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Strategic Synergies · Project

Cross-Industry Innovation Hub for AI, Circular Economy, and Inclusive Entrepreneurship

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Imagine a giant matchmaking service for the smartest tech hubs in Europe. Instead of every group working in their own bubble, this project connects them to share secrets on AI and green building. It's like building a bridge between different expert neighborhoods so they can solve big problems faster together.

By the numbers
14
partners
5
countries involved
90
total deliverables
36%
industry ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Innovation often happens in silos, meaning AI, green building, and circular economy solutions are developed separately. This leads to slow scaling and missed opportunities for cross-industry efficiency.

The solution

What was built

A coordination network and 90 deliverables focusing on human-centric AI, New European Bauhaus start-up support, and circular economy connection tools.

Audience

Who needs this

AI startups seeking regulatory complianceGreen building firmsCircular economy consultantsWomen-led innovation ventures
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Software Development
SME
Target: AI Solution Provider

If you are an AI provider dealing with complex regulatory and societal hurdles — this project developed human-centric AI solutions that help you navigate business and environmental challenges. This ensures your tech is easier to adopt in the European market.

Architecture and Urban Planning
any
Target: Sustainable Design Firm

If you are a design firm dealing with the shift toward green cities — this project developed community-based capacity building and start-up support for the New European Bauhaus. This helps you accelerate the move toward inclusive and sustainable building practices.

Waste Management
mid-size
Target: Circular Economy Consultant

If you are a consultant dealing with the difficulty of moving clients from linear to circular models — this project developed a network connecting different innovation actors. This allows you to engage the right partners to close the loop in production cycles.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for accessing these solutions?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or costs for the outputs are not mentioned as this is a coordination and synergy initiative.

Is the technology ready for industrial scale?

The project focuses on increasing the scalability of actions and results across the EIT community, though specific industrial scale metrics are not provided.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of licensing terms or IP ownership for the 90 deliverables.

What are the regulatory benefits for AI implementation?

The project provides solutions for human-centric AI designed to address regulatory and societal challenges within the European context.

What is the timeline for the project results?

The project is active from 2023-01-01 and is scheduled to conclude on 2025-12-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward 'Other' organizations (9 out of 14), reflecting its role as a coordination body. However, there is a significant industrial presence with 5 SMEs, representing a 36% industry ratio, ensuring that the 90 deliverables are grounded in market needs across 5 European countries.

How to reach the team

Contact EIT FOOD in Belgium for cross-KIC collaboration opportunities.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to identify which EIT KIC partner matches your specific AI or Circular Economy needs.