European Innovation Council

ATMOS Space Cargo specializes in the development and manufacturing of space capsules designed to facilitate the return of cargo from space. Their products include return capsules and atmospheric decelerators that provide microgravity environments on demand. By offering varied time options in orbit, ATMOS Space Cargo enables clients to conduct life sciences research and other experiments in microgravity, addressing specific challenges in these fields. The company aims to support commercial ventures and scientific inquiries by providing reliable solutions for transporting goods and experiments back to Earth from space.

ION-X is a technology developer focused on creating efficient propulsion systems for small spacecraft, particularly in the satellite sector. The company specializes in electric propulsion that utilizes the ejection of finely ionized particles, achieving high thrust and specific impulse (ISP). This innovative approach offers a long operational lifespan, high modularity, and cost-effective production capabilities, making it suitable for mass production. ION-X aims to support the expanding aerospace market by providing advanced thruster solutions that meet the increasing demand for efficient and reliable propulsion technologies.

Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

Heart Aerospace AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing an electric regional airliner aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation for regional travel. The company's flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is designed to accommodate nineteen passengers and boasts an operational range of 400 kilometers. Heart Aerospace seeks to significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while achieving zero operational emissions. The innovative design allows for a low infrastructural footprint, facilitating the use of small airports located near city centers. Heart's objective is to secure certification for the ES-19 for commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its mission to provide affordable and environmentally friendly travel options across the globe.

Aldoria specializes in space situational awareness, focusing on the collection, processing, and utilization of data to protect critical assets in space. The company addresses the growing challenges of space sustainability caused by increasing amounts of space debris and traffic. Its services encompass the detection, tracking, cataloging, and risk assessment of artificial satellites and space debris. By actively monitoring these elements, Aldoria helps operators and space organizations avoid potential hazards and adjust orbital paths, ultimately contributing to safer and more sustainable space operations. The company also provides users with a modern situational awareness platform and detailed sustainability reports.

Swisspod Technologies SA is a transport development firm based in Monthey, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company focuses on designing and developing Hyperloop vessels, which are tube-based transportation systems aimed at providing sustainable and efficient high-speed travel. Swisspod leverages high-quality Swiss engineering to create fully-electric Hyperloop pods that promise scalable and rapid transit between distant cities. The firm emphasizes energy efficiency and economic viability in its innovations, making its capsules both affordable and environmentally friendly. With a team of multidisciplinary experts, Swisspod is dedicated to transforming high-speed travel through its cutting-edge technology.

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

Naco Technologies Ltd, established in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and supply of nano-coating technologies. The company offers a range of high-performance, multilayer and multicomponent coatings designed to enhance the durability and efficiency of equipment across various industries, including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and micro-chip manufacturing. These coatings, which include oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent varieties, are applied to client-supplied parts, creating ready-to-use coated components. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Germany-based Schaeffler Group, further expanding its global reach and resources.

Maeve Aerospace is a all-electric aircraft.

Infinite Orbits is a satellite servicing company that specializes in extending the operational lifespan of geostationary (GEO) telecommunication satellites. The company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses various challenges associated with satellite maintenance, including orbit correction and de-orbiting services. Utilizing advanced software and computer technologies, Infinite Orbits provides sensors that enhance situational awareness, allowing for autonomous navigation in orbit. This capability enables the company to deliver reliable in-orbit services to satellite operators globally, thereby facilitating more efficient management of satellite operations.

Aurora Propulsion Technologies specializes in providing satellite manufacturers with reliable, high-quality components for attitude and orbit control. The company focuses on enabling small satellite manufacturers, weighing between 1 to 15 kg, to effectively conduct missions in various environments, including Low Earth Orbit and beyond. Its product offerings include orbital thrusters, plasma brakes, attitude and orbit control systems, as well as innovative solutions like SAILS and E-Sail. These technologies facilitate orbital maneuvering and controlled deorbiting, ensuring that clients can achieve diverse mission objectives across different satellite designs.

