FEAC is thrilled to announce that has been awarded with the European Defence Agency (EDA) Innovation Prize 2024 in the category of Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection

The European Defence Agency organises the Defence Innovation Prize, which rewards companies and research entities that come up with technologies, products, processes or services applicable to the defence domain. The contest promotes defence innovation in Europe.

The EDA Defence Innovation Prize aims to stimulate defence technological innovation in Europe, so as to develop and produce Europe’s future defence capabilities. It is organised under the umbrella of the Hub for EU Defence Innovation (HEDI), a platform for innovation lead by EDA and established by the EU’s Strategic Compass for Defence and Security.

FEAC submitted to EDA a concept under Topic 1: Innovative concepts, technologies, and solutions for critical maritime infrastructure protection, named “PITHIA”. PITHIA centres on safeguarding critical maritime infrastructure by integrating simulation & sensor data and processing them in real-time to allow for continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance and operational intelligence. The physics-based simulations, which are the backbone of PITHIA, rely mainly on FEAC’s proprietary and awarded with the Seal of Excellence PITHIA-CP (for anti-corrosion studies), PITHIA-EM (for electromagnetic studies), PITHIA-AC (for acoustics studies) and/or any other simulation software available. The simulation results are constantly validated by sensor data (sonars/ microphones, fiber optics, radars, voltage taps, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc.). Artificial Intelligence with Deep learning and Reduced Order Models, rely on the two data sources coming from simulation models and directly from sensors, enabling real-time simulation results and KPIs for operational intelligence. All data and processes are integrated into a unified, scalable and modular system. The goal is to enhance situational awareness, mitigate emerging threats and optimize operational resilience. Tailored for seamless integration into the EU’s Defence framework, it embodies FEAC’s mission to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds through cutting-edge technology.

This recognition by EDA aligns with FEAC’s mission to contribute to Europe’s Defence technological and industrial base. The proposal’s potential extends beyond immediate applications, paving the way for collaborative projects under the EDA’s Hub for EU Defence Innovation (HEDI).

FEAC Engineering’s participation in the EDA Defence Innovation Prize reinforces its role as a trusted partner in developing future Defence solutions. By focusing on innovation, collaboration and sustainability, FEAC remains dedicated to addressing the evolving challenges of critical infrastructure protection, ensuring robust and secure operations for Europe’s Defence systems.

From left to right:

Dr. Nathalie Guichard – Director RTI, EDA
Mr. Charilaos Kokkinos – CTO, FEAC Engineering
Mr. Sotirios Kokkinos – CEO, FEAC Engineering

From left to right:

Mr. Sotirios Kokkinos – CEO, FEAC Engineering
Mr. Charilaos Kokkinos – CTO, FEAC Engineering