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PES-HORISONT-EU-PES Horisont Europa

PES for EIC Accelerator - Revolutionizing auditory experiences and scaling up AIDIO EDGE: the world's first device for smarter listening

Awarded: NOK 99,999

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Project Number:

354879

Project Period:

2024 - 2025

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In the current market, consumers must choose between distinct products for their hearing needs: earbuds for entertainment and/or communication, hearing aids for auditory enhancement, and earplugs or earmuffs for noise protection, each with significant shortcomings in functionality, accessibility, and affordability. Particularly, the high prevalence of hearing loss (HL) presents a profound global health and social challenge, affecting over 1.5B people and leading economic costs exceeding 690B€ annually. Person-AIz is poised to address this gap with AIDIO EDGE earbud, an innovative, non-medical device that combines the best features of high-end hearing aids, advanced earbuds, and smart hearing protection into a single, versatile product. AIDIO EDGE's breakthrough lies in its edge AI technology, allowing real-time sound processing and personalization of auditory experiences. The earbuds, controlled through person-AIz App, provide users with unparalleled sound customization, intelligent noise reduction, and speech enhancement. Protected by multiple patents, AIDIO EDGE offers an accessible, user-friendly, and stigma-free solution with multifunctional capabilities for a diverse range of auditory needs, from mild to moderate and unilateral HL, tinnitus, and noise sensitivity, to the tech-savvy consumer seeking premium sound quality for leisure and work. Our team, comprised of 11 experts, has brought AIDIO prototype to TRL6. With a strategic roadmap and a commitment to local production, we aim to advance AIDIO EDGE to market readiness. EIC Accelerator funding is sought to scale manufacturing, speed-up R&D, and navigate the intricate journey from prototype to a mass-producible product. This support is crucial for person-AIz AS to seize the opportunity presented by the expanding auditory device market and to make a significant impact on the quality of life for millions worldwide.

Funding scheme:

PES-HORISONT-EU-PES Horisont Europa