By mobilising a global multi-stakeholder platform, rooted in European values and open to the world, we turn knowledge into innovation, scale startups into global ventures, and build the next generation of digital talent to shape a fair, competitive, and human-centric digital future. We operate in domains where digital technology and innovation drive societal progress, addressing major global challenges and delivering tangible benefits for people, businesses, and the planet. Our focus is on areas that reflect Europe’s leadership potential, advancing tech sovereignty, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting a more sustainable and resilient future. Technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, advanced computing, and robotics are not confined to a single sector; they are powerful enablers of societal transformation, defence and dual-use innovation, and sustainability. Their impact depends on how we develop, apply, and scale them across strategic domain.
28DIGITAL was founded upon the initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. 28DIGITAL received €1.1B funding and strategic guidance from the EIT over 15 years as an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC). Following the successful signature of a Memorandum of Cooperation, the EIT and 28DIGITAL collaborate to further boost innovation in digital transformation across Europe and beyond.
Politecnico di Bari (POLIBA) is an Italian public scientific-technological university founded in 1990. It is one of the leading institutions for studying engineering and architecture in Italy. Located in Bari, the main city of the Apulia Region, Politecnico also has locations in Foggia and Taranto. Since the beginning, the policy of Politecnico has been distinguished by its focus on quality of research and education innovation, internationalization and plurality of higher education courses. Overall, there are over 10.000 students enrolled, with an average of around 2.000 graduating students each year. Master’s degree graduates boast the highest level of employment in the country.
Its researchers are at the top of international rankings for excellence in several flagship areas for both new technologies and typical engineering sciences. Of its five departments, two have been awarded funding by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research as Departments of Excellence; the DMMM (Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management) and the inter-university Department of Physics in conjunction with Bari University. Other Politecnico departments include DEI (Department of Electrical and Information Engineering), ARCOD (Department of Architecture, Construction and Design) and DICATECH (Department of Civil, Environmental, Construction, Chemical and Land Engineering). International exchange activities in the teaching and learning area include several agreements with Institutions abroad, mostly in the EU. The Politecnico team is dedicated to fulfilling the University’s educational and research mission, advancing a vision for the University’s future, and strengthening its tradition of academic excellence.
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is Greece’s oldest and leading technical university (founded in 1837), with 9 Schools, 130 laboratories, ~24,000 students, 512 faculty members and over 4,000 external collaborators. It produces more than 3,000 scientific publications per year and ranks 10th among European universities in EU-funded research and 17th among European research centres overall.Its School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is internationally recognised for excellence in Electronics & Systems, Information Technology, Communications and Energy, and is consistently ranked among the top ECE schools worldwide.Within FARM360TECH, NTUA is represented through the I-SENSE Group (Intelligent Systems Engineering and Novel Simulations Environment), founded in 2002 and active in large-scale EU, national and industrial projects with strong expertise in ICT, sensing, RF and data-driven systems.
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece. The main campus is located in the centre of the city of Thessaloniki, and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares. It comprises 10 faculties which consist of 40 schools and 1 single-School Faculty. Some educational and administrative facilities are located off campus for practical and operational reasons. A number of these facilities are located outside the city of Thessaloniki or even in other cities. About 88.283 students study at the Aristotle University, 77.198 in undergraduate programmes and 6.588 in postgraduate programmes. There are also 3.952 at Doctoral level). There are 1.682 faculty members. There are also 311 members of the Special Laboratory Teaching Personnel (S.L.T.P.). Faculty members are also assisted by 144 members of the Special Technical Laboratory Personnel (S.T.L.P.). The administration office consists of 278 permanent employees and 256 employees under a private law contract of indefinite duration.
Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) is a research organisation established in 2005, committed to the promotion of innovation & the enhancement of the entrepreneurial spirit. By recognizing entrepreneurship as a crucial factor for the development and cohesion of societies, the institute promotes employment and provides innovative solutions that facilitates the growth of healthy entrepreneurship.
GeoSense, since 2002, has been offering integrated solutions to the domestic market related to geoinformatics, as well as the production and management of spatial data. These solutions include unmanned systems such as drones and ROVs, wildlife monitoring systems, GNSS receivers, 3D terrestrial and airborne LiDAR, geospatial monitoring systems, thermal cameras, specialized technical software, photogrammetry software, and training services for acquiring skills related to the aforementioned. Due to its high specialization, GeoSense is one of the most important players in the Greek market, with notable achievements and significant collaborations with major international companies and a large customer base.
Geoimaging, based on years of experience and knowledge utilizes all technological means to provide comprehensive services in the field of surveying and geoinformatics. In the frame of contemporary needs, Geoimaging, having modern equipment and high level of expertise provides Photogrammetry & Laser Scanning. 3D laser scanning enables a precise three-dimensional measurement of objects of different type and size. 3D Laser Scanning technology is a faster and more accurate way to capture as-built measurements. The laser scanner technology is highly accurate and requires less time, in most cases 60% less time, which saves you money.
