Discoperi (Startup)
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Software development |
| Founded 📆 | 2016 |
| Founders 👔 | Alex Bondarenko |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Kyiv, Ukraine |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
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| 🌐 Website | discoperi |
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Discoperi is a deep-tech automotive startup company based in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was founded in late April 2016 by Alex Bondarenko (serial entrepreneur, ex-McKinsey & Company consultant). Discoperi develops products for automotive safety and transport efficiency improvement. The product portfolio includes: System "Eye" hardware device (an internet of things (IoT) device based on artificial intelligence (AI) [1] algorithms, big data, and blockchain) and "City AI" software product (AI-based layer for CCTV infrastructure for stolen vehicle identification, traffic optimisation, etc.).
History[edit]
The idea of System "Eye" creation came up to Alex Bondarenko when he was with his family in a taxi, when the taxi driver crossed the road on a red light.[2][3] In May 2016, the Discoperi's R&D core team started working on the first product iteration and a few months later the first product prototype was delivered. In early 2017, the company was approved as an Associate Member of Khube (KPMG Hub for Entrepreneurs). Later on, Discoperi launched the first pilot of System “Eye” in Madrid and started shooting roads to educate AI algorithms. Engaging with taxi fleet, Discoperi started collecting data required for the pilot roll-out.
At the end of 2017, Discoperi decided to change the focus towards blockchain and distributed community for data protection and independence. The company aimed to raise external funding through Initial Coin Offering, but due to the mixed reputation of ICOs and as the cryptocurrency market has collapsed, the idea was rejected.
In June 2018, Discoperi opened an R&D office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The same year Discoperi won regional Singaporean final of Startup World Cup with a right to participate in the world's final competition in San Francisco in 2019. Eventually the company rejected to participate in the event. In September 2018, Discoperi has presented the first prototype of "System Eye" at TechCrunch Disrupt. In November 2018, Discoperi has been approved for a grant from European Commission within its program HORIZON 2020 - SME Instrument - Phase 1.[4] Later Discoperi has received several times Seal of Excellence by European Commission.
On 31 January 2019 Startupbootcamp announced that Discoperi joined its acceleration program in global startup and scale-up innovation program in Commerce (Amsterdam).[5] In January 2019, Discoperi has been granted a place in Startup Hub: Polish Prize program as top-8 international disruptive startups invited to Poland.[6] Later the same year, Discoperi participated in Impact Connected Car (ICCAR) acceleration program funded by the European Commission and led by ISDI and FundingBox.[7][8]
In June 2019 Discoperi presented System Eye at 13th European ITS Congress.[9] The same month Discoperi won 3rd place at Startup Hub: Polish Prize Demo Day Competition.[10] Later Discoperi participated in Italian Tech Week as a part of CDILabs Matchmaking Day [11]. Later the same year Discoperi joined Connected Mobility Hub. [12] In 2020 Discoperi became a member of MTS 5G center [13] and joined WarsawBooster'20 acceleration program.
Discoperi supports development of innovations and startups ecosystem in Ukraine through participations in round tables and discussions with NGOs, corporates and government authorities.[14][15] Discoperi supports international students from AIESEC program by providing them temporary working practice. In September 2020 Discoperi has been recognised in the list of 105 best Madrid startups to watch [16]
About "City AI"[edit]
City AI is a product, which adds CCTVs AI analytics capabilities. City AI analyses data from CCTV cameras, recognises vehicles by type, makes, models, colours, plate numbers, etc., discovers road inefficiencies, potholes and provides insights for mobility optimisation. City AI beta version was released in June 2020. In Q3 2020 Discoperi generated its first revenue from the product (the first revenue from the company's inception).
Core features of City AI:
- Counting number of vehicles by direction
- Understanding behavioural patterns of vehicles
- Detecting road surface issues (e.g. potholes)
- Detecting stolen vehicles
- Recognizing and tracking vehicles by color, brand and generation
- Optimizing congestion and routing
- Optimizing road infrastructure
- Controlling speed and parking
City AI is a camera-agnostic tool.
About "System Eye”[edit]
The System “Eye” consists of three components: an on-board IoT device, AI[17] algorithms and a protocol that connects all devices into a single network. The device may be installed on the windshield of any vehicle in order to identify and parse data such as road situations, vehicles characteristics, and status, driving behaviour, and transfer it to the Cloud.
Core characteristics of the device:
- 8Mp IR camera 120 degrees front view, Full HD
- High speed connection (100+ MB) ~250g
- GPU with 256 cores
- Multiple AI neural networks, operating simultaneously
To support the data transfer and exchange, Discoperi has also developed a Fast Short Message Protocol (FSMP). So far System Eye product is in the R&D stage.
Awards[edit]
Since launching the first version of its product System “Eye”, Discoperi has been recognized by several organizations:
- Regional Startup World Cup at the World Blockchain Summit in Singapore, 2019 [18]
- The best startup in Europe, Startup4Export, 2018 — Impact CEE’ 2018[19]
- The Best Global Road Safety Technology Company 2018 - US Business News [20]
- The best startup, Prize 3, 1st Batch 2019 - Startup Hub: Polish Prize [21]
- New Mobility Infrastructure Project of the Year, Nominee, 2019 - TAAS Technology Awards [22]
References[edit]
- ↑ Petersson, David (September 2018). "Augmented intelligence: The clearest path to focused AI?". TechTarget.
- ↑ "Александр Бондаренко, Discoperi — о системе "Eye", которая сделает дороги по-настоящему безопасными". Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ↑ IE Business School (2018-06-05), Stories of Dream-Doers: Checkmate, retrieved 2019-02-20
- ↑ "Innovative Manure Biofertilizers, SME Instrument, xBeam3D Metal Printing, МСП | Horizon 2020 NCP "Small and Medium Enterprises"" (in українська). Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ↑ "Meet the 11 startups in the Startupbootcamp Commerce Program". Startupbootcamp. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- ↑ "Startup Hub: Poland Prize The I Batch Startups Catalog" (PDF).
- ↑ FundingBox (2019-03-04). "Meet the 24 startups disrupting the smart mobility in Europe selected by IMPACT Connected Car". Medium. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ "CTAG organises the 2nd Technical Boot Camp of the European Project Connected Car". CTAG - Automotive Technology Centre of Galicia. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ↑ "IMPACT Connected Car Session at the 13th European ITS Congress". FIA Region I. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ↑ REDAKCJA (2019-06-27). "Znamy laureatów I rundy programu Startup Hub: Poland Prize". BiznesAlert.pl (in polski). Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ "CDILabs Matchmaking Day". Italian Tech Week (in italiano). Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ↑ Beatriz (2019-09-26). "Discoperi: Safer and more efficient roads". movilidad conectada (in español). Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ↑ "MTS Teams up with 5G Startups". ir.mts.ru. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ↑ "Discoperi discussed with SFII development of innovations and startups ecosystem in Ukraine".
- ↑ "Round table "From idea to a success", organized by "Residence of Startups"".
- ↑ "105 Best Madrid Startups to Watch in 2020 | Seedtable". seedtable.com. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ↑ "Augmented intelligence: The clearest path to focused AI?". SearchCIO. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ↑ "Cool Discoperi will compete for a US $1,000,000 investment prize in San Francisco". Business Insider. July 27, 2017.
- ↑ "Наші в місті: як українські стартапи дивували Краків". Innovation House (in українська). 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ↑ "US Business News - Discoperi". www.usbusiness-news.com. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ↑ MarketScreener. "PGNiG : Winner announced in batch one of Startup Hub Poland Prize | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ↑ "TaaS Technology Awards 2019". taas.technology. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
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