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Hefring Marine is an Icelandic deep-tech startup based in Reykjavík that specializes in providing advanced marine solutions through its Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS). This innovative hardware-enabled software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things to deliver real-time navigation guidance for both manned and unmanned vessels. By leveraging data-driven insights, Hefring Marine's system helps operators enhance safety, reduce fuel consumption by up to 25%, and significantly lower carbon emissions. Additionally, it mitigates the risks associated with wave slamming, potentially reducing impacts by up to 70%, thereby ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for crew and passengers. The continuous learning capability of the AI improves operational guidance over time, addressing issues of inexperience and enhancing situational awareness among operators.

Perpetual Mobile provides Mobile Application and consulting services in farm management and machinery control. Their 14 engineers, ICT and business managers have completed over 150 projects to date. Their familiarity with the market needs led us to develop new navigation technology called outside-in tracking (patented) that is the core of Zauberzeug™, a robot for the autonomous cleaning of stables.

AImotive develops automated driving technology, including self-driving software, simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware IP. It seeks to enable deployment of automated driving by offering scalable, modular, and hardware-agnostic solutions that suit a range of partners and environments. With expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive builds an ecosystem to support real-world autonomous driving workloads and industry collaboration. Its technology aims to provide a safe and affordable autonomous mobility option across diverse climates and cultures, delivering a practical self-driving alternative for everyday rides.

Canard Drones SL, established in 2015 and headquartered in Mostoles, Spain, specializes in automated drone-based solutions for inspecting and calibrating approaching lighting systems in airports. Its flagship product, the CANARD system, uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to provide a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional methods. The company's services extend beyond airports, also applying its technology for industrial facilities' lighting systems inspection and other structures like heliports and seaports. Canard Drones aims to disrupt the global €3.9 billion Flight Inspection market by reducing operational costs and downtime while promoting eco-friendly procedures with zero emissions.

Abitat SIT, established in 1999, specializes in Geographic Information System (GIS) and geocoding services. The company develops territorial data management software, transforming addresses into geographic coordinates for mapping. This enables clients to efficiently manage and access cartographic data online, enhancing their land management capabilities and competitiveness.

Galileo Satellite Navigation develops innovative products focused on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The company specializes in GNSS software receivers and indoor navigation systems, serving diverse industries such as mobile devices, IoT, telecommunications, and military. Founded in 2009 by Eli Ariel, Galileo leverages its founders' expertise to provide unique solutions for GPS-denied environments.

Pozyx is an innovative start-up that specializes in precise indoor positioning solutions leveraging ultra-wideband technology and sensor fusion. Originating from Ghent University, the company has rapidly expanded its presence, serving over 1,500 customers across more than 65 countries. Pozyx's flagship products employ smart algorithms and machine learning to deliver real-time location systems with sub-meter accuracy, providing clients a reliable alternative to traditional positioning methods. The company is positioned to meet the growing demand for accurate motion and location information in various industries.

Next Ocean is a company that specializes in ship hydromechanics technology, focusing on the prediction of ocean waves and their impact on vessel motion. Utilizing advanced radar technology, the company transforms any X-band radar into a remote wave sensor, analyzing electromagnetic signals to forecast wave conditions minutes in advance. This capability allows offshore operators to identify optimal time windows for critical operations, minimizing the risks associated with high waves and enhancing operational efficiency. By providing accurate predictions of wave occurrences, Next Ocean helps vessels avoid unfavorable conditions, ultimately contributing to safer and more reliable offshore activities.

OriginGPS designs, manufactures, and supplies miniaturized GNSS modules, antenna modules, and cellular IoT solutions. The company offers GNSS modules with integrated antennas and standalone modules, as well as cellular IoT systems that connect multiple sensors with stackable add-ons. Its portfolio covers wearable devices, asset and vehicle tracking, drones, cameras and traffic infrastructure, and fleet management solutions, including autonomous vehicles and on-board diagnostics. OriginGPS emphasizes high sensitivity and noise immunity through its proprietary technologies, including Noise Free Zone, to deliver fast position fixes and stable navigation under challenging satellite conditions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company serves a global network of partners and customers across Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Follow Inspiration, S.A. is a technology company based in Fundão, Portugal, founded in 2012. The company specializes in the development of intelligent systems and autonomous mobile robotics, focusing on applications across various sectors. It is known for creating innovative solutions such as wiiGO, an autonomous shopping cart designed for retail environments, and robotics coffee machines that interact with users. The company's portfolio also includes projects like interactive software for museums, mobile applications for historical town tours, and platforms that provide literature-related information. Initially focused on social robots for assisting individuals with reduced mobility, Follow Inspiration shifted its focus in 2020 to industrial mobile robotics, aiming to enhance logistics and material handling processes. The company leverages expertise in navigation, image recognition, and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency for its clients in the retail and industrial sectors.

