IoT Startups

Apogeo Space is an Italian startup building a private constellation of picosatellites in Low Earth Orbit to deliver affordable IoT telecommunication services worldwide, connecting low-power, low-data-rate devices in remote or poorly connected areas. It also develops space hardware and offers consulting and management services to help non-space companies enter the space market, serving industries such as oil & gas, maritime, agriculture, livestock, and infrastructure monitoring.

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Appmatics provides quality assurance and testing services for IoT devices and smart products in real-world conditions. The company operates a testing workshop in Cologne where it conducts functional testing, connectivity verification, and user experience evaluation for connected hardware ranging from e-mobility solutions to smart home devices.

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Aprisium develops contaminant management solutions to address water crises and environmental pollution for governments and corporations. The company serves public health, safety, and environmental protection needs.

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Aqua Color Sensors designs and manufactures robust water-quality sensors and provides an integrated hardware and software solution for monitoring and controlling water treatment processes, with local or cloud-based data storage. It serves water technology and agricultural companies, offering both complete systems and modular components.

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Aqua Intelligent Technology develops technology focused on providing clean drinking water to communities, including the Aqua App. The company emphasizes data privacy and works directly with the communities it serves.

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Aquabyte LUS is an AI-powered system that automatically counts sea lice in fish farms by analyzing camera images from fish enclosures, identifying different lice types and stages. The system provides daily counts and development forecasts up to two weeks ahead, enabling fish farm operators to optimize delousing treatments and reduce overall medication use.

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AquaFusion develops ultrasonic sonar and fish-finding technology for aquaculture, marine research, and underwater navigation, including systems that count and measure farmed fish and detect seabed terrain for underwater drones. Its products also support environmental assessment for offshore wind, deep-sea mapping, and marine microplastic distribution surveys.

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Aquanta makes a retrofittable water heater controller that turns standard electric and gas water heaters into smart, WiFi-connected devices controllable from a smartphone. The device learns a household's hot water usage and adjusts the heating schedule to reduce energy costs, targeting residential homeowners.

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AlgaeTracker manufactures IoT monitoring devices that detect harmful algae blooms and track water quality parameters in real time for municipal utilities, water treatment facilities, and recreational water bodies. The system provides 24/7 automated monitoring with cloud-based analytics and alerts to reduce sampling costs and enable early detection of contamination risks.

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AquaSensing develops leak-sensing technology with a focus on reducing environmental impact. Founded at the University of Waterloo, the company builds sensing solutions backed by a team with research and patent experience.

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Aqua Signum builds a modular real-time biosensor that measures microbial and biological activity in water without sampling, reagents, or bio-fouling interference, paired with a web dashboard offering real-time data, alerting, and configurable thresholds. It serves applications including wastewater treatment, industrial process water and cooling towers, food and beverage monitoring, aquaculture, environmental/sewer overflow monitoring, and mining effluent BOD measurement.

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AquaTrax develops a water information management platform that tracks real-time water usage, non-revenue water losses, and business analytics for utilities and water systems. The platform aggregates data from smart meters, billing systems, and customer information to help water utilities reduce water loss and improve conservation.

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VSC Fire and Security provides inspection, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, security systems, and life safety equipment for commercial, retail, government, and residential customers across the southeastern and central United States. The company operates more than 60 years as a trusted contractor serving thousands of customers.

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Arav develops automation and remote operation solutions for construction machinery in heavy industries such as steel mills, mining, construction, plants, and power generation facilities. The platform enables operators to work from a distance, reducing workplace hazards and increasing productivity in dangerous environments.

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ARB IOT Group provides end-to-end Internet of Things solutions including system design, integration, installation, and support services for businesses undergoing digital transformation. The company operates in AI servers, smart buildings, and smart agriculture sectors.

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Arc Sim provides real-time ball tracking and performance analytics for cricket training, using sensor-based technology to analyze ball path, player performance, and fielding positions. The system serves bowlers, batters, coaches, analysts, and broadcasters.

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ArchiTek develops edge AI chips and provides edge-AI-based solutions, processing data on-device rather than in the cloud to reduce latency, power consumption, and privacy exposure. Its technology supports AI, image, and audio processing algorithms for embedded applications.

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ArcSoft is a computer vision algorithms and solutions provider serving global smartphone, automotive, and IoT device manufacturers. The company delivers vision technology solutions to brands including Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and Honor.

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ARDICTECH develops AI-powered intelligence layers for industrial environments, analyzing machine data from connected devices without disrupting existing operations. The company serves manufacturers and complex industrial operations seeking to extract actionable insights from previously unanalyzed operational data.

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PlaxidityX offers vCore, a unified vehicle cybersecurity system that integrates in-vehicle sensors, edge management, and cloud analytics to detect, prevent, and respond to threats across connected vehicle fleets for OEMs. The platform reduces cellular data usage and cloud costs while providing fleet-wide visibility through AI-powered threat detection and rapid security rule deployment.

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Aria Sensing develops ultra-wideband (UWB) radar technology, including radar modules, a UWB system-on-chip, and antennas for detection and sensing applications. Its product line covers 1D/2D/3D detection hardware built on various ARM, ESP32, and RISC-V microcontrollers.

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Armaments Research Company (ARC) builds AI-enabled sensors for individual weapons that provide warfighters with situational awareness, predictive logistics, and predictive maintenance in combat environments. Its products serve military and defense operations, offering after-action training analysis, command and control integration, and automated weapon health monitoring.

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Arnergy provides modular, scalable solar energy systems and real-time energy management solutions for homes and businesses across Africa. The company aims to improve energy reliability and digital inclusion in emerging markets through clean, affordable renewable energy.

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Arotech develops simulation-based training solutions and systems for law enforcement, military, and public safety agencies to train operators and personnel. The company provides simulators, software products, and use-of-force training programs globally.

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