By joining this leading global network, LeoBlue reaffirms its commitment to transforming the way we anticipate and respond to climate disasters. With extreme events becoming more frequent and intense, shifting from reactive crisis management to early, proactive action has never been more crucial.

Why this partnership is essential

Launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019, REAP brings together an international community of key players (governments, international organizations, and the private sector) with a single mission: to make as many people as possible safer from disasters.

For LeoBlue, this partnership is a natural evolution of our mission. 

We believe that technology, data, and strategic planning are the pillars of effective risk management. Joining REAP allows us to:

• Collaborate with global leaders in climate adaptation.
• Amplify our impact by aligning with international frameworks.
• Contribute our expertise to ensure that early warnings translate into concrete action on the ground.

A shared vision for the future

This partnership is not just about joining a network; it is about actively participating in a global movement that places human life and resilience at the heart of innovation and foresight.

At LeoBlue, we look forward to working alongside our partners to bridge the gap between warning systems and real action at the community level.

To learn more about them, here is the link of their website: https://www.early-action-reap.org .

Led by Philippe Lattes and Guillaume Ferré, this innovation marks a turning point in the way we think about global connectivity.

A technological revolution: Bluetooth from space

Until now, satellite connectivity has often been synonymous with complexity: expensive terminals, bulky antennas and closed proprietary protocols.

By successfully using Bluetooth, a universal technology already present in billions of devices, directly from orbit, LeoBlue is breaking down technological barriers. Now, a simple smartphone or standard sensor can receive vital data anywhere on the planet without additional equipment.

A strategic agreement for exclusive use

Beyond the technical feat, this announcement is accompanied by a key structural milestone: the signing of an agreement with SATT Aquitaine Science Transfert.

This agreement grants LEOBLUE exclusive rights to exploit this patent. This exclusivity secures our competitive advantage and allows us to accelerate the industrialisation of our solutions for partner satellite constellations.

What’s next?

With this European patent in hand, LeoBlue now has the legal and technical foundation it needs to deploy its alert and tracking services on an international scale. Our mission remains unchanged: to save lives and protect assets using technology that everyone already has in their pocket.

Highlighting the connectivity of tomorrow

During this insightful interview, Philippe presented our unique technological approach: using Bluetooth to connect satellites directly to smartphones, ensuring universal population alerts. He shared the stage with Théophile, representing our partner SpaceLocker.

Valuable ecosystem support

This spotlight was made possible through the Space Business Catalyst innovation initiative by Thales Alenia Space. We would like to warmly thank Vincent C., Guilhem Garrel, and the entire Thales Alenia Space team for their ongoing support and this opportunity to showcase our mission to a national audience.

Watch the Replay

Did you miss the live broadcast? The replay is available to discover how LeoBlue is working toward community resilience:

Watch the Replay (starting at 1:03:00)

A prestigious recognition

Receiving this award is a powerful symbolic milestone for us. It is a wonderful recognition of the hard work accomplished over the past few months and the total commitment of our team to developing the world’s first universal population alert network.

We would like to warmly thank CLUB GALAXIE for this distinction and for its unwavering support of Toulouse’s space innovation. Leading a project like LeoBlue within such a vibrant ecosystem is both an honor and a privilege.

Congratulations to our partners

This celebratory evening also honored our partners at SpaceLocker, the winners of the Prix Galaxie. We are delighted to share this success with them and proud to move forward together in this technological adventure.

This “Star” gives us even more energy for the next steps of our mission: ensuring that in an emergency, no one is left without a signal.

The Post-Impact Challenge

Tsunamis often strike without warning and with such force that they instantly destroy ground communication infrastructures (cell towers, fiber optics, power grids). In these critical moments, silence is the greatest danger for coastal and island communities.

LeoBlue’s Solution: A Bluetooth Link from Space

This is exactly where LeoBlue steps in. Our direct satellite-to-smartphone Bluetooth link is designed for ultimate resilience:

• Total Independence: It operates even when terrestrial networks are completely down.
• Operational Support: It enables authorities to sustain continuity of operations by broadcasting alerts and critical instructions.
• Universal Accessibility: No hardware modification is needed on the smartphones of the affected populations.

Investing in preparedness means investing in resilient and sovereign communications, capable of functioning before, during, and especially after a disaster. Because a prepared world is one where no one is left without a signal, even in the heart of the storm.

Prevention: A Vital Investment

Every timely alert has the power to save lives. Yet, while the cost of disasters continues to rise, funding for prevention often remains insufficient. This day serves as a crucial reminder: investing in resilience is investing in the future.

