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We are ready to announce the finalists in this year’s MyGalileoDrone competition. After serious deliberation, our jury has narrowed down the 30 semi-finalists to the final 10 teams still in the running for the EUR 230,000 prize pot.

From 190 submissions, 346 registered teams and 470 registered applicants, we have arrived at a shortlist of 10 teams. And so, without further ado, the finalists are:

1. Raytrack - Inspection and maintenance
2. RigiTech - Medical delivery services 
3. NAUTILUS -  Medical delivery services
4. D2X-ination -  Communication and navigation
5. TF-ATMON -  Weather monitoring
6. SOARER -  Leisure
7. Pixbrush -  Inspection and maintenance
8. Spectalight.io -  Leisure
9. PortDrone -  Port operations
10. SmartSAR -  Emergency management

“We have been very impressed by the high number and quality of proposals received by start-ups and innovators from 28 European countries,” said Fiammetta Diani, GSA Head of Market Development.

“The goal of the competition is to harness Europe’s innovative potential to deliver solutions needed by people and industry. The teams have done exactly that: from search and rescue to monitoring, maintenance and service delivery, the proposed solutions show great market potential. The GSA provided focused support to entrepreneurs to boost their business model and will continue to support them identifying first customers and match with potential investors.” she said.

For more information on the innovative applications and services developed by the 10 finalists, click here.

The final stretch

The MyGalileoDrone finals will take place on 17 February, when the 10 teams will have to perform a pre-demo of their solution and explain their strategy to bring their solution to the market to GSA board. Based on these presentations, the jury will select the four winners. The winners will be announced and awarded during Entrepreneurship Day on 2 March, where the projects will also be able to present their ideas to investors. Take a look here for more information on the selection process.

Read this: Entrepreneurship Day to showcase the most innovative Galileo-based solutions

The winning team will receive EUR 100,000, with EUR 60,000 going to the team in second place, EUR 40,000 for third place, and a fourth prize of EUR 30,000. The 10 finalists have a little over a week left to polish up their final presentations - we wish them all the best of luck on 17 February!

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Point.IoT, a fast-paced programme targeting next-generation IoT solutions using Galileo, is ramping up for its second year. Like last year, the competition aims to spark creativity and problem solving among Europe’s most innovative IoT developers and entrepreneurs. Got what it takes to design the ultimate industry solution? Then click here. The deadline is 30 April 2021.

By combining data from different devices and applications, IoT can generate valuable insights while improving reactions and responses in an ever-changing and competitive landscape. When fused with the enhanced accuracy and coverage offered by Galileo, the potential is practically limitless. 

To tap into this potential, Point.IoT is offering teams of innovators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and leverage IoT and Galileo to tackle important real-life challenges that companies are currently facing. This year, participants can propose solutions addressing two areas: transportation & logistics in a connected world, and mobile robotics & automation as a competitive edge.

Read this: Entrepreneurship Day to showcase the most innovative Galileo-based solutions

Innovative solutions for real-life challenges

Point.IoT is challenging the participants to address the evolving needs of different industries and service providers. In the first of the challenges, participants will need to develop innovative solutions that cover every aspect of the logistics process from acquisition and distribution to quality assurance along the way. In the second challenge, participants will need to build an IoT solution that leverages mobile robotics and/or automation technologies to improve precision and efficiencies in the manufacturing and delivery of everyday products.  For more information, check out the Challenges page on the Point.IoT website.

10 teams of ambitious entrepreneurs will be selected to develop the next generation of IoT solutions. This three-month entrepreneurial experience includes:

• An action-packed, two-day virtual boot camp designed to kick-start IoT innovation; 
• Three months of technical and business sprints with access to leading industry experts for continuous guidance and support; 
• A Point.IoT demo day to celebrate the hard work and success of all the participants. 

The 10 teams will pitch their solutions to a jury, which will evaluate the quality and market potential of each team's solution and decide on the overall winner and EUR 20,000 cash prize recipient.

And this: Power-efficient positioning for The Internet of Things - White Paper

Got what it takes?

If you think you have what it takes to design a novel solution to one of this year’s challenges, then let us know about it. The application process is simple. All you have to do is choose an industry challenge, apply on the platform and wait for confirmation. The online platform provides step-by-step guidance on what is required, as well as hints to ensure the best chance of success. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to network, engage and innovate. The open call for applications runs from 1 February to 30 April 2021. For more information, click here.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Point.IoT, a fast-paced programme targeting next-generation IoT solutions using Galileo, is ramping up for its second year. Like last year, the competition aims to spark creativity and problem solving among Europe’s most innovative IoT developers and entrepreneurs. Got what it takes to design the ultimate industry solution? Then click here. The deadline is 30 April 2021.

By combining data from different devices and applications, IoT can generate valuable insights while improving reactions and responses in an ever-changing and competitive landscape. When fused with the enhanced accuracy and coverage offered by Galileo, the potential is practically limitless. 

To tap into this potential, Point.IoT is offering teams of innovators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and leverage IoT and Galileo to tackle important real-life challenges that companies are currently facing. This year, participants can propose solutions addressing two areas: transportation & logistics in a connected world, and mobile robotics & automation as a competitive edge.

Read this: Entrepreneurship Day to showcase the most innovative Galileo-based solutions

Innovative solutions for real-life challenges

Point.IoT is challenging the participants to address the evolving needs of different industries and service providers. In the first of the challenges, participants will need to develop innovative solutions that cover every aspect of the logistics process from acquisition and distribution to quality assurance along the way. In the second challenge, participants will need to build an IoT solution that leverages mobile robotics and/or automation technologies to improve precision and efficiencies in the manufacturing and delivery of everyday products.  For more information, check out the Challenges page on the Point.IoT website.

10 teams of ambitious entrepreneurs will be selected to develop the next generation of IoT solutions. This three-month entrepreneurial experience includes:

• An action-packed, two-day virtual boot camp designed to kick-start IoT innovation; 
• Three months of technical and business sprints with access to leading industry experts for continuous guidance and support; 
• A Point.IoT demo day to celebrate the hard work and success of all the participants. 

The 10 teams will pitch their solutions to a jury, which will evaluate (can we something here like “the quality and market potential of”) each team's solution and decide on the overall winner and EUR 20,000 cash prize recipient.

And this: Power-efficient positioning for The Internet of Things - White Paper

Got what it takes?

If you think you have what it takes to design a novel solution to one of this year’s challenges, then let us know about it. The application process is simple. All you have to do is choose an industry challenge, apply on the platform and wait for confirmation. The online platform provides step-by-step guidance on what is required, as well as hints to ensure the best chance of success. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to network, engage and innovate. The open call for applications runs from 1 February to 30 April 2021. For more information, click here.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).