Press official – Innoseis Sensor Technologies

Innoseis Sensor Technologies raises €6 million to scale next-generation precision sensing technology.

innoseistech — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:49:29 +0000

Amsterdam, June 9, 2026 – Innoseis Sensor Technologies (Innoseis) has secured €6 million in seed funding in a round led by FORWARD.one. This investment will accelerate the development, production and international deployment of the company’s ultra-sensitive sensing technology.

Innoseis its MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) based sensor.

As industries demand more precise data, sensors are required to become smaller, more sensitive, more energy-efficient and easier to deploy at scale. Traditionally, those requirements have forced sensor developers to choose between size and performance. Innoseis has overcome this challenge with a patented MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology that delivers exceptional sensitivity and accuracy in a sensor that’s the size of a microchip. This results in a new generation of sensing solutions for applications ranging from geophysics and navigation to robotics and space exploration.

Innoseis’ MEMS sensors are capable of detecting extremely small vibrations and converting them into actionable data. By combining exceptional sensitivity with a micro-chip form factor, the company enables sensing at a scale that was previously impractical or impossible. This allows larger sensor deployments, higher-resolution measurements and more detailed insights into complex physical environments, from the subsurface of the Earth to the surface of the Moon.

“Our sensors are designed to distinguish the smallest movements and vibrations from all the noise around them. The fact that we have maintained that level of sensitivity in a sensor the size of a microchip makes it possible to conduct measurements that were previously impossible. That’s exactly why our technology has even been selected for future geological measurements on the Moon” says Mark Beker, CEO and co-founder of Innoseis.

The company traces its roots back to the Dutch National Institute for Subatomic Physics (Nikhef), where founders Mark Beker and Jo van den Brand researched the detection of gravitational waves. The expertise developed there, now forms the foundation of Innoseis’ sensing platform.

Today, the company’s technology is already being deployed internationally to the Australian space technology company, Fleet Space Technologies, which aims to enable geological measurements on the Moon. Beyond space applications, the company sees strong opportunities in geophysics, navigation, robotics, and other markets where highly accurate motion sensing is critical.

“As demand for high-precision sensing continues to grow, we believe Innoseis is well-positioned to become a category leader.” says Arjan Göbel, General Partner at FORWARD.one.

For the Innoseis team, the funding marks an important milestone. Over the past years, the company has transformed a scientific challenge into a commercial technology that has proven its value in multiple applications. “Many of our colleagues have seen this technology grow from the very first prototypes into products that are now being deployed internationally.” says Matthijs Heeres, COO of Innoseis. “We have not only developed disruptive sensor, but we’ve also built a company with an incredible team around it. Seeing everything come together at this moment is something the entire team is extremely proud of.” says Shanine Hoost, Business Manager at Innoseis.

With the new investment, Innoseis is preparing for its next phase of growth and further expansion of its development, team and operations. Our ambition is to become the global market leader in our field. To achieve that, we need to scale our production capabilities. Thanks to FORWARD.one’s investment, we can streamline our production chain while simultaneously expanding into new markets.” – Mark Beker, CEO & co-founder of Innoseis.

Innoseis ST and Nikhef R&D join forces to develop next generation motion sensing.

innoseistech — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:54:29 +0000

Innoseis ST is collaborating with the Nikhef R&D group and the Nikhef Electronics Technology group to develop an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). This is a custom-designed chip tailored for specific applications, that offers unmatched speed and efficiency, while further driving down power consumption and cost. For this innovative project, the consortium has received a €700,000 grant from Holland High Tech.

Senseis Acceleration hub

“The chip on the green board is the MEMS sensor, and the chip to the right of the green board is the ASIC. Both are being further developed in this project.” – Source: NIKHEF

The goal of this project is to break our own record in size, sensitivity and accuracy. We’re developing a sensor that is even more sensitive, compact, and energy-efficient than our current one. This will be achieved by combining our patented MEMS sensor with an ASIC as displayed on the Senseis Acceleration Hub in the image above.

Why Is This Important?

