RAISE: italian excellence in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Progetti innovativi in sanità, ambiente, porti intelligenti e mobilità urbana
In recent years, the RAISE project has transformed Italy’s landscape of robotics and artificial intelligence by integrating research, education and innovation into a dynamic and international ecosystem. Through groundbreaking projects in healthcare, environmental protection, smart ports and urban mobility, RAISE has shown how multidisciplinary expertise can generate cutting-edge solutions with tangible impact across the country.
The project involved 304 professionals, with a gender-balanced composition (43% women) and an average age of 34. Notably, 18% of participants came from 22 foreign countries, underscoring the project’s inclusive nature and openness to international collaboration.
Training program efforts have engaged over 3,300 participants, including students, teachers, researchers, and professionals, helping to spread advanced knowledge and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies.
RAISE has developed 172 innovative solutions across fields such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Big Data. In healthcare alone, these include 9 clinical trials underway, 4 about to begin, 4 submitted to ethics committees, and 11 currently in preparation.
Communication and public engagement efforts have reached an audience of over 15,000 participants through events, conferences, and publications.
Mentorship program have been central to RAISE’s success: 24 research teams, supported by 62 mentors and experts, have guided over 300 beneficiaries. The Community Development Platform has facilitated strategic connections among 169 organizations, including businesses, universities, public institutions, and startups.
The Cascade Funding led to the creation of 50 projects, backed by a total investment of €24 million, involving 104 companies and 26 public entities, significantly boosting technological innovation across Italy.
While headquartered in Liguria, RAISE’s impact spans the entire country, with active initiatives in Lombardy, Tuscany, Lazio, Umbria, Marche, Campania, Apulia, Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia. The project is now firmly established as a national benchmark for research, education, and innovation in robotics and AI.
“These numbers represent more than just outcomes—they reflect the real-world impact that RAISE is having on the territory, on research, and on society,” says Cristina Battaglia, RAISE Programme Manager. “From education to clinical experimentation, from technology transfer to internationalization, every figure reflects the strength of a collaborative, future-oriented national ecosystem.”
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