European Innovation Council

ATMOS Space Cargo specializes in developing and manufacturing space capsules for returning cargo from space, facilitating microgravity experiments, and transporting commercial products. Its platform offers re-entry technology and services, enabling reliable and cost-effective delivery solutions for life sciences research, in-space manufacturing, and transportation industries.

ION-X develops electric propulsion technology for small spacecraft and satellites. It focuses on a nanoscience-based thruster that ejects fully ionized particles to produce thrust, offering long service life and high modularity. The technology aims for scalable manufacturing with competitive production costs suitable for mass production, enabling customers to access the expanding aerospace market and pursue efficient, reliable propulsion for small platforms.

Heart Aerospace AB, established in 2018 with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operations in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing electric regional airliners certified for passenger flight. The company's mission is to facilitate swift, affordable, and sustainable travel for regional journeys worldwide. Their flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is a nineteen-passenger electric airliner designed with an operating range of 400 km, aiming to reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while emitting zero operational emissions. Heart Aerospace targets commercial operation certification for the ES-19 by 2026.

Aldoria specializes in space situational awareness services. It collects, processes, and uses data on space debris, satellites, and derelicts to monitor potential hazards and enable operators to adjust orbital routes, ensuring safety and sustainability in space.

Founded in 2019, Swisspod Technologies specializes in designing and developing Hyperloop vessels for tube-based transportation systems. The company aims to create energy-efficient, fully-electric pods, harnessing high-quality Swiss engineering to facilitate sustainable and efficient high-speed travel between cities.

Pulse is a platform for furthering our understanding of bioprinting and its applications in space exploration and medicine.

Limatech designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for aviation, space, and defense applications, supplying power for general and commercial aviation as well as defense platforms. Its batteries are deployed across aircraft, drones, and related platforms, supporting startup and operation of piston and turbine engines through proprietary technology that prioritizes safety, reliability, and long life. The company emphasizes energy storage options that are more readily available than traditional lead and nickel-cadmium systems, delivering lightweight, durable, high-performance power sources for customers in aviation, space, and defense sectors.

Naco Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced nano-coating technologies, specializing in high-performance coatings for various industries including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and microchip production. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Naco develops multilayer and multicomponent coatings that enhance equipment performance by providing oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent properties. The company plays a significant role in the hydrogen sector by creating specialized coatings for Green Hydrogen systems, such as electrolyzers and fuel cells, which improve the reliability of these systems while minimizing the use of costly and scarce materials. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Schaeffler Group, a Germany-based company, further strengthening its capabilities and market reach.

Maeve Aerospace is a all-electric aircraft.

Infinite Orbits specializes in satellite servicing, offering maintenance, orbit correction, and de-orbiting services for geostationary telecommunication satellites. Its platform extends operational lifetimes using software technologies and autonomous navigation capabilities.

Aurora Propulsion Technologies specializes in providing satellite manufacturers with high-quality, mass-produced components for attitude and orbit control. Its offerings include orbital thrusters, plasma brakes, and attitude & orbit control systems, enabling clients to maneuver small satellites effectively across various orbits and missions.

Maeve Aerospace is a all-electric aircraft.

Infinite Orbits specializes in satellite servicing, offering maintenance, orbit correction, and de-orbiting services for geostationary telecommunication satellites. Its platform extends operational lifetimes using software technologies and autonomous navigation capabilities.

Aurora Propulsion Technologies specializes in providing satellite manufacturers with high-quality, mass-produced components for attitude and orbit control. Its offerings include orbital thrusters, plasma brakes, and attitude & orbit control systems, enabling clients to maneuver small satellites effectively across various orbits and missions.

Dawn Aerospace designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and launch systems to enable frequent, sustainable access to space. The company develops same-day reusable launch vehicles that can operate with ordinary airspace and aircraft, without specialized space-launch infrastructure, and non-toxic, storable propulsion systems for satellites of all sizes, including CubeSats, offering higher performance while reducing reliance on toxic fuels. Dawn aims to provide end-to-end space transportation capabilities for deployment, positioning and return of spacecraft in a scalable, environmentally conscious manner. Founded in 2016, Dawn is based in New Zealand and the Netherlands, with research, manufacturing and testing facilities in Auckland and Delft.

