Research & Education
Our commitment to staying at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation is unwavering; as is our commitment to finding new and exciting ways to leverage technology for the benefit of our customers and the planet.Research is the cornerstone of 3Bee. The driving force behind all processes aimed at safeguarding biodiversity.
3Bee's Research
Our Goals
Our vision is based on clear, precise, and ambitious goals. We monitor terrestrial biodiversity with the aim of creating long-term plans for its regeneration and protection.
Develop
We aim to develop innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that improve the conservation of natural habitats and the management of biological resources.
Enhance
We develop technologies for monitoring, protecting and regenerating biodiversity
Monitor
We drive technological progress with innovative tools that promote healthy ecosystems and biodiversity
Regenerate
We monitor the health of biodiversity and pollinating insects through innovative proprietary technologies
Educate
Through outreach initiatives, we aim to raise public and stakeholder awareness about the importance of biodiversity, disseminating knowledge and promoting active engagement in its protection.
Research
We support professionals in sustainability training with tailor-made courses and programmes and a dedicated network
3Bee Technologies
Hive Tech
Hive-Tech is an IoT system that, when applied to a beehive, collects biometric information about the bee colony and analyses the quality of the environment. The device collects all relevant data on the colony (weight, temperature, humidity, sound intensity), which is then analysed using artificial intelligence to determine the health of the hive and its environment. The data from the device can be supplemented with sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the presence of pesticides or heavy metals. Thanks to Hive-Tech we monitor environmental parameters to analyse the biodiversity around us and the health of pollinators, with the aim of creating a network of sentinels across Europe
Collaboration with ESA - Sentinel Hive Tech
With the support of ESA (European Space Agency) we have developed an algorithm capable of analysing the type of soils present on company sites and production sites and within a radius of 5-10-15 km from them. This is a comparative analysis between the site of interest and a control area, which allows you to make a real comparison and understand the real positive or negative impact of your site on biodiversity.
Research Resources
IoT and Big Data for Biodiversity
At 3Bee, technology goes beyond field sensors: we collaborate every day with research organisations that give us access to important databases, such as the satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA). So technology is also satellite-based and we see it as a useful means of studying the health of biodiversity.
We use machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to analyse the data collected through technology, which we translate into a user-friendly dashboard tool with the aim of implementing scalable biodiversity regeneration actions.
Collaboration with Universities and Research Partners
3Bee actively collaborates with prestigious universities around the world. These academic partnerships are essential for advancing our research and development, allowing us to join forces with leading experts and researchers in the field of biodiversity and environmental conservation.
University of Turin
University of Naples
University of Pisa
Research Projects at 3Bee
Biodiversity Credits
The Biodiversity Credits project, launched on January 1, 2024, is dedicated to the development of Biodiversity Credits using the XNatura Index protocol. By employing IoT sensors for hive monitoring, bioacoustic sensors for tracking pollinators, and satellite analysis for vegetation observation, the protocol processes biodiversity indices. These indices, resulting from the XNatura Index methodology, allow not only the monitoring of regeneration initiatives in collaboration with the network of beekeepers and growers of 3Bee but also the establishment of a new biodiversity certification system. Compliant with ISO standards and designed to be scalable, this system is intended for companies that directly impact the environment and aspire to strengthen their ESG reporting.
Funding Agency
Project funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) under delegated powers from the European Commission. (HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOR-01)
Project ID: 101144456
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Theses dedicated to 3Bee
3Bee's technological innovations, solutions and strategies have been the subject of study and research for dedicated thesis projects, not only from a scientific point of view, but also in communication, business and innovation management faculties.
A world for bees and biodiversity - Redesign of the User Experience and User Interface of the 3bee website.
Gaia analyzed the 3Bee website to redesign the user experience and user interface, with the aim of guaranteeing users a 360° browsing experience.
Gaia Novelli - Master's degree in communication theory and technology
Business Model Innovation for Biodiversity Restoration
Francesca delved into how a Naturetech company can innovate its business model to address biodiversity loss.
Francesca D’Agostino - Master’s Degree In MAIN - Innovation Management
Development of a business plan for 3Bee
This thesis is based on the development of a business plan for an Italian startup that has created an innovative IoT monitoring system for beekeeping. The purpose of the presented document is to define a structured and coherent business model aligned with the corporate strategy, covering all relevant points of a business plan.
Mariona Rocafull Piqueras - Master's Degree - Politecnico Milano
Experiential Marketing and Circular Economy: the case of 3Bee
Within the research, Angelica analyzed the case of 3Bee, an agri-tech company and startup that develops intelligent monitoring and diagnostic systems for bee health. Through the use of exclusive technologies, beekeepers can constantly and comprehensively monitor their hives in order to optimize production, save time, and care for their bees by preventing problems and diseases.
2 bln
pollinators protected
23
research centers involved
5000
devices installed in Europe
The numbers achieved
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3Bee and its projects have an impact on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly 13 - Climate Action, 15 - Life on Land and 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities. In terms of Sustainability Reporting, the GRI (Global Reporting Initiatives) Standards on which 3Bee intervenes with its regeneration projects are the following GRI 302, GRI 304, GRI 305, GRI 404, GRI 413.