For what? Supporting researchers to work together in building high promising ideas for R&D projects within top emerging trends in technology with great potential for social impact and R&I development. These trends have been identified, studied, informed and prioritised through a combination of the most advanced data mining AI engines, human intelligence and crowd/expert perception. If you want to learn more about the trends, click here. For whom? Senior and young researchers in multidisciplinary areas such as new ways of Computing (i.e. neuromorphic computing), Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Bionics, Advanced sensoring and materials, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, 3D […]

Subscriptions are now open for the first edition of Lean 4 Smart Factory Master dedicated to lean production, organized thanks to the collaboration among the University of Pisa, the University of Florence and Consorzio QUINN, one of NExtIN members. The master aims to provide participants with advanced knowledge in the application of Lean Production techniques and in the conscious use of digital technologies in the smart factory field for efficiency projects and continuous improvement of business processes, both in the Industrial and in the Support Service of production fields. Subscriptions open until 25th October. Lessons will be held in Italian. […]

The European Commission, led by the European Innovation Council and in close collaboration with the EU member states, will host a pan-European hackathon to connect civil society, innovators, partners and investors across Europe in order to develop innovative solutions for coronavirus-related challenges. Now is your chance to help tackle coronavirus! Register now euvsvirus.org is a Europe-wide online hackathon organized by the most plugged in and nationally connected actors from all over Europe. It builds upon already conducted national hackathons to enable the rapid execution of brilliant solutions. The #EUvsVirus is a call to action to each and everyone to participate in […]

Euroscan International Network has started a project to support the identification, evaluation and exchange of valid information regarding the treatment of COVID19 and the public health approaches related to organisational and administrative services to support the health care systems in partnership with BLUMORPHO, European Health Authorities and their partners. The goal is to give visibility to solutions that could help health professionals and citizens in the fight against Covid-19.A call is open with no limitations. All solutions coming from any type of organizations will be assessed by the European network of Health Authorities.Send your solution here https://frama.link/unitedagainstcovid-19 This initiative is based […]

BluePoint – Boulevard Auguste Reyers 80Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium Building on the success of the first ‘Factories of the Future for Automotive’ event organised in February 2018, this second edition will focus on additive manufacturing. The event will provide insight in results of past and ongoing projects and will match these with requirements from the automotive sector, including its value networks. An outlook of future research and innovation requirements will be discussed. Participation is free but subject to online registration. Read more here

The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) and the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) are hosting the conference ‘A European Perspective on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Paving the Way for SMEs’ AI Adoption in Key Industrial Value Chains’ next 18 and 19 February 2020 in Brussels. The objective of the conference is to explore the potential of AI applications for SMEs and to discuss concrete steps to support the development and deployment of critical AI applications among SMEs, with a focus on three strategic value chains for Europe: future mobility, industrial internet of things, and smart health. […]

NExtIN is now one of the ADMA (European Advanced Manufacturing Support Centre) project Supportive Organisations. With the purpose of helping SMEs overcome the barriers for the adoption of these Advance Manufacturing Technologies, the ADMA initiative offers them a series of services. Partners will interact with SMEs to define their industrial needs to support them in becoming Factories of the Future. Above all NExtIN will support the initiative by disseminating the project results. Furthermore NExtIn will be proactive in sharing its knowledge in the field of industrial modernization technologies. European manufacturing SMEs participating in ADMA will receive: Tailor-made support and proper […]

Calling innovators in low-energy computing! The fourth call for value chain oriented and interdisciplinary experiments of TETRAMAX looks for technology transfer experiments for the uptake of novel computing technologies in the area of customised low-energy computing for CPS and the IoT. Funding up to €60k per partner. Apply before 29 February!