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TOM-E is the first GPS navigation device that is the less expensive on the market and multimodal. With Tom-E, riding has never been easier.

Project description

Intuitive GPS for scooters and strollers

In the environment of urban mobility, there is a category that raises major concerns related to security. Scooters, bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers are all in need of an affordable and reliable solution that guarantees their safety. GPS navigation is emerging as a viable solution. The French Vel’co company has designed an innovative urban navigation accessory called the Tom-E. This GPS navigation device is connected to the smartphone of the user. The EU-funded project by the same name will bring to market this intuitive and universal navigation system, which can adapt easily to different means of transportation – from scooters, bicycles to small motorbikes, strollers and other vehicles.

Objective

Velco design and sell connected product for safety and GPS navigation specialized on urban mobility. We are focussing to improve the security and enjoyment of users of scooters, bicycles, motorcycles, wheelchairs and strollers.Velco just create TOM-E.

TOM-E is the first GPS navigation device that is the less expensive on the market and multimodal. With Tom-E, riding has never been easier.

The purpose of this application is to finance the study of the commercial launch for our next product: TOM-E to expand quickly all over Europe.

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Topic(s)

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Funding Scheme

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SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1

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Call for proposal

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(opens in new window) H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020

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Coordinator

VEL'CO
Net EU contribution

Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.

€ 50 000,00
Address
168 ROUTE DE SAINT JOSEPH
44300 NANTES
France

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Pays de la Loire Pays de la Loire Loire-Atlantique
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost

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€ 71 429,00
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