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Global innovation spotlight: Belgium

Global Innovation Spotlight

Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. To celebrate the Belgian National Day yesterday, we are celebrating three exciting innovations from Belgium…

Belgium innovation facts

Global Innovation Index ranking: 22nd

Climate targets: reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Belgian territory by at least 80-95 per cent by 2050 compared to 1990

Sustainability issues

Water stress – Belgium hit the headlines as a result of devastating floods. But despite this sudden influx of water, the country has actually been struggling with water scarcity. Lifestyle factors are partly to blame with the average Belgian using 7,400 litres per day, over double the global average.

Air pollution – As with many European countries, air pollution is a key issue in Belgium, with 98.4 per cent of the population exposed to pollution levels above World Health Organization limits. And a recent citizen-led air quality project found large disparities in air quality between richer and poorer areas.

Pesticide contamination – Pesticide contamination is a particular issue in Belgium. One study from the Pesticide Action Network found Belgium to have the highest level of toxic pesticides in the EU. The data, collected by over 30 European agencies between 2011 and 2019, found that one in three fruits in Belgium is contaminated by pesticides harmful to human health.

Sector specialisms

Marketing and sales
Health
Social and leisure

Source: StartupBlink

Three exciting innovations from Belgium

SMALL TURBINES TURN ALMOST ANY RIVER INTO A HYDROELECTRIC POWER SOURCE

Rivers and canals that have mostly been overlooked as sources of renewable energy could begin providing enough power for an entire community. Belgian company Turbulent has developed vortex turbines that are small enough for use in almost any river or canal. Called Living Rivers, the systems of turbines all have impellers that move at a low enough speed to allow marine life to pass safely through the entire structure. Read more.

A HI-TECH FACTORY SUPPORTS CIRCULAR MUSHROOM PRODUCTION

Mushrooms are not only tasty – they are in demand. In 2020, the global mushroom market produced 14.35 million tonnes of fungi, but this figure is forecast to reach 24.05 million tonnes by 2028. And the growth of vegetarian and vegan diets is whetting consumers’ appetites for exotic mushrooms in particular, with varieties such as shiitake and oyster growing in popularity. How can this demand be met sustainably? Belgian urban farm Eclo is using recycled organic waste as a substrate for growing exotic mushrooms. Read more.

USING OLD ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES TO STORE EXCESS SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY

As the world increasingly turns to renewable energy sources, the need for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions is bigger than ever. That’s why Belgian startup Octave has designed a battery energy storage system (BESS) for stationary energy applications. The system is particularly innovative as it is made from the discarded batteries of electric cars. The development is timely given that Europe alone is expecting 30 million electric cars to be rolling off forecourts by 2030. Read more.

Words: Matthew Hempstead

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22nd July 2022

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Mapping asbestos with AI – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,12/07/2022

Spotted: Between 1991 and 2005 the European Union banned the use of all six types of asbestos in a series of directives. Today, we know that this building material, which was commonly used for flooring, roofing, and insulation, is deadly. In fact, the World Health Organization has estimated that asbestos causes 107,000 deaths worldwide each year due to lung cancer, pleural cancer, and asbestosis.

One of the key challenges facing those working to remove the material is identifying where it has been used. In particular, the most common way of finding rooftops made of asbestos remains visual identification by a human expert – a method that is inefficient and costly given the scale of the problem. In response, researchers at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) have partnered with startup DetectA to develop an AI-powered system that can automatically detect asbestos rooftops using publicly available aerial images.

The project takes advantage of UOC’s depth of expertise in image analysis, computer vision, and machine learning. Researchers fed an algorithm a series of aerial images of rooftops – some with asbestos, some without. Through machine learning, this algorithm was ‘trained’ to make predictions about visual data it had not previously seen. The algorithm’s ability to identify the tell-tale characteristics of asbestos roofs improves as it is fed more images. In the words of lead researcher Javier Borge Holthoefer, “The more you train it, the better it gets.”

