A new section of the website dedicated to the cascade funding launched within the RAISE Innovation Ecosystem (Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment) is now online.
Five calls have been published, aimed at supporting experimental research and development projects aligned with the activities carried out within the ecosystem’s spokes.
The first call targeted SMEs with operational headquarters in Liguria and the southern regions of Italy, while the remaining four were directed at research organizations located in Southern Italy, with a focus on experimental challenges and technology transfer.
With a total budget of € 24 million, 50 projects have been funded, involving 104 companies and 26 research organizations.
The cascade calls have helped expand and strengthen the RAISE network by integrating expertise and experimental areas that are closely connected to and complementary with the SPOKEs’ lines of activity.
All funded projects have a strong innovative component and focus on testing robotics and AI technologies in a variety of application areas, including ports, urban environments, cultural sites, natural parks, and healthcare facilities. At the core of all projects is a commitment to improving quality of life and well-being, as well as promoting environmental and social sustainability.
Thanks to these cascade calls, the geographical scope of the RAISE ecosystem has expanded beyond Liguria to include 11 additional regions, mostly in Southern Italy. This expansion has reinforced RAISE’s activities by opening up new development opportunities and responding to the growing demand to apply the results of the Ligurian ecosystem in new and stimulating contexts.
Learn more and explore full details of the calls on the dedicated page.
