Cocoon Airbag Protection – Øresund Startups https://oresundstartups.com Tracking the Copenhagen, Malmö and Øresund region startup scene! Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:52:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kerosin.digital/rss-chimp Cocoon Airbag Protection Secures Women TechEU Grant, Paving the Way for Safer Child Bicycle Transportation https://oresundstartups.com/cocoon-airbag-protection-secures-women-techeu-grant-paving-the-way-for-safer-child-bicycle-transportation/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:49:29 +0000 https://oresundstartups.com/?p=18296 Cocoon Airbag Protection, a Lund-based startup, has received a grant from the Women TechEU program under Horizon Europe, becoming the only Swedish company to be awarded in the latest round. This funding will support the commercialization of Cocoon’s innovative child safety solution for bicycle transportation, featuring an AI-powered airbag system integrated into child bicycle seats. […]

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]]> Cocoon Airbag Protection, a Lund-based startup, has received a grant from the Women TechEU program under Horizon Europe, becoming the only Swedish company to be awarded in the latest round. This funding will support the commercialization of Cocoon’s innovative child safety solution for bicycle transportation, featuring an AI-powered airbag system integrated into child bicycle seats.

“We are thrilled and honored to receive this grant from Women TechEU. This support will enable us to take a significant step forward in making bicycle transportation safer for children worldwide. Our goal has always been to create a product that brings peace of mind to parents, and this funding will accelerate our efforts in bringing our innovative airbag system to market.”

Says Emma Garatea, founder

The grant will accelerate the development of Cocoon’s groundbreaking safety technology designed to protect children in accidents. The company was chosen from over 820 applicants, highlighting the potential of its innovation, and helped by GAEU.

The Women TechEU initiative supports female-led businesses with funding, coaching, and networking, fostering growth in the deep tech sector.

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