One of the main technical challenges when it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) for asbestos detection is the vast amount of data that is needed to train the algorithm. This is where the use of public imagery can make a decisive difference. Similar attempts at automated asbestos detection have obtained sophisticated high-resolution aerial imagery at great expense. By contrast, the UOC-DetectA team used free images from the database of the Cartographic Institute of Catalonia. This approach has the potential to significantly reduce the cost of the technology.

The researchers will now conduct further testing using images of municipalities the AI has never seen. The team hopes to obtain proof of concept of the technology by late summer.

Other machine learning and computer vision innovations recently spotted by Springwise include a real-time monitoring network for natural disasters, a startup that provides medical data for testing AI healthcare solutions, and computer vision used for fashion cataloguing.

Written By: Matthew Hempstead

12th July 2022

Email: detectamiant@gmail.com

Website: detectamiant.com

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Global innovation spotlight: Canada – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,08/07/2022

Global innovation spotlight: Canada

Global Innovation Spotlight

Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. To celebrate Canada day last week, we are celebrating three exciting Canadian innovations…

Canada Innovation Facts

Global Innovation Index ranking: 16th

Climate targets: cut emissions by at least 40-45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, net zero by 2050

Sustainability issues

Oil sands extraction – The Alberta oil sands are the world’s third largest proven oil reserve, and Canada is the largest exporter of oil to the US. Oil sand extraction causes heavy metal pollution and emissions of nitrogen and sulphur oxides, and is a particularly energy and water intensive method of producing oil.

Road salt pollution – Canada uses around 5 million tonnes of road salt each year to tackle the country’s treacherously icy driving conditions. This heavy-use of salt has a negative environmental impact, most obviously on vegetaion lining the sides of major roads, but also on aquatic life.

Air pollution – As in many other countries, air pollution is one of the biggest environmental factors impacting human health in Canada. Poor air quality is linked to 15,300 premature deaths per year in the country, as well as environmental impacts including acid rain and reduced plant growth.

Sector specialisms

Marketing and sales
Software and data
Energy and environment
Hardware and IoT
Foodtech
E-commerce and retail
Fintech

Source: StartupBlink

Three exciting innovations from Canada

COMFORTABLE OFFICE CLOTHING MADE FROM USED FISHING NETS

One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many of those working from home got used to spending the working day clothed in loungewear – or even pyjamas. Many of those returning to the office have found themselves thinking wistfully back to a time of wearing comfortable clothes. This is the thinking behind Lezé the Label, an entire brand created around loungewear that is comfortable enough to be worn at home and chic enough for the office or an outing. And the twist? The clothing is made using sustainable materials such as recycled fishing nets, sustainably sourced beech trees, and coffee waste. Read more.

INDIGENOUS-OWNED BEAUTY BRAND MAKES TOXIC LIP GLOSS TO HIGHLIGHT CLEAN WATER CRISIS

For June’s Indigenous History Month, Cheekbone Beauty launched a social-driven ‘#GlossedOver’ campaign with the help of agency Sid Lee. As part of the campaign, Cheekbone Beauty is releasing a line of lip gloss made using water from Indigenous communities in Canada. The twist? The lipgloss cannot actually be sold because the water is so contaminated. Read more.

MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) look set to play a crucial role in the future of energy as the world transitions away from fossil fuels. Found in everything from electric vehicles to smartphones and computers, these batteries have several downsides when it comes to environmental impact. One of the biggest things we can do to mitigate their impact is to invest in effective recycling technologies. Canadian company Li-Cycle has developed a two-step battery recycling process that recovers 95 per cent of critical materials, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Read more.

Words: Matthew Hempstead

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8th July 2022

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Global innovation spotlight: Mexico – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,11/06/2022

Global innovation spotlight: Mexico

Global Innovation Spotlight

Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. This week, we’ve headed to Central America…

Mexico Innovation Facts

Global Innovation Index ranking: 55th

Climate targets: by 2030, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22 percent and black carbon emissions by 51 percent over a business-as-usual scenario.

