data and stores it in the cloud for analysis, track conditions, receive emergency alert

TRAXyL is a fiber deployment company that has developed FiberTRAX, a system that applies optical fiber directly to road surfaces to distribute broadband without trenching. The approach enables municipalities, internet service providers, and other organizations to extend connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to campuses, hospitals, military bases, and other challenged areas, supporting 5G rollout and efforts to close the digital divide. Founded in 2014 and based in Warrenton, Virginia, TRAXyL's technology aims to accelerate fiber deployment by painting fiber on pavement rather than burying cables.

Zero5 is a developer of automation technology that transforms traditional parking spaces into tech-enabled mobility hubs. The company offers a comprehensive software solution that connects available parking spots, drivers, and vehicles, enabling efficient management of parking resources. By collecting and analyzing real-time data, Zero5's platform provides actionable insights that help customers optimize revenue and reduce operating costs. Its versatile range of parking management features caters to various client needs, ensuring effective monitoring of individual parking spaces without the need for additional resources.

Antavi develops a digital platform for efficient and safe large-scale event management. It provides real-time situational awareness, teamwork tools, and advanced crowd management features, enabling organizers and security teams to enhance safety and response times during events.

Camberline Technologies is a developer of a sensor-driven energy platform designed to monitor electricity usage and promote energy conservation. The company's technology provides billing-ready data to utility systems through established data exchange interfaces, facilitating accurate and efficient billing processes. By leveraging this platform, consumers can receive incentives to modify their electricity consumption habits, ultimately supporting efforts to enhance energy efficiency within communities.

MyCrops is an agricultural technology company focused on enhancing crop management for farmers through advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights. The company offers smart crop monitoring tools that deliver actionable insights from the outset, helping growers prevent crop loss and maximize yields. Utilizing deep learning algorithms based on extensive data generated by mobile app users, MyCrops provides farmers with clear dashboard views to improve team productivity and decision-making. Key offerings include the Scout app, which delivers real-time alerts for pest and disease outbreaks, and the Spot imaging solution, which automates 360-degree monitoring of plants, enhancing the ability to track plant health. MyCrops emphasizes sustainable practices in precision agriculture, aiming to streamline daily crop management, increase profitability, and reduce reliance on chemicals, ultimately revolutionizing the way farmers operate.

Securaxis develops, installs, and operates innovative safety and security solutions, focusing on real-time geolocalized security information. Founded in 2018 as part of the BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, the company is recognized for its achievements, including participation in various startup programs and awards. Securaxis utilizes a smart acoustic sensor connected to a wireless network to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, allowing for accurate reporting of potential security threats. This technology enables organizations to enhance safety measures by making informed decisions based on real-time data. The team consists of eight experts in machine learning, acoustics, data management, and entrepreneurship, who have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application for notable clients, including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations.

goUrban is a developer of innovative transportation solutions that focuses on enhancing the mobility landscape through electric vehicle rental services. The company offers a range of fully electric scooters and other mobility options, designed to be compact and easily parked, thus increasing fleet availability for shared mobility operators. By streamlining operations and optimizing resource management, goUrban aims to reduce operational costs while delivering superior customer experiences. Their services promote sustainability by minimizing CO2 emissions and optimizing the use of parking spaces, making them a safe and convenient transportation choice for users.

Tuverl optimizes public transportation across Africa by leveraging technology. It offers a mobile app that enables commuters to book trips, track vehicles in real-time, and pay digitally, while empowering operators to manage fleets efficiently and increase revenue.

Specializes in developing advanced LiDAR perception software for autonomous vehicles and robots. Its technology enables infrastructure-based autonomous driving, featuring controlled area navigation and obstacle detection across varied environments.

Eceptacle is a company that focuses on advancing waste management solutions through innovative technology. It manufactures and distributes Wi-Fi-enabled compacting trash receptacles equipped with digital displays. These smart trash cans are designed to collect and compact solid waste efficiently while providing real-time notifications when they are full. By enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs for municipalities and organizations, Eceptacle aims to improve public safety and contribute to environmental sustainability. The company’s products not only streamline waste management processes but also create opportunities for additional revenue streams.

