This call (PADR-FDDT-EMERGING-03-2019), which is aimed at developing technologies to anticipate possible disturbances in the field of defence, belongs to Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions. Scope Proposals are sought for cutting-edge high-risk/high-reward research projects that aim to demonstrate a new technological paradigm within the scope of one or more of the following sub-topics. Applicants can […]
H2020: Artificial Intelligence for Health Imaging
This call, which focuses on developing Artificial Intelligence to prevent and treat the most common types of cancer, falls within the Health, Demographic Change and Wellness sub-programme of the H2020 Programme. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers substantial opportunities for healthcare, supporting better diagnosis, treatment, prevention and personalised care. Analysis of health images is one of the […]
EDA Defence Innovation Prize
The European Defence Agency (EDA) launched a call for applications from parties interested in participating in the third edition of the ‘EDA Defence Innovation Prize’ contest rewarding companies and research entities who come up with innovative and ground-breaking technologies, products, processes or services applicable in the defence domain. The theme chosen for this third prize […]
EU invests €50 million to create network of Artificial Intelligence excellence centres
The European Commission launched a new call for proposals to develop a vibrant European network of artificial intelligence excellence centres to enhance cooperation within the European Artificial Intelligence (AI) research community and boost technological advancements in the field of AI. Through this call, which is part of the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020, the most rigorous research teams in Europe are encouraged […]
Artificial Intelligence: an opportunity for cyber-crisis management in the EU
On 3 and 4 June 2019, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA organised a conference in Athens, which focused on the future of the EU cyber-crisis management. The advantages and challenges were identified, particularly where the use of artificial intelligence is concerned. The aims of the conference were twofold, firstly, it provided a discussion forum […]
New technology is recognising affective states
Empathic machines and digital products may be just around the corner thanks to EU-funded project TAWNY. Today many smart products and services do not have empathy to understand humans and automatically adapt to the needs and preferences of users without explicit user interaction and feedback. The TAWNY project takes things a step further and introduce […]