A group of UM researchers, accompanied by the KTO have recently attended the LT Bridge – Start-Up Investor Pitching Workshop. This event was organised by the LT-Bridge Pilot Innovation Project and documented on the UMInnovate LinkedIn page.
It showcased the following four cutting-edge technologies:
Principal investigator Prof. Mark Micallef who was joined by Lydin Camilleri.
Targeted towards software development organisations, Knowledge Fabric improves companies’ efficiency and adaptability by addressing the problem of ‘Knowledge Risk’. Knowledge risk refers to the potential loss of critical expertise and know-how when it is concentrated among a few individuals. This poses a significant risk when these individuals eventually depart or transition to another role. Knowledge Fabric identifies where knowledge risk exists in the organisation by analysing human interaction with systems and mapping out who-knows-what within the organisation. This enables customers to detect and mitigate knowledge risk before it becomes a problem.
This project is funded by TOSFA.
2. Morpheus
Principal investigator Prof. Alexiei Dingli who was joined by Luca Bondin.
Designed to serve a wide spectrum of patients, from those undergoing acute medical treatments to individuals battling chronic pain, Morpheus leverages the power of Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a personalised pain management experience. By diverting the patient's attention from pain to engaging and calming virtual environments, it not only reduces the sensation of pain but also adapts to the emotional state of the user. This real-time adaptation ensures a tailored experience, leading to a more effective reduction of pain, with results showing a decrease of up to 80%.
This project is funded under the MCST FUSION R&I - Commercialisation Vouchers Programme.
3. Nevac
Principal investigator Dr Robert Camilleri.
An innovative and disruptive thermal management solution for battery packs that is customisable and modular. The solution allows quick heat extraction which then enables for opportunities of extreme fast charging while adding a new dimension in battery safety and battery longevity. NEVAC aims to become a top tier supplier and interact directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers by developing battery pack solutions, designed and built according to customer specifications and requirements.
This project is funded under the MCST FUSION R&I - Technology Development Programme.
4. Maltese Language Technologies
Principal investigator Dr Claudia Borg.
Through MASRI+, significant market opportunity at the intersection of language preservation and technology is being addressed, specifically for the Maltese language. Leveraging state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, MASRI+ will be able to transcribe multimedia content in spoken Maltese to either Maltese or English text. Our models make use of cutting-edge AI technology to deliver high-quality transcriptions and translations, providing a much-needed solution for the Maltese-speaking and expat community.
This project is funded by TOSFA.
These four innovative solutions were pitched to a panel of judges comprising Pure Power Systems Founder Ian Jackson, Klimata Co-Founder Anna Kennedy and Business and Startup Manager Conor McNally. The judges provided valuable feedback and insights to the participants which will be instrumental as they prepare for an upcoming challenge this coming May.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 952194.