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The ESA BIC Harwell is proud to announce that we have achieved the landmark of our first alumni in the programme, company G2way Limited.

The company joined ESA BIC Harwell in July 2011 with their LLEO (link opens in a new window) (Low Level Earth Observation) project, using electrically powered micro unmanned aerial vehicles carrying cameras to evaluate farmers' crops in the field. These are then able to advise farmers on the best use of fertilizers and pesticides to optimize yields.

Keith Geary, CEO, said: "Receiving the financial support from ESA of £41,500 was of course very helpful to the development of our Low Level Earth Observation concept, but equally important to the cash was the boost to our company’s credibility by being accepted into the ESA BIC and attending the many training workshops and information days held by ESA, STFC, RAL and the TSB".

Paul Vernon, Head of Campus Development at STFC (who manages the ESA BIC) added: “G2Way has done a remarkable job in using the extensive support package of the ESA business incubation programme.  In only twelve months, they have developed a working UAV that has the real potential to revolutionise agriculture.  We’re genuinely thrilled that we’ve been able to make a real difference to the future prospects of the company and are heartened that they have graduated from the programme with a great chance of success.” Having completed 18 months in the incubation programme at the ESA BIC in Harwell, G2way Ltd has taken office space at the Nottingham CleanTech Centre and will launch its LLEO commercial services in 2013.

For more information on G2Way visit their website (link opens in a new window).