Colin Powrie

Pionix is dedicated to advancing the EV charging industry through open source technology. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in the Karlsruhe Metropolitan Area, Germany, and employs a team of 40 experts. With its vision to create the backbone for every EV charger worldwide, Pionix is recognized for its expertise in EV charging communication protocols and its commitment to innovation. Based on EVerest, an open source software stack for EV charging stations, Pionix provides enterprise-grade products and services tailored to the needs of the EV charging infrastructure, enabling reliable and scalable solutions. The company is driven by a shared goal: using open source technology to foster a cleaner, more sustainable future by making EV charging accessible, robust, and efficient for all stakeholders - drivers, businesses, and the environment.

Unbelievable insights can be gained from predicting and analysing sleep data. SATs proprietary algorithms and IP help automotive companies, healthcare establishments, sports teams, to predict and analyse sleep and performance status. It can seamlessly integrate with wearable technologies such as smartwatches, and contact-free technologies such as cameras and radars, or even a mixture of everything!

The DriveU.auto connectivity platform enables the safe teleoperation of robots and autonomous vehicles using cellular bonding and dynamic encoding. The platform is already deployed and used live on public roads. It provides high speed, low latency, and ultra-reliable transmission of 4k video, audio streams, high-speed data, and control channels, and is available with hardware, or as a software only implementation. The platform’s SDK and APIs enable quick and straightforward integration. DriveU.auto is based on technology developed by LiveU, the world leader in cellular-based field video transmission, deployed by more than 3,000 customers worldwide.

The Neteera System automates contactless patient and resident monitoring by measuring and tracking vital signs and activity metrics without wires, wearables, or patient compliance. Ambient radar sensor technology, combined with sophisticated algorithms, provides accurate, real-time patient insights. Our innovative monitoring and alert platform enhances patient care and comfort without cameras, microphones, clothing removal, or staff activation. Caregivers can stay ahead of patient conditions with smart alerts customized to desired thresholds and baseline deviations. Designed for most healthcare settings, Neteera technology is FDA-cleared and CE-certified by NB 2797. Simple, accurate, and secure—Neteera empowers healthcare providers to elevate patient care. Neteera was founded in 2015 by a group of hi-tech veteran executives, including Isaac Litman, the CEO of Mobileye (NYSE: MBLY) Aftermarket.

We want to make technology invisible and seamlessly integrated. Were here to disrupt hardware - turning conventional structures into smart, natural, and interactive surfaces without sacrificing sustainability. How do we do this? We develop and license IMSE® (Injection Molded Structural Electronics) technology which enables our customers to create thin, 3D, smart surfaces with integrated and intelligent electronic functions: illumination, touch, and connectivity. Use cases are diverse and cover industries from automotive, aviation, smart home, and more.

Pionix is dedicated to advancing the EV charging industry through open source technology. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in the Karlsruhe Metropolitan Area, Germany, and employs a team of 40 experts. With its vision to create the backbone for every EV charger worldwide, Pionix is recognized for its expertise in EV charging communication protocols and its commitment to innovation. Based on EVerest, an open source software stack for EV charging stations, Pionix provides enterprise-grade products and services tailored to the needs of the EV charging infrastructure, enabling reliable and scalable solutions. The company is driven by a shared goal: using open source technology to foster a cleaner, more sustainable future by making EV charging accessible, robust, and efficient for all stakeholders - drivers, businesses, and the environment.

Unbelievable insights can be gained from predicting and analysing sleep data. SATs proprietary algorithms and IP help automotive companies, healthcare establishments, sports teams, to predict and analyse sleep and performance status. It can seamlessly integrate with wearable technologies such as smartwatches, and contact-free technologies such as cameras and radars, or even a mixture of everything!

The DriveU.auto connectivity platform enables the safe teleoperation of robots and autonomous vehicles using cellular bonding and dynamic encoding. The platform is already deployed and used live on public roads. It provides high speed, low latency, and ultra-reliable transmission of 4k video, audio streams, high-speed data, and control channels, and is available with hardware, or as a software only implementation. The platform’s SDK and APIs enable quick and straightforward integration. DriveU.auto is based on technology developed by LiveU, the world leader in cellular-based field video transmission, deployed by more than 3,000 customers worldwide.

NAVA connects the New Nordic tech ecosystem with East Asia. We are the only organisation that works across the Nordic and Baltic region, with a dedicated focus on Asia. NAVA is non-profit and non-government, anchored at Asia House in Copenhagen, and firmly committed to the New Nordic vision. We organise VC and startup delegations to Japan, and accomodate East Asian delegates to the New Nordics. We provide research and intelligence on Asia in the Nordics and vice-versa. We speak the languages and leverage strong networks in East Asia and the New Nordics, who share our vision of stronger connectivity between the two regions.

Ascend Capital Partners is a leading international venture capital firm committed to world-class investment opportunities with innovative companies who have potential to grow and expand internationally. Our team has significant skin in the game, placing ourselves shoulder-to-shoulder with entrepreneurs. We have extensive regional and international networks, and insight into Asian and Western markets.