AUVIK NETWORKS ES SL

Their core work

Auvik Networks ES is a Barcelona-based cybersecurity SME specializing in network visibility and monitoring for Software Defined Networks (SDN). Their core product area is cloud-based monitoring services that give operators visibility into SDN environments — a critical need as telecom and enterprise networks shift from hardware to software-defined infrastructure. They also contribute expertise in Network Function Virtualization (NFV) security, applying big data analytics to detect and respond to threats in virtualized network environments.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Auvik's H2020 trajectory follows a classic SME Instrument growth path: they began in 2015 with a feasibility study for their SDN monitoring concept (SME-1), then scaled to a full development project in 2016 (SME-2, EUR 1M+). In parallel, they broadened into network security by joining the SHIELD consortium in 2016, adding cybersecurity and NFV expertise to their core SDN monitoring capabilities. The evolution shows a deliberate expansion from pure network visibility toward security-oriented analytics.

Moving from passive network monitoring toward active security analytics in virtualized environments — positioning themselves at the intersection of SDN visibility and cybersecurity.

How they like to work

Auvik primarily leads its own projects, coordinating 2 of 3 H2020 efforts — both through the SME Instrument, which funds single-company innovation. Their one consortium participation (SHIELD) shows willingness to contribute specialist knowledge within larger teams. With 11 unique partners across 6 countries from just one multi-partner project, they are comfortable in mid-sized European consortia but their default mode is independent product development.

Through the SHIELD project, Auvik built connections with 11 partners across 6 European countries. Their network is concentrated in the ICT and security sectors, typical of telecom-oriented R&D consortia.

What sets them apart

Auvik sits at the specific intersection of SDN monitoring and NFV security — a niche that few SMEs occupy with dedicated product development (backed by over EUR 1M in SME Instrument funding). Their dual capability in network visibility and security analytics makes them a relevant partner for any consortium addressing telecom infrastructure security, 5G network management, or virtualized network operations. Based in Barcelona's growing tech ecosystem, they bring a product-oriented SME perspective to research consortia.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SDN-Polygraph
  Secured both Phase 1 and Phase 2 SME Instrument funding (EUR 1.1M total), indicating strong commercial validation of their SDN monitoring technology by EU evaluators.
• SHIELD
  Multi-partner Innovation Action addressing NFV-enabled network security — broadened Auvik's profile from monitoring into active cybersecurity.