Aero Glass is an augmented reality platform designed for various transportation sectors, particularly aviation and ground transportation. The company develops a system that utilizes head-mounted displays to provide a three-dimensional, 360° visualization of essential information such as terrain, navigation, traffic, and weather. By projecting this data in a natural 3D format, Aero Glass significantly reduces the workload of pilots and drivers, enabling them to maintain their focus on the outside environment rather than constantly checking instruments or devices. This innovative approach enhances situational awareness and safety by ensuring that users have immediate access to crucial safety information, including airspaces, airways, and other aircraft, thus contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety in transportation.

Albora Technologies develops next-generation navigation technologies for autonomous vehicles, drones, and UAVs. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Subsea Asset Location Technologies (SALT), trading as SonarBell, specializes in manufacturing and distributing advanced sonar reflectors designed for underwater asset location and tracking. Their flagship product, SonarBell, is a non-magnetic, spherical marker available in bronze, silver, gold, and platinum variants, catering to diverse operational needs. SALT has collaborated with various organizations to explore how their products can offer operational advantages and has undertaken bespoke design and consultancy work. With applications ranging from marking mines and objects for disposal to assisting Special Forces in equipment recovery and underwater navigation, SonarBell is suitable for commercial use across industries such as Oil and Gas, Cable and Pipeline, Equipment Monitoring, Asset Recovery, Fishing, and Post Operations Clearance. SALT's products are compatible with almost all sonars operating between 4kHz and 1MHz, ensuring wide usability.

The Shoka term refers to system which consists of a mobile application (Shoka App) and a smart bicycle gadget (Shoka Bell), these elements are working together to provide features for cyclists, the two elements of the system are fully functional as a standalone devices as well. The application itself can provide similar features to a fitness app, but using it together with the bell it is capable of geo-location, navigation and different types of ringing. With the sensors inside the Shoka Bell the bell warns the cyclist if he or she is getting close to a dangerous road section. The built-in led lights are helping the cyclist in navigation and the accelerometer makes sure that the custom selected ringtone will be adjusted to the cyclist’s speed and situation.

Established in 2007, i-Marine Technologies is the leading marine electronics manufacturer in Turkey with the focus of Maritime Management and Monitoring Systems. By having own AIS engine, i-Marine offers a wide product portfolio covering AIS Transponders, AIS Receivers, AIS Shore Station, AIS Test Station, AIS AtoN Stations and Marine Traffic Control Systems.

Ubiscale’s mission is to enable our customers catching new opportunities that are made possible by new long-range networks. Ubiscale specializes in Geolocation technologies and related outcomes on electronic design, embedded software, network integration and system qualification. Target applications are all type of services in consumer & professional IoT/M2M markets where keeping track of position makes sense. It includes trackers, beacons, tags, wearables applied to people/animal/objects tracking, geo-marketing, logistics, asset management.

Alerion specializes in automated intelligent drone solutions aimed at infrastructure maintenance, particularly for wind turbine inspections and other challenging environments. The company has developed patented laser navigation and tracking technology, enabling drones to autonomously navigate complex structures with high precision. Alerion's systems facilitate real-time analysis of sensor data, ensuring the collection of high-quality information during inspections. Their technology is applicable not only to wind turbines but also to geographically distributed infrastructures, such as pipelines and long networks, providing services that include line inspections, vegetation management, and engineering data collection.

GeoNumerics is a small company of expert geomaticians of various scientific, technical and management backgrounds. We provide consultancy services, sell software components and conduct R&D projects. We focus on the needs and technology of high precision kinematic surveying; sensor orientation and calibration, trajectory determination and their integration.

Nervtech is a high-tech research and development company focused on innovative vehicle simulation technologies aimed at biometric and cognitive driver evaluation, machine learning, and data integration. Its flagship product, a patented 4DOF-motion compact driving simulator, provides a realistic driving experience that is crucial for simulator analytics, driver evaluation, and training. The simulator can be configured with three large external screens or used with virtual reality headsets, making it easily transportable and quick to set up at various locations. It features diverse driving environments, including rural roads, snowy mountains, highways, and complex urban areas, and can simulate unusual or dangerous driving scenarios. The platform integrates advanced driver assistance systems and supports fully autonomous driving capabilities, allowing for customizable cockpit displays and external hardware components. Additionally, it incorporates medical-grade physiological sensors to monitor drivers' biometric signals, enabling the detection of distraction, stress, and cognitive workload through proprietary algorithms. Nervtech's primary research objective is to develop methodologies for transferring human driving knowledge to autonomous vehicles, enhancing their ability to manage complex and unpredictable driving conditions by incorporating human cognitive processes.

