Scale programme: Defence & Resilience Tech​

Avy specializes in the development of fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones designed for autonomous,long-range missions. Their drones operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), enhancing efficiency in emergencyresponse, inspection and security. Their self-flying aircrafts including the Drone-in-a-Box system, renowned for itsautonomy, safety and versatility is already operational for various customers in the public domain. Avy’s technology allowsfor fully remote and centralised operations of advanced drone networks, without staff on-site. 

Avy Drone is active in the safety and security sector. Avy Drone Networks are used by emergency responders to detectthreats early and respond immediately when an incident occurs. First responders have access to high quality video streamsto enable data-driven decision-making during emergency operations. ​​

What’s in it for you?​

• Avy’s docking stations provide shelter for drones that are always on standby, ready to deploy in seconds. After itsmission, drones return to their docking stations to recharge and be ready for the next mission.​

• Avy’s drones fly fully automated. No stick control or on-site handling required. Allowing to operate an entire network ofdrones from centralised command.​

• Avy drones can carry a variety of payloads, including electro-optical and infrared cameras with advanced imagedetection algorithms.​

• Avy is fully compliant with EASA regulations and has many safety features on board. Including a parachute to allow forflights overpopulated areas and a transponder to communicate with manned and unmanned aircraft alike.​

Discover more on https://avy.eu/​

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Azumuta is a platform for the manufacturing industry, empowering frontline workers to enhance operationalefficiency and quality on the shop floor. From a single platform, Azumuta boosts operational efficiency, productcompliance, quality control, and operator agility. Its solution combines different modules to digitize a variety ofshop floor operations and helps manufacturing companies eliminate paperwork.​

The all-encompassing shop floor solution is easily scalable and replicable to different business operations andsites. Besides targeting the defence sector, Azumuta is designed to fit any company in the manufacturinglandscape benefitting from enhancing operational efficiencies, agile workforce, safety and compliance.​

What’s in it for you?​

• Azumuta offers digital solutions to face the rising regulatory demands, skills shortages, and complex productchallenges. ​

• Factories produce high-quality products at scale with as few resources as possible through in-line qualitycontrol, independent onboarding and training, and a continuous improvement approach.​

• The user-friendly interface and customizable modules make Azumuta an off-the-shelf solution that is quick toimplement. Its open ecosystem allows for easy connection and integration with your ERP and other platforms.​

• Ensure High FTR (First Time Right) scores and audit readiness with built-in traceability, alerts and proactivecompliance tracking.​​

Discover more on https://www.azumuta.com/​

Dropla has created a new demining solution using robots and AI to better detect landmines, making humanitarian,logistics, and defence operations safer and more efficient. The proprietary software Dropla.Vision integrates with existingelectro-optical sensors and reconnaissance platforms to provide real-time/post-processing detection of explosive threatsand hazards. Dropla also provides the compatible hardware required for this solution. With expertise in AI/ML, robotics, anddata analytics, they turn ambitious ideas into field-validated breakthroughs with a strong presence in Ukraine.​

Dropla has applications in both defence and humanitarian demining, making it a true dual-use technology. Perimetersecurity, force protection, infrastructure protection and border security are additional key contributions.​​

What’s in it for you?​

• At the intersection of AI-driven battlefield intelligence and non-offensive military application, Dropla enhances defenceresilience through advanced technology with strong traction in both humanitarian and defence applications.​

• Dropla began by pioneering sensor fusion across electro-optical, magnetic and electromagnetic sensing domains, andis on its way to become the flagship of European mine action service and equipment provider.​

• Dropla.Vision is their proprietary software, ensuring enhanced situational awareness, force protection and operationalefficiency in contested and humanitarian environments​

• Developing advanced technological solutions to augment demining operations is the ambition of Dropla. The innovativedrone swarms, robotics, AI-systems, and sensor fusion software accelerate mine action, saving lives and resources.​​

Discover more on https://dropla.tech/en​

Foviatech has an AI-based digital twin to boost efficiency, accuracy and customer experience, helping companiesintegrate AI product suites. They harness state-of-the-art advanced intelligence to revolutionize quality audits, IOTbased sensor interface, improve workplace culture and safety through emotional insights, and provide tailoredadvisory services to boost engagement. ​​

Foviatech drives innovation with AI across industries, enhancing manufacturing, retail, energy, logistics, anddefence. Its technology improves production, diagnostics, security, customer experience, sustainability, and supplychain efficiency, helping businesses to thrive in the digital era. ​

What’s in it for you?​

• Benefit from the AI-driven automation to streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and optimize resourceallocation, leading to significant time and cost savings.​

• Utilize advanced AI-algorithms to improve precision in processes and inspection accuracy by 40%, ensuring high-quality outcomes and minimizing risks across various sectors.​

• Access pioneering AI-technology that transforms traditional business models, enabling you to stay ahead ofindustry trends and meet evolving customer demands.​

• Implement AI-powered safety measures that proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring a secureenvironment for both employees and infrastructure, particularly in high-stakes industries like defence.​

