VentureOne, the venture builder of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has confirmed its first European deployment through new partnerships with Finland-based companies Unikie and Solita. The agreements will examine the use of UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies across public safety, security, and infrastructure projects in Finland and northern Europe.
The partnerships follow agreements signed during a recent Finland state visit to the UAE. They focus on deploying secure systems as countries seek to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and safety operations.
Under the agreements, Unikie and Solita will add several VentureOne technologies to their service offerings. These include Saluki, a secure flight control and mission computing system, and a mesh networking solution that enables protected communications and mission coordination. The companies will also explore the use of GNSS-Less, a navigation system that operates without GPS signals.
“VentureOne exists to put made-in-the-UAE deep tech to work driving tangible positive change on an international scale,” said Chris Walton, VentureOne’s Senior Director. “Unikie and Solita bring extensive expertise in integrating smart technology and autonomy into critical infrastructure projects, making them an ideal European deployment partner for us. We’re just getting started on what these partnerships will deliver.”
The technologies were developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), ATRC’s applied research arm. They are designed to support secure and resilient autonomous operations for drones and vehicles, even in complex or contested environments.
Saluki uses a Zero Trust security model to protect autonomous systems. It supports AI-driven and multi-vehicle missions, enabling controlled commercial flights and reliable mission execution.
The mesh networking system allows secure communication between drones and between drones and human operators. It also supports mission coordination across multiple platforms.
GNSS-Less provides a vision-based alternative to satellite navigation. Unlike GPS, which can suffer from jamming or spoofing, the system maintains navigation accuracy and improves flight safety.
“Unikie is one of the leading tech companies developing intelligent autonomous systems for vehicles and drones,” said Juha Ala-Laurila, Unikie’s CEO. “We have extensive expertise in autonomous operations, security, and the application of AI within software engineering. Through this partnership with VentureOne, we are even better equipped to provide advanced secure technologies to our customers, thus contributing to a safer Europe.”
“Contributing to the security of Europe’s critical infrastructure is a mission we are deeply invested in,” said Ossi Lindroos, Solita’s CEO. “By combining VentureOne’s state-of-the-art technological solutions with our long-standing expertise of secure software systems, data, AI, and connectivity, we are well positioned to help build safer and more resilient societies.”
The agreements build on a recently announced collaboration between Business Finland and ATRC. That partnership aims to support joint research, solution development, and innovation exchange between the UAE and Finland.