Rafnar is a boat manufacturing company that specializes in designing and producing vessels with exceptional seakeeping performance. They cater to both passenger and crew needs, offering a range of leisure, professional, and tactical boats. Notably, they have collaborated with the Icelandic Coast Guard and Icelandic Search and Rescue Association, demonstrating their commitment to safety and reliability in challenging marine environments.

Terrain Technologies is a mapping service company specializing in the development of projects and applications in the fields of 3D and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The firm focuses on transforming spatial data into actionable information and knowledge, with a diverse portfolio of projects completed in countries such as Portugal, the Czech Republic, Poland, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and Mexico. As a research and development-intensive organization, Terrain Technologies emphasizes knowledge management and technology in its strategy, allowing it to create tailored solutions that address client challenges. Current projects include the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems leveraging spatial big data, 3D emergency simulations for high-risk industrial environments, and software tools to enhance port management. With over a decade of experience in the mapping industry, Terrain Technologies is recognized for its expertise in delivering customized solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers.

GeoSpatiumLab specializes in the management, publishing, and visualization of geolocated data, providing clients with tools to make informed decisions. With extensive experience in Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) and compliance with the INSPIRE Directive, the company offers advisory and consultancy services to public entities and businesses for SDI setup and technology implementation. GeoSpatiumLab develops customizable software solutions, including native applications for Android and iOS, which enable real-time access to geospatial information. The firm incorporates advanced features like augmented reality and route calculations and ensures seamless integration with external data sources and existing information systems through standard interfaces and APIs. Their expertise spans various technological environments, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Location-Based Services, applied across multiple sectors such as agriculture, environmental management, tourism, geomarketing, and urban planning. As part of its international growth strategy, GeoSpatiumLab seeks partnerships with local entities to enhance market presence while leveraging its specialized knowledge and experience in geolocated information management.

Global Maritime Services provides risk and cost reduction services for the high-value maritime and offshore domains. Its main focus is to develop services that improve safety and efficiency for navigation and offshore operations across the global maritime industry. GMS aims to develop products and services with significant added value to the shipping and offshore industries. Therefore, its research and development team has many years of operational shipping experience and a thorough understanding of the high-value maritime market domain.

Survey Lab specializes in structural, ground, and satellite monitoring, focusing on the development of advanced geomatic monitoring systems. The company integrates in-situ data, Earth observation data, and structural analysis to provide comprehensive monitoring solutions. Its services include topographic monitoring for hydraulic, geomatic, and structural applications, as well as integrated monitoring for continuous assessment of structural stability. Additionally, Survey Lab offers cartography and GIS services, utilizing GNSS and Earth observation data to create georeferenced databases compatible with GIS platforms. The company also conducts multitemporal analysis through satellite and lidar photogrammetry to monitor areas impacted by natural disasters. Beyond its technical offerings, Survey Lab is committed to knowledge transfer, providing training courses and engaging in research and development projects to promote the use of innovative monitoring techniques, including the DInSAR satellite method, for territory and urban area protection.

EOMAP is a service provider specializing in satellite-derived aquatic information for maritime and inland waters, catering to the commercial offshore industry and various government agencies. Established in 2006 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center, the company is headquartered in Castle Seefeld near Munich. EOMAP is recognized for its pioneering work in satellite-derived bathymetry and high-resolution water quality monitoring, utilizing standardized physical models that are adaptable across different scales, sensor types, and geographic locations. Its offerings include seafloor, coastal environment, and infrastructure mapping, with the capability to deliver continuous and long-term environmental information by leveraging multiple satellite resources. This technology enables project managers to effectively identify and manage risks, supporting negotiations and approvals related to aquatic issues.

MazeMap is a company that specializes in indoor mapping and navigation services, addressing the growing need for efficient navigation in large and complex buildings such as hospitals, shopping malls, conference venues, and university campuses. Its application leverages satellite signals, Wi-Fi, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to convert detailed floor plans into user-friendly interactive maps. These maps are accessible online through any browser, allowing users to search and navigate easily while ensuring that the information remains up-to-date. By providing a solution that enhances wayfinding, MazeMap helps organizations improve user experience and save time for individuals navigating intricate environments.

