TAV Airports supports startups to develop future airports
A member of Groupe ADP, TAV Airports hosted the second "Airport Innovation Days" at Ankara Esenboğa Airport, aiming to drive innovation in airport operations and mobility solutions. The event showcased 15 finalists, with the jury awarding the top three ventures.
Startups producing creative solutions in transport and aviation met at Ankara Esenboğa Airport for the Turkey leg of “Airport Innovation Days,” organized by TAV Airports and Groupe ADP in collaboration with Financial Times Group’s Sifted. During the event, Sensemore, Assistbox and Waste Log were awarded for their outstanding proposals.
The one-day event attracted significant interest from passengers at Esenboğa Airport. TAV Airports Executive Board Member & Chair of Executive Committee Franck Mereyde, and Esenboğa Airport General Manager Nuray Demirer opened the day, followed by startup pitches and jury deliberations.
TAV Airports Executive Board Member & Chair of Executive Committee Franck Mereyde said “As TAV Airports we are a member of Groupe ADP, the world’s largest airport operating platform. Our global footprint reaches 110 airports in 33 countries. Ankara Esenboğa is a key member of this network. Airport management requires a long-term perspective, and growth is always at the core of our focus. Our strategy is built on three main pillars: passenger experience, sustainability, and digitalization. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact, offering the best travel experience to our passengers, and optimizing our operational efficiency. To achieve these goals, we tap into the startup ecosystem and support initivatives, aiming to collaborate with them in both our daily operations and towards long-term objectives.”
Startups selected through preliminary evaluations participated in three categories: “Airport Operations,” “Green Airports,” and “Passenger Experience.”
The first-place prize is awarded to Sensemore, which provides an AI-based machine health solution to improve equipment performance and longevity by detecting potential issues before they occur.
Assistbox, a video call infrastructure provider, took second place. It‘s a technology company that produces video-based solutions that will accelerate the strategies of corporations to provide their customers with an omnichannel experience.
Third place winner Waste Log provides a technological solution to enable total control over waste management through real-time monitoring and analysis.
The second leg of the vent will be held on November 6th at Queen Alia Airport in Amman, Jordan, and the final will be on December 4th at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France.
The three awarded startups will attend the final event in Paris. The first-place winner will have the opportunity to implement its project at an airport in TAV Airports portfolio. Additionally, all three ventures will receive support from Sifted to promote their solutions on an international level.
About TAV Airports
TAV Airports provides integrated services in all areas of airport operations, with a global footprint at 110 airports in 33 countries. A member of Groupe ADP, TAV Airports is part of the leading airport management platform globally. Through its subsidiaries, TAV is active in airport service businesses, including duty-free, food and beverage, ground handling, IT, private security and commercial area management. The company is quoted on Istanbul Stock Exchange.
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