autumn 2026 bines super-resolution deep learning with explaina- ble AI to understand what triggers hallucinations and how to prevent them, thereby making the enhanced images more reliable. LIST supports the joint project by contributing its research expertise. At the same time, the Luxembourg AI Factory provides access to high-performance com- puting and supports AI model development, helping WEO move from research towards aproduction-grade solution. “We were one of the first users of Luxem- bourg’s supercomputer MeluXina when it started oper- ating,” says Mr van Winsen. “Now we’re using it again to develop our super-resolution algorithm with support from the Luxembourg AI Factory.” A whole ecosystem, at every stage In the beginning, WEO worked mainly with clients in Luxembourg. Still, over the years the company has grown its international footprint to include public bodies and humanitarian organisations in Africa, Aus- tralia and the Americas. Fit 4 Start helped open doors early on, and WEO has since participated in several international competitions to get wider exposure. Several other partners have also supported WEO’s development. The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) provided pro- ject funding, while the Luxembourg City Incubator provided the team with a base for exchanging ideas with other startups and experts. “LSA and ESA have been central to obtaining both funding and credibility,” says Ms Weerasinghe. “The Luxembourg City Incubator has also been hugely supportive, offering us not only office space but a collaborative environment that opens up new op- portunities.” WEO is now expanding its international footprint while developing new applications for private-sector clients, including parametric insurers and organisa- tions managing infrastructure risk. Asia is its next target market. “The thing we care most about is offering infor- mation, research and technology that can be used in real-world operations to build a more sustainable planet,” says Ms Weerasinghe. “We are on a growth journey, and the whole local ecosystem has been there for us at every stage.” © Luxinnovation/René Garcia AI SOVEREIGNTY