Space & Transport Success Stories
Electric engine for passenger aviation
Maeve aims to build and commercialise the first innovative electric commuter aircraft that carries 44 passengers over a range of 550 km.
Their technology will enable meeting the ambitious goals of no-emission aircraft travel.
Revolutionary plasma propulsion technology for the space age
Magodrive develops an ultra-efficient electric system that achieves a high power-to-mass ratio and improves the controllability of the craft.
Their plasma-based technology makes rocket fuel containers redundant, decreasing the total weight of satellites and enabling entirely new kinds of missions.
Augmented Reality solutions for the automotive industry
EyeLights creates patent-protected technology which uses polarised light to guide diffractive nano materials–creating a virtual screen that can be projected up to 50m in front of the driver.
Their technology is set to revolutionise the automotive industry and increase driving safety.
Blockchain-based traceability and transparency platform for supply chain monitoring
Tilkal platform enables to take control of their supply chain, increase transparency and prepare to comply with upcoming and existing regulations.
Their technology will be a backbone for Industry 4.0 companies offering data-sharing networks with algorithms for supply chain analysis in agrifood, textiles, cosmetics, minerals, and more.
Revolutionising space sustainability through precise and scalable Satellite Laser Ranging
Lumi Space’s revolutionary satellite laser ranging (SLR) platform tracks objects in LEO with 1,000x greater accuracy than current solutions.
Their platform will enable satellite operators to act decisively on collision avoidance, reduce operational/insurance costs, and create new markets in active debris removal & satellite servicing/proximity operations.
The first high-performance, low-cost flat panel antenna that can unlock the full potential of satellite-based broadband communications
Greenerwave is developing a new type of flat panel antenna for the Ka-band using proprietary beamforming technologies that shift the complexity from HW to SW.
Antennas made using their technology have both low production costs and low exploitation costs (energy consumption is at least 5x compared to state-of-the-art).
Novel dry air switchgear technology for industrial applications
Nuventura develops medium voltage gas insulated switchgear which replaces the SF6 - the world's strongest greenhouse gas - with dry air.
Their dry air switchgear is sustainable, safe & reliable.
The first drone system for fuel-efficient, same-day, cross-border & long-haul middle-mile cargo deliveries
Dronamics developed a revolutionary fixed-wing unmanned aircraft that can transport 350 kg at a distance of 2,500 km cheaper than any existing aircraft.
They will enable international same-day deliveries for €5 or less with 40-70% lower CO2 emissions.
Supporting food security by enabling high-precision smart farming services across the globe
Using proprietary space infrastructure, ConstellR leads the way in measuring water, temperature, and carbon to assess vegetation and soil health at an unprecedented level.
Delivering data-based accountability to tackling climate change.
High-performance inertial sensors for satellite and drone applications
Zero Point Motion’s Inertial Measurement Units look the same as standard chips used in drones, cars and robots but bring a significant performance improvement that has so far been inaccessible for mass volume markets.
Their Inertial Measurement Units will be the world's 1st commercial optomechanical inertial sensors with 100x lower noise than existing solutions in the market.
Global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, enabling electrification and reducing CO2 emissions
Skeleton Technologies ultracapacitors, a graphene-based energy storage solution, offer high power density (30% more than batteries), are extremely reliable in different conditions (-40°C to 65°C), and are constructed from abundant materials that can be recycled easily.
They work with some of the largest companies in the world - from leading Tier One automotive firms and industrial equipment OEMs to truck fleet operators and aerospace prime contractors.
AI for logistics optimisation
Transmetrics delivers solutions for logistics optimisation using data science to forecast logistics needs in different locations with >90% accuracy day-by-day.
Their technology enables the calculation of the most cost-efficient plan to reposition, store & maintain shipping cargo.
Reliable solutions for propulsion, attitude & orbit control, collision avoidance & end-of-life deorbiting solutions for satellite manufacturers
Aurora is dedicated to creating scalable solutions and services for small spacecraft movement and lifecycle control.
They are now focusing on the industrialisation of Aurora Plasma Brake—a proprietary patented zero propellant microtether-based solution for quick & safe deorbiting of SmallSats.
Precise automatic camera alignment for autonomous vehicles
Tripleye invented a Circular optical perception technology based on next-generation computer vision and optics for advanced automation streamlining.
Their technology offers a revolutionary solution for the safe and efficient operation of earthmoving, material handling, and automated guided vehicles.
Drone service for underwater operation
Hydromea developed a unique autonomous underwater drone platform to disrupt the submerged asset inspections in the offshore and onshore industries.
Their technology helps reduce the carbon footprint, cost and safety risks associated with the existing technologies.
On-the-go charging system for heavy electric vehicles in ports and other closed-loop applications
Elonroad created an electric road system that can charge any heavy vehicle (in motion or parked).
Their system will enable electric transition for port diesel-powered vehicles and machinery, allowing for the reduction of CO2 emissions.
