European Innovation Council

Beeodiversity is a company with a societal positif impact. Beeodiversity assists companies and local authorities to set up strategies and develop environmental projects generating added value for the environment, the partner and its stakeholders. It combines a scientific expertise, innovative tools based on nature and environmental coaching techniques.

From smartphones to connected cars, location data is changing the way we live and the way business happens. CARTO is the platform that turns spatial data into more efficient delivery routes, better behavioral marketing, strategic store placements, and much more. Data Scientists, Developers, and Analysts solve spatial problems using CARTO’s data and analysis to understand where and why things happen, optimize business processes, and predict future outcomes through the power of Spatial Data Science. Backed by leading VC firms Accel Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Earlybird Ventures, and Kibo Ventures, CARTO is the world’s leading Location Intelligence platform. Founded in 2012 by an environmental scientist and visualization experts, CARTO is headquartered in New York City with offices in Madrid, Seville and Washington DC. CARTO has a team of 130 employees, a portfolio of 2,500 customers including BBVA, BCG, New York City, and Twitter and more than 350,000 users around the globe - and has regularly been recognized by Gartner and Forrester for its innovation in the Location Intelligence space.

Biome Makers Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in understanding and identifying microbiomes, particularly in the context of agriculture. By utilizing DNA sequencing technologies and proprietary Intelligent Computing systems, Biome Makers provides detailed, crop-specific insights and recommendations to enhance agricultural production and product quality. Their technology enables growers and manufacturers to analyze soil ecosystems effectively, offering data-driven insights that facilitate improved decision-making in farming practices.

Planblue GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Bremen, Germany, specializes in advanced seafloor monitoring technology. The company has developed the DiveRay, an intelligent underwater camera that employs hyperspectral imaging and machine-learning algorithms to automatically scan and analyze seafloor areas, lake bottoms, and river beds. This technology significantly enhances the efficiency of both underwater monitoring and data analysis on land, making it accessible to any experienced diver. The data collected by the DiveRay is objective and can be easily compared to future studies, facilitating environmental impact analysis and scientific research. Additionally, Planblue's solutions support the inspection of underwater constructions at various stages and assist in repair activities, thereby promoting conservation and sustainable industrial practices in marine environments.

TiHive specializes in developing advanced imaging and sensing systems that utilize miniature Terahertz technology for the inspection of textiles, plastics, and composites. The company's innovative solutions are designed to detect product defects and contaminants during in-line production processes, enabling manufacturers to monitor quality and ensure compliance. TiHive's systems are adaptable, allowing them to be integrated into various stages of production and across different machine widths. This versatility not only helps industries optimize their use of raw materials but also contributes to significant cost savings by minimizing waste and enhancing overall production efficiency.