EPFL spin-off Technis to manage crowd flows at Paris 2024 Olympics

Technis, a Vaud-based scale-up, will deploy its advanced crowd management solutions at key sites for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Technis specializes in data acquisition solutions for managing public spaces and buildings. By capturing, synthesizing, and analyzing real-time data, Technis optimizes space utilization, energy efficiency, and visitor comfort. Since its founding in 2016, Technis has established itself as a leader in AI-driven data management.

The EPFL spin-off collaborates with international clients such as Nestlé, Samsung, and Intel. In France, it has signed a national contract with SNCF Immobilier, covering over 100,000 square meters of office space. Recently, Technis partnered with Amazon, providing advanced AI systems to gather valuable consumer behavior insights. This partnership enhances the customer experience in Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, optimizing shopping paths and increasing conversion rates in a key market for AI solutions.

A track record of success

Technis has demonstrated its effectiveness at major events like the Tour de France and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. CEO Wiktor Bourée emphasizes the company’s ability to meet the needs of large event organizers: “We have proven our efficiency in offering tailored solutions for major event organizers. This deployment, and many others to come, are based on experience with millions of participants.”

The deployment of Technis’ crowd management technology at the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores its growing influence and success in the international market, marking another step forward in its mission to revolutionize space and crowd management through innovative AI solutions.