
OTIV is a company specializing in building assistance and autonomous solutions for the rail industry. Their business model focuses on developing and selling advanced technology products such as camera systems for shunting, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), remote supervision and control centers, and full self-driving technology for rail vehicles. OTIV's solutions aim to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in rail operations, supporting industrial companies, railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, and OEMs. The company works with leading rail operators and industrial clients across Europe, including ArcelorMittal, Deutsche Bahn Cargo, and RET. Their technology enhances visibility, collision avoidance, operational control, and autonomous driving capabilities, contributing to a modal shift towards sustainable rail transport. OTIV supports customers throughout installation, maintenance, and training, and their products are designed for harsh industrial environments with features like 4G/5G connectivity and encrypted data storage.

OTIV is a company specializing in building assistance and autonomous solutions for the rail industry. Their business model focuses on developing and selling advanced technology products such as camera systems for shunting, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), remote supervision and control centers, and full self-driving technology for rail vehicles. OTIV's solutions aim to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in rail operations, supporting industrial companies, railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, and OEMs. The company works with leading rail operators and industrial clients across Europe, including ArcelorMittal, Deutsche Bahn Cargo, and RET. Their technology enhances visibility, collision avoidance, operational control, and autonomous driving capabilities, contributing to a modal shift towards sustainable rail transport. OTIV supports customers throughout installation, maintenance, and training, and their products are designed for harsh industrial environments with features like 4G/5G connectivity and encrypted data storage.
Founded: 2020 (Ghent, Belgium)
Core product: Camera-, radar-, lidar- and AI-based assisted, remote and autonomous driving solutions for rail vehicles
Customers / partners: Industrial rail operators and major European rail operators/OEMs (examples cited)
Recent funding: Series A (Jan 2023); additional growth investment announced Dec 2025
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Rail vehicle safety, operational efficiency, and automation for industrial rail, urban transit and mainline freight/passenger markets.
2020
Software Development
Seed round included Pitchdrive and a consortium of business angels; imec.istart reinvested; supplemented with grants.
€9,000,000
Growth investment announced to accelerate deployments and develop full autonomy (announced Dec 2025).
“Finindus, SHIFT Invest, Pitchdrive, imec (imec.istart), Miles Ahead, Lorenz Bogaert, business angels”
OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today.
OTIV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.
As a Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in driving OTIV’s success by leading the preparation, submission, and management of bids and proposals across all our markets. With 2 years of experience in bid management or proposal development, you will collaborate closely with the sales, product, and legal teams to ensure that all proposals are tailored, accurate, and aligned with the strategic goals of OTIV. You’ll be responsible for ensuring timely submission of high-quality, competitive bids that drive new business opportunities in the rail, logistics, and industrial sectors.
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