Company name: Axiles Bionics
Total Budget: € 3 700 000
EU Contribution: €2 500 000
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Axiles Bionics, a spin-off from Vrije Universiteit Brussel founded in 2019, develops next-generation assistive technologies. Building on 15 years of research in robotics, AI, and biomechanics, our patented technology restores natural gait by adapting to user intention and compensating for lost muscle strength. We focus on advanced prosthetic feet for amputees, redefining mobility, freedom, and independence.
Vision & ImpactOur mission is to bring peace of mind and body through innovative prosthetics, AI, and outstanding services. As a center of excellence in human mobility, we strive to make next-generation technologies accessible to everyone and improve comfort, performance, and quality of life.
CollaborationOur experience with the European Innovation Council (EIC) has been positive. EIC funding accelerated our R&D and scaling, driving company growth. Their business acceleration services improved processes, increased visibility at international fairs, and supported our successful market expansion.
What's next ?Our immediate goal is to introduce our new product to the markets we have cultivated. Concurrently, we are committed to ongoing innovation and development of bionic devices, including bionic knees and complete bionic legs, to enhance quality of life and restore mobility for individuals.
"Thanks to EIC support, we've successfully developed a magnificent technology, combining AI, smart mechanics, and electronics for lower limb prostheses. This will allow us to bring this innovation to end-users, significantly improving their quality of life.
We don't just engineer devices; we forge a seamless integration of advanced hardware and intelligent software, empowering human potential and redefining the boundaries of mobility"
Axiles Bionics' Timeline
- 2007
Start of Pierre Cherelle’s PhD and the AMP-Foot project at the Robotics & Multibody Mechanics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- 2014
PhD thesis: “Development of a New Generation Powered Prosthetic Foot with Explosion Motion Characteristics for Push-Off”. Patent filed for AMP-Foot 3 technology
- 2015
Launch of the Innoviris LAUNCH project
- 2019
Axiles Bionics founded by its four co-founders
- 2022
Secured €2.5M in non-dilutive funding through the EIC Accelerator Programme
- 2023
Launch of the first product: LUNARIS
- 2024
Launch of the Lunaris product line: Lunaris Essential, Lunaris IO, and Lunaris IO+
- 2025
Series A Funding round, raising a total of 7.4 million€. Entering the PE Group as the lead investor supported by key co-investors, including the EIC Fund, Finance & Invest Brussels.