Connected – Sustainable IoT Connectivity from Space

Connected, founded in 2023, is addressing the critical challenges of global connectivity, especially in remote and off-grid regions where traditional networks fail. Despite significant technological advancements, 80% of the Earth's surface remains underconnected, affecting essential services in sectors like defense, infrastructure monitoring and even emergency response. Connected's mission is to revolutionize this scenario by providing innovative, standardized, and sustainable connectivity solutions from space. The company's approach involves leveraging rideshare-hosted payloads on third-party satellites, particularly Earth Observation (EO) satellites, to create a resilient connectivity network. This network integrates space nodes with standard ground equipment to offer off-grid Internet of Things (IoT) applications without compromising the sustainability of the space ecosystem. At the core of Connected's solution is its proprietary payload, an advanced IoT space gateway that enables standard bidirectional communication. This payload processes and enhances signals from user equipment, supporting various communication protocols and facilitating intelligent data processing. By combining IoT connectivity with EO data, Connected aims to deliver valuable services that enhance both civil and defense-related applications, ensuring that critical connectivity reaches even the most underserved areas of the globe.