European Innovation Council

Axelera AI focuses on providing specialized hardware and software platforms to enhance artificial intelligence tasks, particularly in edge computing. Its primary product, the Metis™ AI Platform, combines hardware and software to offer high-performance, energy-efficient AI inference solutions. The platform's innovative design has earned recognition as a CES® 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree. Established in 2021 after incubation by Bitfury and collaboration with imec, Axelera AI is headquartered in the AI Innovation Center at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, with research and development offices in Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. The company's team comprises experts in AI from leading firms and Fortune 500 companies, focusing on delivering sustainable edge applications through a custom dataflow architecture and multicore in-memory computing that minimizes power consumption.

e-peas SA is a Belgian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic systems that enable energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, the company develops energy harvesting solutions that allow IoT devices to draw power from their environment, including sources such as solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. e-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and low-power microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of batteries in connected devices. By facilitating the efficient use of ambient energy, e-peas aims to reduce the need for frequent battery replacements across various sectors, including home automation, healthcare, and agriculture. The company's innovations contribute to making IoT devices smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately striving for a future where devices can operate indefinitely without traditional power sources.

e-peas SA is a Belgian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic systems that enable energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, the company develops energy harvesting solutions that allow IoT devices to draw power from their environment, including sources such as solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. e-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and low-power microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of batteries in connected devices. By facilitating the efficient use of ambient energy, e-peas aims to reduce the need for frequent battery replacements across various sectors, including home automation, healthcare, and agriculture. The company's innovations contribute to making IoT devices smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately striving for a future where devices can operate indefinitely without traditional power sources.

Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Espoo, specializing in continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products. The company develops and markets connected objects and systems for data analysis, focusing on agricultural, forestry, and waste management sectors. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, hay monitoring, and other industrial temperature applications. Quanturi Oy also sells its products online and has expanded its presence to several countries, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.

Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Espoo, specializing in continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products. The company develops and markets connected objects and systems for data analysis, focusing on agricultural, forestry, and waste management sectors. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, hay monitoring, and other industrial temperature applications. Quanturi Oy also sells its products online and has expanded its presence to several countries, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.

e-peas SA is a Belgian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic systems that enable energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, the company develops energy harvesting solutions that allow IoT devices to draw power from their environment, including sources such as solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. e-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and low-power microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of batteries in connected devices. By facilitating the efficient use of ambient energy, e-peas aims to reduce the need for frequent battery replacements across various sectors, including home automation, healthcare, and agriculture. The company's innovations contribute to making IoT devices smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately striving for a future where devices can operate indefinitely without traditional power sources.

S-Biomedic is a biotech company based in Beerse, Belgium, specializing in live probiotic cosmetics aimed at improving skin health. The company develops innovative products that target the skin microbiome, which consists of a diverse community of bacteria that can influence various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, and signs of aging. Utilizing advanced modulation-based technology, S-Biomedic selects beneficial bacteria to create formulations that restore balance to the skin's microbiome. This approach not only addresses existing skin issues but also enhances overall skin health and beauty. By bridging advancements in microbiology and dermatology, S-Biomedic offers therapeutic solutions for both dermatological and cosmetic applications.

Tessares is a Belgian startup founded in 2015, specializing in software that enhances Internet access performance and quality. The company focuses on developing solutions based on Multipath TCP (MPTCP) technology, which allows network operators to combine multiple access technologies, effectively increasing available bandwidth and improving user experience. Tessares’ flagship offering is the Hybrid Access Solution, which creates a more efficient and faster Internet connection without the need for extensive infrastructure investments. The company was established by key developers of the MPTCP protocol and has garnered significant initial funding from Proximus and VIVES. By leveraging its technical expertise, Tessares aims to optimize the Internet experience for clients across various geographic areas.

S-Biomedic is a biotech company based in Beerse, Belgium, specializing in live probiotic cosmetics aimed at improving skin health. The company develops innovative products that target the skin microbiome, which consists of a diverse community of bacteria that can influence various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, and signs of aging. Utilizing advanced modulation-based technology, S-Biomedic selects beneficial bacteria to create formulations that restore balance to the skin's microbiome. This approach not only addresses existing skin issues but also enhances overall skin health and beauty. By bridging advancements in microbiology and dermatology, S-Biomedic offers therapeutic solutions for both dermatological and cosmetic applications.