About Us

SeTePa is a pioneering Austrian startup dedicated to advancing sensor technology specifically for the oil, gas, and energy industries. Our state-of-the-art sensors provide unparalleled accuracy and reliability in detecting gases and liquids, empowering our industrial partners to enhance their operations and achieve superior outcomes.

Vision and Mission

  • Vision: To revolutionize sensor technology and become the leading partner for innovative sensing solutions in the energy sector.

  • Mission: To deliver advanced, cost-effective, and scalable sensor solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance for our partners.

Company History

Founded in Vienna by a seasoned entrepreneur and a visionary electronics professor, SeTePa has made significant strides in the field of sensor technology for the energy industry. Our milestones include securing prestigious research grants, developing prototypes, and establishing strategic partnerships that drive our innovation forward.

About Our Parent Company

SeTePa is a subsidiary of III-V Technologies GmbH in Vienna. The parent company holds multiple patents, including a novel sensor patent, and has several additional patents in the pipeline. III-V Technologies GmbH was founded by an experienced entrepreneur and a visionary electronics professor, with the vision to revolutionize semiconductor applications across manufacturing steps, performance, efficiency, and environmental conditions. SeTePa is a project-specific firm established to apply this vision to sensor technology.

Our Team

Core Team

Dr. Bijan Khajehpour

Management & Strategy

Matthias Mäke-Kail

Technology & Finance 

Julien Ardelean

Chief Technical Officer

Leonard Gagea

Semiconductor Expert

Dr. Azam Ashouri

Process Engineer

Gregory Greenfield

Electronic Engineer

George Florea

Software Engineer

Open Jobs

SeTePa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team! If you’re interested, please reach out to us at HR@setepa.com.

Partnership Announcement

SeTePa and BenoliTech have formed a strategic EU-based partnership, delivering high-performance sensor technology solutions tailored to today’s evolving market needs.

This collaboration brings together SeTePa’s proven track record in R&D and sensor innovation with BenoliTech’s strengths in cost-efficient software engineering and project management, especially embedded software development including safety-critical functions. The partnership also benefits from the integration of SensoBlock – the modular platform developed by BenoliTech – which enables rapid customization of sensor solutions.


Together, we provide end-to-end, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, support digital transformation, and drive innovation across industries.