The three research themes Trust, Cooperate and Learn cut across the four contexts Smart society, Digitalized industry, Rich and healthy life, and Educational Transformation.

Open call for Partner Innovation Projects

This is the first call for Partner Innovation Projects (PIP) within Digital Futures.

Important dates:

Call opens: 2021-09-27
Call closes: 
2021-10-20
Decision on Partner Innovation Projects:
Beginning of December 2021
Expected Start of Projects: Beginning of January 2021

Partner Innovation Project proposals are welcome in all areas of digital transformation (represented by the Digital Futures research matrix). Preparatory workshops held during the first half of 2021 and leading up to this call have suggested that interesting areas for collaborations include the following areas:

  • Digital Infrastructures for industrial applications: Reliable, resilient, and always available
  • Digital and programmable world: Real-time digital twins, cyber-physical security
  • Smart Manufacturing and Construction: Flexible automation and circular economy
  • Energy efficiency and electrification: ICT-CO2 footprint, visualizing sustainability achievements.

More information and How to apply can be found here

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