It has now been decided which promising startups will present their innovative products in front of a panel of experts and will get a chance to win the prize of € 5.000 at this year’s Odense Investor Summit held at automatica in Munich.
For the first time ever, as a part of Odense Investor Summit, a panel of experts will listen to the stream of pitches, ask critical questions, and ultimately choose the winner of this year’s Odense Investor Summit. This
will happen at the world’s leading smart automation and robotics exhibition automatica, held in Munich, Germany at the end of June. The investor summit takes place at the Startup Arena hosted by FundingBox. On
the day, you can expect to see the future of the robotics industry with strong cases that should be on the radar of anyone with an interest in the industry, specifically investors.
“I am thrilled to be involved in the pitch competition as it’s such an exciting opportunity to see new innovative products from new and upcoming entrepreneurs within robotics and automation. It’s important to support and encourage early-stage, robotic entrepreneurship, and Odense Robotics Startup Fund being part of the Summit is a great way to do just that”, says Mikkel Christoffersen, Startup Partner at Odense Robotics Startup Fund and member of the expert panel.
Unique ecosystem in the city of Odense
During Odense Investor Summit at automatica eight of the most qualified startups will present their innovative ideas and unveil the curtain of what the newest generation of entrepreneurs will bring to the
industry. The panel of experts will be on the lookout for the readiness in both technology and funding as well as investment strategy when choosing the winner of Odense Investor Summit. The sponsors of the price are
two of the most active partners of the robotics ecosystem in Odense – Odense Robotics Startup Fund and R24.
“Odense Investor Summit is happy to announce the selected eight finalists, who will compete at the Odense Investor Summit at automatica. Our ambition is to connect the next generation of entrepreneurs with the right investors. At the same time, we hope to highlight the unique ecosystem and deal flow that exits within robotics and automation in Europe and how the city of Odense is leading the conversation regarding ‘what’s next’, especially in collaborative robotics”, says Martyna Waliszewska, Investment Manager, Invest in Odense.
Odense Investor Summit is hosted by Invest in Odense, which bridges the gap between capital-seeking companies and investors. The city of Odense has Denmark’s largest concentration of robotics companies and
is also home to Europe’s biggest robotics cluster, Odense Robotics. This has created a unique ecosystem within the city, where the biggest talents have a chance to learn from the best working to bring new
innovative ideas to the table.
The panel of experts is made up by:
-Mikkel Christoffersen, Startup Partner at Odense Robotics Startup Fund.
– Michael Suppa, CEO and Co-Founder, Roboception.
– Jennifer Apicella, Pittsburgh Robotics Network
– Representative from R-24, the international robotics fair which is to be held in Odense next year.
The eight finalists at this year’s Odense Investor Summit are:
– Agora
– LightCode
– red cable robotics
– Robot AI
– Asimovo
– Spin Robotics
– Smooth Robotics
– AIM Robotics
Two exciting photonic companies will join the final of this year’s Odense Investor Summit. The remaining two finalists will be announced June 28th at automatica.
Following the announcement of the winner we will celebrate the finalist’s companies, gather the leading robotics ecosystem to network, share knowledge and enjoy a well-deserved beer and snacks. This will
happen at Odense Afterparty held at automatica, Hall B4, StartUp Arena June 29th 15:30-18:00. Odense Afterparty is free of charge, and everyone is welcome.
Registration is not required. Learn more regarding Odense After Party here.
Media contacts:
Mette Falk
Marketing Manager, Invest in Odense
Cell: +45 23 68 89 82 // Mail: mefal@odense.dk
Peter Zacher,
PR-responsible, Geelmuyden Kiese
Cell: +45 31 10 96 81 // Mail: peter.zacher@gknordic.com
About Invest in Odense:
Invest in Odense has secured more than € 900 million investments and helped more than 160 companies
settle in Odense since its efforts began in 2016. These companies have created more than 9.600 jobs in
Odense. As part of the business attraction efforts in Odense Municipality Invest in Odense works within the
fields of robotics, drones, and automation to medical cannabis. Odense aims to be the best city in Denmark
for startups to scale and grow. Visit the website of Invest In Odense here – and the LinkedIn profile here.
About automatica:
automatica is the world’s leading exhibition for smart automation and robotics. It covers the entire value
chain from components to systems, from services to applications – across all manufacturing sectors.
automatica is held in Munich, Germany June 27th – 30th, 2023. A total of more than 500 exhibitors from 35
countries and more than 28.000 visitors from around 75 countries are expected to participate this year. Learn
more about automatica here.
Learn more about the eight finalists:
Agora Robotics is a company dedicated to the development of a diverse range of industrial mobile robots. Their focus lies in creating versatile and user-friendly solutions that can be customized to address various logistics and warehouse management tasks. From transportation and sanitizing to floor cleaning and inventory management, Agora Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of mobile autonomous vehicles.
LightCode Photonics is an acclaimed deep tech company revolutionizing 3D imaging. The company addresses the need to equip robots with the ability to perceive the human-designed world in 3D, thus significantly
enhancing human efficiency. By enhancing sensor resolution over 100 times, their innovative approach empowers robots to perceive the human-designed world in 3D, boosting efficiency. Their pocket-sized
cameras offer resilience, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, making them ideal for warehouse logistics and robotic vehicles.
red cable robotics is a pioneering company poised to become a prominent manufacturer of cable robots worldwide. Cable robots are characterized by a platform equipped with a tool that is controlled by
coordinated winding and unwinding of connected cables or ropes. This approach enables the movement of low masses, allowing for highly dynamic and energy-efficient operations. Moreover, the utilization of longer
cables/ropes enables cost-effective coverage of large working spaces, such as production halls and warehouses.
RobotAI software facilitates hand-camera coordination for robots, granting them the ability to comprehend and adapt to changing environments, much like humans. This software leverages a simple RGB camera to
detect objects and extract their three-dimensional positions. The gathered information enables precise guidance of the robotic arm in various tasks, including pick and place operations, assembly, machine tending,
and more.
Asimovo places great importance on developing solutions that possess a global reach and scalability. To address the challenges associated with introducing autonomous systems, Asimovo has developed a
comprehensive platform that fosters collaboration and establishes industry-leading practices in robotics development. This platform empowers engineers and developers to join forces, leveraging their collective
expertise to create state-of-the-art robotics solutions.
Spin Robotics from Odense is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions for industrial automation and robotics applications. The company aims to close the gap between humans and robots in assembly lines
by introducing innovative and smart collaborative tools. The goal is to free workers from tasks that can cause injuries and ensure that the employees are responsible for more creative, meaningful, and satisfactory work.
Smooth Robotics develops software to make it as easy as possible for welders to use cobots for automated welding. Robotic welding has changed over the decades, why Smooth Robotics aims to make welding easier,
more efficient, and more precise than ever before. Smooth Robotics is a prominent robotics company in the city of Odense that is making waves in the industry.
Aim Robotics is a Danish manufacturer of robotics tools specializing in dispensing applications. AIM Robotics delivers the best precision automated fluid dispensing solutions to be seamlessly integrated with
collaborative robots. Their innovative solutions combine advanced machine learning algorithms with precision engineering, enabling their cobot to perform complex tasks with exceptional efficiency and accuracy.