Summary
- Profile Type
- Research & Development Request
- POD Reference
- RDRFR20250717014
- Term of Validity
- 22 July 2025 - 22 July 2026
- Company's Country
- France
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- Tchek is a French SME specialized in AI-powered automated visual vehicle inspections, providing digital solutions to optimize automotive part reuse and circularity in the sector. Founded in 2016, it has developed robust AI tools already deployed Europe-wide with over 700,000 analyses conducted in 2024.
- Full Description
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- Background information about the company and their technology -
Founded in 2016, Tchek develops AI-based automated visual inspection solutions. Their mission is to make inspections faster, more objective, and fully digitalized, thus bringing trust to all actors. A first use case has been developed in the used-vehicle market.
Today, their solutions are deployed for:
1. Vehicle trade-in operations: automating inspections to provide quick and reliable evaluations during trade-in. In this use case, their solutions are used by Carwow, Toyota, Stellantis&You, …
2. End-of-lease inspections: offering leasing companies standardized damage reports and reducing disputes with clients. In this use case, their solutions are used by Volkswagen Financial Services, Toyota Financial Services, …
3. Fleet management: enabling fleet operators to monitor vehicle condition over time for optimized asset management. In this use case, their solutions are used by FATEC, VINCI, …
4. Insurance: providing automated damage detection for claims assessment and underwriting. In this use case, their solutions are used by Claims Express, …
In 2024, their AI solutions analyzed over 700,000 vehicles across Europe, demonstrating scalability and robustness in operational environments.
They have automated the creation of high-performance AI models, especially in advanced computer vision and deep learning models to meet the diverse needs of modern industries.
They currently employ 10+ specialists including AI engineers, data scientists, and software developers. Their revenue reached €1M in 2024, with customers across several EU countries.
- Activities foreseen for a potential project under Horizon topic -
Their project aims at going beyond the digital car inspection by building a unique digital ecosystem allowing to boost the adoption of reuse or remanufacturing parts.
While Tchek’s current focus is on inspection and damage detection, their expertise in AI, computer vision, and automated decision tools can directly contribute to Horizon Europe objectives such as:
Remanufacturing technologies and processes / system engineering, building on advances in data sharing and AI.
Their AI inspection pipeline can be adapted to assess part condition prior to remanufacturing, enabling better selection of components for reuse or refurbishment in the automotive sector.
Mass de-manufacturing (disassembly, separation, sorting) : Their detection models could identify reusable parts or classify parts for sorting, integrating visual data into dismantling processes for improved circularity.
Measurement, verification and inspection assuring quality, traceability, and compliance with quality standards : The core of their expertise: standardized, high-quality inspection data with clear traceability supporting circular economy quality standards.
Stringent data sourcing, interoperability, and processing coupled to robust AI technologies : They design AI pipelines based on FAIR data principles, with models trained on structured, annotated data, deployable at scale and interoperable with customer software ecosystems.
New sets of skills required for remanufacturing implementation : Their solutions include intuitive interfaces and dashboards, allowing non-expert users to integrate AI-based inspections into their workflows with minimal training.
Tchek brings expertise in operational AI for inspection, proven scalability in the European market, and a strong team to co-develop solutions under Horizon Europe calls related to:
1. Digitalization and AI for remanufacturing and circular economy
2. Inspection, verification, and standardization of reused components
3. Increasing trust and efficiency across the value chain - Advantages and Innovations
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Proven, scalable AI solutions already deployed at EU level
Automatic visual damage detection and part classification
Traceable, standardized inspection results
Designed with FAIR data principles and customer software interoperability
User-friendly interface for minimal training and high adaptability - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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They are looking for partners (OEMs, dismantlers, R&D institutions) involved in:
Remanufacturing technologies and processes
Automotive part reuse and circular economy
AI integration in industrial inspection systems
Data exchange platforms and digital twins for circular systems - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- IPR status
- IPR granted
- IPR notes
- In-house developed AI models and inspection technology. Fully owned by Tchek. Potential for joint development under project collaboration.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Coordinator or WP leader in Horizon Europe projects on automotive circularity or remanufacturing :
Engage in use case definition, pilot deployment or data exchange
Explore integration of our technology in real-life dismantling/remanufacturing workflows - Type and Size of Partner
- Other
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- University
- R&D Institution
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Call details
- Framework program
- Horizon Europe
- Call title and identifier
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HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-07 :Accelerating the circular transformation of the EU automotive industry
- Submission and evaluation scheme
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Single-stage CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
- Coordinator required
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Yes
- Deadline for EoI
- Deadline of the call
- Web link to the call
- https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/horizon-cl5-2025-04-d5-07
- Horizon Europe
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02009007 - Artificial intelligence applications for cars and transport
- 01003003 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Market keywords
- 09001005 - Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts
- 08002005 - Machine vision software and systems
- 02007016 - Artificial intelligence related software
- Targeted countries
- All countries