Offshore Monitoring provides monitoring systems and sensor solutions for the maritime and offshore industries. The company's aim is to improve safety, security and navigation for commercial shipping and offshore operations. There are numerous sources of sensor and observational data available today, but only very few of them are used for the maritime and offshore industry. Offshore Monitoring combines non-maritime emerging technologies (primarily from the space and military domains) with newly developed sensors into effective monitoring solutions for safer and more efficient shipping. With many years of domain expertise and a thorough understanding of sensor innovations, Offshore Monitoring is able to deliver monitoring systems with great added value to the offshore industry.

GarageScanner is a patented platform based in Zaragoza, Spain that facilitates the sharing of empty parking spaces in urban areas. Established in 2015, it connects drivers with parking space owners through a collaborative network designed for both businesses and consumers. The platform utilizes GPS technology to display available parking spots on a map, allowing users to quickly find and reserve spaces with a single click, thereby saving time, money, and fuel. For parking space owners, GarageScanner offers the opportunity to monetize their garages while maintaining control over their availability without the burden of managing bills or taxes. Additionally, the service contributes to reduced traffic congestion and pollution in cities, benefiting the broader community.

Rokubun is a research and development company founded in 2015, recognized by the European Space Agency's incubator program. Specializing in innovative navigation solutions, Rokubun focuses on enhancing the mobile market through advanced technologies, particularly in Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's technology leverages a global navigation satellite system combined with synthetic aperture radar, offering accurate and scalable navigation capabilities. This approach aims to provide affordable geolocation services for moving devices, positioning Rokubun as a key player in the evolving field of navigation technology.

GiPStech develops indoor positioning technology that delivers sub-meter precision without extensive infrastructure. The system relies on a geomagnetic field-based approach that uses anomalies in the indoor magnetic field to locate and track objects and users inside buildings. Through proprietary algorithms and sensor fusion, it combines inertial sensors, geomagnetic fingerprinting, and radio frequency mapping to provide high-accuracy localization and navigation. Regular smartphones can be used for both the initial mapping and subsequent positioning, enabling scalable deployment without specialized hardware. The resulting indoor localization platform is affordable and suitable for user tracking and behavior analytics across various applications, including asset tracking and wayfinding in GPS-denied environments.

Selfly ED&A, based in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, specializes in developing advanced electronic detection and avoidance systems for pilots of small aircraft. Their innovative technology employs a continuous-wave radar configuration that continuously scans the surrounding environment to identify both moving and fixed objects, providing crucial visual guidance to pilots. This system enhances situational awareness and supports collision avoidance, significantly improving safety for pilots flying under visual flight rules in challenging conditions. Unlike large commercial aircraft, which rely on Air Traffic Control, small aircraft pilots often operate independently, making situational awareness critical. Selfly seeks collaboration with industry professionals to further enhance the capabilities of their systems and promote safer flying experiences for pilots.

MetaSensing is a European company specializing in advanced radar technology. It manufactures and operates high-resolution radar sensors for various remote sensing applications, including mapping, surveillance, geo-monitoring, defense, and space. The company offers ground-based and airborne radar systems operating across multiple frequency bands, tailored to customer needs. MetaSensing's expertise spans antenna design, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processing, and rugged component manufacturing. Its products are used globally by various customers, including space agencies and private businesses.

AvMap is the Italian multinational present worldwide in the satellite navigation market since 1994. Since 1994 in the GPS sector, AvMap has known its developments and influenced its trends. Born within the C-MAP group, world leader in marine electronic cartography, AvMap turned to professionals and institutions, debuting with EKP, the aeronautical navigator whose evolution has marked the progress of GPS technology for aircraft. Subsequently, AvMap exploits the know-how of electronic cartography to land in the terrestrial field, and is already established as a manufacturer when the boom of devices accessible to the public explodes. At the AvMap home the series of Geosat land surfers follow one another, evolving in step with the demands of the public demand. AvMap invests in research and development in the integration of GPS in cars with customized solutions that are welcomed by car manufacturers such as Peugeot, Citroen, Toyota. The only reality able to control within itself the entire production process, from software design to hardware implementation, AvMap is also an ideal partner for companies that require customized solutions.

Civitanavi Systems, founded in 2012, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-tech inertial navigation, geo-reference, and stabilization systems. Serving both industrial (mining, oil, and gas) and defense (naval, land, and air) sectors, the Italian company has swiftly established an international market for its specialized products. Civitanavi Systems boasts a team of global experts in inertial technology, with a strong background in sensor design, navigation software, certification, and manufacturing processes. Privately held, the company is owned by Civitanavi Systems Ltd (holding company) and Fondazione Marche, with strategic international investors and local entrepreneurial support.