Sustainability challenges:

Air pollution – Air pollution kills almost 33,000 people per year in Mexico according to the World Bank. And poor air quality is exacerbated by the country’s high rate of urbanisation. Seventy-eight per cent of Mexico’s population live in the country’s highly motorised cities. Forecasts suggest there could be 6.5 million vehicles in Mexico City alone by 2030.

Water scarcity – Parts of Mexico are highly susceptible to water shortages and climate change is believed to be worsening the threat of drought. In 2021 a fifth of the country experienced extreme drought conditions compared to an average of just 5 per cent for each year between 2012 and 2020.

Avocado production – The world has seen a boom in demand for avocados in recent years. And five out of ten avocados produced globally come from Mexico’s Michoacán region. Avocado cultivation is extremely water-intensive and is responsible for 30-40 per cent of recent deforestation in Michoacán.

Sector specialisms:

Fintech
Logistics
Mobility

Source: Startup Universal

Three exciting innovations from Mexico

Photo source Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS MESSAGING AND CONNECTIVITY WITHOUT DATA OR WIFI

The internet has become so ingrained in our daily lives that most of us can’t envision life without it. However, there are still many parts of the world where internet access is unavailable or unreliable. Mexican startup Bridgefy is on a mission to connect users even without internet access. It does this by leveraging other nearby smartphones’ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas to create a mesh network that connects devices within a 330-foot range. Read more.

FOOD ADDITIVES MADE FROM AQUATIC PLANTS COULD REDUCE THE NEED FOR FERTILISER

According to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization, agriculture is the biggest source of water pollution. This is largely due to the excess nutrients from fertilisers that run off from fields into rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater sources. One solution is to use less fertiliser or to grow food that does not require fertiliser. The latter is the direction being taken by microTERRA, a startup that grows the aquatic plant lemna, or duckweed, for use as an ingredient in plant-based foods. Read more.

CIRCULAR PRODUCTION PROCESS USES INDUSTRIAL FRUIT WASTE FOR VEGAN LEATHER

The development of vegan leather that looks and feels like the most luxurious animal leather, is a major goal for designers. Startup Polybion specialises in organic, vegan leather made in a closed-loop production process. The company uses local sources of industrial fruit waste as the basis for its material and has already identified additional waste streams should demand grow. Read more.

Words: Matthew Hempstead

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10th June 2022

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Global innovation spotlight: Singapore – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,27/05/2022

Global innovation spotlight: Singapore

Global Innovation Spotlight

Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. This week, we’ve headed to Southeast Asia…

Singapore Innovation Facts

Global Innovation Index ranking: 8th

Climate targets: reduce GHG emissions intensity by 36% by 2030 (compared to 2005), net zero by 2050

Sustainability challenges

Dependence on food imports – Over 90 per cent of the food consumed in Singapore is imported. This not only incurs carbon emissions from transportation – it also makes the city-state vulnerable to supply problems and price hikes.

Waste management – Despite its reputation for cleanliness and investment in waste management, Singapore faces unique challenges when it comes to waste. Recycling rates are low, and more than 40 per cent of rubbish produced by the city-state is incinerated.

Energy security – Around 95 per cent of Singapore’s domestic electricity is generated from imported natural gas. Natural gas is a fossil fuel, and Singapore’s reliance on imports makes it vulnerable to high energy prices. In response, the government recently announced targets to import around 30 per cent of the country’s electricity from low-carbon sources by 2035.

Sector specialisms

Deep tech
E-commerce
Fintech

Source: Startup Universal

Three exciting innovations from Singapore

A BATTERY SWAP STARTUP TURNS PETROL-POWERED MOTORBIKES INTO EVS

In Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia between 83 and 87 per cent of households own motorbikes. Despite being smaller than cars, the sheer numbers of these vehicles on the road contribute to ongoing air pollution problems in many urban areas. Seeking to change that, startup Oyika has created a battery swapping service that turns petrol-powered motorbikes into electric vehicles (EVs). Read more.

