Ekesia

Ekisia, founded in 2024 as a spin-off from the University of Salford's THINKlab, specializes in developing digital solutions aimed at enhancing resilience and promoting social equity. With a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research and development, Ekisia collaborates with industry partners to design and deliver microservice software architectures and applications. The company operates in sectors such as aerospace, automotive engineering, built environment, smart cities, and space exploration, leveraging funding from the European Union and UK Research and Innovation. Ekisia's business model focuses on creating cutting-edge digital platforms that drive evidence-based decision-making and foster collaboration across agencies and communities. The company generates revenue through partnerships and the implementation of its technology platforms, such as the successful MOBILISE pilot in Manchester, which demonstrated the potential for enhancing regional resilience through collaborative risk evaluation and disaster preparedness training. Ekisia serves a diverse client base, including scientists, industry partners, and community agencies, all working towards mitigating climate risks and advancing regional resilience initiatives. Keywords: resilience, collaboration, digital solutions, climate risks, social equity, interdisciplinary, microservice architecture, aerospace, smart cities, community engagement.