Geko Navsat, established in 2011, specializes in developing localization and navigation solutions that leverage Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. The company aims to enhance the safety and experience of individuals navigating complex environments. Its product offerings include personal navigation tools utilizing sensory guidance, advanced sensors for localization and movement, and wireless devices for collaborative navigation. In addition to these technological products, Geko Navsat provides strategic and technological support to businesses and professionals encountering challenges related to navigation and localization. The company's extensive network of partners and collaborators further strengthens its capability to tackle various technological issues in this field.

The navigational decision support system NAVDEC is the first navigational tool worldwide that performs information functions as well as those typical of decision support systems. Its innovative functionalities, significantly extending the performance of devices generally carried by ships, have now a status of patent applications filed at home and internationally. The NAVDEC complements the navigational equipment of the ship. It is a real time system handled by the navigator. The system observes its ship and the environment and records information on the present navigational situation. On this basis the system identifies and assesses the navigational situation (processing) and works out solutions (decisions) assuring safe navigation. For the system to function correctly it has to co-operate with standard equipment and systems installed on board (often used on leisure craft as well) such as: log, gyrocompas, ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids), GNSS (Global Navigational Satellite System), AIS (Automatic Identification System), ENC (Electronic Navigational Chart), sources of current navigational data. Similarly to the ECDIS system (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) the NAVDEC performs information functions – on one screen it presents bathymetric data from an electronic chart, an image of surface situation from a tracking radar, positional information from the AIS and GNSS receivers. Finally, it determines and presents to the navigator movement parameters of targets in vicinity.

GRED, a Politecnico di Milano spin-off, specializes in geomatic technologies. It designs and implements innovative, customized solutions for advanced surveying, augmented GNSS, high-precision gravimetry, and space applications. The company offers R&D, professional advice, and algorithmic processing, maintaining state-of-the-art skills in high-precision GNSS navigation and gravimetric mapping. GRED provides GNSS monitoring and gravity data processing services, analyzing and visualizing geospatial data to support informed decision-making, risk assessment, and resource optimization across various industries.

Founded in 1994, Hidronav Technologies was born as an official distributor of SIMRAD AS (Kongsberg Group). Since then, the company has increased its range of services and capabilities to provide a complete rage of products and services for its customers. The company sells, installs and gives technical service to Industrial Fishing, Cargo, and Scientific ships. Hidronav is defined by its high technological capabilities, which lead to the opening of our Research and Development Department in 2004. Its high technological capabilities have opened a new range of areas of work and applications. Currently, the research department has become an independent branch centered on highly advanced technologies: Cosmic Ray Industrial Applications and High-energy physics technologies among others.

ZEISS Group is an engineering company that serves healthcare and industrial sectors with a broad range of products and services. It specializes in optical navigation, vision systems, electronics, metrology, medical navigation, robotics, and space research, enabling clients to access a comprehensive, one-stop source for electronics, software, measuring equipment, and related solutions. The company focuses on integrating advanced optics, precision measurement, and intelligent systems to support diagnostics, manufacturing, and scientific research. Through its product development and engineering activities, ZEISS Group aims to deliver reliable instrumentation and software that enhance performance, accuracy, and efficiency across complex environments.

Global Maritime Services provides risk and cost reduction services for the high-value maritime and offshore domains. Its main focus is to develop services that improve safety and efficiency for navigation and offshore operations across the global maritime industry. GMS aims to develop products and services with significant added value to the shipping and offshore industries. Therefore, its research and development team has many years of operational shipping experience and a thorough understanding of the high-value maritime market domain.

Telocate is a technology company based in Freiburg im Breisgau that develops localization and tracking solutions using inertial measurement units for motion analysis and portable applications. Its platform enables indoor and outdoor pedestrian tracking without infrastructure, provides smartphone localization as an indoor alternative to GPS, and uses ultrasonic transmitters for self-calibrating localization. The solution supports process optimization, including order-picking, and helps automate operations to reduce costs. Telocate originated as a spin-off from the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, founded by Dr. Ing. Fabian Höflinger and Dr. Johannes Wendeberg, with support from the Exist Founder Scholarship and academic mentorship.

GeoActio is a technology company focused on mobile-based access control solutions and mobility services. It specializes in the design and development of innovative applications for mobile devices, integrating various technologies to enhance user experiences. In addition to access control, GeoActio offers an IoT development platform that assists with mapping coverage studies, network radio consultancy, and geolocation services. Through its comprehensive suite of offerings, the company enables clients to efficiently achieve their operational goals.