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Venture Spotlight Series: ScanwAi

Written by D2XCEL | Apr 15, 2025 7:58:30 AM

We are excited to present ScanwAi, a Helsinki-based technology company specialized in AI-assisted digital solutions for road infrastructure maintenance and supervision, Juha Rytkonen -CEO, Martti Lielahti, and Olli Tannerkoski.

Their pioneering technology provides real-time data and predictive analytics, ensuring timely repairs and reduced maintenance costs. ScanwAi just opened a branch in Bergamo Italy showing commitment to enhancing the road safety and sustainability across Italy.

ScanwAi is one of the 54 selected companies in Cohort 2 and part of the AI-powered Utility Management for Smart Cities group.

What’s the biggest industry problem that you’re tackling and how? 

We're Here Because the Infrastructure Maintenance Industry Is at Breaking Point. It's stuck in the past, struggling to attract new talent and adopt new technologies.
High costs and fear of change are preventing the implementation of innovative solutions. A lack of transparency is eroding trust and leading to wasted resources.

We're here to change that. We're here to bring infra maintenance into the 21st century, making it smarter, safer, and more sustainable for everyone.

"Our solution is user-friendly, scalable, ecosystem-friendly, competitively priced, and works around the world".

Value Created: We maximize road safety, efficiency and sustainability

Cost Savings and Early Maintenance: AI analytics optimizes maintenance schedules, detect issues early and prioritize repairs, reducing maintenance and repair costs. Save even 40% in your infra maintenance costs compared to traditional work methods.

Extended Infrastructure Lifespan: Proactively identifying and addressing road defects, reducing costly reconstruction projects, extending road life by 50 to 100%.

Improved Safety and Risk Mitigation: Fewer accidents, less vehicle damage, lower insurance costs.

Enhanced Sustainability: Optimized material use, reduced energy use, less congestion, reduced CO2 emissions.

What keeps you awake at night about your startup?

New ideas

In your wildest dreams, what would success look like for your company?

We are doing business in 20 countries in 12 months.

To support our growing network and its startups, we invite potential stakeholders (investors, lead customers, mentors, and supporting partners) to apply here.

This project has received funding from the European Union under grant agreement Nº101121100. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.