Our sensor detects acceleration forces to measure vibrations, orientation, and shocks with exceptional precision. Higher sensitivity leads to more accurate detection, making them indispensable across various industries. This is why achieving unprecedented levels of sensitivity and accuracy, combined with low power consumption and compactness, is crucial for various applications, including:

- Geothermal energy – Enhanced seismic imaging for more efficient use of earth’s heat.

- CO₂ storage (CCUS) – Precise monitoring of underground storage systems.

- Precision navigation – Improved inertial navigation systems for satellites and autonomous vehicles.

Innovation Through Collaboration

At Innoseis ST, we believe that collaboration between academic research and industrial innovation is essential for progress. Together with Nikhef, we are developing technologies that not only transform science but also revolutionize industries, creating new opportunities in sensing applications worldwide. — Mark Beker, CEO

More about this project: Holland High Tech , NIKHEF

From the Netherlands, to the Moon. Innoseis Sensor Technologies is aiming to make its mark on the Lunar surface.

innoseistech — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:39:43 +0000

DUTCH VERSION BELOW – NEDERLANDSE VERSIE HIERONDER

As of August 2024, Innoseis Sensor Technologies’ engineers have successfully delivered the first seismic sensor prototypes for use in a lunar seismic mission that will land on the Moon in 2026. After a successful commercialization of highly sensitive seismic sensors in the energy sector, the company has set its focus on revolutionizing new markets with its latest innovation. Starting in the aerospace sector, Innoseis ST is shooting for the Moon with the development of Regolith, a highly sensitive space-grade seismometer (sensor) that is designed to collect and analyse geologic and seismic activity on the lunar surface.

Image by Marko Kraan - Nikhef

The purpose of the endeavour is to gather seismic data to better understand the lunar geology and aid in the search for ice deposits, which are crucial for supporting life beyond Earth. This mission will demonstrate the feasibility of creating compact geophysical instruments and support the complex and evolving needs of future exploration missions to the Moon and Mars.

Innoseis ST’s micro-machined sensors were selected for this mission due to their unique combination of high sensitivity, small size and low power consumption – a gap in the market that Innoseis ST seeks to fill across a broader range of applications. Such unparalleled performance is achieved thanks to the commercialisation of a patented design that originated from research into gravitational wave detectors at Nikhef, the National Institute of Subatomic Physics.

From Subatomic Research to Industry Revolution

Founded in 2013, Innoseis Sensor Technologies (Innoseis ST) began as a spin-off from the National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Nikhef. The company was established by Dr. Mark Beker and Prof. Dr. Johannes van den Brand, who aimed to transform groundbreaking research in gravitational wave detection into innovative commercial applications. Their first product, a highly efficient, lightweight wireless seismic sensor, revolutionized the energy exploration industry and quickly became a market leader.

Today, Innoseis ST continues to set new industry standards by offering clients unique opportunities through its micro-machined sensor technology. This cutting-edge sensor delivers unparalleled accuracy on a microchip scale, while maintaining low power consumption and competitive pricing.

Driven by a commitment to precision, sensitivity, and cost-efficiency, the engineers at Innoseis ST are focused on continuously advancing the capabilities of their sensors. “The selection of our advanced sensor for this mission is a testament to the remarkable achievements of the team over the past years,” said Dr. Mark Beker, CEO of Innoseis Sensor Technologies.

[DUTCH VERSION – NEDERLANDSE VERSIE]

Innoseis Sensor Technologies heeft per 1 augustus 2024 met succes de eerste prototypes van seismische sensoren geleverd, die in 2026 zullen landen op de maan. Na een succesvolle commercialisatie van zeer gevoelige seismische sensoren in de energiesector richt het bedrijf zich op het veroveren van nieuwe markten met innovatieve, energiezuinige en ultra-gevoelige MEMS-sensoren, die uitdagingen in verschillende industrieën oplossen. Hierbij is de eerste target gelegd op de ruimtevaartsector met de ontwikkeling van Regolith. Dit is een zeer gevoelige ruimteklasse seismometer (sensor) die is ontworpen om geologische en seismische gegevens van het maanoppervlak te verzamelen.

