Name: ICCS – Institute of Communication and Computer Systems
Website: https://www.iccs.gr/
Country: Greece
Brief description: ICCS, the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, established in 1989, is a non-profit Academic Research Body focused on applied Research and Development in telecommunications, computer systems and their application in a variety of research themes. ICCS is linked to the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and in particular with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). ICCS comprises over 50 labs and research groups, dealing with all aspects of Electrical and Computer Engineering and employs approximately 800 researchers and scientists. ICCS has coordinated and participated in numerous EU-funded and national Research Projects and has worked with several industry leaders since its establishment.
Name: AIRBUS GEOTECH SA
Website: https://space-solutions.airbus.com/
Country: Spain
Brief description: Airbus Space Solutions (the space-solutions.airbus.com platform) is part of Airbus’s Defence and Space activities focused on delivering advanced geospatial products, secure satellite connectivity, and space-derived intelligence services to commercial, government, and defence customers around the world. It provides premium Earth observation imagery and analytics from an extensive constellation of optical and radar satellites, helping users make better decisions through actionable data, mapping, monitoring, and modelling services. The platform also offers secure, resilient satellite communications solutions and systems, spanning ground segments, sovereign and commercial satcom services, and communication terminals for land, maritime, and airborne missions, designed to support mission-critical operations with high security and performance. With decades of experience in space data and secure connectivity, Airbus Space Solutions partners with organisations in over 150 countries to address challenges in sectors such as defence, infrastructure, environment, agriculture, and intelligence, while driving innovation in geospatial technologies and secure communications from space.
Name: ATOS IT SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES IBERIA SL
Website: https://atos.net/
Country: Spain
Brief description: Atos IT Solutions and Services Iberia is the Spanish subsidiary of the Atos Group, a global leader in digital transformation, information technology services, and consulting. Operating across Spain, the company supports public and private sector organizations by delivering end-to-end IT solutions that help modernize operations, improve efficiency, and accelerate digital innovation. Its portfolio includes consulting and systems integration, cloud and infrastructure services, cybersecurity, data analytics and artificial intelligence, digital workplace solutions, and managed services. Leveraging the global expertise, innovation capabilities, and industry knowledge of the Atos Group, Atos Iberia plays a key role in helping Spanish organizations adopt secure, sustainable, and future-ready digital technologies across a wide range of industries.
Name: GMV AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SA
Website: https://www.gmv.com/
Country: Spain
Brief description: GMV is a leading provider of mission-critical Command-and-Control systems, multi-sensor data fusion technologies, and advanced analytics for maritime surveillance and border security. The company brings to CROSSMARE decades of experience deploying operational solutions for European authorities, together with strong capabilities in system integration, cybersecurity, and interoperability.
GMV contributes unique technological assets, including its SOCRATES C2 system, a scalable Data Lake for multi-domain information management, and proven data fusion and early-warning technologies. Combined with its expertise in CISE-based interoperability, GMV ensures that CROSSMARE’s innovations can be integrated into real operational environments.
Name: ENGINEERING – INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA SPA
Website: https://www.eng.it/
Country: Italy
Brief description: Engineering is the Digital Transformation Company, leader in Italy and expanding its global footprint, with around 14,000 associates, with over 80 offices spread across Europe, the United States, and South America and global delivery. The Engineering Group, consisting of over 70 companies in 21 countries, has been supporting the continuous evolution of companies and organizations for more than 40 years, thanks to a deep understanding of business processes in all market segments, fully leveraging the opportunities offered by advanced digital technologies and proprietary solutions. With a strong and relentless focus on innovation, through our R&I division that comprises over 450 researchers and data scientists (and a global innovation network of universities, startups, and research firms), the Group continues to invest in international R&D projects while exploring groundbreaking technologies and developing new business solutions. The Group continuously invests in human capital, with the internal IT & Management Academy, which provides continuous upskilling and reskilling paths for both company employees and stakeholders. In 2025, Engineering has achieved the Top Employers Italy certification, the result of a significant growth process for the company, which is constantly committed to enhancing HR policies to create a work environment centered on the well-being of people. The Engineering Group boasts a diversified portfolio built around proprietary solutions, best-of-breed market solutions, and managed services, and continues to expand its expertise through M&As and partnerships with leading technology players. Our 40+ years presence in all market segments (from Finance to Healthcare, from Utilities to Manufacturing and many more) has allowed us to build deep knowledge of business needs and anticipate them by exploring constantly the evolution of technologies, especially in the field of Cloud, Cybersecurity, Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence and Data. This unique approach positions Engineering as a key player in the creation of digital ecosystems that bridge the gap between different markets, while developing composable solutions that ultimately foster a continuous business transformation.
