eXiT- Research Group - Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems

What eXiT- Research Group - Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems does

eXiT Research Group - Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems is an interdisciplinary academic research group within the Institute of Computer Science and Applications (IIiA) at the University of Girona, Spain, operating since 1995 under research group code GRCT 41. The group applies artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, large language models, and distributed ledger technology to build decision support systems, organized around two principal application verticals: Medicine and Healthcare (chronic disease management, clinical decision support, neurological signal processing) and Smart Cities and Smart Grids (energy forecasting, distribution network optimization, fault detection, demand response). It maintains a portfolio of more than twelve proprietary or open-source research toolkits, including the exitCBR case-based reasoning engine, the RBSLib rule-based library, VertTIRP for temporal interval pattern mining, Signal EEG for biosignal processing, and applied products such as Glucapp (Android insulin recommender), NoaH (premature infant home monitoring), HTE 3.0 (lipid disorder treatment decision support with registered intellectual property), Gait (hip surgery rehabilitation length prediction), and an Energy Forecaster/Optimal Scheduler/LV Decision Support Toolkit suite.

The group operates on a community-led, grant-funded academic model. Revenue is generated through competitive research grants from European Commission programs (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, ITEA), Spanish national bodies (Ministerio de Ciencia, ACCIÓ), and the Generalitat de Catalunya (AGAUR, SGR program), supplemented by direct industry collaboration agreements, paid research contracts, consulting, and tool licensing. Commercialization of research outputs occurs through the Newronia spin-off (founded 2011) and technology transfer arrangements with industry partners including MJN Neuroserveis (epilepsy and early Alzheimer's detection), FHPA Hospital de Palamós, Sanofi (HTE-DLP 3.0 dissemination), Volkswagen (AI FORA), DNVG, PRODAISA, AITEL, and Resourcefully. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; collaborations are negotiated through project agreements. The group does not sell commercial products at scale and has no publicly traded securities or venture funding.

The group holds TECNIO accreditation from the Generalitat de Catalunya (valid through 29 December 2028) and has maintained SGR Consolidated Research Group status continuously since 1995 (currently 2021 SGR 01125). It has accumulated recognitions including ITEA Excellence Awards (2013, 2015), the Eureka Innovation Award 2018, the IEEE CBMS Best Article Award 2021, and an enerTIC Awards 2021 finalist position. It is a member of multiple European technology platforms (CLAIRE, ECHA Alliance, EERA, Xartec Salut, XAFIR, XRE4S, TECSAM), operates the Chair in Climate Action jointly with Girona City Council, and contributes to the Observatory for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence of Catalonia. The organization is positioned as a long-tenured, TECNIO-accredited R&D unit rather than a venture-backed commercial entity.

Name

eXiT- Research Group - Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Legal name

eXiT Research Group - Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems (IIiA - UdG)

Website

https://exit.udg.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

eXiT Research Group is a University of Girona academic research group developing AI, machine learning, and data mining decision support systems for healthcare and smart cities, serving hospitals, industrial partners, and European research consortia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Decision Support Software for Healthcare and Smart Grids

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Wellness Personalization (HDAAAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Condition Management & Remote Monitoring (e.g., diabetes, HTN) (HLALADAD), Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF)

Keywords

• AI decision support systems
• Clinical decision support
• Smart grid optimization
• Energy load forecasting
• Healthcare AI research

Headquarters

HQ city

Girona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Research Project Funding: National and international research and transfer projects funded by European Commission (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe), Ministerio de Ciencia, ACCIÓ, AGAUR, Generalitat de Catalunya, and other public funding bodies.
2. Technology Transfer and Licensing: Direct collaborations with companies for innovation, knowledge transfer, and technology development. Includes paid research agreements, consulting, and tool licensing.
3. Spin-off Company Revenue: Newronia, founded in 2011, commercializes optimization and AI solutions developed from eXiT research. Revenue through commercial AI and optimization services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eXiT Research Group develops AI, machine learning, data mining, LLM, and blockchain-based decision support systems for healthcare (chronic disease management, personalized medicine, EEG/neurological applications) and smart cities/smart grids (energy and water distribution, building energy management, energy communities). Offerings include proprietary toolkits (exitCBR, RBSLib, VertTIRP, Signal eeg, sequence learning toolkit), applied products (Glucapp, NoaH, HTE 3.0, Gait, Optimal Scheduler, Energy Forecaster, LV Decision Support Toolkit), and blockchain services, delivered through research collaborations, licensing, and spin-off commercialization (Newronia).

