Technological innovation
The Italian company stands out in the entrepreneurial ecosystem thanks to its advanced technology Artificial Intelligence, capable of mapping underground networks with high precision and significantly optimizing the sector's operating costs.
The company of Italian origin Xplore has established itself as one of the big names of this year's edition of South Summit Madrid 2026, a major technology event co-organized by IE University, after being proclaimed the winner in the vertical competition specializing in Mobility & Smart Cities.
The award-winning project bases its competitive advantage on the deployment of the Artificial Intelligence for the efficient location and recording of underground infrastructure. This cutting-edge technology combines remote sensors, automation, and comprehensive advanced data analysis. Thanks to this technical integration, the tool accurately identifies pipelines, underground utilities, remains of archaeological interest, and potential structural risks beneath the surface. The development culminates in the generation of high-precision three-dimensional models, an innovation that allows companies and public administrations to drastically reduce both execution times and the costs derived from technical inspections.
This recognition falls under the theme of this edition, 'AI Convergence', the thematic axis around which the meeting held at the facilities of pivots The shipSince June 3rd, this venue in the Spanish capital has served as the global epicenter for the debate on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on the business world and society. To this end, it has brought together a remarkable number of participants: more than 600 international speakersNear 4.900 startups coming from different markets and a volume exceeding 2.000 investors in search of new business opportunities and strategic alliances.
The competition will come to a close tomorrow, June 5th, with the closing ceremony where the name of the overall winner will be revealed. Startup CompetitionIn addition to awarding specific recognitions to the most disruptive startup, the most sustainable initiative, the project with the greatest scalability, and the firm that proves to have the best human team.
The current edition of the entrepreneurship summit enjoys strong institutional support from the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial IntelligenceThe Community of Madrid and the Madrid City Council are also involved. Furthermore, it has the strategic and financial support of leading corporations such as Mutua Madrileña, Google for Startups, BBVA Spark, Wayra – Telefónica Innovation, and BStartup by Banco Sabadell.




