Drone Challenge

Shaping the future together

The Abertis Foundation and Beyond Roads | Abertis Innovation launch the first Open Call for international submissions. 

We are looking for innovative solutions that leverage drone technology to enhance road operations and infrastructure maintenance

C H A L L E N G E

How could we go one step further in using drones and their embedded technology to keep on enhancing our high-capacity road operations and maintenance?

USE CASE 01

Solutions to enhance the operational activities of our high-capacity roads that address areas such as traffic management, road operation supports, effective response to emergencies, and adverse weather events on highways.

  1. Traffic management 
  2. Road operation supports 
  3. Rapid response to emergencies on Highways
  4. Adverse weather events
USE CASE 02

Solutions to improve infrastructure maintenance activities, such as the inspection or rehabilitation of pavements and structures.

  1. Comprehensive management and inspection system for pavements and/or structures
  2. Rehabilitation of pavements and/or structures

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Drone Challenge!

Program Benefits

01.

Opportunity to become an Abertis Group supplier 

02.

The 6 finalist Solutions participate in Connect & Build Sessions

03.

The winning solution will be awarded an estimated financial €40,000* to conduct the pilot

04.

Each of the 6 finalist solutions will a prize of €4,000**

(*) Depending on the pilot'’s requirements (**) For further details, refer to the terms and conditions

Calendar

30

11/23

Launch event and start of candidate submissions

30

01/24

Deadline for applications

26

02/24

29

02/24

Announcement of the 6 finalist solutions 

18

03/24

27

03/24

Connect & Build Sessions

09

04/24

Pitch Day

From

25

04/24

Announcement of the winning solution

Drone Challenge Partners

(*) Collaborating Acció international offices: Spain – Catalonia, Italy, France, Chile, Mexico, Sao Paulo, Argentina, Silicon Valley.

If you still have questions, write us at:

beyondroads@abertis.com

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