IQ wireless

What IQ wireless does

IQ Technologies for Earth and Space GmbH (formerly IQ wireless GmbH, founded 1999) is a Berlin-based B2B hightech company operating two product divisions under the IQ brand. IQ FireWatch is an automated terrestrial early wildfire detection system for forests, outdoor industrial sites, and wildland-urban interfaces, deployed since 2003 with real-time smoke alarm verification; 200+ sensor sites are installed across 7 German federal states and internationally. IQ spacecom produces flight-proven satellite radio communication solutions, including the XLink transceiver and the Go.BIC dynamic on-demand intersatellite connection service (TRL-9 certified, in cooperation with RBC Signals and powered by Viasat's L-band GEO network), targeting small-satellite and NewSpace customers including CubeSat operators and interplanetary mission programs.

The company employs over 50 staff, predominantly scientists, engineers, and researchers, and conducts all research, testing, and production at its Berlin headquarters under a DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales and ongoing monitoring, support, and service contracts to government forestry agencies and aerospace customers. The go-to-market is enterprise-direct: collaborations typically begin with scientific cooperation alongside research institutes such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the University of Würzburg, transition into national assembly of components, and extend into international service and support via worldwide reseller partnerships.

Strategic positioning is anchored in 25 years of operational history, deep German government forestry relationships, and credible space-industry partnerships. Recent milestones include the NRW wildfire control center opening (March 2024), the VaMEx3-MarsSymphony Ka-band upgrade for Mars exploration (September 2024), Go.BIC's TRL-9 achievement (May 2025), and the 200th IQ FireWatch installation in Germany (June 2026). The company is privately held with no disclosed venture funding, parent company, or institutional investors, operating as a stable, founder-controlled specialty engineering firm.

Name

IQ wireless

Legal name

IQ Technologies for Earth and Space GmbH

Website

https://iq-wireless.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IQ Technologies for Earth and Space GmbH is a Berlin-based B2B hightech firm operating IQ FireWatch, an automated early wildfire detection system deployed at 200+ sites across 7 German federal states and worldwide, and IQ spacecom, flight-proven satellite radio communication products for small satellites and NewSpace missions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Monitoring & Satellite Communications Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Space Research and Technology (92711)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smoke Alarm Systems (Battery, Hardwired & Interconnected) (HSAHAFAA), Fire Alarm Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAI), Video Analytics & AI Security Solutions Integration (LPR, Facial, Behavior) (BPAKAGAK)

Keywords

• Early wildfire detection
• Satellite radio communications
• Forest fire monitoring
• Small satellite solutions
• High-tech engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IQ FireWatch Systems: Sale and deployment of automated early wildfire detection systems to government agencies and forestry offices. Revenue derived from system installation, monitoring services, and ongoing support.
2. IQ spacecom Satellite Communication Products: Sale of flight-proven radio communication products and solutions for small satellites and space missions. Includes XLink systems and Ka-band transceivers for space applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IQ Technologies develops and sells two main product groups: (1) IQ FireWatch, an automated terrestrial early wildfire detection system for forests, outdoor industrial sites, and wildland-urban interfaces, providing real-time smoke alarm verification from sensor locations; and (2) IQ spacecom, flight-proven satellite radio communication solutions including the XLink Ka-band transceiver for small satellites and interplanetary missions, plus the Go.BIC dynamic on-demand bi-directional intersatellite connection service.

Product overview

IQ Technologies for Earth and Space GmbH operates two core product divisions under its IQ brand portfolio. IQ FireWatch is a world-leading terrestrial early fire detection system designed for forests, outdoor industrial sites, and wildland-urban interfaces. IQ spacecom provides flight-proven satellite radio communication solutions including the XLink system for interplanetary use and the Go.BIC dynamic intersatellite connection service. The company researches, tests, and produces all innovations at its Berlin headquarters with over 50 employees, primarily scientists, engineers, and researchers, maintaining a DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IQ FireWatch: World-leading system for terrestrial early fire detection for forests, outdoor industrial sites and wildland-urban interfaces, protecting people, the environment and assets.
• IQ spacecom

