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Playbook & Handbook · February 6, 2026
Winning Accelerator Playbook 2026 by BambuUP
EDTECH: LEVERAGING AI-POWERED TECHNOLOGIES TO TRANSFORM THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
1. Technology overview
Polysense is a Belgian company based in Gent that provides AI-native machine vision and process control for food manufacturing. It aims to catch quality drift on production lines before it turns into waste.
Polysense Qualify uses cameras for real-time inline inspection, Polysense AutoControl adjusts machine parameters automatically from the Qualify data, and Polysense Intelligence connects the modules and maps the production line. The platform works with existing PLC, SCADA and MES systems. Customers include potato, bakery and biscuit producers.
2. Highlighted features & specifications
- Qualify: Real-time inline camera inspection of every product.
- AutoControl: Automatic adjustment of machine parameters based on inspection data.
- Intelligence: Connects modules and maps the whole production line.
- Synthetic data models: Support detection under changing ingredients and conditions.
- OT and IT integration: Works with PLC, SCADA and MES systems.
3. Potential application
A Vietnamese snack or instant-noodle factory could inspect colour and shape defects on fast lines. A bakery chain's central kitchen could use automatic oven control to keep output consistent. A frozen vegetable exporter could grade product inline before packing.
4. Benefits
Inspects every product on the line in real time instead of by sampling. Automatic parameter adjustment reduces waste before it is produced. The platform fits existing PLC, SCADA and MES setups, so lines need no replacement. One dashboard consolidates quality and process data for plant managers.
5. Market trends & opportunities
Food and beverage manufacturing accounts for 19% of EU food waste according to Eurostat figures cited in coverage of the funding round. Manufacturers look for inline inspection and closed-loop control to protect margins. Vietnamese processors of potato, bakery and snack products face similar yield and quality pressure as exports grow.
6. Other information
Based in Gent, Belgium. Closed a 10.7 million USD seed round in July 2026 led by Felix Capital with Fortino Ventures, Syndicate One and 100IN; earlier raised about 2.2 million USD. Expanded to the US and the Middle East.