Aurora Propulsion Technologies specializes in providing satellite manufacturers with reliable, high-quality components for attitude and orbit control. The company focuses on enabling small satellite manufacturers, weighing between 1 to 15 kg, to effectively conduct missions in various environments, including Low Earth Orbit and beyond. Its product offerings include orbital thrusters, plasma brakes, attitude and orbit control systems, as well as innovative solutions like SAILS and E-Sail. These technologies facilitate orbital maneuvering and controlled deorbiting, ensuring that clients can achieve diverse mission objectives across different satellite designs.

Maeve Aerospace is a all-electric aircraft.

Infinite Orbits is a satellite servicing company that specializes in extending the operational lifespan of geostationary (GEO) telecommunication satellites. The company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses various challenges associated with satellite maintenance, including orbit correction and de-orbiting services. Utilizing advanced software and computer technologies, Infinite Orbits provides sensors that enhance situational awareness, allowing for autonomous navigation in orbit. This capability enables the company to deliver reliable in-orbit services to satellite operators globally, thereby facilitating more efficient management of satellite operations.

Dawn Aerospace is a company that designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and non-toxic propulsion systems for satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, with facilities in Auckland, New Zealand, Dawn Aerospace focuses on developing same-day reusable launch vehicles that integrate with conventional aircraft, allowing for frequent and routine launches similar to commercial aviation. Their product line includes the MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4 vehicles. In addition, the company offers high-performance propulsion systems that replace toxic fuels, like hydrazine, with safer alternatives, enhancing capabilities for satellites of various sizes, including CubeSats. By combining these technologies, Dawn Aerospace aims to create a scalable and environmentally friendly architecture for satellite delivery, positioning, and return.

Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.

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.

ThrustMe is a startup emerging 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 using patented technology. ThrustMe aims to simplify and enhance the efficiency of electric propulsion, offering services that include the creation of space systems for next-generation satellites and customized solutions for ground testing of space hardware. By focusing on economic and environmental sustainability, ThrustMe provides innovative propulsion options for space teams and aerospace businesses.

Sightec specializes in developing visual intelligence technology for autonomous flights, leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence to enhance safety and efficiency in unmanned aerial missions. The company's product suite offers camera-based visual situational awareness that operates day and night, facilitating navigation, ground object detection, and 3D change detection without reliance on GPS. Their flagship product, NavSight, serves as a GPS-free aerial navigation system, utilizing advanced machine vision and AI to process camera feeds for visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec's diverse clientele includes governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various sectors such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company aims to fully realize the potential of the autonomous flight market by providing a lightweight and cost-effective visual situational awareness solution that can augment or ultimately replace human pilots.

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 technology for autonomous flights, leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence to enhance safety and efficiency in unmanned aerial missions. The company's product suite offers camera-based visual situational awareness that operates day and night, facilitating navigation, ground object detection, and 3D change detection without reliance on GPS. Their flagship product, NavSight, serves as a GPS-free aerial navigation system, utilizing advanced machine vision and AI to process camera feeds for visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec's diverse clientele includes governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various sectors such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company aims to fully realize the potential of the autonomous flight market by providing a lightweight and cost-effective visual situational awareness solution that can augment or ultimately replace human pilots.

Heart Aerospace AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing an electric regional airliner aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation for regional travel. The company's flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is designed to accommodate nineteen passengers and boasts an operational range of 400 kilometers. Heart Aerospace seeks to significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while achieving zero operational emissions. The innovative design allows for a low infrastructural footprint, facilitating the use of small airports located near city centers. Heart's objective is to secure certification for the ES-19 for commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its mission to provide affordable and environmentally friendly travel options across the globe.

Oledcomm specializes in designing and developing LiFi solutions that facilitate high-speed optical wireless data communication, targeting sectors such as aerospace and industrial markets. Founded in 2012 and re-established in February 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay, the company is headquartered in Paris, France. Its product range includes LiFi transceivers and software, which enable efficient and environmentally friendly wireless communication. Oledcomm's technology converts information into binary data, similar to optical Morse code, allowing seamless connectivity for various applications in telecom, datacom, and personal electronics.

