OVERWATCH consortium
is composed of 10 partners
across 5 different countries:

Poland, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Denmark.

This consortium represents key stakeholders within the value chain of solutions for safety and crisis management, each one contributing with specific valuable knowledge to meet OVERWATCH objectives.

Project coordinator

ITHACA has a 14 years experience in engineering and operating value added services in response to natural disasters and to support end-customers in various application domains (agriculture, forestry, environment, mobility, etc.) also integrating additional datasets such as in situ data, aerial/drone data, IoT, geospatial databases. Our competences cover acquisition, management and elaboration of geographic and cartographic data for EO based applications, delivering methodologies, analytical services and technical tools to provide operational geospatial application services.

https://www.ithacaweb.org/

Being service provider since 2012 in the Copernicus EMS for the Rapid Mapping, ITHACA will create and test the annotated datasets necessary to train the developed AI algorithms for fire and flood events delineation and grading. We are also part of the Copernicus EMS Risk & Recovery service and partners in the HE financed project CENTAUR (Copernicus ENhanced Tools for Anticipative response to climate change effects in the emergency and secURity domains).

OVERWATCH is possible
thanks to

Fondazione LINKS is a non-profit private organization established in 2018 to close the gap between research and business. As a research institution, we collaborate with several national and international research centers, universities and enterprises on several projects across various application fields, focusing on AI, Earth Observation, and navigation technologies.

https://linksfoundation.com/en/

Our technical expertise includes AI solutions applied to Earth Observation (wildfire/flood delineation) and aerial imagery, as well as Satellite Navigation technologies (GNSS, Galileo). SAFERS, SHELTER and FASTER represent some of our latest projects.

CBK PAN is the leading institution for UAV, satellite and geoinformatic support for civil protection authorities in Poland. It provides operational support for crisis management structures and conducts R&D activities based on its insight into user needs in this field, specializing in optimisation of information flow between technology providers and security end-users.

http://informacjakryzysowa.pl/en

On the basis of its previous experience in developing new information products to support situational awareness during crisis events, as well as testing usability of new, pre-operational technical solutions during exercises and demonstrations, CIK will lead the Human-centered design activities (functional requirements, use cases), participate in the development of OVERWATCH system and organize its practical demonstration in Poland. DRIVER+, SAT4ENVI, USeEO and Collaris are the latest projects that we have taken part.

Robotto is passionate about providing edge-level solutions that provide first responders with real-time ground data using artificial intelligence and computer vision. We supply aerial robotic solutions for wildfire detection and analysis, search and rescue detection, and real-time flood mapping- helping first responders get the job done and keep their community safe.

https://www.robotto.ai/

Robotto is a team of engineering romantics who specialize in dynamic flight path planning, situational robotic behavior, artificial intelligence detection, and edge computing- solving the world’s problems with intelligent robotics. One of the latest achievement is Robotto Fire - intelligent autonomous drones, powered by edge-level AI.

Holo-Light is a leading global company in the field of Augmented and Virtual Reality technology, dedicated to unlocking the full potential of XR in the enterprise market. The company has developed a business-ready Industrial Metaverse platform that enables seamless creation, building, and operation in a digital space.

https://www.holo-light.com/

Holo-Light's AR/VR technology is trusted by industry leaders and tailored to scale use cases and business models. Since 2015, the company has been at the forefront of AR/VR innovation, with offices located in Ismaning, Germany, Innsbruck, Austria, and Durham, USA.

Alpha Consult is a European management technology consultancy supporting businesses, regulators, and EU institutions. Our competences are in the following fields: 1) Exploitation: business plans, CBA, impact assessments, market; competition assessments, user requirements, business models, go-tomarket strategy, IPR; 2) Communication&Dissemination: on-site and on-line promotion 3) Support Project Management: quality assurance plans, risk management, ethics.

https://alphacons.eu/

ALPHA is recognised as one of the leading independent experts in Satellite Navigation (EGNSS/ GNSS), Earth Observation (Copernicus/ EO), Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV/ RPAS) and are increasingly active across other related markets. SAFERS, I-REACT and FLOODIS are the latest project that we have taken part.

