IN&MOTION

Their core work

IN&MOTION is a French technology SME that develops intelligent active protection systems — essentially smart airbag wearables — for motorcyclists and other high-risk sports. Their core product combines sensor arrays, real-time crash-detection algorithms, and wireless communication (including smartphone integration) to trigger airbag deployment in the event of an accident. They progressed through both phases of the EU SME Instrument, moving from feasibility study to full product development, indicating a commercially-oriented innovation trajectory. Beyond motorcycling, their early project data references skiing and drone applications, suggesting the underlying platform is designed for multiple wearable safety contexts.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

IN&MOTION's H2020 activity spans only 2015–2018 and covers a single continuous project — Phase 1 feasibility followed by Phase 2 full development of the same intelligent airbag system. The early-phase keywords are rich: airbag, motorcycling, sensors, algorithm, real-time, wireless communication, smartphone, skiing, drone, feedback loop — painting a picture of a company in active technology exploration, testing the boundaries of where their platform could apply. The recent phase (Phase 2) carries no searchable keywords in the data, which likely reflects the SME Instrument's reporting structure rather than a genuine shift in focus. There is no evidence of a pivot; rather, this looks like a company that defined its niche early and executed it through to product stage.

IN&MOTION appears to have completed their EU-funded R&D phase and moved into commercial product development — future collaboration would most likely be around manufacturing partnerships, certification support, or integration into connected mobility or sports safety platforms rather than early-stage research.

How they like to work

IN&MOTION used the SME Instrument exclusively — a funding mechanism designed for individual companies pursuing their own innovation, with no consortium requirement. As a result, they have zero recorded consortium partners across both projects, and coordinated both entirely alone. This profile is typical of a product-driven SME that sees EU funding as a commercialisation accelerator, not a research collaboration tool. Anyone approaching them for a partnership should expect a company that leads and controls its own technology roadmap rather than one accustomed to shared governance.

IN&MOTION has no recorded consortium partners from their H2020 participation — both projects were executed as solo SME Instrument grants. Their EU network is essentially limited to their relationship with the European Commission as a funder, with no documented cross-border research collaborations.

What sets them apart

IN&MOTION occupies a very specific niche: they are one of the few EU-funded SMEs to have developed a commercially-viable intelligent airbag wearable from sensor concept through to Phase 2 prototype, validated under EU competitive evaluation. Their combination of embedded sensing, real-time crash algorithms, and consumer-facing smartphone connectivity is rare among personal protective equipment companies. For a consortium needing a wearable safety technology partner with a finished or near-finished product, rather than basic research capability, IN&MOTION would be a credible fit.

Highlights from their portfolio

• INE IAPS
  This Phase 2 SME Instrument grant of EUR 1,223,928 represents a full commercial development award — among the most competitive EU funding available to a single SME — validating the market potential of their intelligent airbag platform for motorcyclists.
• INE IAPS
  The Phase 1 feasibility study (EUR 50,000, 2015) is notable for the breadth of application areas explored — motorcycling, skiing, and drone-assisted feedback — suggesting the underlying sensor-algorithm platform was always designed with multi-sport scalability in mind.