Discover more on https://www.foviatech.com/​

HIMERA provides battle-proven, universal communication system for use in civil and emergency situations, ensuringdependable connectivity in challenging environments. Their Android-based system employs AES-256 encryption and aMESH protocol facilitates voice and data transmission, GPS, and situational awareness, specifically designed to operate ina harsh electronic warfare environment by combining proprietary technology and approaches with industry-standardfunctionality.​​

Defence forces in Ukraine has been the primary market of HIMERA who is now extending their market to NATO memberstates and the global tactical communication market in general. HIMERA could be modified for civilian and specialty users.Additional clients could be law enforcement and emergency services, and security firms.​

What’s in it for you?​

• With the help of an Android device, the radio can configure wirelessly as it makes use of Bluetooth instead of a cable.HIMERA is ready for harsh conditions and is integrated with situational awareness systems.​

• HIMERA is built with commercial off-the-shelf components. It is an ecosystem, offering a range of solutions for secureconnection and rapid deployment. ​

• In a very short timespan, HIMERA is able to go into mass production. They have a weighted customer pipeline value of$10mio and sold a first batch to the US Air Force. ​

• As it is built for a network-centric battlefield, there is a low probability of detection and interception. HIMERA has directaccess to the soldiers at the frontline and their feedback to build the most relevant tactical communication system.​

Discover more on https://himeratech.com/en​

Hozint is an AI powered situational awareness monitoring platform, assisting organisations in staying informedabout significant events and disruptions. The platform provides near real-time alerts about critical events such assecurity, safety, travel, natural hazards, geopolitics, cybersecurity and economy, aiding in future disruption planningand delivering verified information for confident decision-making. ​​

Hozint assists corporate security departments in charge of physical security, business continuity, and situationalawareness, defence players in need of open-source intelligence and situational awareness capabilities and closeprotection firms.​

What’s in it for you?​

• Upload your assets and points of interests (offices, airports, hotels, suppliers, etc.) and monitor what ishappening in their proximity in real-time with our advanced geofencing tools.​

• Artificial Intelligence alerts help you respond to critical events in near real-time by providing a constant flow oftimely and relevant information.​

• Hozint’s team of analysts fact-checks the information discovered by the AI to ensure veracity and accuracy sothat you can proceed with speed and confidence.​

• Forward-looking alerts will notify you about possible disruptions with days or weeks in advance, so that you canplan ahead and mitigate your risks.​

Discover more on https://www.hozint.com/​​

MAHI provides maritime autonomy solutions for lean-crewed and unmanned vessels to increase operationalefficiency and safety at sea via situational awareness, remote operation and autonomous navigation. Theirpowerful marine-grade edge computer is capable of processing navigation sensor data, allow for remoteoperation, and to perceive its environment to suggest and execute collision avoidance paths.​

By improving reliability and safety, MAHI shapes the future of autonomous maritime technology, increasingautonomy and opening new opportunities in marine exploration, defence and commerce.​​

What’s in it for you?​

• MAHI Sense is the first marine-grade autonomous embedded computer providing multi-sensor objectdetection, collision detection & dynamic path planning for collision avoidance.​

• MAHI allows remote operation of vessels from anywhere globally. It provides remote access to all sensor datavia the MAHI Sense onboard computer, supporting sensors with reliable mobile and satellite connectivity.​

• By showing the vessel master an augmented view of the surroundings, MAHI assists them in navigation dutiesas the situational awareness algorithms turn sensor data in real-time insights. ​

• The MAHI Sense onboard computer seamlessly interfaces with sensors such as cameras, radars, VHF, etc,steering and propulsion systems and payloads. On shore, MAHI offers their own Remote Operation Centre. ​​

Discover more on https://mahi.be/​

NineID offers a workforce and contractor compliance solution, allowing organisations to centralise all necessarydata of visitors, suppliers and contractors in a privacy-compliant application. By consolidating ID documents,training data, work permits, and certifications into one platform, NineID simplifies onboardings and ensuresregulatory compliance. By automating the verification of documents, NineID provides businesses with a secure, fastand efficient approach to manage all external visitors.​

NineID enhances compliance and security across industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical and food andbeverage manufacturing. The company is also entering the defence and resilience sector, leveraging its expertise tosupport sensitive operations and boost operational resilience.​

What’s in it for you?​

• Automating onboarding and verification processes significantly reduces manual workload and errors. NineIDstreamlines operations and accelerates processing times to increase efficiency.​

• NineID maintains a transparent record of all compliance-related activities for external audits and internalreviews, enhancing accountability and trust.​

• Their platform offers secure access controls, compliance tracking, and real-time monitoring that ensures a safeworking environment.​

• NineID keeps all contractor and workforce documentation up-to-date and compliant with industry regulations,reducing the risk of penalties and ensuring smooth operations.​

Discover more on https://www.nineid.com/​

Point Zenith offers B2B services for unmanned aerial systems, including regulatory advancement management andoperational support, providing a comprehensive and industry-leading package to support clients. Their expertservices help clients navigate the complexities of drone technology integration and enhance operational efficiency.Point Zenith’s software-as-a-service provides an end-to-end platform for both drone manufacturers and droneoperators to manage safety, compliance, and operations.​