ISQ is a private and independent entity that generates value for you through integrated and innovative solutions worldwide. ISQ’s main activities: technical inspections, consultancy, testing, training and R&D in a range of technical areas as materials, structural integrity and risk assessment, sustainability, eco and energy efficiency, health and safety, metrology, quality assurance, production technologies, industrial automation and robotics.

https://isqgroup.com/

ISQ has been participating in several European/national R&D projects and in-house developments for industry, space, aeronautics and defence, in areas such as development of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms, Virtual and Augmented Reality apps, Earth Observation for forest management and deep-sea mining, as well as in the development of new and innovative training and qualification contents to value People and Organizations. is a team of engineering romantics who specialize in dynamic flight path planning, situational robotic behavior, artificial intelligence detection, and edge computing- solving the world’s problems with intelligent robotics. One of the latest achievement is Robotto Fire - intelligent autonomous drones, powered by edge-level AI.

Digital Transformation Company is the leader in Italy and expanding globally, with around 12,000 associates and over 60 offices spread across Europe, the United States, and South America. The Engineering Group, consisting of over 20 companies in 12 countries, has been supporting the 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.

https://www.eng.it/en/

During last year we developed several services and expertise that come from coordination and technical management of EU projects: map target viewer and traffic handling (ALFA, EFFECTOR), command and control platform (EFFECTOR, RESCUER), the common operational picture for situation awareness (FASTER, EFFECTOR, 7SHIELD), taking action with mission planning for better asset deployment (ALFA, MARISA, EFFECTOR), threat monitoring (ALFA, 7SHIELD).

Inesctec is a private, non-profit association dedicated to scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and preincubation of new technology-based companies. We work between the academic and business worlds, bringing academia, companies, public administration, and society together.

https://www.inesctec.pt/en

Through “managed science” model, we leverage the knowledge and results as part of research, in technology transfer projects, seeking impact both through value creation and social relevance. In OVERWATCH we will handle the development of the fallback communication system. UNEXMIN, SUNNY and FIRELOGUE are some of the projects that we took part lately.

Cinamil is the Portuguese Military Academy Research Centre, coordinates research and technological development (RTD) activities for the Portuguese Army and the Republican National Guard. The Centre acts as an aggregator of defence and security competencies and skills for its primary stakeholders and as a facilitator of capabilities provided by Army Units, Laboratories, Practical Schools, and the Army Geospatial Information Centre.

https://academiamilitar.pt/investigacao-...

CINAMIL will be leading the task related with the demonstrations and will be the PT demonstration enabler, and with the definition of the end-users requirements as well as participating in the mapping module development (WP2), while providing also their insight on management systems in WP3.

Fondazione LINKS is a non-profit private organization established in 2018 to close the gap between research and business. As a research institution, we collaborate with several national and international research centers, universities and enterprises on several projects across various application fields, focusing on AI, Earth Observation, and navigation technologies.

https://linksfoundation.com/en/

Our technical expertise includes AI solutions applied to Earth Observation (wildfire/flood delineation) and aerial imagery, as well as Satellite Navigation technologies (GNSS, Galileo). SAFERS, SHELTER and FASTER represent some of our latest projects.

ISQ is a private and independent entity that generates value for you through integrated and innovative solutions worldwide. ISQ’s main activities: technical inspections, consultancy, testing, training and R&D in a range of technical areas as materials, structural integrity and risk assessment, sustainability, eco and energy efficiency, health and safety, metrology, quality assurance, production technologies, industrial automation and robotics.

https://isqgroup.com/

ISQ has been participating in several European/national R&D projects and in-house developments for industry, space, aeronautics and defence, in areas such as development of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms, Virtual and Augmented Reality apps, Earth Observation for forest management and deep-sea mining, as well as in the development of new and innovative training and qualification contents to value People and Organizations. is a team of engineering romantics who specialize in dynamic flight path planning, situational robotic behavior, artificial intelligence detection, and edge computing- solving the world’s problems with intelligent robotics. One of the latest achievement is Robotto Fire - intelligent autonomous drones, powered by edge-level AI.

