EDGX
Category: AI Infrastructure
EDGX is a Belgian spacetech startup that develops AI-based edge computers for satellite constellations. EDGX was founded in 2023. The company is led by Nick Destrycker. Based in Ghent, Belgium. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: €2.3 Million. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include imec.istart, Flanders Future Tech Fund.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Ghent, Belgium
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- €2.3 Million
Value proposition
EDGX's main value proposition is to enable AI and powerful data processing at scale in satellite constellations, reducing latency and boosting autonomy for applications like environmental monitoring and defense by processing data in orbit.
Products and solutions
EDGX Sterna Computer, EDGX SpaceFeather Software
Unique value
EDGX is unique for its focus on neuromorphic computing in space, developing brain-inspired data processing units for next-generation spacecraft that enhance adaptability and efficiency.
Target customer
EDGX serves the satcom/telecom, Earth observation, and in-orbit servicing markets across commercial, government, and defence segments, with a particular focus on enabling AI and powerful data processing at scale in satellite constellations.
Industries served
Spacetech, Satcom/Telecom, Earth Observation, In-orbit Servicing
Technology advantage
EDGX's key technological advantage is the ability to perform AI model retraining onboard the satellite, which provides in-orbit flexibility, adaptability, and AI retrainability. This reduces reliance on ground intervention and enhances mission performance. Their Sterna computer is powered by Nvidia, giving them a computational edge.
How they differentiate
EDGX is developing 'Sterna', an AI-based edge computer for satellites, which they claim to be the world's fastest. Their differentiation lies in combining AI acceleration with neuromorphic computing to create highly efficient and powerful data processing units for the demanding environment of space. This allows for real-time data processing and increased satellite autonomy.
Main competitors
SkyServe, Spiral Blue, OrbitsEdge
Key partnerships
BrainChip, European Space Agency (ESA), European Commission, Belgian Ministry of Defence, Responsive Space
Notable customers
BrainChip (collaboration), Unnamed satellite operator (€1.1M multi-unit deal)
Major milestones
Secured €2.3 million in a seed funding round., Announced a collaboration with BrainChip to develop disruptive data processing solutions for space., Successfully launched first in-orbit demonstration of STERNA on SpaceX Transporter-16 in March 2026., Developed their flagship product, 'Sterna', an AI edge computer for satellites., Delivered 30+ flight-ready compute units.
Growth metrics
As a private startup, specific growth metrics are not publicly available.
Market positioning
EDGX is positioning itself as a key provider of advanced, high-performance AI-powered edge computing hardware for the space industry. They are targeting a niche market that requires sophisticated, real-time, in-orbit data processing capabilities for applications such as earth observation, satellite servicing, and space debris monitoring.
Geographic focus
While EDGX is based in Ghent, Belgium, and has a clear focus on the European space market, their collaboration with US-based BrainChip and a planned launch on a SpaceX mission indicate a strategy for global market penetration, particularly in the US.
Patents and IP
Not publicly available
About Nick Destrycker
Founder & CEO at EDGX, Business Development Manager at C-Quilibrium, Sales Manager at Comsof
Official website: https://www.edgx.space