Founded in 2014, Parquery develops a web application that provides real-time on-street parking availability data using computer vision and machine learning. It offers smart routing options to users and enables parking managers to monitor usage patterns.

Make My Day develops smart mobility technology that enhances the electric vehicle charging experience for drivers and fleets. The platform provides route planning, charging optimization, and end-to-end managed charging services for single or multiple vehicles, supporting both consumer and business customers. Its in-car driving assistance connects drivers with the vehicle and with business providers to support daily needs, enabling a seamless integration of mobility and services. The company is based in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

XOC offers a unique learning experience and it creates an energy awareness that will allow users to save energy in short and long term and at the same time contribute to the environment. XOC is designed for a new energy-based economy. Where buying and selling energy will be a fundamental activity in the near future, where smart cities will be incorporated to the Smart grid.

Vostok is an electric mobility solutions company focused on promoting affordable and sustainable transportation. By partnering with industry stakeholders, Vostok designs innovative products that facilitate the transition to electric mobility without compromising convenience. Its flagship offering, the Vostok 1500, is an urban electric scooter tailored for both delivery services and individual users, aimed at making clean mobility accessible to a wider audience. The company also manufactures electric motorcycles, featuring mopeds equipped with lightweight, removable batteries that can be easily charged at home or in the office. This approach enables users to engage with environmentally friendly vehicles at competitive prices, thereby contributing to the broader adoption of electric transportation in urban environments.

Gabriel is a safety technology company that builds an integrated network of smart sensors and software to improve threat detection and crisis management. The system is designed for easy installation and affordability, with a primary focus on schools and public buildings. It delivers instant alerts and critical communication tools to support survival and preparedness during emergencies, enabling rapid response and coordination while reducing overall costs compared with existing solutions.

Sukriti Social Foundation is a non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing sanitation conditions for Indian women, addressing the needs of approximately 800 million individuals. The foundation focuses on developing eco-toilets, specifically designed to provide safe and hygienic sanitation spaces. Their innovative smart prefab toilet cabins are automated for self-cleaning and self-maintenance, utilizing fresh water and treating waste on-site while operating on solar energy. In addition to sanitation, Sukriti Social Foundation aims to tackle broader issues such as waste management, energy sufficiency through renewable sources, low-cost housing, healthcare, skill development, and agricultural sustainability. Through engineering solutions, the organization strives to create economical and environmentally friendly approaches to some of India's most pressing challenges.

RePark Social Parking is a mobile application-based platform launched in 2014 in Tel Aviv, Israel, that facilitates the rental of private parking spaces. The service enables parking space owners to list their spaces for rent by the hour, catering to drivers in need of parking solutions. By connecting these two groups, RePark Social Parking streamlines the parking rental process, offering a convenient option for both providers and users.

LEDsafari is a Lausanne, Switzerland based company founded in 2014 that provides hands-on training programs to enable individuals to design and build solar LED lamps, and operates an educational platform with ready-to-use content and learning tools. The company targets sustainability education in schools, universities, NGOs, businesses, and other institutions, and markets a solar kit that has sold around 15,000 units in 15 countries through its online platform. It plans to expand with augmented reality and mobile technologies to enrich the learning experience, aiming to empower the next generation to tackle climate change by delivering practical knowledge in solar technology and sustainable design.

ThinkEE is a platform focused on the collection, centralization, secure storage, and real-time analysis of data from various connected devices. The company specializes in developing custom Internet of Things (IoT) applications, particularly for the food industry, where it helps manage HACCP regulations through the integration of IoT sensors and mobile applications. ThinkEE's platform generates value in multiple sectors, including building management, smart cities, security, agriculture, and industrial applications. By enabling clients to access critical data insights, ThinkEE supports businesses in optimizing their processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

UMo is a technology platform focused on addressing sustainability challenges in urban environments. It facilitates the development of smart cities by encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable transportation options such as walking, cycling, public transportation, and carpooling. The platform employs mobile devices, IoT networks, and city data to monitor individual transportation behaviors, offering insights that help clients improve their sustainability scores. By providing incentives and rewards, UMo aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles, thereby promoting a more sustainable urban lifestyle.

