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A patented dual-function system boosting solar efficiency while generating water.
Dew Water Harvesting
Soiling Prevention
Retrofittable add-ons
Automated Operation
Comostaics in 1 min.
Our Story.
2022
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2024
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Concept & Ideation
Combining atmospheric water harvesting with solar energy production and forming our team
PreSeed Funding (€100k)
Development and testing of first prototype at Accent Makerspace in Lower Austria
Launch of two prototypes with industry partner at key sites in Egypt
Cosmotaics FlexCo as a 100% founder-owned legal entity in Austria
Seed Funding (€500k)
Fully funded for a 2-year product development and market entry plan
Technology Patented
The concept of dew water harvesting on solar plants, including the hardware and software
Pilot Site Installations
Testing add-ons in Spain, Saudi Arabia and other target countries.
Market Entry
Spain
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Active partnerships
Our Team.
At the heart of Cosmotaics is a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in applied dew water harvesting, mechanical engineering, physics and water management. Igor, Helmut, Efecan & Camille lead the development of our patented technology. Together, they bring over 10 years of R&D experience in water technology, supported by a high-level & enthusiastic scientific advisory board of global experts.
Leading the development of sustainable technologies at the Water-Energy Nexus and championing awareness on water scarcity.
Helmut Schabschneider
CSO
Translating complex dew physics and soiling dynamics into practical solutions for sustainable water and energy management.
CTO
Transforming technical concepts into functional prototypes through applied mechanical engineering and field-driven iteration.
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Strategist
Driving partnerships, vision alignment and market positioning to ensure our innovation delivers real-world impact at scale.
Business Development Trainee
Building bridges between Saudi innovation ecosystems and Cosmotaics, exploring partnerships, and local opportunities.
Our Advisory Board.
Daniel Beysens
World-renowned expert in dew physics and atmospheric water harvesting.
Charlotte Pfau
Researcher at Fraunhofer with expertise in soiling mitigation & coating.
Gerhard Mütter
PV pioneer in Austria in system design and performance optimization.
Ben Figgis
Soiling researcher with field expertise in Qatar and advanced PV diagnostics.
Our Partners.
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