Niels Van Damme

TLDR

Niels Van Damme is co-founder of OTIV, a Ghent-based deep-tech startup focused on autonomous navigation for inland waterway vessels.

Background

Niels co-founded OTIV with Sam De Smet in Ghent, developing autonomous and AI-assisted navigation technology for barges and inland shipping vessels. The company addresses one of Belgium's important industrial sectors.

What They Do

As co-founder, Niels contributes to OTIV's technical development and strategy, working on AI navigation systems for the inland waterways industry.

Connections

Co-founded OTIV with Sam De Smet. Part of the Ghent deep-tech and maritime innovation ecosystem.