Products and services

• IQ FireWatch World-leading terrestrial automated early fire detection system for forests, outdoor industrial sites, and wildland-urban interfaces. Provides real-time smoke alarm verification from sensor locations to protect people, environment, and assets. Sold to government forestry agencies and industrial operators.
• IQ spacecom Satellite Radio Solutions Flight-proven satellite radio communication solutions providing flexible and highly efficient broadband data communication for small satellites including CubeSats. Targets NewSpace companies, space agencies, and research institutions.
• XLink System A Ka-band transceiver system developed for use on landers and interplanetary satellites, upgraded as part of the VaMEx3-MarsSymphony project for Mars exploration missions.
• Go.BIC Service Dynamic Global On-Demand Bi-directional Intersatellite Connection Service, the first of its kind, powered by Viasat's global L-band GEO satellite network in cooperation with RBC Signals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ IQ-FireWatch sites deployed worldwide, including 200th site milestone in Germany
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• RBC SignalscoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2025Co-developed Go.BIC service - the first dynamic Global On-Demand Bi-directional Intersatellite Connection Service, achieving TRL-9 certification.
• ViasatcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2025Viasat's global L-band GEO satellite network powers the Go.BIC service developed in cooperation with IQ spacecom and RBC Signals.
• University of WürzburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024Partnership in VaMEx3-MarsSymphony project to upgrade IQ spacecom XLink system to Ka-band transceiver for landers and interplanetary satellites.
• German Aerospace Center (DLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific cooperation with DLR on space exploration projects. Currently involved in VaMEx (Valles Marineris Explorer) project to explore Mars using swarm of autonomous robots.
• Lower Saxony State ForestsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner15-year collaboration showcasing automated wildfire detection system (AWFS) success story. Co-exhibited at INTERSCHUTZ 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISIS (Innovative Solutions In Space): ISIS is a Dutch company providing CubeSat subsystems, communication systems, and launch services for small satellite missions. It competes with IQ spacecom in the small-satellite communication hardware market with overlapping institutional and commercial customers.
• OroraTech: OroraTech is a Munich-based NewSpace company specializing in satellite-based early wildfire detection using thermal-infrared data. It is a direct competitor to IQ FireWatch in the wildfire detection market, but uses a space-based rather than ground-sensor architecture, making it a strategic adjacent peer.
• GomSpace: GomSpace is a Danish listed small-satellite manufacturer offering complete CubeSat systems including communication subsystems and ground operations support. It is a direct competitor to IQ spacecom in the small-satellite RF communications segment.
• AAC Clyde Space: AAC Clyde Space is a Swedish small-satellite company providing complete CubeSat platforms, payloads, and communication subsystems. It directly competes with IQ spacecom in the NewSpace radio communication market, particularly for small-satellite constellations.
• Pano AI: Pano AI is a US-based AI wildfire detection company combining ground cameras, satellite data, and computer vision for utility and government customers. It is a direct competitor to IQ FireWatch in the AI-driven wildfire monitoring category, with similar B2G/utility customer profile.
• Dryad Networks: Dryad Networks is a German deep-tech company providing IoT-based ultra-early wildfire detection via distributed sensor networks in forests. It directly competes with IQ FireWatch in the terrestrial wildfire sensor market, particularly across European forestry customers.

Emerging players

• CesiumAstro: CesiumAstro is a US-based company providing multi-beam Ka-band communications payloads and full-stack satellite communication systems. It competes with IQ spacecom in Ka-band RF communications for space applications and represents an emerging NewSpace communications peer.

Others

• RBC Signals: RBC Signals is a US-based provider of satellite ground station services and global communication networks. It is both a co-development partner on IQ's Go.BIC service and an adjacent peer in the satellite communication service ecosystem, with overlapping target customers in NewSpace and government space programs.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Fire Safety: Honeywell is a global broad-line industrial conglomerate with extensive fire detection and life safety product portfolios including early-warning smoke detection. It is a broad incumbent in the fire-safety space but does not specialize in outdoor wildfire detection like IQ FireWatch.
• Minimax: Minimax is a German-headquartered global fire protection and detection company providing industrial fire suppression and detection solutions. It is a broad incumbent operating in the same overall fire-safety category as IQ FireWatch but with focus on industrial building applications rather than outdoor/wildland detection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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