Founded in July 2008, Canarias Excelencia Tecnológica is an association of ICT companies dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Information and Communication Technologies as a key factor of economic and social progress in the Canary Islands. Its scope of action extends to the entire territory of the Autonomous Community, originating as a mechanism for regional sectoral traction, but with a clear external orientation. It enjoys close relationships with institutions, business associations and research centers at the regional, national and international levels. The companies integrated into Canarias Excelencia Tecnológica have an approximate turnover of 75 million euros and generate around 1,700 jobs directly in our archipelago. All of its associated companies are a benchmark in technological development in our archipelago, using excellence and innovation as a factor of economic and social progress.
K3Y is a dynamic Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) specialising in cybersecurity and Research and Development (R&D) activities. Founded in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2018, K3Y primarily serves the European and Bulgarian markets while actively participating in national and European Union (EU)-funded projects. K3Y’s core activities can be categorised into two primary areas: (a) Cybersecurity Services and (b) R&D Activities. In the realm of Cybersecurity Services, K3Y offers four main services: Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Purple Teaming, and Cybersecurity Consulting. On the other side, K3Y participates in several R&D projects and initiatives, such as SPIDER, RAINBOW, SwiftV2X, SANCUS, 5G-INDUCE, TREEADS, INCODE, UP2030 and ACROSS.
SIDROCO brings a whole range of New Generation Internet of Things (NG-IoT) features and capabilities, for creating, supporting, and managing ultra innovative products and services, by providing efficient, effective, and secure NG-IoT solutions for various heterogeneous environments, including Critical Infrastructures like energy, healthcare, and autonomous driving. SIDROCO is a creative SME focusing on Research, Development and Inspiration. SIDROCO designs, develops and implements novel and innovative products, frameworks and tools. Together with these innovative solutions, SIDROCO also supports techno-economic analysis, business models and advanced market analysis using brand reputation tools.
Fundación TECNOVA is a private Technology Centre based in Almería (Spain), founded in 2001, supporting innovation across the agri-industry value chain. TECNOVA develops, integrates and validates solutions for greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture, including irrigation and fertigation management, climate control and sensing, predictive tools, digitalisation, robotics, automation and computer vision. It also provides applied R&D services in biotechnology and postharvest technologies, including quality assessment and packaging solutions.
TECNOVA operates two experimental centres for agrotechnology validation: one in Almería, focused on horticultural crops under greenhouse conditions, and a second site in Huelva dedicated to berry crops. These facilities enable real-scale testing, demonstration and technology transfer. With strong pilot capabilities and an industry-driven approach, TECNOVA helps companies accelerate time to market and actively participates in national and international collaborative projects.
Tecnofly Canarias ships the latest and most innovative professional sensors on the market in each sector, to provide optimal delivery in accordance with our commitment. Topographic surveys using drones stand out for their time savings, precision, and safety, making them very attractive. Monitoring of works, power lines, forest mass control, renewable energy infrastructures. Through technologies that collect, process and analyze temporal, spatial and individual data of the crop, soil, water and environment, it integrates that information to make decisions adjusted to the variability of the field, thus improving efficiency, productivity and sustainability in the use of resources. We design and execute research campaigns with multi-sensor drones, transforming high-resolution data into actionable knowledge for our academic and technological partners in various projects.
Athens Technology Center (ATC) is a Greek technology company founded in 1987, delivering innovative software solutions and digital services to enterprises, public organizations, and international clients. With strong expertise across sectors such as media and content management, manufacturing, insurance, e-learning, and digital transformation, ATC combines solid engineering with advanced research and development through its Innovation Lab. With more than 30 years of R&D experience and active participation in numerous European projects, ATC consistently transforms emerging technologies into reliable, commercial-ready products that support growth, efficiency, and digital resilience.
Innovation, diversification and sustainability are the main objectives of our applied research tailored to the farmer and horticulturist . With advice and personal support, we help farmers in developing their business. Through his research of new crops and new techniques Inagro is an innovative force in the industry. On more than 80 experimental sites across the province, our specialists look for better cultivation techniques and evaluate new varieties. In collaboration with universities and companies we translate innovations into everyday practice. Profitability , sustainability and respect for the natural environment are basic assumptions. We spread our knowledge through newsletters, websites, magazines , field visits and demonstration moments. Employees of Inagro advise you personally on specific questions. With its own certified laboratory Inagro is also your partner for the analysis of soil, fertilizer, water and crops.
Track32 B.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that specializes in computer vision and artificial intelligence, focusing on the agricultural sector. We develop advanced image-analysis solutions that capture, measure and interpret phenotypic traits in plants and crops—helping agritech companies, growers and trials teams to turn visual data into actionable insights. Our team of 13 experts delivers a full stack of services: from hardware integration and image acquisition, through cloud- or edge-based AI deployments, to APIs and analytics dashboards. We emphasise flexibility (letting clients retain control of their infrastructure), rigorous model training (supervised learning through to reinforcement and beyond) and a pragmatic approach: building robust solutions that work in real-world settings. With Track32 you get a partner that bridges deep technical know-how and agricultural domain expertise, enabling smarter, data-driven plant and crop operations.
AI Coalition for the Netherlands (AIC4NL) is the national public–private community committed to accelerating the responsible development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence in the Netherlands. As the country’s largest AI community, we bring together companies, knowledge institutions and public organizations. Through a nationwide network of AI hubs, we connect regional, national and international players and jointly strengthen the Netherlands’ AI position. We achieve this through a practical, results-oriented approach within our programmes, including AiNed, the largest AI initiative in the Netherlands.
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