WIDMO

WIDMO Spectral Technologies, established in 2018, develops advanced subsurface scanning technology based on spectral ground penetrating radar (SGPR). The company's solution combines SGPR with analytical software to provide high-quality geological information and ready-to-use models for industries reliant on subsurface data. WIDMO's technology offers several advantages over conventional ground penetrating radar (GPR), including broadband analysis, higher resolution, and deeper penetration, consistently reaching over 50 meters underground. The system allows for real spectral analysis by tuning in a wide frequency range and precisely analyzing each frequency separately.

The company's SGPR technology is complemented by advanced analytical software featuring machine learning algorithms trained on real-world data and simulations. This combination enables automatic and effective recognition of subsurface structures. WIDMO's solution includes synthetic echo modeling, advanced signal processing, and material recognition capabilities. The technology has applications in various fields, including geophysical services, mining, city mapping, and industrial detection.

In June 2023, WIDMO received over EUR 5.5 million in mixed financing from the EU EIC accelerator program, comprising a EUR 2.06 million grant and a EUR 3.5 million equity investment. The company aims to revolutionize the construction industry and infrastructure maintenance through its WIDMO Cities solution, which provides rapid and low-cost access to precise data on existing urban infrastructure and geology. This technology is expected to significantly reduce costs and speed up the implementation of construction projects, support infrastructure management, and mitigate geohazards.

Key customers and partnerships

WIDMO Spectral Technologies offers its technology to customers as a service, with packages ranging from basic to comprehensive. The company's solution has applications in various industries, including mining, construction, and archaeology. WIDMO's technology can be used for lithological interpretation, soil type recognition, identification of anthropogenic soils, determination of groundwater levels, and infrastructure identification, among other capabilities.

In 2022, WIDMO (formerly known as SGPR.tech) made its solution commercially available, offering services such as echogram generation, route mapping, and 3D modeling. The company has received support from various entities, including the EIT Raw Materials startup & SME Booster Program, the National Center for Research and Development, and a group of business angels.