Novamet Sarl, established in 2014 and located in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, specializes in optimizing aluminum melting and recycling processes through its innovative data-driven platform. The company offers a product called SmartMelt, which utilizes online data acquisition, numerical modeling, and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of industrial furnaces in the aluminum sector. By integrating real-time data analysis with advanced simulation techniques, Novamet's system collects information from sensors placed within melting furnaces. This enables the prediction of optimal melting cycles, allowing aluminum and metallurgy plants to improve energy efficiency and overall productivity during production.

State of Place empowers urban planners and real estate developers with predictive analytics software. This tool quantifies what makes places walkable, livable, and sustainable, forecasting benefits and facilitating project approvals. It helps create more efficient, equitable, and sustainable urban environments.

Securaxis develops, installs, and operates innovative safety and security solutions, focusing on real-time geolocalized security information. Founded in 2018 as part of the BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, the company is recognized for its achievements, including participation in various startup programs and awards. Securaxis utilizes a smart acoustic sensor connected to a wireless network to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, allowing for accurate reporting of potential security threats. This technology enables organizations to enhance safety measures by making informed decisions based on real-time data. The team consists of eight experts in machine learning, acoustics, data management, and entrepreneurship, who have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application for notable clients, including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations.

eMovements GmbH, established in 2015 with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, develops and markets electric mobility solutions. The company specializes in creating innovative technologies that enhance security and comfort for users of its electric vehicles, including cars, eBikes, and electric walkers (rollators). These rollators are equipped with features like anti-theft systems, location tracking, lighting, automatic braking, and adjustable speed settings to ensure safe and comfortable travel, particularly for senior citizens. The company also maintains offices in Dusseldorf and Berlin.

Airscort is a developer of advanced drone docking stations aimed at achieving complete autonomy for commercial drones. The company specializes in lightweight and durable military-grade solutions that have been rigorously field tested and are ready for market. Its docking stations are compact, reliable, and cost-effective, featuring an array of sensors, heating and cooling units, and millimeter-grade precision landing technology. These innovations enable clients across various sectors, including defense, energy, and agriculture, to enhance the utility of their drone operations while significantly reducing operational costs. With its patented technology, Airscort is positioned to capitalize on the growing potential of the drone industry.

WayCare Technologies Ltd. is a Tel-Aviv-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform aimed at proactive traffic management. The platform utilizes predictive analytics to forecast traffic crashes and congestion up to two hours in advance, allowing municipalities to take informed action. By integrating data from various transportation modes, including connected and autonomous vehicles, WayCare enhances the ability of traffic management systems to optimize road safety and efficiency. The platform not only predicts traffic conditions but also monitors the effectiveness of implemented strategies, providing actionable insights that help traffic center operators reduce accidents and improve overall traffic flow. Through its innovative approach, WayCare is reshaping urban mobility and empowering cities to better manage their roadways.

Vieni is a web platform and mobile app that allows users to group their travel demand together before going to market. For example, if a group is travelling to a festival they can join others from their local area and 'group buy' a charter coach. This means the coach comes to them and takes them to their precise final destination thus reducing their overall cost and time whilst having a positive effect on the environment. From the enterprise perspective the tool also allows coach operators to signal their availability and pick up demand in what would otherwise be an empty vehicle. For example, once I have dropped off a group and have to return to the depot that is essentially a wasted journey/cost to the operator. Vieni's dynamic algorithm driven software can fill the vehicle and minimise losses to the company.

Hydromea develops portable underwater robotics systems that provide access to submerged assets and data. The company offers a scalable multi-robot inspection and sensing system that can be permanently deployed at sea or launched from mobile autonomous craft and remotely tasked to carry out regular inspections, environmental measurements and emergency response. Its in-house sensors can be integrated on drones to deliver faster underwater data collection both onshore and offshore, enabling companies to obtain valuable insights at lower cost. The solution emphasizes portability, affordability and ruggedness to withstand harsh underwater environments.

RFISee is focused on developing innovative radar technology aimed at enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. The company is creating the world's first 4D imaging radar on a single chip, which utilizes high-resolution, low-cost radar sensors to produce real-time 3D location and velocity maps of surrounding objects. This advanced technology is designed to support the automation of driving, paving the way for safer vehicles and enabling new transportation modes and business models. RFISee's radar systems are particularly beneficial due to their robustness, functioning effectively in various weather and light conditions, a characteristic that aligns with the needs of the rapidly growing autonomous car market.