Miraex develops and manufactures photonic and quantum solutions for sensing, networking and computing. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company produces photonic sensors, quantum transducers and quantum converters for industrial solutions, aerospace, security and defense, as well as quantum networking and computing applications. Its industrial sensing offerings aim to prevent asset failures in demanding environments where conventional electronic sensors are inadequate. Miraex also builds quantum integrated circuits for high-sensitivity measurements and distributed quantum computing infrastructures, and pursues full-stack photonic and quantum systems, including prototypes and patented quantum interconnect designs to scale quantum processors, microwave and ion-trap modules, quantum memories, and quantum-enhanced RF receivers for satellite communications and next-generation optical radar systems.

Founded in 2013, Embotech develops decision-making software solutions for autonomous systems. Its flagship product, FORCES Pro, enables complex control system design across industries such as automotive, energy, and robotics. Applications include wind turbine control, drone motion planning, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), spacecraft landing, and reusable rocket returns.

Aldoria specializes in space situational awareness services, focusing on the growing challenges of space sustainability caused by the increasing amount of space debris and traffic. The company provides a comprehensive platform that detects, tracks, catalogs, and predicts the collision risks associated with artificial satellites and space debris. By leveraging its own network of telescopes and collaborating with strategic partners for orbital data, Aldoria aims to enhance control and traffic management capabilities in space. Their services not only offer high accuracy in monitoring space activities but also generate reports on space sustainability, helping users navigate the complexities of the space environment effectively.

Aldoria specializes in space situational awareness services, focusing on the growing challenges of space sustainability caused by the increasing amount of space debris and traffic. The company provides a comprehensive platform that detects, tracks, catalogs, and predicts the collision risks associated with artificial satellites and space debris. By leveraging its own network of telescopes and collaborating with strategic partners for orbital data, Aldoria aims to enhance control and traffic management capabilities in space. Their services not only offer high accuracy in monitoring space activities but also generate reports on space sustainability, helping users navigate the complexities of the space environment effectively.

Sightec specializes in developing visual intelligence technologies for autonomous flights, utilizing advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to provide camera-based visual situation awareness at all times, including capabilities for navigation, object detection, and 3D change detection, all without reliance on GPS. Its flagship product, NavSight, is a GPS-free visual aerial navigation system that processes drone camera feeds—both RGB and thermal—to deliver visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec serves a diverse clientele, including governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various unmanned aerial system applications such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company's vision is to enhance the autonomous flights market by offering an affordable and lightweight solution for visual situation awareness, aiming to ultimately reduce the need for human pilots.

Sightec specializes in developing visual intelligence technologies for autonomous flights, utilizing advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to provide camera-based visual situation awareness at all times, including capabilities for navigation, object detection, and 3D change detection, all without reliance on GPS. Its flagship product, NavSight, is a GPS-free visual aerial navigation system that processes drone camera feeds—both RGB and thermal—to deliver visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec serves a diverse clientele, including governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various unmanned aerial system applications such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company's vision is to enhance the autonomous flights market by offering an affordable and lightweight solution for visual situation awareness, aiming to ultimately reduce the need for human pilots.

ThrustMe is a startup that originated from the Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas at the Ecole Polytechnique and the CNRS, founded by Ane Aanesland and Dmytro Rafalskyi. The company specializes in the development, production, and commercialization of advanced space propulsion systems utilizing patented technology. ThrustMe focuses on creating electric propulsion systems that are simpler and more efficient, catering to the needs of next-generation satellites. In addition to propulsion systems, the company also provides tailored solutions for ground testing of space hardware, offering economic and environmentally sustainable options for space teams and aerospace businesses.

Heart Aerospace AB, established in 2018 with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operations in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing electric regional airliners certified for passenger flight. The company's mission is to facilitate swift, affordable, and sustainable travel for regional journeys worldwide. Their flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is a nineteen-passenger electric airliner designed with an operating range of 400 km, aiming to reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while emitting zero operational emissions. Heart Aerospace targets commercial operation certification for the ES-19 by 2026.

Veoware specializes in satellite imagery services. It develops space-based systems for on-demand access to Earth imagery, enhancing data collection capabilities through advanced actuator technology.

