Meet Tonny Velin, selected in the second call with his project AICRUM IT.
Tell us briefly about yourself and your background!
My name is Tonny Velin and I hold a degree in Computer Science from the Universities of Bordeaux and Toulouse. I have over 35 years’ experience in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector. I began my career at the European Space Agency (ESA) and, since then, I have developed and managed projects and missions in France, Germany, Belgium, Canada and Spain, working across both industry and the public sector, particularly in the fields of ICT, space and defence.
Since 1994, I have led ICT-based SMEs focused on innovation, and I have managed and participated in R&D projects within national and European programmes such as Horizon Europe, H2020, FP7, FP6 and the EUREKA clusters (ITEA, CELTIC and EUROSTARS). I am currently President of CENTIC, the ICT Technology Centre of the Region of Murcia, and CEO of AICRUM IT. My main motivation for embarking on this project stems from a desire to gain a deeper understanding of how to scale projects effectively.
How did you find out about SCAIRA?
Through CEEIM.
What stage is your start-up currently at?
AICRUM IT is an ICT-based SME located in Murcia (Spain), established in 2020. Its portfolio includes the provision of software applications and products, as well as the development of innovative projects in sectors such as aerospace and defence, manufacturing, digital health, education, emergency management and agrifood.
What is the nature of your project, and what problem does it aim to solve?
A digital tool designed to help organisations generate sustainability reports, with a focus on ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance). Within a few years, we aim for the tool to be adopted by more than 100 companies.
Which SCAIRA services have you chosen?
Service 2: Training in intellectual property.
Services 6 and 7: Development of the proof of concept (PoC) and the minimum viable product (MVP).
Service 10: Marketing and communication strategies.
Service 11: Development of the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.
Service 12: Market research and identification of the target audience.
Service 13: Project preparation for its presentation to industry and investors, including registration on LOOM.
What are your short-term objectives during the acceleration programme?
Acquire a deeper understanding of the process of scaling projects.
Who is your target market and what customer need are you addressing?
Organisations that are required or wish to produce a sustainability report in accordance with European standards.
What are your main challenges right now?
AICRUM faces the challenge of bringing its applications and products to the market.
Do you already have a team?
AICRUM currently has a team of 11 people: a CEO, a CTO, a Project Manager and eight software developers.