Ubuntu Power is committed to enhancing the lives of millions of Sub-Saharan Africans living without electricity or internet connectivity. The company provides solar power solutions and mobile services, delivering clean electricity and digital connectivity to underserved areas.

Oorja Development Solutions aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. It deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. It uses a scalable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.

ParkWise develops an intelligent parking platform that addresses urban street parking challenges for drivers and autonomous vehicles. It creates a network facilitating real-time parking availability data exchange, providing predictive analytics, parking regulations, and other services.

Dash Electric Inc, based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture of electric longboards. The company offers a unique product that allows users to convert traditional longboards into electric-powered versions using a simple modification of the existing four bolts on their setup. This innovative approach enables riders to effortlessly navigate various terrains, including hills and urban environments, making electric transportation both accessible and economical. Dash Electric aims to enhance the longboarding experience by providing a convenient and versatile solution for commuting and leisure.

CityTaps is a technology company that provides prepaid water delivery services to utilities in developing countries. Its innovative solution comprises the world's only smart and prepaid water meter, along with billing software. This system enables utilities to become financially independent, allowing them to invest in infrastructure for at-home water service even for the poorest residents. Beneficiaries can use mobile money to prepay for running water via any mobile phone, at any time, and in any amount, improving their household budget. CityTaps' solution aims to dramatically enhance the lives of those without access to water in the home, potentially benefiting over a billion people worldwide.

CLARA is the unique and revolutionary smart jacket that incorporates ultra bright turn signals and braking sensors to automatically make cyclists, runners and every pedestrian safer in poor light conditions.The USB rechargeable circuit is equipped with sophisticated sensors as GPS, heart rate monitor, and inertial measurement unit to track performance data. The user can visualise all the information on the smartphone’s application to build healthy lifestyle habits and achieve personal goals.

Jiffi's Bluetooth beacons detect when passengers board and when they get off, without them having to do anything but install an app and enter payment details.The automated app works with pay-as-you-go plans and in-app mobile payments. Passengers travel, the app handles payment. Automatically. Transport operators get access to Jiffi's powerful dashboard and visualizations that show journeys from points A to B to C. This gives clear insight for better route planning, smarter pricing, as well as reduced boarding times. Get in touch to see how Jiffi is changing the way they experience cities, one ride at a time.

Telos is an open source project building the common infrastructure for a decentralised, citizen-led industry and Internet of Things. The Telos Services project is developing open service kits: providing citizens with the opportunity to become co-producers for the core services of their homes, and setting a civic framework for their future ‘smart’ built environment.

Raja Systems specializes in providing electrification services for off-grid or poorly grid-connected locations. The company utilizes advanced software to generate load and electricity generation forecasts, optimizing the operation of hybrid power systems that typically combine diesel generators, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and batteries. By improving the coordination of these energy sources, Raja Systems enables clients in sectors such as architecture, hospitality, agriculture, real estate development, and telecommunications to significantly reduce operating costs by up to 50% and lower capital expenses by up to 10%. The company's innovative approach focuses on smart decision-making regarding energy resource utilization, particularly in reducing diesel consumption in remote power generation setups.

Founded in 2014, Energy Intelligence develops innovative technology that generates clean energy from the motion of vehicles at high-traffic locations. Its patented system captures waste energy from braking vehicles to produce cheap electricity onsite for local use, with projected levelized costs as low as 7 cents per kWh and payback periods ranging from 2 to 3 years.

ThinkLite is a global company specializing in lighting efficiency solutions for commercial clients and government entities. Based in Natick, Massachusetts, it operates in over 14 countries, offering custom designs, manufacturing, distribution, and installation of energy-efficient retrofit solutions. The company utilizes proprietary LED and Induction technologies that are tailored to fit existing infrastructures, aiming to enhance aesthetics while significantly reducing energy costs. ThinkLite provides a comprehensive range of services, including energy audits, analysis, product delivery, installation, warranties, and guaranteed energy savings, helping both businesses and households lower their initial investments and monthly lighting expenses.