- Geolinks raised €6M to industrialize FlowTerra, targeting a 2026 launch.
- Investors include Calderion, French Tech Seed Fund, BRGM Invest, and InnoEnergy.
- FlowTerra focuses on mining, carbon capture and storage, and natural hydrogen.
- The technology aims to enhance subsurface modeling and industrial capabilities.
Investment and Objectives
Geolinks Services has secured €6 million to advance the industrialization of FlowTerra, a dynamic subsurface modeling solution. The funding round includes contributions from Calderion, the French Tech Seed Fund managed by Bpifrance, BRGM Invest, and InnoEnergy. This investment aims to support the commercial launch of FlowTerra by 2026, focusing on sectors such as mining, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and natural hydrogen.
Technological Advancements
FlowTerra, developed from CNRS research on passive seismic methods, offers near real-time subsurface modeling. It enhances the sustainability of mining operations, improves CO₂ storage site safety, and increases the likelihood of identifying decarbonized energy resources like natural hydrogen. The long-term goal is to evolve FlowTerra into a real-time digital twin of the subsurface, capable of visualizing fluid movements within underground systems.
Strategic Support and Applications
InnoEnergy not only provides capital but also strategic guidance, market access, and ecosystem connections to accelerate the deployment of such technologies across Europe. The funding will also help Geolinks strengthen its teams with expertise in artificial intelligence, modeling, and geosciences, and enhance its industrial and operational structure for scaling.
Broader Impact
Geolinks' technology addresses a wide range of sustainable subsurface management challenges beyond mining and hydrogen, including geothermal energy, water resource management, underground storage integrity, and industrial risk prevention. These are critical components of Europe’s energy transition, supporting the continent's industrial decarbonization and resource sovereignty.
