SAMS - Business Models - Europe

11 most promising SAMS Business Models
Country	Business Model Name and Start-Up Name	Contact Person	Summary	Business Model Canvas
Europe	Beehive Monitoring System (merged of three SAMS business models: Observe you Hive, Monitoring of Bee Colonies for Queen Breeding, Rent a Hive) by UNIKAS	Sascha Kirchner: sascha.kirchner@uni-kassel.de	There are existing projects which offer to adopt a bee colony https://www.planbeeltd.com/. Usually there is no direct access to the hives rented by the customer. With this HIVE monitoring system, customers could observe all relevant data (weight, flight activity, acoustics) in real time. An additional camera would also be possible. The customers who rent a beehive can always observe their colony and there is a considerable added value compared to an anonymous sponsorship. The HIVE system can assist beekeepers also in their queen breeding choices. With the help of sensor data, desired breeding traits can be detected earlier and more precisely. In order to obtain more bee data from different regions, HIVE systems are loaned to interested beekeepers. The received data will be evaluated and can be used by both sides (scientific and application-oriented).	Business model canvas Beehive Monitoring System by UNIKAS
Europe	Software solutions for beekeepers	Armands Kviesis: armands.kviesis@llu.lv and Aleksejs Zacepins: alzpostbox@gmail.com	Development of different software products to aid beekeepers in their beekeeping activities, e.g. DSS SAMS data display for beekeepers/ scientists, beekeeping log, online matchmaking platform for partnerships between beekeepers and technology providers. These products include mobile apps and web services in relation to the beekeeping sector.	Business model canvas Software solutions for beekeepers
Europe	Power supply solutions for monitoring systems	Armands Kviesis: armands.kviesis@llu.lv and Aleksejs Zacepins: alzpostbox@gmail.com	Developing power supply options for monitoring systems, e.g. alternative energy solutions (solar power systems, wind power systems). Since monitoring systems can be placed in very remote areas, it is important to provide efficient power solutions, so the monitoring systems could run self-sufficiently by utilizing the alternative energy sources.	Business model canvas Power supply solutions for monitoring systems
Europe	3D Case for bee colony monitoring system	Armands Kviesis: armands.kviesis@llu.lv and Aleksejs Zacepins: alzpostbox@gmail.com	Designing and printing the casing for monitoring systems to be used in real environment. Such casing will provide water and dust protection for electronic components and adds aesthetic aspect. Recommended to be further elaborated in combination with the Business Model “Development of printed circuit boards for monitoring systems”.	Business model canvas 3D Case for bee colony monitoring system
Europe	Development of printed circuit boards for monitoring systems	Armands Kviesis: armands.kviesis@llu.lv and Aleksejs Zacepins: alzpostbox@gmail.com	The business idea is related to designing and printing customized circuit boards (PCB) based on monitoring system specifications. Besides the circuit board printing, this business also provides soldering of the necessary electronic components. Recommended to be further elaborated in combination with the Business Model “3D Case for bee colony monitoring system”.	Business model canvas Development of printed circuit boards for monitoring systems
Europe	SAMS data warehouse deployment and hosting	Armands Kviesis: armands.kviesis@llu.lv and Aleksejs Zacepins: alzpostbox@gmail.com	The Business is about providing services to deploy and maintain the SAMS Data Warehouse which has been developed during the SAMS project. It also includes user support to link different bee colony monitoring systems with the SAMS Data Warehouse.	Business model canvas SAMS data warehouse deployment and hosting
Europe	A buzzy lesson – Providing monitoring systems and bee colonies to educational institutions	Kristina Gratzer: kristina.gratzer@uni-graz.at	Beehives (incl. colonies) with a (SAMS) HIVE monitoring system will be sold to schools, universities, beekeeping training sites or other educational institutions. Depending on the needs of the customers, the start-up manages the sold bee colonies and gives regular talks for the students, or only provides the systems and service in times of needs. The customer buys the product/ service to improve their course offerings, to teach bee biology and to teach the students how to analyse data on a living system right outside the building. The students further learn to interact with social insects and animals in general.	A buzzy lesson – Providing monitoring systems and bee colonies to educational institutions