Name: Centre for Research and Technology Hellas
Website: https://www.certh.gr/root.en.aspx
Country: Greece
Brief description: The Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) comprises one of the largest Greek RTOs and lies at the forefront of applied and technological research to modern challenges. The Information Technologies Institute (ITI) of CERTH is the largest Institution of the Centre in the fields of Informatics, Telematics and Telecommunications. Two distinct ITI research groups are involved in the project. In particular, M4D develops cutting-edge research algorithms for Multimodal data fusion, Data Mining, Semantic Web, Big data, Multimedia analysis and AI-based analytics for Security, Defence etc. while MeVer group specializes in the areas of social media mining, retrieval and multimodal Artificial Intelligence. Both teams have a leading role in various security and defence projects while they hold a substantial publication list in the relevant domains.
Name: MDM TEAM SRL
Website: https://www.mdmteam.eu/
Country: Italy
Brief description: MDM Team is an Italian SME, founded in 2012 with marine robotics as core business. MDM Team combines several leading experts to support consultancy and designing for a large number of engineering applications, such as Design and prototyping of complex mechatronics systems, CAD design, FEM analysis, Development of mathematical models and software for real-time simulations, Homologation/certification of systems and components. MDM Team has a core team with many years of experience in prototyping of complex robotics systems, including underwater vehicle design and control (AUV/ROV), surface vehicle design and control (USV), inertial navigation systems and inertial measurement units (MRU), sensor fusion, human machine interface design, simulation of mathematical models, numerical optimization and systems architecture. Our mission aims at delivering innovative mechatronics products and to support customer need through consultancy services and high-tech solutions.
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Name: DBC diadikasia
Website: https://www.diadikasia.gr/
Country: Greece
Brief description: Established in 1995, DBC Business Consulting S.A. is a prominent Greek firm providing tailored services to public and private sectors. With a robust network of academic and international partnerships, it’s an innovative industry leader. Boasting 250+ permanent employees, DBC excels in sustainable growth, energy efficiency, education reform, and urban development. Their expertise spans diverse sectors, offering services like ICT consulting, financial advisory, program management, and innovative solutions commercialization. With a focus on research in ICT, energy, environment, security, health, transportation, and food, DBC actively engages in cutting-edge Horizon projects (H2020, HE), demonstrating a commitment to advanced research and development over the past four years.
Name: EVIDEN TECHNOLOGIES SRL
Website: https://eviden.com/
Country: Romania
Brief description: Eviden is a global digital, cloud, data, and high-performance computing (HPC) company within the Atos Group, created to lead innovation in advanced, data-driven and mission-critical technologies. It focuses on delivering cutting-edge solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and supercomputing, supporting organizations that operate in complex and highly regulated environments. Eviden serves clients across sectors including public administration, defense, healthcare, finance, energy, and scientific research, helping them manage, secure, and extract value from large-scale data and critical digital infrastructures. By combining deep technological expertise with strong research and industrial capabilities, Eviden enables customers to accelerate digital transformation, improve performance, and build resilient, future-ready systems.
Name: ICEYE OY
Website: https://www.iceye.com/
Country: Finland
Brief description: ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company specializing in high-resolution Earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. Founded in Finland, the company operates the world’s largest commercial SAR satellite constellation, enabling continuous monitoring of the Earth regardless of weather conditions, cloud cover, or daylight. ICEYE delivers near-real-time data, imagery, and analytics to support decision-making in sectors such as defense and intelligence, insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, energy, and environmental monitoring. By providing fast, reliable, and actionable insights from space, ICEYE helps organizations improve situational awareness, assess risks, and respond effectively to both natural and human-made events.
Name: BALTIJOS PAZANGIU TECHNOLOGIJU INSTITUTAS
Website: https://www.bpti.eu/
Country: Lithuania
Brief description: The Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology (BPTI) is a private, research-oriented high-tech institute based in Vilnius, Lithuania that focuses on delivering advanced research and development (R&D) services primarily for global security and defence applications. It brings together interdisciplinary teams to work on cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity (especially for operational and industrial systems), high-speed electronics and RF/mm-Wave circuit design, signal processing, and analysis of disruptive defence innovations. BPTI actively participates in European defence and security research programmes (such as EDF, EDIDP, PADR, Horizon and ESA projects) and supports innovation through R&D collaborations with industry, academia, and government partners.
Name: TEMERON SRL
Website: https://temeron.com/
Country: Romania
Brief description: Temeron is a Romanian deep-tech company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced autonomous systems. Based in Romania, the company develops cutting-edge software and AI-driven solutions that enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and automation in complex environments, particularly for defense, security, aerospace, and industrial applications. By combining expertise in perception systems, robotics, and data analytics, Temeron helps organizations deploy intelligent, resilient, and mission-critical technologies tailored to modern operational challenges.
