aedifion

What aedifion does

aedifion provides Germany’s leading software solution for optimizing building operations. Their AI-based cloud platform sustainably reduces energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and operating costs by up to 40%. The plug-and-play solution collects real-time operational data, identifies malfunctions, provides actionable recommendations for optimization, and autonomously manages operations using real-time data such as weather forecasts, user behavior, or electricity prices. They aim to make buildings part of the solution for a livable planet by creating outstanding solutions for improving building performance and scaling them. The company was founded in 2017 out of a research project at RWTH Aachen University.

Products

• aedifion.ioEnsures data availability and connectivity in buildings, providing a holistic data picture of operations. It enables plug-and-play data transfer from buildings to the cloud, uncovering inefficiencies and potentials. Features include data acquisition, alarming functions, issue identification via AI-based analytics, integrations via open interfaces, customized dashboards, and web access.
• aedifion.analyticsProvides AI-based analytics and reporting for proactive decarbonization. It automatically identifies and evaluates optimization potentials, offering prioritized recommendations for action. Features include operation monitoring, AI-based analyses (over 100 preconfigured), automatic fault detection, identification of savings, continuous monitoring of indoor comfort and air quality, and use of a component database for data structuring.
• aedifion.controlsOffers AI-based autonomous control for optimal building operation. It intelligently and predictively manages HVAC systems based on demand, weather forecasts, and capacity utilization to achieve optimal operating states. Features include self-learning algorithms for autonomous control, customized dashboards, visualization of savings, demand side management capabilities, visualization of control interventions, and model predictive control.
• aedifion.elevateProvides support and advice from experienced engineers to assist with optimization and implementation.
• aedifion.engineeringOffers engineering services for success, including support throughout the entire certification process.
• aedifion.dynamicsA solution for intelligent electricity cost optimization, connecting all energy systems within a building to enable flexible, cost-efficient electricity usage, maximizing self-consumption and reducing operating costs.
• Optimization BundleA comprehensive software and service solution for real estate asset managers to manage buildings in their portfolio. It includes aedifion.io, aedifion.analytics, aedifion.controls, aedifion.elevate, aedifion.engineering, and aedifion.dynamics, providing a foundation for optimal and sustainable building operations.
• Sustainability Bundle (Add-on)A software solution and service bundle to assist with DGNB certification and operate buildings more sustainably. It includes aedifion.io, aedifion.analytics, aedifion.controls, aedifion.elevate, and aedifion.engineering.
• Energy Bundle (Add-on)A software and service bundle for implementing energy management according to ISO 50001. It includes aedifion.io, aedifion.analytics, aedifion.controls, aedifion.elevate, aedifion.engineering, and aedifion.dynamics.

Key capabilities

• AI-based cloud platform
• Real-time data collection and analysis
• Autonomous control algorithms
• Plug-and-play connectivity
• Smart retrofitting for existing systems
• Identification of malfunctions and optimization potentials
• Actionable recommendations for optimization
• Predictive control based on external data (weather, usage, prices)
• Digital twin creation at building, room, and data point level
• Redundantly secured data hosted in Germany
• Open API for integrations
• Customizable dashboards and reporting
• Demand side management
• Model predictive control
• Encrypted data transmission (TLS)
• Role-based user profiles
• Certified hardware and data centers
• Use of standard protocols (MQTT, HTTPS)
• Redundant backups
• Encapsulation and separation of functions
• Information security by design (ISO 27001 certified)

Use cases

• Energy efficiency improvement
• CO₂ emission reduction
• Operating cost reduction
• Operational optimization
• Data availability and collection
• Sustainability strategy implementation
• Smart building enablement
• Technical monitoring
• Building certifications (DGNB, SmartScore, ISO 50001)
• Predictive maintenance
• Relief for operator teams through automatic fault detection
• Dynamic electricity cost optimization
• Demand side management
• Portfolio optimization
• ESG reporting
• Compliance with legal requirements (e.g., GEG, EU taxonomy, EnWG)

AI approach

aedifion uses AI-based cloud platforms and self-learning autonomous control algorithms to optimize building operations, reduce energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and operating costs. Their AI continuously analyzes real-time operational data, identifies malfunctions, provides optimization recommendations, and autonomously manages operations based on factors like weather forecasts, user behavior, and electricity prices. They also plan to develop a virtual building assistant based on generative AI.

Tech named: AI-based cloud platform, self-learning autonomous control algorithms, generative AI, model predictive control, adaptive room control algorithm

Industries served

• Real estate asset management
• Office buildings
• Shopping centers
• Hotel properties
• Health care properties
• Municipal facilities

What it says sets it apart

• Up to 40% savings in energy, CO₂, and operating costs without costly structural investments
• Plug-and-play solution or smart retrofitting for any building, regardless of age or existing technology
• AI-based autonomous control that learns and adapts continuously
• Full-service package including software modules and comprehensive engineering support
• Focus on decarbonization roadmaps and legal compliance
• Centralized cloud platform for real-time insights and portfolio-wide KPIs
• Secure data handling with ISO 27001 certification and hosting in Germany
• Ability to achieve positive cash flow within 6 months
• Accredited WiredScore solution provider for SmartScore certification
• Roots in research from RWTH Aachen University, integrating state-of-the-art technologies
• Simple, intuitive, and user-friendly frontend and billing model
• Reliable and transparent communication with customers

Funding rounds we track

From the AI funding tracker — rounds as reported by the linked publications.