Point Zenith uses advanced drone technology to support various industries including deliveries, strategic defenceand security operations. The company also has experiences in construction and agriculture.​

What’s in it for you?​

• Point Zenith's AI-driven solutions ensure seamless adherence to complex aerospace regulations.​

• Leverage innovative UAS capabilities for enhanced operational efficiency and strategic advantage.​

• Access specialized services to integrate drone technology into defence and national security frameworks.​

• Benefit from comprehensive management support to maximize drone operations and to maintain industrystandards.​

Discover more on https://www.point-zenith.com/​​

ResQuant provides quantum-resistant silicon Root-of-Trust that secures your data, connected device and communication– today or in the future. It is done with new post-quantum encryption standard (PQC), published by NIST and endorsed byEU that all must transition to by 2030. ResQuant developed the required security in hardware: plug-in PC cards forcomputers (FPGA), or silicon chip Security Enclaves embedded inside all kinds of connected devices. We offerFundamental Trust: encryption, decryption and verification that your data or devices have not been tampered with.​

By embedding advanced cryptography in hardware, ResQuant protects data in sectors like healthcare, energy, and military,ensuring robust security for communications, data transmission, and sensitive operations in a quantum computing era.​​

What’s in it for you?​

• Protect your data against current and future threats with quantum-resistant hardware encryption, ensuring your systemsremain secure in the age of quantum computing. ​

• Enable companies to implement next-generation quantum-safe cryptography standards with hardware silicon PQCaccelerators and algorithms. Secure your current data against Harvest-now and Decrypt later attacks. ​

• ResQuant PQC plug-in FPGA card can be integrated into High Security Modules, servers or computers today. PQCsilicon chips with full Root of Trust and unique individual fingerprint (PUF) will be manufactured this year in Dresden.​

• Stay ahead of the quantum threat. Make your products compliant for the future. PQC in System on Chip for Secure IoTdevices: ultra-low power, low cost, open source. Trusted by European Space Agency and NATO DIANA. Made in EU.​​

Discover more on https://www.resquant.com/​

Syba.io offers advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for SMEs and mid-corp, focusing on proactive threat detection,real-time monitoring, and intuitive risk management tools. Their AI cybersecurity solution for strengthened digital resilienceemphasizes these aspects, ensuring comprehensive protection. Syba's app stands out with its simple design, blending anintuitive interface with strong threat detection, bundled together with a personalized 24/7 support, and personal cyberinsurance coverage.​

Besides defence, Syba targets several industries, including banking and insurance, where it improves user experience byintegrating its Syba API into financial mobile apps. It also supports Fintech clients in SaaS environments by partnering withleading cloud providers. Through strategic partnerships, Syba shows its adaptability and innovation, proving its reliabilityacross different sectors.​

What’s in it for you?​

• Syba app checks the security of your internet connection, at home or on the go. It helps detect email breaches, monitorsyour username on social media, and uses protective DNS to block clicks to suspicious websites. ​

• The Cyber Security Team is available 24/7 to assist with any inquiries. Cyber experts provide guidance through solutionsand aid in restoring data in the event of a cyber attack and recover stolen funds.​

• In case of a successful cyber attack, financial coverage starting from $100,000 is offered per employee. Losses will becovered, and assistance will be provided throughout the entire claims process taking away this process from the user.​

• Alongside the additional security layer it provides for employees, Syba offers a security dashboard that deliversaggregated insights into app usage across the organization. It is used to refine and enhance internal security policies.​​

Discover more on https://www.syba.io/

ZyGo is an innovative autonomous robotics startup. The co-founders have experience in robotics research at VIVESUniversity of Applied Sciences. Their skill-based generative robotics platform is hardware and use case agnostic andenables customers to improve productivity and address labour shortages by providing safe and reliable robotic resourcesfor jobs that are dangerous, difficult, dull, data-deficient or too costly. ZyGo uses physical AI to teach new skills to theirmulti-functional robots in an efficient way, resulting in scalable and flexible solutions to boost efficiency and adapt tomarket demands.​

ZyGo's solutions are designed to enhance productivity and safety for several industries and applications. Examplesinclude manufacturing, logistics, agri- & horticulture, (maritime) inspections, and defence.​

What’s in it for you?​

• ZyGo’s robotic solutions are designed to tackle difficult or hazardous tasks traditionally performed by humans,enhancing workplace safety. By automating challenging and tedious activities, they aim to significantly boostproductivity.​

• To address the unique needs of its customers, ZyGo creates customized solutions to optimally fit each use case.Digital twin simulation and generative AI is used to train the right skills for each job to be automated.​

• ZyGo's Robotics as a Service model is designed with scalability at its core, enabling organizations to easily integrateand expand robot activities without requiring significant upfront investment or complex infrastructure changes.​

• In order to provide a worry-free solution, ZyGo offers, besides the robotics (h/w & s/w), also a robot fleet managementservice, customer cloud applications (incl. enhanced data insights) and ERP integration.​

​Discover more on https://zygo.be/​