AviSense Selected for The Digital Gate V to Pilot AI-Powered Airport Safety Solutions with Athens International Airport
AviSense.AI has been selected for The Digital Gate V, the open innovation programme of Athens International Airport and ACE/AUEB, and will proceed with the development and pilot implementation of its AI-powered airport situational awareness platform in real airport conditions.
The Digital Gate is a pilot-driven open innovation programme designed to connect innovative startups and research-driven teams with real operational challenges at Athens International Airport. Through the programme, selected teams gain the opportunity to work closely with airport executives, operational experts and ACE mentors to refine, adapt and test their solutions in a real airport environment.
AviSense was selected among the seven teams that will move forward to the pilot implementation phase of The Digital Gate V. This phase focuses on developing and testing pilot applications under real airport conditions, in close collaboration with Athens International Airport and the ACE support network.
For AviSense, this selection represents an important milestone in the company’s journey from deep-tech innovation to real-world operational deployment. It provides the opportunity to validate the company’s AI, multi-source sensing and XR-based decision-support technologies in one of the most demanding and safety-critical operational environments: the airport.
AviSense will work on a focused airport safety and operational awareness pilot, applying its platform to enhance visibility, coordination and early risk recognition in complex airport environments. The solution combines data from multiple sources and uses Artificial Intelligence to support airport safety and operational efficiency.
The company’s platform transforms visual, spatial and sensor data into real-time operational intelligence. By combining AI-driven perception, multi-source fusion, geospatial reasoning and XR-based guidance, AviSense helps operators and field teams better understand dynamic environments, detect hidden or emerging risks and respond faster with confidence.
In the airport context, this approach can support improved situational awareness in areas where people, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure interact continuously. The pilot will explore how AI-enabled perception and decision support can help identify safety-relevant events, provide actionable information to operators and support more proactive coordination between control-room and field personnel.
A key aspect of AviSense’s solution is its ability to move beyond passive monitoring. Instead of only displaying information, the platform aims to provide explainable, context-aware and operationally useful insights that can support faster and better-informed decisions. This is especially relevant in airport environments, where visibility, timing and coordination are critical for safety and operational continuity.
Participation in The Digital Gate V is also strongly aligned with AviSense’s broader mission: to develop AI and XR technologies that make mobility, infrastructure and complex operational environments safer, smarter and more resilient.
We would like to thank Athens International Airport, ACE/AUEB, the programme team, mentors and evaluation committee for selecting AviSense and for creating a structured pathway that enables startups to test their technologies where they truly matter: in real operational conditions.
AviSense looks forward to working closely with Athens International Airport and ACE during the pilot phase and to contributing technology that supports safer, more intelligent and more efficient airport operations.
