Cranfield Seed Fund recipient, Cosysense, are using AI to solve air conditioning problems and provide a net zero alternative

If you’ve ever worked in an office environment you’ve probably been involved in, or overheard, a conversation about the air conditioning. Well, it’s no surprise it’s a common complaint when research shows that up to 80% of occupants face discomfort from air conditioning systems in communal areas, such as offices.

Cranfield Seed Fund recipient, Cosysense, is creating a solution to stop arguments over hot or cold spaces using plug-and-play sensors to collect data on user comfort and the indoor environment, and complement it with outdoor weather. With this data, each building heating, cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC) become autonomous. Their AI uses it to adjust settings in real-time to provide the most comfortable and healthy settings for each space with a lower electricity cost and greenhouse gas emissions.

At Cranfield we pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability and entrepreneurship. This is why we created the Cranfield Seed Fund, a philanthropic investment fund that provides early-stage capital to promising cleantech businesses. The founders of Cosysense, Matias Acosta and Sebastian Horstmann, were selected for the funds at an early-stage, which has accelerated their business development. Besides providing financial support, Cranfield introduced the founders to thematic experts, helping them refine their solution and strategy.

Co-founder, Matias Acosta, also states:

“The Seed Fund played a pivotal role in the early growth of Cosysense, becoming one of our first investors and establishing a foundation of trust and credibility around our business. This initial support not only provided crucial financial resources but also served as a vote of confidence in our vision and technology. The backing from such a respected entity, at the same time that Cambridge University invested in us too, helped us to unlock further private equity investment.”

Since the initial investments from the Cranfield Seed Fund and Cambridge University, Cosysense have continued to secure funding to accelerate their growth, as well as cementing their name within the sustainable sector, being recognised as one of the top sustainability solutions by ASME, Daikin, and the Mayor of London Better Futures Award.

So, what does the future hold for Cosysense? They’re currently busy finalising their hardware and software upgrades, ensuring that their solution is ready to hit the market in 2025. This year is sure to be a significant milestone in their commercialisation journey, and we’re excited to see Cosysense continue to scale their operations, expand their market reach and accelerate their mission of transforming 1 million commercial buildings into more profitable, sustainable, and comfortable spaces.