Applied research designed to become a commercial advantage.
Every program is connected to a real business unit, a measurable challenge and a path from prototype to market.
Define the commercial challenge and scientific hypothesis.
Build fast with measurable validation criteria.
Test inside an HS Group operating environment.
Deploy, license or spin out the validated system.
Every project carries a named lead, a readiness level and a route to operational adoption.
PILOT
Computer vision for rapid food-quality inspection, grading and traceability at industrial scale.
The program combines hyperspectral imaging, machine vision and explainable AI to improve inspection speed while preserving auditable quality decisions.
ACTIVE
Low-energy cold storage and intelligent route orchestration for fresher products and lower emissions.
A cross-company R&D initiative focused on thermal storage, IoT telemetry, predictive maintenance and route optimization.
PILOT
Compostable packaging with freshness indicators and product-specific barrier performance.
The project explores bio-polymers, natural coatings and visual freshness indicators designed for global food distribution.
ACTIVE
A decision platform that combines trade data, regulation signals and demand forecasting by country.
The engine supports market prioritization, country entry plans and portfolio recommendations for HS Group companies and partners.
We collaborate with universities, startups, industrial partners, public institutions and investors.