MATHEMA SRL

Their core work

MATHEMA is a Florence-based software engineering SME specializing in intelligent systems, cybersecurity, and cloud-based platforms. Across their H2020 portfolio, they have contributed software development expertise to projects ranging from cloud business integration and smart city ICT platforms to IoT cybersecurity and AI for safety-critical systems. Their work sits at the intersection of applied AI, distributed computing, and secure system design — making them a versatile technology partner for projects that need reliable software components in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

MATHEMA's early H2020 work (2015-2017) centered on cloud computing and smart city ICT platforms, including electric mobility solutions. From 2018 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward security and trust — first with IoT cybersecurity (CYBER-TRUST) and then with collaborative AI for safety-critical systems (CISC). This trajectory suggests a deliberate move from general-purpose platform development toward high-assurance, security-sensitive software engineering.

MATHEMA is moving toward trustworthy AI and secure intelligent systems, positioning them well for future projects in critical infrastructure protection, autonomous systems safety, and AI assurance.

How they like to work

MATHEMA operates exclusively as a project participant, contributing specialized software development within larger consortia rather than leading them. With 76 unique partners across just 4 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia (averaging 19+ partners per project), which indicates comfort operating within complex multi-national teams. Their role pattern suggests they are brought in as a reliable technical contributor rather than a project driver.

Despite only 4 projects, MATHEMA has built a remarkably broad network of 76 unique partners across 17 countries, reflecting their participation in large-scale European consortia. This gives them wide visibility and connection points across the EU research landscape.

What sets them apart

MATHEMA combines software engineering depth with a rare cross-domain range — from cloud platforms to IoT cybersecurity to safety-critical AI — all within an agile SME structure based in Florence. For consortium builders, they offer the flexibility of a small company that can adapt to different technical domains while bringing genuine implementation capability. Their evolution toward security and trustworthy AI makes them particularly relevant for projects where software reliability and safety assurance are non-negotiable.

Highlights from their portfolio

• CYBER-TRUST
  Their largest-funded project (EUR 341K), addressing the critical and growing challenge of cybersecurity for IoT devices and networks.
• CISC
  Their most recent project (2021-2025), an MSCA training network on collaborative intelligence for safety-critical systems — signals their strategic direction toward trustworthy AI.