Image by Marko Kraan - Nikhef

De maanmissie van 2026

De (Regolith) prototypes zijn geleverd aan Fleet Space Technologies, het meest toonaangevende ruimtevaartbedrijf uit Australië, gespecialiseerd in geavanceerde satelliettoepassingen en technologieën voor buitenaardse exploratie. Hier zullen de sensoren grondige proeven ondergaan ter voorbereiding op een ruimtevaartmissie, waarin Regolith zal worden opgenomen in een maanmodule, genaamd SPIDER. Deze module gaat in 2026 met de Blue Ghost maanlander van Firefly Aerospace arriveren op de maan, samen met andere ladingen van NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) en ESA (European Space Agency).

Het doel van de missie is het verzamelen van seismische gegevens om de maangeologie beter te begrijpen. Er kan op deze manier onder andere worden gespeurd naar mogelijke ijsafzettingen, die een indicatie kunnen zijn van buitenaards leven. De missie dient ook om de weg te bereiden voor toekomstige verkenningsmissies met compacte geofysische instrumenten naar de maan, Mars en andere hemellichamen.

Waarom de gepatenteerde MEMS-sensoren van Innoseis ST?

De geavanceerde micro-sensoren van Innoseis ST werden geselecteerd voor deze missie vanwege hun combinatie van nauwkeurigheid, hoge gevoeligheid, kleine omvang en laag energieverbruik. Het ontwerp hiervan is voortgekomen uit de ontwikkeling van detectoren voor zwaartekrachtgolven bij Nikhef, het Nationaal Instituut voor Subatomaire Fysica, en verder uitgewerkt voor toepassingen in verschillende markten, waaronder de ruimtevaart en geofysisch onderzoek.

Van subatomair onderzoek naar industriële toepassing

Innoseis ST, begon in 2013 als een spin-off van Nikhef, nadat oprichters Dr. Mark Beker en Dr. Prof. Johannes van den Brand onderzoek deden naar zwaartekrachtgolfdetectoren en de ontwikkeling van instrumenten die daarvoor nodig zijn om deze technologie te benutten in commerciële toepassingen. Hun eerste product, een efficiënte en lichte draadloze seismische sensor, is nu een marktleider in de industrie voor seismische exploratie.

Met de MEMS-sensoren biedt Innoseis ST unieke kansen aan zijn klanten. Het team zet zich in om de grenzen van sensortechnologie te verleggen door samen te werken met industrie-experts en wetenschappelijke partijen zoals ESA (European Space Agency). “De selectie van onze geavanceerde sensor voor deze missie is een bewijs van de opmerkelijke prestaties van het team in de afgelopen jaren”, aldus Dr. Mark Beker, CEO van Innoseis Sensor Technologies.

Innoseis ST’s contribution in the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating sector with the URGENT project.

innoseistech — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:06:00 +0000

Together with our partners, we kicked off the URGENT project in Mol, 🇧🇪 Belgium!

Europe needs to decarbonise its heating sector, and geothermal energy can significantly aid this transition by providing heat for buildings and industries, especially in urban and #industrial areas. However, its deployment is limited due to insufficient knowledge about geothermal resources.

To reduce pipeline costs and heat losses, geothermal sources must be located close to heating networks. This requires a deep understanding of geothermal #reservoirs near and within urban areas. #Seismic exploration is crucial, but it hasn’t been widely conducted in cities due to historical focus on oil and gas, as well as technical limitations.

Starting June 2024, URGENT is revolutionising geothermal exploration in urban and industrial settings, enhancing the #reliability of subsurface data in various geological conditions.

URGENT aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating sector by advancing the use of geothermal energy in urban areas. The project tackles the challenges of urban exploration by developing sustainable and affordable solutions for seismic exploration of geothermal resources.