Oledcomm designs and develops LiFi solutions that enable high-speed optical wireless data communication for aerospace and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes LiFi transceivers, software, and LiFi network interface devices that convert information into binary data for fast, secure wireless transmission in telecom, datacom, consumer electronics, and industrial applications, especially where radio waves are undesirable. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, the company was re-founded in 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay.

Veoware specializes in satellite imagery services. It develops space-based systems for on-demand access to Earth imagery, enhancing data collection capabilities through advanced actuator technology.

Oledcomm designs and develops LiFi solutions that enable high-speed optical wireless data communication for aerospace and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes LiFi transceivers, software, and LiFi network interface devices that convert information into binary data for fast, secure wireless transmission in telecom, datacom, consumer electronics, and industrial applications, especially where radio waves are undesirable. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, the company was re-founded in 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay.

Limatech designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for aviation, space, and defense applications, supplying power for general and commercial aviation as well as defense platforms. Its batteries are deployed across aircraft, drones, and related platforms, supporting startup and operation of piston and turbine engines through proprietary technology that prioritizes safety, reliability, and long life. The company emphasizes energy storage options that are more readily available than traditional lead and nickel-cadmium systems, delivering lightweight, durable, high-performance power sources for customers in aviation, space, and defense sectors.

VoltAero designs and manufactures electric-hybrid regional aircraft that use parallel propulsion, combining an electric motor for low-emission operation with an internal combustion engine acting as a range extender and backup power. The aircraft are intended for regional passenger transport, air taxi services, cargo delivery, and medical evacuation, offering a quieter, safer, and more energy-efficient alternative to traditional aircraft for short- to medium-range routes. Configurations are optimized for regional missions, balancing payload, range, and efficiency.

UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.

Heart Aerospace AB, established in 2018 with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operations in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing electric regional airliners certified for passenger flight. The company's mission is to facilitate swift, affordable, and sustainable travel for regional journeys worldwide. Their flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is a nineteen-passenger electric airliner designed with an operating range of 400 km, aiming to reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while emitting zero operational emissions. Heart Aerospace targets commercial operation certification for the ES-19 by 2026.

Limatech designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for aviation, space, and defense applications, supplying power for general and commercial aviation as well as defense platforms. Its batteries are deployed across aircraft, drones, and related platforms, supporting startup and operation of piston and turbine engines through proprietary technology that prioritizes safety, reliability, and long life. The company emphasizes energy storage options that are more readily available than traditional lead and nickel-cadmium systems, delivering lightweight, durable, high-performance power sources for customers in aviation, space, and defense sectors.

VoltAero designs and manufactures electric-hybrid regional aircraft that use parallel propulsion, combining an electric motor for low-emission operation with an internal combustion engine acting as a range extender and backup power. The aircraft are intended for regional passenger transport, air taxi services, cargo delivery, and medical evacuation, offering a quieter, safer, and more energy-efficient alternative to traditional aircraft for short- to medium-range routes. Configurations are optimized for regional missions, balancing payload, range, and efficiency.

Polymertal Ltd is an innovative company based in Haifa, Israel, specializing in advanced metal plating processes that enable the production of lightweight hybrid metal-polymer components. Founded in 2007, Polymertal serves a diverse range of industries, including defense, communications, aviation, and space. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and solutions, such as hybrid components, electronic cases, hybrid molds, and hybrid RF elements. Its proprietary technology allows for the effective bonding of metals and polymers, making it possible to replace traditional metal parts with cost-effective hybrid alternatives, even in critical applications. Additionally, Polymertal provides plating services and 3D object surface smoothing to enhance the performance and functionality of its products.

NanoAvionics is a manufacturer of small satellite bus systems and a mission integrator with operations in the US, UK, and Lithuania. The company specializes in providing comprehensive small satellite solutions, catering to both single missions and larger constellations. Its small satellite platform integrates flight computers, attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), and communication subsystems on a single printed circuit board, along with non-toxic propulsion systems. This design approach allows for the optimization of hardware, launch, and operational costs, making it economically viable for various businesses and organizations to deploy small satellite missions. With a proven track record of over 85 successful satellite missions and commercial projects, NanoAvionics emphasizes modularity in its systems architecture, ensuring adaptability for diverse applications in the commercial space market.