Product overview

eXiT Research Group offers a portfolio of AI-powered research tools and applied products across two domains: Medicine/Healthcare and Smart Cities/Smart Grids. The healthcare portfolio includes exitCBR toolkit (case-based reasoning engine), RBSLib (rule-based systems), Signal eeg (EEG/wearable signal processing), VertTIRP (temporal pattern mining), and the sequence learning pattern mining toolkit, alongside applied products Glucapp (adaptive insulin recommender on Android), NoaH (premature baby home monitoring), HTE 3.0 (clinical decision support for lipid treatment), and Gait (rehabilitation length prediction). The smart cities/energy portfolio includes Data pre-processing application, Optimal Scheduler, LV Decision Support Toolkit, and Energy Forecaster Tool, all designed to interoperate within Energy Management Systems and covering demand forecasting, fault detection, and asset scheduling. A blockchain technologies service and the Newronia spin-off (AI/optimisation for logistics) extend the offering. The tools span machine learning, data mining, CBR, and temporal pattern analysis techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• exitCBR toolkit

Quantifiable outcome

• Glucapp insulin recommender system published in IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability15 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of StavangerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023RESCHOOL project partner - Strategies and tools for incentivization and management of flexibility in Energy Communities.
• Utrecht UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023RESCHOOL project partner - Strategies and tools for incentivization and management of flexibility in Energy Communities.
• Volkswagen (AI FORA project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020AI FORA - Artificial Intelligence for Assessment project collaboration.
• MJN NeuroserveisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dreamer project for early Alzheimer's detection. Also collaborated on SERAS seizure risk assessment device.
• PRODAISAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Intelligent management of drinking water distribution networks using online and offline data. Study of data mining tool applications for water network management.
• ResourcefullyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study of flexibility from electric vehicle charging sessions and optimal charging strategy development.
• NewroniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology-based enterprise founded in 2011 as spin-off from eXiT research group. Develops AI applications for decision-making, optimization for resource use, and distribution/transport solutions. Commercializes research outcomes.
• SANOFIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDissemination of HTE-DLP 3.0 tool for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia management in scientific and technical forums.
• FHPA - Fundació Hospital de PalamósminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrediction of emergency visits and hospitalization needs using AI models.
• AITELminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy of data mining tools for energy management in AITEL-managed buildings.
• DNVG - Det Norske Veritas Business Assurance EspañaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced systems for process management of RSU (Residual Solid Urban) plants.
• FMWOR - Fundació Barcelona Mobile World Capital FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal-life pilot test framework collaboration for mobile health applications.
• Clínica CorachánminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal-life pilot test participation for health technology evaluation.
• XAFIRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in XAFIR technological platform.
• Xartec SalutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Xartec Salut technological platform.
• ECHA AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in European Connected Health Alliance.
• CLAIREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in CLAIRE ( Confederation of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence Research in Europe).
• EERA - European Energy Research AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in European Energy Research Alliance.
• Chair in Climate Action (Girona City Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Girona City Council and University of Girona to promote study, research, and dissemination of climate crisis issues.
• Observatory for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence of CataloniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Catalonia.AI strategy to promote ethical and responsible AI applications adhering to current legislation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EnergyHub: Distributed energy resource management platform with AI-based optimization for utilities and energy communities. Comparable to eXiT's smart grid tools and RESCHOOL/GERIÓ project focus on energy community flexibility.
• AutoGrid Systems: AI-based energy optimization platform for distributed energy resources and grid management. Comparable to eXiT's Optimal Scheduler, Energy Forecaster, and LV Decision Support Toolkit for smart grid operations.
• Newronia: Spin-off of eXiT founded in 2011, commercializing AI-based optimization and decision-making solutions developed from eXiT research. Directly comparable as it is the commercial arm of the same research and shares intellectual lineage.
• Biofourmis: AI-driven remote monitoring and chronic disease management platform with predictive analytics. Directly comparable to eXiT's NoaH (premature baby home monitoring) and Glucapp (diabetes management) products.

Broad incumbents

• Aidoc: Clinical AI decision support company deploying deep learning across radiology and clinical workflows. Comparable to eXiT's clinical decision support focus (HTE 3.0, treatment recommendations) though focused on imaging rather than CBR-based recommendations.
• Tempus Labs: AI-driven precision medicine company applying data analytics and machine learning to clinical decision support across multiple disease areas. Comparable to eXiT's healthcare AI direction (Glucapp, HTE 3.0) but at vastly greater scale and commercial maturity.
• Owkin: AI-for-healthcare research platform combining federated learning and clinical decision support. Comparable to eXiT's AI-driven healthcare research and decision support products (Glucapp, NoaH, HTE 3.0) and European orientation.
• Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC): Large Spanish research center working on AI, data analytics, and computational sciences with healthcare and energy applications. Comparable as a Spanish/European research organization applying AI to similar application domains.

Regional players

• Hospital Clínic de Barcelona — IDIBAPS AI Research: Adjacent Spanish/European clinical AI research initiative. Comparable as a regionally-rooted European academic research group working on clinical decision support and AI for healthcare, with similar university-affiliated structure.

Emerging players

• Stottler Henke: AI decision support and case-based reasoning software company with healthcare and planning applications. Comparable to eXiT's exitCBR toolkit and CBR-focused decision support methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eXiT_UdG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/udgexit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exit-udg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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