Turn Data into Better Flying
Hello and welcome to the very first update from InnoThunder GmbH! 👋
We’re excited to have you here as we invite you to join us in making paragliding safety smarter and more accessible – powered by data-driven technology. ✨
🧭 Our Mission
We’re on a mission to revolutionize safety in paragliding 🪂 through universally applicable, data-driven technology.
🎯 Our goal:
To dramatically reduce accident rates by developing a comprehensive safety solution – powered by our intelligent flight instrument ✈️ featuring the award-winning iCOWS technology 🧠 (intelligent Collapse Warning System) and a versatile Software-as-a-Service platform.
Our solution addresses critical safety threats:
- Wing collapses
- Human factors
- Pilot error
We’re bringing proven safety concepts from professional aviation – like just culture, structured briefings, checklists, and human performance reflection – into paragliding, without adding complexity.
We integrate:
- 📈 Data-driven flight analysis
- 📝 Guided pre- and post-flight briefings
- 💻 Real-time threat prediction
All into a lightweight, intuitive platform that supports safer decisions and builds a strong safety culture.
💡 Why It Matters
Every year, 5% of all paragliding pilots experience an accident.
With over 900,000 active pilots worldwide, that’s tens of thousands of incidents annually.
InnoThunder’s technology helps:
- Predict collapses before they happen
- Address human factors
- Empower pilots to fly smarter, safer, and with more confidence
📍 Where We Are – April 2025
We’ve had a strong start to 2025 – here’s what’s new:
- ✅ Participating in the STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Business Concept course with lectures and coachings at ETH Zürich
- ✅ Accepted into the Innosuisse Initial Coaching program, unlocking strategic support and expert guidance
→ InnoThunder is now officially supported by Innosuisse - ✅ Built and are finalizing a compact demo system with custom electronics and software – soon ready for first test flights
🔜 What’s Next
In the coming months, we’ll:
- 🛫 Launch real-world test flights and collect flight data
- 💻 Develop the SaaS safety app
- 🧪 Focus on MVP refinement and early product-market fit
- 🤝 Explore strategic partnerships and funding to scale our mission
🤝 How You Can Get Involved
We’re actively looking to connect with:
- 🧑✈️ Pilots, instructors, and paragliding enthusiasts for testing and feedback
- 🛩️ Industry partners from aviation, sport tech, and safety
- 💼 Investors who share our vision for data-driven flight safety
Let’s connect, exchange ideas 💡 and work together to make paragliding safer for everyone.
Stay tuned for updates as we invite you to follow our journey!
🚀 Safe flights and happy innovating. 🌻
All the best,
Nicolas Huber
CEO, InnoThunder GmbH