About us
ProTecBird. Strong in association.
Managing Director Thorsten Heinzen
ProTecBird is a German technology company specializing in bird protection through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Our unique approach combines advanced technologies with deep ornithological expertise to develop innovative solutions in environmental protection. Since our founding in November 2021 in Husum, we have established ourselves as pioneers in a dynamically growing market.
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ProTecBird was co-founded by BioConsult SH, a company based in Husum that has operated since 1998 as an independent ecological research and consulting office. The BioConsult SH team consists of experienced scientists who provide scientifically sound environmental assessments and develop conservation concepts and feasibility studies. BioConsult SH aims to find sustainable solutions to conflicts between human interests and nature conservation. The close collaboration with BioConsult SH in the form of a joint venture gives ProTecBird a solid foundation of scientific expertise and technological innovation.
Our focus is on developing AI-based technologies for the renewable energy, aviation, and industrial sectors. The solutions we create not only effectively protect birds but also provide significant benefits for human infrastructure by harmonizing environmental protection with economic interests:
AVES Wind® Anti-Collision Systems
Preventing bird collisions with wind turbines to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies on land and at sea.
AVES Airport®
Increasing flight safety by protecting aircraft from bird strikes during takeoff and landing.
AVES Industry® and AVES Stadium®
Protecting industrial plants, power plants, offshore platforms and football stadiums from pollution and damage caused by birds.
In 2024, ProTecBird successfully transformed from a start-up to a scale-up. Under the leadership of Managing Director Thorsten Heinzen, the company has created a solid foundation for sustainable growth with a dynamically growing team of 20 permanent employees and 35 freelancers. In addition to market-ready innovations, a powerful industrial structure has been established and international market entry has been successfully completed. Renowned customers from the fields of wind energy, aviation, industry and Bundesliga stadiums already rely on our AI technologies.
