Some KNX startups to keep an eye on in 2026
With KNX being an open protocol system, we see a lot of innovations that help the protocol continue to grow and stay relevant, from developments for ease of use, to new integrations, we are continually impressed by what is being done in this space, so below are some startups trying something new that are worth checking out!
Prado – Invisible & Sleek Technology (prado | invisible home technology)
At Prado, an experienced research and development team works hand-in-hand with skilled artisans to develop innovative solutions for architects. We focus on function, form and highly durable materials that make the difference. Design meets technology. It takes the brightest minds to build the best products. By bringing together industry experts from both the lighting and ventilation industry, Prado is taking ventilation valves to a whole new level. Simply by making them disappear. We challenged the status quo to design the first ventilation valve you’ll actually want in your home. Light + ventilation, better together. At Prado, the design and production of every new fixture is a balancing act between form, material, functionality and technique with the aim of creating added value for everyone involved.
Solaregy – Solar Innovations (Solaregy)
We are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that help people reduce their carbon footprint. With RaffSun we focus on optimizing the potential of unused window surfaces. RaffSun is an innovative solution that turns windows into sources of green energy. Using Solar slats the RaffSun functions both as a generator of electricity aswell as a cooling & shading solution providing extra savings on reduced cooling.
Voltaware – AI powered Energy monitoring (Our Technology: Real-Time Energy Monitoring With AI)
Voltaware is a next-generation home energy monitor that transforms the way you manage electricity. Whether you’re living in a rented flat or owning a home, Voltaware delivers practical, real-time energy insights to help you reduce energy bills and improve efficiency. Voltaware’s AI-powered energy usage monitor — also known as an electricity usage tracking system — breaks down your electricity consumption by appliance, helping you finally understand how you use your energy at home, compare energy usage with peers, reduce energy waste, lower your energy bills, and monitor progress over time. Each appliance leaves its own fingerprint on the electrical wire every time it’s switched on. Over the past 5 years, the Voltaware data science team has built a library of fingerprints for each appliance type that is commonly found in the homes of our users.
This has enabled us to create an algorithm which is able to disaggregate the bill down to the appliance level, unlocking a combination of energy (p2p, energy reports, tips & recommendations, real-time monitoring, etc…) and home insights (safety alerts, appliance monitoring, elderly monitoring, etc…).
Skysens – Agile Predictive Monitoring (Industrial IoT Platform | Skysens)
Transform your facility with Agile Predictive Monitoring (AgPM). Predict failures, cut energy waste and optimize operations—all without the complexity. Pioneered by Skysens, Agile Predictive Monitoring (AgPM) revolutionizes industrial IoT by treating data like a lean manufacturing process. Unlike slow, complex traditional systems, APM eliminates “deployment waste” to deliver instant AI insights. This approach drastically cuts costs and time-to-value, enabling rapid predictive maintenance and energy optimization without the usual infrastructure overhead.
Unlike passive, general-purpose analytics, Agile Predictive Monitoring leverages Agentic AI to deliver immediate, autonomous results. These pre-trained AI agents are application-specific—designed to solve distinct industrial problems right out of the box. By eliminating the need for complex training, AgPM offers a cost-effective, plug-and-play solution for critical monitoring tasks like predictive maintenance and anomaly detection
FlowAccess – Intellegent Access control (FlowAccess | Intelligent access control in local and remote)
FlowAccess bridges the physical and digital worlds. We collect and manage information in real time so that your business operates with greater precision and autonomy.