A CSR PLATFORM ENABLES COMPANIES TO CHOOSE AND TRACK VERIFIED IMPACT PROJECTS

Singaporean startup Handprint is providing businesses with an easy way to improve their planetary impact. The Handprint platform offers companies a choice of pre-verified impact projects grouped into themes such as social justice, clean water, and deforestation. Each company can then choose to support the ones that best align with its brand and values. Software tools allow client companies to integrate contributions to those projects into core business processes such as e-commerce. Read more.

NANOFILTRATION REDUCES INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL SEPARATION EMISSIONS

An invisible polluter, industrial chemical separation is a necessity in many industries, including pharmaceuticals, oil refinement, and semiconductor and vegetable oil production. The process of separating chemicals for commercial and industrial accounts for up to 15 per cent of the world’s energy use. In response, Singapore-based Seppure has built a membrane capable of separating even the harshest chemicals at the molecular level without using heat. Read more.

Words: Matthew Hempstead

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27th May 2022

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Capturing CO2 from vehicle exhausts – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,19/05/2022

Spotted: Although the world is gradually moving towards the production of only electric vehicles (EVs), petroleum-powered vehicles will remain in use for many decades. But that doesn’t mean there is nothing that can be done to mitigate the emissions from those existing vehicles. To help, startup Qaptis has developed a technology that it claims can capture 90 per cent of CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines.

The technology uses heat from the engine to power reversible thermochemical reactions to capture and compress CO2 to a liquid before it escapes from the tailpipe. Once in liquid form, the CO2 is stored onboard, before being collected. It can then be upcycled into new fuel, plastics, or carbon fibres – or sold to CO2 end-users such as fertiliser manufacturers.

Qaptis, which was spun off from Swiss university EPLF, is supported by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and has received a seed loan from the Foundation for Technological Innovation, as well as funds from a crowdfunding campaign. The company hopes to develop the technology in the form of a kit, which can be easily retrofitted to existing vehicles.

Qaptis is not the only company that is working to reduce the emissions of existing vehicles. US startup Remora Carbon is developing similar technology developed at the University of Michigan. Other companies are developing novel ways to lock up CO2, such as turning it to stone or sequestering it in giant algae ponds.

Written By: Lisa Magloff

19th May 2022

Email: info@qaptis.com

Website: qaptis.com

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Harnessing satellites for sustainable travel – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,17/05/2022

Spotted: When we talk about sustainable tourism, we often think first and foremost about environmental issues. But sustainable tourism is about much more than that. It brings together all aspects of sustainable development, including social and economic issues. According to social enterprise Murmuration, It’s about maintaining a “spirit of the place that values the geographical characteristics of a destination through its biodiversity, its cultural wealth, its heritage, and the well-being of its residents.”

Based in France, Murmuration is focused on sustainable tourism and has recently announced the launch of Flockeo – a community platform that allows travellers to choose sustainable destinations.

The Flockeo platform is inspired by the European Commission’s ETIS indicator system, which assesses the sustainability of tourism destinations. By combining satellite and statistical data, Flockeo provides users with information on environmental, social, and economic indicators. This data can be used to evaluate the sustainability of a destination and make informed decisions about where to travel. With this information in hand, Murmuration aims to work together to build a more sustainable future for tourism.

Perhaps most importantly, satellite data can be used to monitor progress over time and ensure that sustainable tourism practices are actually having the desired effect. Without this crucial information, it would be much more difficult to make the case for sustainable tourism on a global scale. Thanks to satellite data, Flockeo is able to provide a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities that exist in certain areas.

In addition to providing data on sustainable destinations, Flockeo also offers an interactive map for users who want to learn more about the destinations that interest them. The map provides a wealth of information about each region, including the ecosystem potential and the risks related to water and urbanisation. The map is also colour-coded so users can quickly assess the impact of human activities on each region.