CBK PAN is the leading institution for UAV, satellite and geoinformatic support for civil protection authorities in Poland. It provides operational support for crisis management structures and conducts R&D activities based on its insight into user needs in this field, specializing in optimisation of information flow between technology providers and security end-users.

http://informacjakryzysowa.pl/en

On the basis of its previous experience in developing new information products to support situational awareness during crisis events, as well as testing usability of new, pre-operational technical solutions during exercises and demonstrations, CIK will lead the Human-centered design activities (functional requirements, use cases), participate in the development of OVERWATCH system and organize its practical demonstration in Poland. DRIVER+, SAT4ENVI, USeEO and Collaris are the latest projects that we have taken part.

Digital Transformation Company is the leader in Italy and expanding globally, with around 12,000 associates and over 60 offices spread across Europe, the United States, and South America. The Engineering Group, consisting of over 20 companies in 12 countries, has been supporting the 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.

https://www.eng.it/en/

During last year we developed several services and expertise that come from coordination and technical management of EU projects: map target viewer and traffic handling (ALFA, EFFECTOR), command and control platform (EFFECTOR, RESCUER), the common operational picture for situation awareness (FASTER, EFFECTOR, 7SHIELD), taking action with mission planning for better asset deployment (ALFA, MARISA, EFFECTOR), threat monitoring (ALFA, 7SHIELD).

Robotto is passionate about providing edge-level solutions that provide first responders with real-time ground data using artificial intelligence and computer vision. We supply aerial robotic solutions for wildfire detection and analysis, search and rescue detection, and real-time flood mapping- helping first responders get the job done and keep their community safe.

https://www.robotto.ai/

Robotto is a team of engineering romantics who specialize in dynamic flight path planning, situational robotic behavior, artificial intelligence detection, and edge computing- solving the world’s problems with intelligent robotics. One of the latest achievement is Robotto Fire - intelligent autonomous drones, powered by edge-level AI.

Inesctec is a private, non-profit association dedicated to scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and preincubation of new technology-based companies. We work between the academic and business worlds, bringing academia, companies, public administration, and society together.

https://www.inesctec.pt/en

Through “managed science” model, we leverage the knowledge and results as part of research, in technology transfer projects, seeking impact both through value creation and social relevance. In OVERWATCH we will handle the development of the fallback communication system. UNEXMIN, SUNNY and FIRELOGUE are some of the projects that we took part lately.

Holo-Light is a leading global company in the field of Augmented and Virtual Reality technology, dedicated to unlocking the full potential of XR in the enterprise market. The company has developed a business-ready Industrial Metaverse platform that enables seamless creation, building, and operation in a digital space.

https://www.holo-light.com/

Holo-Light's AR/VR technology is trusted by industry leaders and tailored to scale use cases and business models. Since 2015, the company has been at the forefront of AR/VR innovation, with offices located in Ismaning, Germany, Innsbruck, Austria, and Durham, USA.

Cinamil is the Portuguese Military Academy Research Centre, coordinates research and technological development (RTD) activities for the Portuguese Army and the Republican National Guard. The Centre acts as an aggregator of defence and security competencies and skills for its primary stakeholders and as a facilitator of capabilities provided by Army Units, Laboratories, Practical Schools, and the Army Geospatial Information Centre.

https://academiamilitar.pt/investigacao-...

CINAMIL will be leading the task related with the demonstrations and will be the PT demonstration enabler, and with the definition of the end-users requirements as well as participating in the mapping module development (WP2), while providing also their insight on management systems in WP3.

Alpha Consult is a European management technology consultancy supporting businesses, regulators, and EU institutions. Our competences are in the following fields: 1) Exploitation: business plans, CBA, impact assessments, market; competition assessments, user requirements, business models, go-tomarket strategy, IPR; 2) Communication&Dissemination: on-site and on-line promotion 3) Support Project Management: quality assurance plans, risk management, ethics.

https://alphacons.eu/

ALPHA is recognised as one of the leading independent experts in Satellite Navigation (EGNSS/ GNSS), Earth Observation (Copernicus/ EO), Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV/ RPAS) and are increasingly active across other related markets. SAFERS, I-REACT and FLOODIS are the latest project that we have taken part.