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Final Presentation available for NAVISP EL1-115 bis " ADAS Technology and PNT "

On the 3rd of July 2026 acitoflux GmbH presented the results of NAVISP-EL1-115 bis, which addresses the increasing relevance of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies as critical enablers for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD). The activity led to the recommendation of future projects through a structured process: Review of the…

Last Updated: 07/07/2026 08:07 Created at: 07/07/2026 08:06

NAVISP participated in the Economist conference Commercialising Quantum 2026

On 16th and 17th June a NAVISP representative attended Commercialising Quantum 2026 in London. Here’s what we learnt. Quantum is moving rapidly from research to deployment. The UK’s ambition to become a leading quantum nation by 2035 is backed by a £2 billion strategy focused on scaling and deployment, not just research. This includes investment across infrastructure, skills and…

Last Updated: 06/07/2026 13:43 Created at: 06/07/2026 13:39

Final Presentation available for NAVISP EL1-088 "Proof-of-Concept of Advanced Navigation Algorithms Based on Factor Graph Optimization"

On the 23rd of June 2026, Three Tensors (3T) presented, with their subcontractor Romanian InSpace Engineering S.R.L., the results of NAVISP-EL1-088, which investigated innovative navigation algorithms exploiting Factor Graph Optimization (FGO), both for a standalone GNSS unit and in combination with other sensors (INS), and for high- and mid-quality receiver modules. The presentation…

Last Updated: 24/06/2026 09:49 Created at: 24/06/2026 09:41

Final Presentation available for NAVISP EL3-033 "A Confidence Validation Network for PNT"

On the 17th of June 2026, WMG, University of Warwick presented, with their subcontractor The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Vodafone, the results of NAVISP-EL3-033, which focused on a scenario-based, evidence-driven assessment of PNT solutions for connected and automated vehicle applications, especially interactions with vulnerable road users. It defined relevant operational…

Last Updated: 18/06/2026 07:19 Created at: 18/06/2026 07:16

Final Presentation available for NAVISP EL1-087 bis "Verifiable AI/ML techniques for PNT applications"

On the 10th of June 2026, Fondazione Bruno Kessler presented, with their subcontractor GMV UK, the results of NAVISP-EL1-087 bis (VAIPOSA), which focused on innovative methodologies to design Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) components using machine learning (ML), while ensuring safety and resilience. VAIPOSA combined a classical GNSS-based engine with an AI-based visual odometry…

Last Updated: 12/06/2026 06:51 Created at: 12/06/2026 06:45

Final Presentation available! NAVISP EL1-023 bis "LUNANET Software Defined Receiver"

On the 05th of June 2026, GMV UK presented the results of NAVISP-EL1-023 bis, a project focused on lunar communication and navigation services, which they have conducted with their subcontractors Saphyrion SAGL (CH) and GMV Innovating Solutions S.R.L (RO). The project developed, among the others, a software-defined receiver (SDR) for LunaNet’s Lunar Augmented Navigation Service (LANS),…

Last Updated: 10/06/2026 10:18 Created at: 10/06/2026 10:16

International PNT Resilience Workshop held with the support of NAVISP

On 1 June 2026, an International PNT Resilience Workshop [RL1.1]was held in Budapest with the support of NAVISP. The event was organised by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and the Hungarian Ministry for National Economics. It brought together leading experts who shared insights into their respective countries’ activities and experiences in the field of PNT…

Last Updated: 05/06/2026 13:24 Created at: 05/06/2026 13:14

Final Presentation of NAVISP EL3-045 “Positioning Navigation and Timing Innovation Institute’’

On 26 May 2026, the Satellite Applications Catapult presented with their subcontractors NLA International Ltd and ReThinkPNT the results of NAVISP EL3-045, which conducted a detailed investigation into the feasibility of a PNT Innovation Institute (PNTII). The UK is becoming increasingly reliant on PNT services, and the Government has formally recognised the associated risks. A Government…

Last Updated: 05/06/2026 08:38 Created at: 05/06/2026 08:37

NAVISP Driving PNT Innovation in Hungary

On 15 May, NAVISP participated in an industry outreach event hosted by the Hungarian National Delegation at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), bringing together 25 participants from the Hungarian space and industrial ecosystem. The event provided a valuable platform to strengthen engagement with national stakeholders and highlight opportunities within the NAVISP…

Last Updated: 28/05/2026 08:55 Created at: 28/05/2026 08:54

Final Presentation NAVISP EL1-073 "Trusted PNT for Unmanned Aerial Systems"

On 13 May 2026, Thales Alenia Space France presented with their subcontractors the results of NAVISPEL1-073 (TOPASE), which focused on a positioning integrity concept for drones. TOPASE developed a multi-sensor, integrity-driven navigation solution for UAV applications, advancing the state of the art in reliable positioning for safety-critical operations. The…

Last Updated: 18/05/2026 07:26 Created at: 18/05/2026 06:41

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