NORCE is an independent research institute that conducts research for both public and private sectors, to facilitate informed and sustainable choices for the future. We deliver research and innovation in energy, health care, climate, the environment, society and technology. Our solutions address key challenges for society and contribute to value creation on the local, national and global levels.
The purpose of EDIH Oceanopolis is to assist start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the public sector in mastering new digital business models, tools, and competencies that elevate their operations and employees into a digitalized and sustainable future.
A national partnership supports this digitalization hub, which is one of two Norwegian networks within the European Digital Innovation Hub initiative. Oceanopolis offers specialized expertise in how to adopt and leverage the benefits of artificial intelligence, data, and robotics.
Cogniman aims to create flexible and efficient manufacturing process that produces zero waste and high-quality products. We begin by collecting and analysing the conditions of selected manufacturing scenarios, addressing legal, procedural, ethical and technical challenges. This helps us identify the key components for an AI-enhanced robot system in a flexible smart manufacturing setup.
Our approach also focuses on human-centric design. We develop capabilities like Digital Twin simulations, advanced sensing, machine learning and cognitive robots for each pilot. These components are then integrated and pre-tested in a representative environment before undergoing extensive trials at the manufacturing plant.
The Knowledge Technologies for Democracy (KT4D) project is investigating how democracy and civic participation can be better facilitated in the face of rapidly changing knowledge technologies - such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data – to enable actors across society to capitalise on the many benefits these technologies can bring in terms of community empowerment, social integration, individual agency, and improved trust in both institutions and technological instruments while identifying and mitigating potential ethical, legal and cultural risks.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a young university, founded in 1956 by industry, local government and academia. Today, their spirit of collaboration is still at the heart of the university community. We foster an open culture where everyone feels free to exchange ideas and take initiatives.
Imec is the world's leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hub. The combination of our talent, infrastructure, and partner network enables breakthroughs towards microchips that are smaller, faster, more affordable, and more sustainable. We combine that nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter, better future.
The Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation (LMS) is oriented on research and development in cutting edge scientific and technological fields. LMS are involved in a number of research projects funded by the CEU and European Industrial partners. Particular emphasis is given to the co-operation with the European Industry as well as with a number of 'hi-tech' firms. It is organized in three different groups:
Manufacturing Processes Modelling and Energy Efficiency
Robots, Automation and Virtual Reality in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Systems
Human-centric AI
DFKI conducts research on "human-centric AI" in the major groundbreaking areas of AI research and applications with a focus on socially relevant topics and scientific excellence. We are convinced that AI technologies can help in meeting the great societal challenges we face such as man-made global warming, social injustices, and dangerous diseases. We dedicate ourselves with great energy to work on AI solutions to these tasks.
Since 2004, PAL Robotics has been dedicated to enhancing societal well-being and solving everyday problems through the integration of robotics into daily life. Our robots work alongside humans, supporting both domestic tasks and improving efficiency in industrial settings. We specialize in creating customizable, tailor-made robotic platforms and modular components that adapt to the specific needs of our clients. From the day our team of engineers debuted Europe’s first fully autonomous humanoid biped robot, PAL Robotics has been recognized for our commitment to innovation and excellence in research & development.
Imagga is an Platform-as-a-Service providing Image recognition API that help businessunderstand and monetize image content in the cloud and on-premise.
Inria is the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, and since January 2024 has been responsible for the Agence de programmes dans le numerique 9Digital Programs Agency), designed to strengthen the collective dynamics of higher education and research. Its DNA is based on world-class research, technological innovation and entrepreneurial risk. Within 220 project teams, most of which are shared with major research universities, more than 3,800 scientists are exploring new avenues, often in interdisciplinary collaboration with industrial partners, to meet ambitious challenges. As a technology institute, Inria supports a wide range of innovation paths: from open source software publishing to the creation of technology startups (Deeptech).
Multiverse Computing is the leader in quantum-inspired AI model compression. the company's deep expertise in quantum software and AI led to the development of CompactifAI, a revolutionary AI model compressor. CompactifAI compresses LLMs by up to 95% with only 2-3% precision loss. CompactifAI models reduce computing requirements and unleash new use cases for AI across industries. Multiverse Computing is headquartered in Donostia, Spain, with offices across Europe, the US and Canada.
The leader in product data exchange and sharing. Jotne Connect data products have successfully reduced development and product lifecycle costs through the use of intelligent data management in the areas of Defense, Aeronautics, Oil & Gas, Built Environment and Aerospace.
Jotne Connect is a leader in the development of standards-based software products specializing:
Stavanger is the third largest city and third largest metropolitan area in Norway. The city's population rapidly grew in the late 20th century due to its oil industry. Stavanger is known today as the Oil Capital of Norway. Norwegian energy company Equinor, the largest company in the Nordic region, has its headquarters in Stavanger.
Located on the Stavanger Peninsula in southwest Norway, Stavanger counts its official founding year as 1125, the year the Stavanger Cathedral was completed. Stavanger's core is to a large degree 18th- and 19th-century wooden houses that are protected and considered part of the city's cultural heritage. This has caused the town center and inner city to retain a small-town character with an unusually high ratio of detached houses and has contributed significantly to spreading the city's population growth to outlying parts of Greater Stavanger.
Multiple educational institutions for higher education are located in Stavanger. The largest of these is the University of Stavanger.
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. Its main roles include proposing new laws and policies, monitoring their implementation and managing the EU budget.
