SENSING & CONTROL SYSTEMS SL

Their core work

Sensing & Control Systems is a Spanish SME specializing in IoT-based sensing, control, and embedded computing solutions. They build systems that connect physical environments to intelligent software — from assisted living robots and smart home energy management to CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) threat detection platforms. Their work spans hardware-software integration, interoperability across IoT platforms, and decision support systems for security-critical infrastructure.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2015–2018), S&C focused on foundational IoT infrastructure — smart home energy control, robotic assisted living, and IoT platform interoperability. From 2020 onward, their work shifted decisively toward security applications (CBRN threat detection, infrastructure protection) and AI-driven optimization, while also engaging in technology transfer ecosystems. The trajectory shows a company moving from general-purpose IoT development toward higher-value, domain-specific applications in security and energy AI.

S&C is pivoting from horizontal IoT platform work toward vertical security and defense applications, making them increasingly relevant for consortia in critical infrastructure protection.

How they like to work

S&C balances leadership and partnership equally, coordinating 3 of their 6 projects — a high ratio for an SME, signaling confidence and project management capability. With 57 unique consortium partners across 19 countries, they maintain a broad and diverse network rather than relying on repeat collaborators. This makes them an accessible partner: experienced enough to lead, flexible enough to contribute as a specialist in larger consortia.

S&C has built a wide European network of 57 unique partners spanning 19 countries, indicating strong cross-border reach well beyond their Iberian base. Their network bridges IoT, health, security, and digital innovation communities.

What sets them apart

S&C combines deep IoT/embedded systems expertise with increasingly specialized security domain knowledge — a rare combination among SMEs their size. Their ability to coordinate projects (50% coordination rate) demonstrates they punch above their weight in consortium leadership. For partners seeking an agile, technically hands-on SME that can bridge sensing hardware with intelligent software in security or energy contexts, S&C fills a gap that neither large integrators nor pure-research labs easily cover.

Highlights from their portfolio

• NEST
  Their largest coordinated project (EUR 587K), tackling the complex challenge of interoperable multidomain CBRN detection with augmented reality — a clear signal of their strategic direction.
• RADIO
  Their highest-funded project (EUR 608K), applying IoT and sensing expertise to assistive robotics for independent living — demonstrating cross-sector versatility.
• SMART4ALL
  Positions S&C within a European technology transfer network for cyber-physical systems, expanding their role beyond R&D into ecosystem building and capacity support.