Name: GUARDIA CIVIL
Website: https://www.guardiacivil.es/es/index.html
Country: Spain
Brief description: The Guardia Civil is a Spanish police force that forms part of the State Security Forces and Corps, under the Ministry of the Interior.
The main mission of the Guardia Civil is to guarantee the protection of citizens against criminal acts that may threaten them, to ensure compliance with the law by bringing to justice anyone who violates it, to defend the free exercise of rights and freedoms and to maintain public safety.
Guardia Civil deals with necessities of the Treasury Ministry related to the financial prosecutions of the state.
As a Police Corps it performs general tasks like Public Security and Order, Criminal Police, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and also Administrative Police.
Guardia Civil do also specifics tasks like Border & Customs Police, Road Traffic Police – interurban, Firearms and explosives control, Coastal security and Nature protection.
Name: VALSTYBES SIENOS APSAUGOS TARNYBA PRIE VIDAUS REIKALU MINISTERIJOS
Website: https://vsat.lrv.lt/lt/
Country: Lithuania
Brief description: The Valstybės sienos apsaugos tarnyba (VSAT) is the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania, a national government agency under the Ministry of the Interior responsible for protecting and controlling Lithuania’s borders on land and at sea. It oversees border surveillance, immigration control, customs cooperation, and enforcement of border security laws to prevent illegal crossings, smuggling, and other threats to the country’s territorial integrity. VSAT operates along Lithuania’s borders with neighboring countries and the Baltic Sea, using patrols, technical surveillance systems, and cooperation with military and EU partners to maintain external border security and respond to evolving hybrid and migration challenges.
Name: GARDA DE COASTA
Website: https://www.politiadefrontiera.ro/
Country: Romania
Brief description: The Romanian Border Police (Poliția de Frontieră Română) is a national law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Internal Affairs responsible for protecting and controlling Romania’s borders. It manages border security on land, sea, and air, overseeing immigration checks, customs cooperation, and the prevention of illegal crossings, human trafficking, and smuggling. The agency employs a combination of patrols, surveillance technologies, and intelligence operations to safeguard Romania’s territorial integrity. Additionally, the Romanian Border Police collaborates with European and international partners to enhance cross-border security, support lawful trade and travel, and respond effectively to emerging security and migration challenges.
Name: CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D’ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA – RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT
Website: https://www.csem.ch/en/
Country: Switzerland
Brief description: CSEM – Centre Suisse d’Électronique et de Microtechnique, which translates to Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology in English, is a Swiss innovation center that bridges fundamental research and industry, transferring advanced technologies into real-world applications. CSEM’s core expertise lies in micro- and nanotechnologies, microelectronics, systems engineering, precision manufacturing, digital technologies, and sustainable energy systems. CSEM contributes unique expertise in advanced optical sensing and FLASH-LIDAR technology to the CROSSMARE project. Unlike conventional scanning LiDAR, FLASH-LiDAR enables full-field 3D imaging in a single laser pulse, delivering rapid, reliable, and energy-efficient environmental perception. This capability is particularly valuable in maritime contexts, where dynamic conditions such as fog or turbid waters demand robust sensing solutions. Leveraging our deep knowledge in optical systems design, embedded systems and sensor fusion, we ensure seamless integration of our FLASH-LiDAR into multi-sensor platforms, enhancing situational awareness. Beyond research, CSEM’s role as a technology transfer center guarantees that these innovations are not only cutting-edge but also scalable and industry viable, strengthening CROSSMARE consortium’s ability to deliver impactful autonomous maritime solutions.
Name: SwissDrones
Website: https://www.swissdrones.com/
Country: Switzerland
Brief description: SwissDrones is a leading provider of aerial intelligence solutions and long-range unmanned helicopter systems, offering end-to-end capabilities through a vertically integrated model that spans aircraft development, operations, and data analytics.
SwissDrones combines innovative system design with intelligence-as-a-service solutions, delivering sustainable and cost-effective operations that help organizations reduce emissions and operational risks. The company’s core expertise lies in autonomous BVLOS operations, high-end sensor integration, and AI-enabled situational awareness, enabling complex, persistent missions in challenging environments.
Approved in over 30 countries, SwissDrones’ technology sets a new standard with its flight endurance, heavy payload capacity, and real-time data insights for mission-critical operations, including maritime surveillance, search-and-rescue, infrastructure inspection, and border security, making SwissDrones a key technical contributor to CROSSMARE.