Hydrometeorological Innovative Solutions - HYDS S.L.

Hydrometeorological Innovative Solutions - HYDS S.L., commonly known as hyds, is a Spanish technology company that develops hydrometeorological forecasting and impact-based early-warning services. Originating from CRAHI-UPC, a leading research group in hydrometeorology, the company positions itself as a bridge between scientific research and real-time operational applications. Its core offering is the Argos platform, a suite of services that translate weather and hydrological forecasts into anticipated impacts on critical assets, enabling proactive emergency management. hyds serves a wide range of clients, from national and regional civil protection agencies and water agencies to industries, municipalities, campsites, and other businesses exposed to weather hazards. The Argos platform includes specialised modules such as Argos (regional/national scale), Argos City (municipalities), Argos Site (site-specific), Argos Flow (probabilistic river flow forecast for reservoir management), and Argos Hydro (integrated hydrological monitoring and early warning). A separate service, WiCast, provides regionalised weather information for outdoor activities and professionals. The company emphasises an impact-oriented, hyperlocal approach, combining high-resolution vulnerability models with forecast products in a single mobile and desktop application. Its services are designed to be open-architecture, allowing clients to integrate their own sensors, local hazard data, and custom response plans. hyds also provides end-to-end support, including setup, 24/7 technical support, and post-event evaluation. hyds has received support from European and Spanish innovation programmes, including the H2020 EU project ANYWHERE (for Argos) and the CDTI-NEOTEC programme (for WiCast). The company operates internationally, with broad synergies in the scientific community. As a private company, it remains focused on technology transfer and continuous dialogue with end-users to address real-world challenges.

Hydrometeorological Innovative Solutions - HYDS S.L. (hyds) originated from CRAHI-UPC, a research group recognised as one of the world leaders in hydrometeorology. The company was founded to transfer scientific advances in hydrometeorological forecasting into real-time operational applications for society and industry. Its creation reflects a broader trend of spinning out research-based technology to address practical challenges in weather risk management. From its base in Spain, hyds developed the Argos platform, a suite of services designed to manage weather-induced emergencies at different scales. The Argos platform was developed with support from the H2020 EU programme as part of the ANYWHERE Project, which aimed to improve responses to extreme weather events. This European backing helped hyds refine its impact-based forecasting approach and expand its service portfolio. Over time, hyds expanded its offerings to include specialised modules: Argos for regional or national scale, Argos City for municipalities, Argos Site for site-specific applications, Argos Flow for probabilistic river flow forecasting in reservoir management, and Argos Hydro for integrated hydrological monitoring and early warning. A separate service, WiCast, was developed with support from the CDTI-NEOTEC programme to provide improved regionalised weather information for outdoor activities and professionals. The company has maintained close links with the scientific community and has built broad international synergies. Its business model emphasises continuous technology transfer from leading research centres and ongoing dialogue with end-users, scientists, and clients. This dual source of innovation allows hyds to propose highly innovative solutions that meet real-world challenges. As of the available information, hyds remains an active private company, focused on delivering cutting-edge hydrometeorological services for risk management. It serves a diverse clientele, including national and regional civil protections, water agencies, industries, municipalities, and campsites, among others. The company's commitment to proactive management and hyperlocal impact assessment continues to drive its development.

Impact-based hydrometeorological forecasting and early-warning services for proactive risk management.

• Argos

  The complete solution for weather hazard management at regional or national scale.

• Argos City

  Proactive weather-induced emergencies management for municipalities.

• Argos Site

  Your ally in weather emergencies at your place.

• Argos Flow

  Probabilistic river flow forecast for reservoir management.

• Argos Hydro

  Integrated hydrological monitoring and early warning forecast.

• WiCast

  Improved and highly regionalised information on relevant actual and future weather conditions for people involved in outdoor activities.

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