Introduction in European Innovation Council – Corporate Partnership Programme & Pitch Session by EIC Startups

Pitch Session, Overview

Circularise - EIC Startup Pitch

Mesba, one of the founders of Circularise, introduces their product traceability platform for global supply chains, working with manufacturing companies to bring transparency to raw materials and components. They recently launched a project with Samsonite, creating the first suitcase with a product passport that tracks materials deep into the supply chain.

Pitch Session, Overview

Ekkono - EIC Startup Pitch

John, Founder of Ekkono, presents their edge AI software that personalizes the driving experience by learning individual preferences and adapting to real-time conditions. Unlike traditional methods, Ekkono trains a custom model on each car, enabling incremental learning and instant, proactive decisions. Their software is hardware and sensor agnostic, with live deployments since 2018 with customers like Volvo and Siemens, and a partnership with Infineon for automotive use cases.

Pitch Session, Overview

Hybrid Lidar Systems - EIC Startup Pitch

Ingo from Hybrid Lidar Systems presents their next-generation lidar sensor, which offers higher resolution at lower cost, with no moving parts, suitable for industrial use cases and autonomous driving. Their patented, single-chip solution provides 10 times more resolution at half the price of competitors, using a new distance-measurement method with light. They are seeking 2.5 million Euros in investment.

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TG0 - EIC Startup Pitch

Jo from TG0 in London presents their novel touch and pressure sensing technology. Their solution, which is five times lighter and much slimmer than conventional mechatronic units, bridges the gap between traditional switches and smart surfaces. They are working with OEMs like Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley, and are seeking to expand their partnerships.

Pitch Session, Overview

Atomiver - EIC Startup Pitch

Veronika presents Atomiver, a spinout from Palacky University Olomouc, which uses breakthrough graphene-based materials to create supercapacitors. Their unique graphene can store more charge per volume, making energy storage devices more efficient. This technology can reduce the size and weight of supercapacitors, which are used in energy and power modules where a lot of energy is needed quickly. Atomiver is backed by the NATO DIANA accelerator program and has strong market traction.

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LightnTec - EIC Startup Pitch

Laurian from Lightntec, a company based in Küssnacht, manufactures and develops LED walls and digital illumination devices as thin-film foil. Their products reduce carbon footprint by 50% and weight by up to 90%, and are globally patented. They aim to digitize front grills of vehicles for autonomous driving communication and are interested in partnering with automotive manufacturers for safety and communication applications.

Pitch Session, Overview

Quside - EIC Startup Pitch

Steve from Quside introduces their quantum photonic chip, which generates quantum random numbers to enhance cybersecurity. This technology guarantees the security of communications, particularly in autonomous vehicles, by underpinning all randomness. Quside's technology has been proven by the US DoD for its high performance, scalability, and measurable quality, ensuring regulatory compliance. They are seeking partnerships with OEMs and tier-one suppliers for integration and proof-of-concept projects.

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Hardt - EIC Startup Pitch

Tim from Hardt Hyperloop discusses Hyperloop as a fast, CO2-emission-free, and affordable alternative to air travel, with infrastructure potentially cheaper than high-speed rail. Hardt has demonstrated key Hyperloop technologies in the Netherlands and is seeking €5 million in investment to certify and commercialize their technology. The company is active in Japan, Australia, the US, and India. Attendees discuss the challenging but rewarding process of entering the EIC program, highlighting the extensive application requirements but also the significant financial and partnership benefits.

Pitch Session, Overview

Scantrust - EIC Startup Pitch

Helen from Scantrust presents their solution for secure digital data management. They offer a patented secure QR code for digital authentication of products, ensuring brand protection, supply chain traceability, and compliance with digital product and battery passport regulations. ScanTrust is a Swiss-based company with global offices and clients like Manul and Clarios.

Pitch Session, Overview

Blinkin - EIC Startup Pitch

Joseph, founder of Blinkin, introduces their platform that enables companies to integrate "actionable AI" into their products and processes. He explains that this AI acts as an agent, able to see, hear, and guide people in real-world environments. Blinkin works with companies in automotive and home electronics to simplify AI use through pre-configured and customizable AI agents, reducing resolution time in troubleshooting scenarios, such as for car infotainment systems.

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Introduction in European Innovation Council – Corporate Partnership Programs

Agnieszka from the European Innovation Council (EIC) explains that the EIC is a fund created by the European Commission to invest directly in deep-tech startups, providing grants and equity funding. The EIC aims to help European scientific innovations reach the market and connects companies with partners and investors. They are showcasing 10 EIC-funded companies.