RAISE leads the “ARTOUR – Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Tourism” project, funded by the Interreg Italy – France Maritime Programme 2021 – 2027
RAISE is the lead partner of the “ARTOUR – Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Tourism” project, which has been deemed eligible and funded under the 2nd Call of the Interreg Italy – France Maritime Programme 2021 – 2027, with a total budget of € 1.996.431,63.
ARTOUR was selected under Priority 1 – A cross-border area that is attractive and based on smart and sustainable modernization, with a focus on Specific Objective 3 – Strengthening sustainable growth and the competitiveness of SMEs in the tourism and cultural services sectors.
The project partnership includes RAISE S.c.a.r.l. as the lead partner, e.INS (implementing body of the Ecosystem of Innovation for Next Generation Sardinia), START 4.0 Competence Center, ARTES 4.0 Competence Center, the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Petra Patrimonia Corsica Cooperative. ARTOUR aims to promote the digital transformation of businesses through the introduction of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced 5G connectivity. The project aligns with the Industry 5.0 paradigm, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and the enhancement of natural and cultural heritage.
The project includes a wide range of activities to support SMEs operating in the relevant sectors:
– Support (including guidance, dissemination, and information activities) for the use of AI by companies in the tourism and cultural services sectors;
– Provision of pilot projects and demonstrations through which companies can conduct tests supported by experts with sector-specific knowledge (“test before invest” and technology transfer);
– Organization of Challenges via Calls for Ideas to identify and support the most promising initiatives capable of identifying needs and innovative solutions in the sector, thereby promoting constant interaction between supply and demand and fostering joint projects among SMEs, innovation actors, end users, etc.;
– Open calls for the provision of grants for the implementation of feasibility studies and Proofs of Concept (also leveraging the technological infrastructure and expertise of the technology transfer centers network), particularly targeting start-ups.
€ 520.000,00 of the project’s budget will be allocated as non-repayable grants for businesses operating in the tourism and cultural sectors, which will also gain access to services and technologies through the network of involved competence centers.
Running until July 31 2027, the ARTOUR project represents a concrete opportunity for local businesses, strengthening RAISE’s international presence and generating real and lasting impacts.
