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ChallengeUpdated on 9 September 2026

Shaping the Future of Intelligent Access

RDI DIRECTOR at MANUSA

Polinyà, Spain

About

Manusa is a specialist in automatic doors and intelligent access solutions, combining automation, connectivity, and innovation to create smarter, safer, and more efficient environments for people and businesses.

How can emerging technologies help create smarter, safer, more sustainable, and seamless access experiences?

We are looking for innovative solutions that redefine the future of intelligent access and automatic door ecosystems. From AI-powered applications and connected infrastructure to user experience optimization, predictive maintenance, security enhancement, energy efficiency, and building automation, we welcome ideas that generate measurable value for customers and end users.

Whether your solution is digital, physical, or a combination of both, we are interested in exploring technologies and business models that can transform how people interact with access systems across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and public environments.

We invite start-ups, technology providers, universities, and innovative companies to collaborate with us in building the next generation of intelligent access solutions.

Areas of Interest

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • IoT and Connected Devices • Cloud-Based Platforms • Cybersecurity and Digital Identity • Predictive Maintenance • Building Automation and Smart Infrastructure • User Experience and Accessibility • Energy Management and Sustainability • Security and Safety Solutions • Data Analytics and Insights

What We Are Looking For

Solutions related to: • Enhance customer and user experience through intelligent automation • Improve safety, security, and access control • Enable predictive and proactive maintenance • Optimize energy consumption and environmental performance • Increase operational efficiency for installers, operators, and facility managers • Create new services, business models, or revenue opportunities • Integrate seamlessly within connected building ecosystems

Topic

  • AI
  • Cloud
  • Connectivity
  • Cybersecurity
  • Infrastructure
  • IOT
  • Smart Infrastructure
  • Safety and Security

Type

  • Proof of concept/pilot testing
  • Co-development

Organisation

MANUSA

SME

Polinyà, Spain

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