Greenerwave opens Toulouse office to drive RIS technology
Greenerwave has opened new offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth and embed itself within a top-tier strategic aerospace ecosystem in France. Within this specialised technical environment, the company aims to drive its disruptive Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) technology in revolutionising satellite communications.
Strengthening European technological sovereignty in a highly strategic domain, Greenerwave RIS technology is passive and low in semiconductor consumption, enabling the development of a new generation of antennas that are more energy-efficient and have a lower carbon footprint.
The flexibility of this RIS technology enables it to be adaptable to a wide range of applications, paving the way for significant transformations in various strategic sectors. This includes optimising communication systems in defence, developing advanced products for the space industry, enhancing performance in autonomous automotive, or revolutionising telecommunications.
The innovative RIS materials developed by Greenerwave are industry-ready for manufacturing and designed for mass-market applications. They utilise conventional PCBs with off-the-shelf electronics and feature reflective control that is agnostic to the signal. Furthermore, these materials require minimal power and offer high efficiency.
Toulouse is considered one of Europe’s most dynamic space hubs, providing an intersection of innovation, research, and industry. Beyond its historical roots in aeronautics, the city is now recognised as a key centre for satellites, orbital technologies, and space applications. Greenerwave aims to leverage this ecosystem to drive the development and adoption of its RIS technologies.
As satellite communications become ever more central to connectivity, defence, and the management of critical infrastructure, innovation is essential for technological sovereignty. Greenerwave aims to make a significant contribution by offering passive, energy-efficient solutions poised to redefine the standards for satellite communication antennas.
This new location not only enhances the company’s visibility within the ecosystem but also cements its role as a key player in the NewSpace movement.
Geoffroy Lerosey, CEO and co-founder of Greenerwave, explains: “Toulouse is more than an industrial hub — it is a powerhouse of expertise, innovation, and ambition. This move is a vital lever to raise awareness of our sovereign European technology: resource-efficient, globally competitive, and built for resilience. Our mission is clear — to help build a more robust European space sector, anchored in low-impact technologies that reduce critical dependencies.”
Founded in 2015 by CNRS researcher Geoffroy Lerosey and Professor Mathias Fink (ESPCI Paris), Greenerwave has developed a breakthrough technology based on RIS and proprietary physics-based algorithms. This innovative approach enables the real-time steering of signal-carrying waves by shifting complexity from hardware to software, resulting in significantly lower energy consumption, reduced semiconductor usage, and the emergence of a new generation of high-efficiency antennas that are both leaner and more sustainable.
Greenerwave is supported by renowned industrial and institutional partners, including Intelsat and the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA).
Now employing nearly 120 people, most of whom are based in Paris, Greenerwave is expanding with a new locally recruited expert team in Toulouse, led by Thibault Maisonnat. The Toulouse team strengthens operational and technical capacities. It leverages deep expertise in integrating complex systems, especially in antenna architecture for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
Located near the Cité de l’Espace, the Toulouse team benefits from state-of-the-art infrastructure, including an anechoic chamber, a custom outdoor structure for terminal validation and next-generation RF testing equipment. These facilities enable the integration and validation of Greenerwave’s multi-orbit satellite communications terminals.
The company recently welcomed several French and international clients to its new Toulouse facility for a successful demonstration campaign showcasing the capabilities of its LEO/GEO multi-orbit terminal.
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