AID4SME Open Call 1: Innovation in AI and Data for Sustainable Industry

The AID4SME Open Call 1 aims to support SMEs in developing innovative AI- and data-driven solutions to address large-scale industrial challenges, focusing on resource optimization. Selected projects should demonstrate significant impact on environmental sustainability and industrial competitiveness.

Open Call Challenges

Combined AI and Data solutions for DATA COLLECTION

1. Augmented sensing solutions
2. 2D/3D image analysis for large Energy Infrastructure predictive maintenance

Combined AI and Data solutions for creation of INSIGHTS

1. Product-production Digital Twins
2. Digital Twin based lifespan analysis tool
3. Energy system Digital Twin decision support tool

Combined AI and Data solutions for DECISION SUPPORT

1. Digital Twin-Enabled Smart Production Process Planning Tool

Combined AI and Data solutions for AUTOMATION

1. Automated energy management for parts production
2. Automated energy management for battery production
3. Semi-automated EV battery disassembly for recycling
4. Co-bot refrigerator door assembly solutions

Who can apply?

Single SMEs, or in a consortium of 1 SME and one of the follow entities:

• Industry organisations providing use-cases and playgrounds for solution testing and validation.
• integrators/engineering services providers that support the SMEs/Start-Ups in integration of the
  solutions.
• Research institutions, non-profit organisations

Cascade funding and project duration

Up to €150 000 per project with a project duration of 14 months

More information

This information is disseminated through the DIGIS3 project, supported by EU. DIHBU, as a member of DIGIS3 EDIH, can help you to submit a proposal for this funding opportunity, through its specific services, free of charge for SMEs.

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