Other recent sustainable tourism innovations spotted by Springwise include a route planning platform for green and cost-effective travel, a plugin that makes it easy for booking agents to serve disabled travellers, and a climate tool that connects digital checkouts with carbon offsetting.

Written By: Katrina Lane

17th May 2022

Website: murmuration-sas.com

Contact: murmuration-sas.com/en/contacts

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Disinfecting water with sunshine – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,10/05/2022

Spotted: Around the world, 1.8 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. To avoid water-borne disease, these people must treat the water available to them before they can drink it. But existing treatment solutions are associated with additional costs – both monetary and environmental. Boiling water, in particular, causes carbon emissions and air pollution.

But there is one way to treat water that involves no emissions and uses a free resource found everywhere: sunlight. Solar water disinfection (SODIS) is a process where the sun’s natural UV rays eliminate pathogens—such as bacteria, viruses and protazoa—from contaminated water exposed to sunshine. The difficulty is knowing when contaminated water has been exposed for a sufficient length of time for the UV rays to have rendered it safe.

This is where Austrian social enterprise HELIOZ comes in. The organisation has developed the WADI – a World Health Organization approved device that visualises the process of SODIS in water containers such as plastic and glass bottles. The WADI device, which can measure UV light, is placed alongside bottles of contaminated water exposed to sunshine, so that it receives the same dosage of UV rays. It can then be used to measure when the bottles have received sufficient exposure to render them safe – defined as the removal of 99.99 per cent of pathogens. This is done using reference values stored in the device.

The device is easy-to-use and designed for water treatment at the household level. Device users can look at a progress bar to track the rate of disinfection, and when the process is finished, the device displays a smiley face.

HELIOZ used the WADI devices as part of a campaign launched to coincide with World Water Day 2021. The campaign was focused on communities in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. These communities received WADI devices, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) training. The results of the project were impressive: in the project areas, the rate of water-borne diseases was reduced by 80 per cent.

Access to clean drinking water is a key sustainability issue, and Springwise has spotted a number of innovations that rise to this challenge. These include a mobile filtration system, an app that helps communities to maintain water systems, and an off-grid desalination system.

Written By: Matthew Hempstead

10th May 2022

Email: office@helioz.org

Website: helioz.org/en/wadi

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Global innovation spotlight: Tunisia – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,06/05/2022

Global innovation spotlight: Tunisia

Global Innovation Spotlight

Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. This week, we’ve headed to North Africa…

Tunisia Innovation Facts

Global Innovation Index ranking: 71st

Climate targets: a ‘conditional’ emissions reduction target of 45% below 2010 levels by 2030, an ‘unconditional’ target of 27% below 2010 levels over the same period.

Sustainability challenges:

Waste Management – Tunisia’s waste management system struggles to cope with the 2.5 million tonnes of waste the country produces each year. Region-wide issues, such as high temperatures, are compounded by issues specific to Tunisia, such as a proliferation of illegal dumpsites for industrial and domestic waste. And Tunisian landfills do not meet the sanitary standards found in other parts of the world.

Pollution in the Gulf of Tunis – Marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Tunis are heavily impacted by domestic and industrial waste. In late 2021, about 3,000 people protested along the four most polluted beaches in the southern suburb of Tunis. Around 95,000 m3 of wastewater is treated in the suburb each day, with a significant proportion being discharged directly into the sea.

Vulnerability to climate change – Although it has improved its resilience in recent decades, Tunisia remains highly vulnerable to climate change, and is expected to experience negative impacts from rising temperatures and lower precipitation. The country is particularly vulnerable in regards to water security, agriculture, and livestock health.

Sector specialisms:

Software and data
Fintech
Social and leisure

Source: StartupBlink

Three exciting innovations from Tunisia

SOFTWARE AND ROBOTS HELP SMALL FARMERS IMPROVE AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

The world will face increased water shortages and food supply challenges in the coming years. And Tunisia is particularly vulnerable to tensions for water resources between agriculture and humans. Ezzayra provides software and hardware solutions that allow farmers to get the most out of their fields. Their products include software and hardware to improve irrigation and fertigation, and a field robot able to perform the same tasks as a tractor. Read more.