Veoware Limited, based in Guildford, United Kingdom, specializes in providing satellite imagery services through its innovative data platform and analytics. Established in 2016, the company is developing a space-based system that allows customers to access satellite imagery at any time and from any location on Earth. Veoware aims to simplify and enhance the usability of satellite systems, making them accessible to a diverse range of clients. By improving the efficiency and responsiveness of satellite operations, Veoware enables users to industrialize the space sector, ensuring that hardware, software, and data are readily available for various applications.

Oledcomm specializes in designing and developing LiFi solutions that facilitate high-speed optical wireless data communication, targeting sectors such as aerospace and industrial markets. Founded in 2012 and re-established in February 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay, the company is headquartered in Paris, France. Its product range includes LiFi transceivers and software, which enable efficient and environmentally friendly wireless communication. Oledcomm's technology converts information into binary data, similar to optical Morse code, allowing seamless connectivity for various applications in telecom, datacom, and personal electronics.

Veoware Limited, based in Guildford, United Kingdom, specializes in providing satellite imagery services through its innovative data platform and analytics. Established in 2016, the company is developing a space-based system that allows customers to access satellite imagery at any time and from any location on Earth. Veoware aims to simplify and enhance the usability of satellite systems, making them accessible to a diverse range of clients. By improving the efficiency and responsiveness of satellite operations, Veoware enables users to industrialize the space sector, ensuring that hardware, software, and data are readily available for various applications.

VoltAero is a manufacturer of electric aircraft designed to deliver safe, quiet, efficient, and eco-friendly flight solutions. The company's innovative aircraft features parallel electric-hybrid propulsion, providing a reliable platform for general aviation. This versatile aircraft caters to various clients, including private owners, air taxi and charter companies, and those involved in commercial regional travel. By focusing on sustainability and efficiency, VoltAero aims to facilitate a new era of electric aviation, enhancing the overall flight experience while promoting environmental responsibility.

UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.

Heart Aerospace AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing an electric regional airliner aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation for regional travel. The company's flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is designed to accommodate nineteen passengers and boasts an operational range of 400 kilometers. Heart Aerospace seeks to significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while achieving zero operational emissions. The innovative design allows for a low infrastructural footprint, facilitating the use of small airports located near city centers. Heart's objective is to secure certification for the ES-19 for commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its mission to provide affordable and environmentally friendly travel options across the globe.

VoltAero is a manufacturer of electric aircraft designed to deliver safe, quiet, efficient, and eco-friendly flight solutions. The company's innovative aircraft features parallel electric-hybrid propulsion, providing a reliable platform for general aviation. This versatile aircraft caters to various clients, including private owners, air taxi and charter companies, and those involved in commercial regional travel. By focusing on sustainability and efficiency, VoltAero aims to facilitate a new era of electric aviation, enhancing the overall flight experience while promoting environmental responsibility.

Polymertal Ltd is a company that specializes in advanced metal plating processes, enabling the production of lightweight hybrid metal-polymer components. Founded in 2007 and based in Haifa, Israel, Polymertal serves various industries, including defense, communications, aviation, and space. The company offers a range of products and solutions, such as hybrid components, electronic cases, hybrid molds, and hybrid RF elements. Their innovative technology provides superior bonding performance, allowing for the replacement of 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 functionality and aesthetics of their products.

NanoAvionics is a manufacturer and integrator of small satellite bus systems, with operations in the US, UK, and Lithuania. The company specializes in providing end-to-end small satellite solutions tailored for both single missions and larger constellations. Its offerings include a commercial-grade satellite platform that integrates essential components such as flight computers, attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), communication subsystems, and propulsion systems based on non-toxic mono-propellants. This modular approach not only enhances the functionality of small satellites but also optimizes hardware, launch, and operational costs. With a core engineering team that boasts over 85 successful satellite missions and projects, NanoAvionics aims to deliver economic viability for a diverse range of satellite missions across various sectors globally.