Connect with us

Maritime

Seeing underwater: Advanced sensor tech gets funding boost thanks to BlueInvest

SHARE:

Published

1 month ago

on

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. You can unsubscribe at any time.

French tech company ELWAVE is developing advanced electromagnetic sensors for underwater drones and remotely operated vehicles that are inspired by the abilities of certain fish species. Thanks to support from BlueInvest, the company refined its international strategy and raised €6 million.

Making underwater inspection smarter and safer

ELWAVE’s E-Pulse technology provides real-time 360° visibility in complex underwater and industrial environments. 

As underwater operations grow more complex, operators of underwater vehicles and inspection systems need precise, reliable sensing for pipelines, cables and other buried objects. ELWAVE's E-pulse technology addresses this challenge by detecting a wide range of materials, including metals and other materials such as plastics. 

Designed to fit into small underwater vehicles, the sensors provide a significant advantage over traditional systems that often require larger setups. This allows for the detection of objects typically missed by conventional technologies.

For example, ELWAVE’s technology enables underwater vehicles to quickly locate and map buried pipelines or cables, making inspections safer, more efficient and cost-effective. 

The technology is also used by defence contractors, for example for underwater infrastructure surveillance, mine countermeasures and anti-submarine operations.

ELWAVE’s advanced sensor©ELWAVE

BlueInvest in action

Founded in 2018 by Pierre Tuffigo as a spinoff from the Institut Mines-Télécom, ELWAVE began developing its advanced sensors inspired by the abilities of certain fish species that use electromagnetic fields to ‘see’ underwater. 

Advertisement

Thanks to support from the BlueInvest Readiness Assistance programme, ELWAVE has rapidly expanded its international presence and raised more than €6 million. Guidance from a BlueInvest coach was particularly welcome: "Our coach provided us with very useful connections in the funding landscape, which helped us grow our business,” according to CEO Pierre Tuffigo. 

The company is now preparing a further funding round to expand globally, while improving its software and sensor integration to deliver clearer data to clients. 

Pierre Tuffigo, CEO and founder of ELWAVE©ELWAVE

About BlueInvest

BlueInvest is the EU's innovation and investment platform for the blue economy, offering business coaching, fundraising support, and networking opportunities for ocean technology companies. Interested individuals can register with the BlueInvest Community to explore programme features and opportunities or contact [email protected].

More information

Website: ELWAVE 

Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elwavetech/ 

Share this article:

Related Topics:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
Advertisement

Trending