BEEHIVE MONITORING TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTHIER BEES

It has been over 170 years since the modern beehive was introduced, and beehive management hasn’t changed significantly since. And while apiculture has changed little, honeybee populations have been in decline in due to disease, pesticides, and habitat loss. As a result, farmers are increasingly relying on man-made methods of pollination. But these are unlikely to be sustainable in the long run. Iris Technologies has developed sensors that measure temperature and humidity to optimise bee health and honey production, while also tracking bee movements and foraging patterns. Read more.

IOT SYSTEM TRACKS REAL-TIME ENERGY CONSUMPTION

It’s often easiest to understand something when it is made visible. Tunisian company Wattnow is using that premise to help businesses and individuals maximise the efficiency of their energy usage. The Wattnow platform provides a visual monitoring system for all energy points in a building. This system makes it easy to see where the most use is occurring. Read more.

Words: Matthew Hempstead

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6th May 2022

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Global innovation spotlight: Portugal – Springwise

By Zarkon Group,30/04/2022

Global innovation spotlight: Portugal

Global Innovation Spotlight

Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. This week, we’ve headed to the Iberian peninsula…

Portugal Innovation Facts

Global Innovation Index ranking: 31st

Climate targets: at least 40 per cent domestic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990, carbon neutral by 2050.

Sustainability issues:

Air pollution – levels of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide are so high in three of Portugal’s air quality zones, that the European Commission has decided to sue the country. Emissions of the noxious gas come mostly from road traffic – especially diesel vehicles.

Energy poverty – Portugal has one of the highest proportions of people living in fuel poverty in the EU. This is because the country has some of Europe’s highest electricity and natural gas prices, as well as a high proportion of poorly insulated homes.

Drought – There has been little rain anywhere in Portugal in 2022, with 95 per cent of the country facing severe or extreme drought conditions. This is making the growing season extremely difficult for farmers. Climatologists believe that climate change is playing a part in the current drought.

Sector specialisms:

Hardware and internet of things
Energy and environment
Foodtech

Source: StartupBlink

Three Exciting Innovations From Portugal

A SPACE DEBRIS TRACKING SYSTEM HELPS PREVENT COLLISIONS

Historically, the race to space has focused on getting teams and countries into orbit, with far fewer resources dedicated to cleaning up after missions. But with space traffic growing rapidly, there is a growing need to track the rubbish left behind in order to prevent dangerous collisions. Portugal’s Neuraspace, part of the European Space Agency’s Business Incubator programme, recently raised €2.5 million to bring its intelligent monitoring platform to market. Read more.

A SENSOR MONITORS THE STRENGTH AND EFFICIENCY OF WIND TURBINE BLADES

Current wind turbine monitoring systems are not built to track the full length of the world’s largest blades, and updated materials technologies are also adding complexity to such oversight. Porto and Rotterdam-based Fibersail is piloting a shape-sensing wind turbine blade monitoring system that tracks the full shape and curvature of each blade – even the newest, longest blades. Such monitoring helps to identify the most efficient positions for each turbine. and also provides owners and maintenance managers with the means to detect when a part is working below capacity – much earlier than is currently possible. Read more.

A VR BRAIN TRAINING APP TO TEST COGNITIVE SKILLS

Lisbon-based Virtuleap is a health and education startup using artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) to elevate the cognitive assessment and training industry. The company believes that VR brain training can add value to any healthy lifestyle as a frequent activity taking up less than 10 minutes per session. Virtuleap’s core product, Enhance, is a VR app with a library of brain training games that test and train various cognitive skills like memory, problem-solving, spatial orientation, and motor control. Read more.

Words: Matthew Hempstead

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29th April 2022

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