Our company
We started from one observation: the highway authority did not have the means to size their vehicle fleet, since there was no system in place to objectively measure the cleanliness level.
We developed a solution with EPFL, HE-Arc, the cities of Zurich, Fribourg, Pully and the Canton of Geneva, with the support of Innosuisse, the FOEN and the Canton of Fribourg. We are extremely grateful to them.
What drives us is passion: to solve — actively interacting with our clients — issues which improve the quality of life, the preservation of the environment and the quality of our employees’ work. AI and digital technologies in support of measurable and sustainable improvements.
Our awards
- 2022 – Finalist : Mindsphere Future Water Series x Expo 2020 Dubai Hackathon Challenge for Water
- 2021 – Alliance – Concours « Source d’innovation »
- 2021 – Efficient Solution Label by the Solar Impulse Foundation
- 2020 – Grand prix du public – Teratec – Digital Simulation Award 2020
- 2019 – “Seal of Excellence” CE Horizon 2020
- 2019 – Franco-German Hub for Industry 4.0 Gold Medal to Vivatech
- 2019 – French IoT Smart Cities selection and participation at Las Vegas CES
- 2018 – DeepTech4Good by the EC
- 2018 – Cleantech Fribourg Innovation Award
- 2017 – Selection Foundation De Vigier
Our team
Maria John
Sales Manager
Developing projects for sustainable cities together and building a trusting partnership.
Nicolas Schmidt
Project Manager and Customer Assistance
Improve everyone’s quality of life by applying innovative ecological solutions.
Marina Pacheco
Project Manager and Customer Assistance
To help cities reduce their carbon footprint and resources while maintaining a clean environment.
Andréas von Kaenel
CEO
Pauline Treyvaud
Junior Data Scientist
Using today’s technologies to work together for tomorrow’s world.
Marc Schnaebele
Software Engineer
Charles François Rey
Senior Software Engineer
Finding effective solutions to today’s challenges, using technology in a responsible way.
Johanna Melly
Software Engineer
Julien Dupont
Lead Data Scientist
The data-driven, AI-based leverage inspires human decision-making and helps you meet sustainability.
Emmanuel Bréton
CTO
Make the team grow, get the latest tech out of the labs, to infinity and beyond.
Alain Dobler
CFO
Advisory Board
Maia Wentland
Advisory Board
Maia Wentland, former Vice President of Unil and dean of HEC Lausanne, with track record in AI for decisions systems and Knowledge management. She brings her competence in AI, her strategic acumen and commitment in responsible and sustainable management.
Jean-Philippe Thiran
Advisory Board
Jean-Philippe Thiran is a Full Professor and the director of the Signal Processing Laboratory (LTS5) of EPFL, specialized in computer vision. He is heavily involved in tech transfer and industrial collaborations and has created several start-ups. He will provide Cortexia with access to the latest technologies in AI to maintain its technological edge.
Marc Tesch
Advisory Board
Our partners
A collaboration with trusted specialists
Cortexia SA, Route de Vevey 105, 1618 Châtel-St-Denis, Switzerland
Our solutions enable both cities and businesses to manage urban cleanliness accurately and objectively, making cities more attractive and sustainable.