Promotion of artificial intelligence for small and medium-sized enterprises

Acronym: BrAIn
Framework: Danube Reginal Programme
Duration of the project: 01.01.2024 - 30.06.2026

Aim of the project:

BrAIn Project: Innovation and Technology in the Danube Region

The aim of the BrAIn project is to improve the competitiveness of the economies and small and medium-sized enterprises of the Danube region through AI, i4.0 and human-centered i5.0 technologies. Through its transnational cooperation, the project offers coordinated technological developments and training programs aimed at fostering innovations and practical solutions for integration into value chains.

Key areas such as manufacturing, agri-food and healthcare face a number of challenges, including rising labor costs, demographic issues and rapid technological transformation of industries. In response to these, the BrAIn project offers pilot programs and measures to support the regional and international dissemination of knowledge acquired at the local level.

The project uses the EU's innovation support framework, in particular the S3 strategy and EC Regulation 2021/1060, to promote local application of knowledge and technologies and effective integration in value chains. In this way, the BrAIn project contributes to a more balanced and sustainable development of the Danube region.

 
Project partners:

Pannon Business Network Association (PBN) - Hungary - LP

ITC – Innovation Technology Cluster Murska Sobota (ITC) - Slovenia

Steinbeis 2i GmbH (SEZ) - Germany

Foundation Cluster Information and Communication Technologies (ICT Cluster) - Bulgaria

West Regional Development Agency (W RDA) - Romania

PROUNION (PU) - Slovakia

Business Upper Austria (Biz-up) - Austria

XR Institute Ltd. - (XRI) - Czech Republic

University of Belgrade - School of Electrical Engineering (ETF) - Serbia

Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) - Moldova

Information Society Development Institute (IDSI) - Moldova

 
Activity of PROUNION:

PROUNION plays a specific role in the BrAIn project, focusing on enhancing SME competitiveness through AI-driven innovation. We conduct a transnational analysis, identifying SMEs' skills and needs in AI, crucial for overcoming industrial challenges. Our efforts extend to forming a transnational network for knowledge sharing, emphasizing the importance of collaborative innovation.

PROUNION participates on the design and execution of DEMO CASES in field of manufacturing, applying AI solutions to real-world challenges within manufacturing. These cases demonstrate the practical application of AI, targeting energy efficiency and supply chain improvements, showcasing our technical expertise and leadership in implementing AI for sustainable operations. Through comprehensive training programs, both transnational and local, we aim to equip SMEs with the necessary skills to adopt AI technologies. Our contribution to the holistic report on knowledge transfer outlines actionable strategies, ensuring the project’s insights foster SME growth and sustainability.

In disseminating project outcomes, PROUNION ensures that the knowledge gained reaches a broad audience, promoting the widespread adoption of AI solutions. Our active participation in the BrAIn project not only highlights our commitment to innovation but also our role in driving forward the digital transformation of SMEs in the manufacturing sector.

 
Budget in Euro:
Project overall budget: 187 4990,00 EUR
ERDF funding:  225 800,00 €
 
Project homepage: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/brain
Program homepage: https://interreg-danube.eu/
Project manager (PROUNION): Andrej Gero (gero@prounion.sk)

 

'This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme project co-funded by the European Union'