What URGENT delivers:

2 novel seismic exploration technologies (by Innoseis Sensor Technologies and Seismic Mechatronics BV)
Machine Learning (ML) post-processing methods (by dGB Earth Sciences)
A risk management toolbox (by AGH University of Krakow and VITO) for project risk and performance management
Integrated exploration strategies (by realtimeseismic and all partners) for de-risking geothermal projects

Test sites include:
1. VITO site in 🇧🇪 Belgium, led by VITO
2. Konin site in 🇵🇱 Poland, led by AGH University of Krakow
3. Batta site in 🇭🇺 Hungary, led by MOL Group

💰 Total budget: ~€4M

Innoseis ST’s contribution

Innoseis Sensor Technologies is developing innovative seismic receivers designed to be small, smart, and sensitive. These receivers, equipped with highly sensitive microchip accelerometers, will integrate with Innoseis ST’s low-power wireless communication platform, enabling low-impact geothermal exploration in urban environments.

Stay tuned for more project updates! Read more here https://lnkd.in/eJGwnBzZ

This 42-month Research & Innovation project is funded by the 🇪🇺 European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, addressing urban exploration challenges through #sustainable and #affordable seismic exploration solutions for geothermal resources.

Innoseis ST participating in Big Science project: Einstein Telescope Technologies

innoseistech — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:06:00 +0000

Innoseis Sensor Technologies has been selected, along side 10 other consortium partners to tackle some of the most demanding technical challenges for the realisation of the next generation gravitational wave detector Einstein Telescope. Innoseis ST will be providing its expertise in the field of high sensitivity, cutting edge inertial sensing. Not only will this lead to further scientific advancement but also to new and valuable commercial spin-off activities. More information about the project can be found here, and below (in Dutch).

Einstein Telescope Technologies

In 2015 werd de eerste zwaartekrachtsgolf op aarde waargenomen door twee zogenaamde laser interferometers. Sindsdien zijn er nog ruim 50 zwaartekrachtsgolven waargenomen en beschikken we letterlijk over een compleet nieuwe manier om ons universum te bestuderen; zwaartekrachtsgoven bieden een enorm ontdekkingsprotentieel voor zaken die men in het universum niet met licht kan onderzoeken Ondanks de revolutionaire eerste waarnemingen van zwaartekrachtsgolven, zijn de huidige observatoria niet gevoelig genoeg om zwaartekrachtsgolven over de gehele geschiedenis van ons universum te detecteren. Hiertoe is een beter instrument nodig: de Einstein Telescope (ET).

Technische uitdagingen
Om de Einstein Telescope (ET) te realiseren liggen op een aantal terreinen technische uitdagingen. Bijvoorbeeld: trillingsvrij koelen, betere sensoren, nieuwe algoritmes om zwaartekrachtsgolfsignalen in de ruis te isoleren en een qua kosten acceptabele methode om ’s werelds grootste ultra-hoog vacuüm systeem te realiseren. Daarnaast is het essentieel om zowel de ondergrond goed te karakteriseren, voordat begonnen kan worden met de uitgravingen, als om te onderzoeken hoe de ET op een zo duurzaam mogelijke wijze kan worden gebouwd en gebruikt. Deze (nog verder) te ontwikkelen technologieën komen elk aan bod in een apart werkpakket van dit project. In elk werkpakket werken de relevante kennisinstituten en de industrie samen om deze technische uitdagingen te overwinnen.

Spin-offs voorbij de horizon
Daarnaast geldt voor vrijwel alle werkpakketten in dit project dat, naast het directe belang van ET, er ook zicht is op toepassingen en/of spin-off effecten op andere terreinen. Een mooi voorbeeld van hoe moderne fysica een enorme impact op technologie en ons dagelijks leven kan hebben is het alom gebruikte GPS in navigatiesystemen: zonder de correcties voortvloeiend uit Einsteins algemene relativiteitstheorie zou de satellietnavigatie na een paar uur rijden de bestuurder een weiland in sturen!

ET-Technologies

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Innoseis ST selected for project with the European Space Agency on high precision accelerometers

innoseistech — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:16:00 +0000

Innoseis ST’s accelerometers deliver step change performance improvements for the positioning and guidance of (space)craft. This has caught the attention of the European Space Agency who is interested to better understand what this could mean for the navigation of satellites in orbit, but also for the guidance of deep-space missions.

Innoseis ST and ESA will work together on a project to determine the accelerometer’s key performance characteristics for use in space as well as simulated results on their impact for certain missions.