AIRSENSE ANALYTICS GMBH

Their core work

Airsense Analytics develops advanced sensor and detection systems for identifying hazardous chemicals, explosives, radiological threats, and airborne toxic substances. Based in Schwerin, Germany, they specialize in ion mobility spectrometry and multi-sensor fusion technologies used in security screening, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) emergency response, and aviation safety. Their work spans from portable trace detectors to integrated sensor networks that combine heterogeneous detection technologies into unified threat assessment platforms.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early H2020 period (2014–2019), Airsense focused on two tracks: aviation systems integration through Clean Sky 2 and emergency response to chemical/toxic incidents (TOXI-triage). From 2018 onward, their work shifted decisively toward advanced detection science — radiological sensor networks (EU-RADION), next-generation molecular identification using ion distillation (GIDPROvis), and augmented reality visualization of airborne threats. The trajectory shows a company moving from applying existing sensor technology in defined scenarios toward developing fundamentally new detection and visualization methods.

Airsense is investing in next-generation detection science — ion distillation, AR-based threat visualization, and multi-sensor fusion — positioning itself as a deep-tech partner for future CBRN and security programs.

How they like to work

Airsense consistently operates as a specialized technology partner, contributing detection expertise to larger consortia rather than leading projects. With 106 unique partners across 15 countries in just 6 projects, they work in large, international consortia — typical of security and Clean Sky programs. This pattern suggests they are well-connected and trusted as a sensor technology provider that integrates cleanly into multi-partner projects.

Extensive network of 106 consortium partners across 15 countries, built through participation in large-scale security and aviation programs. Their geographic reach spans most of the EU, with strong connections to defense, aerospace, and civil protection ecosystems.

What sets them apart

Airsense occupies a rare niche at the intersection of chemical/radiological detection hardware and advanced data visualization — few SMEs combine deep sensor physics expertise with augmented reality applications for threat assessment. Their dual presence in both civil aviation (Clean Sky 2) and CBRN security gives them cross-domain credibility that pure defense or pure aviation companies lack. For consortium builders, they bring proven sensor integration capability with a track record in both tightly regulated aviation and fast-response emergency scenarios.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GIDPROvis
  Combines gas ion distillation with augmented reality molecular visualization — a technically ambitious FET project pushing detection science into new territory (€500K).
• EU-RADION
  Their largest-scope security project (€515K, running to 2024), building a European-scale heterogeneous sensor network for radiological threats.
• TOXI-triage
  Addressed integrated response to toxic emergencies — foundational project that established their CBRN credentials in the EU research ecosystem.