LeoBlue in Action

At LeoBlue, we are turning this belief into a technological reality. We are developing a universal direct satellite-to-smartphone network via Bluetooth. Our goal is to ensure that critical alerts reach everyone, everywhere—even when terrestrial networks are down.

Because a resilient world is one where no one is left without a signal.

Strategic Expertise for Our Space Ambitions

Aude joins LeoBlue with a top-tier scientific and operational background. Holding a PhD, she possesses solid expertise in setting up and managing complex projects. Her arrival is a major asset for steering our activities and supporting our rapid growth within the SpaceTech ecosystem.

Accelerating the Deployment of Our Solution

As Chief Operating Officer, Aude will play a key role in coordinating our innovative projects and structuring the company. Her vision and experience will contribute directly to our mission: building the world’s first universal population alert network via satellite and Bluetooth.

Her technical expertise and ability to manage large-scale projects are essential for reaching the next milestones of our technological and human journey.

Welcome on board, Aude!

We were pleased to exhibit at the StartAir pavilion, thanks to the hospitality of the GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association). This week was filled with fascinating exchanges with major industry players, allowing us to present our vision for the future of satellite connectivity.

At the Crossroads of Innovation

At our booth, we shared our latest technological breakthroughs and strengthened our ties with the global space ecosystem. These high-level meetings confirm the growing interest in the direct-to-smartphone communication solutions developed by LeoBlue.

We would like to thank everyone who came to meet us, as well as the GIFAS for this exceptional opportunity!

This first successful demonstration is a major breakthrough for us as we develop the world’s first universal population alert network. It also marks the first time such a communication has been established, demonstrating that Bluetooth is not merely a short-range device.

Bluetooth technology serving the first universal population alert network

Founded in 2023, the seeds of LeoBlue were sown during the Covid period. Inspired by the “TousAntiCovid” app, Philippe Lattes, an expert in the space industry, wondered if the model could be duplicated on a global scale: creating a solution that would connect satellites to all existing smartphones to alert populations in the event of disasters.

Once the idea was formulated, the technological barrier remained to be broken. This is when Guillaume Ferré, a researcher at IMS Bordeaux and a specialist in satellite telecommunications, turned his attention to Bluetooth technology. One patent later, LeoBlue was born with a clear objective: to alert and keep populations informed, even the most isolated or those cut off from terrestrial networks, within 30 minutes.

By using Bluetooth as a communication vector, we make our network sovereign, universal, and resilient. Unlike solutions that require the deployment of a dedicated constellation, we rely on hosting opportunities (payload hosting) aboard satellites currently under construction. This approach considerably reduces our digital footprint and makes LeoBlue one of the most sober solutions on the market.

A message transmitted at an altitude of 16km: a first for standard Bluetooth communication

Known for its efficiency over short distances, Bluetooth technology had never before proven itself in long-range direct downlink for data transmission. By flying one of our modules at an altitude of 16km, we successfully established a direct downlink connection, transmitting and receiving a standard Bluetooth message on a simple smartphone. We thus become the first player to establish this type of link over such a distance.

Only two years after our creation, we have ticked an important box in the development of our population alert network, the first of its kind. Now, it is time for the next step: repeating the operation in orbit, a milestone scheduled for the second half of 2026.

Validating this technological principle in flight was a crucial step for us. With a full deployment of our solution planned for 2030, we are leaving our mark on the field of Bluetooth communications by becoming the first to establish a long-range direct downlink for transmitting messages to smartphones. Beyond the technological success and a respected schedule, this demonstration confirms the feasibility of the project: a decisive element as we launch a fundraising campaign coupled with a crowdfunding operation.

This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era for direct and universal connectivity.

A partnership focused on efficiency and mission

The choice of SpaceLocker as our deployment partner is in line with our desire to focus our resources on our core business: technological innovation.

As our CEO Philippe Lattes explains:

‘Spacelocker is the ideal partner for LeoBlue. It allows us to focus on our mission and offer rapid and cost-effective deployment of our constellation by optimising the use of existing satellites.’

A shared vision for the future of space

SpaceLocker shares our vision of more efficient and sustainable space development. Théophile Lagraulet, CEO of SpaceLocker, welcomed this alliance:

‘We are very proud to be working with LeoBlue. They are the perfect example of users with sensors that will shape our future, and for whom payload hosting represents the ideal orbital infrastructure to deploy them effectively with a sustainable approach.’

We look forward to starting this phase with SpaceLocker and keeping you informed of the progress of our alert constellation.