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David versus Goliath, but in the AI world: Meet Martel’s researcher training language models on a single laptop while industry giants invest in warehouse-sized computing facilities. Armed with just a laptop and determination, Dr. Amjad Majid is challenging the notion that bigger is always better in the world of generative AI. Generative AI has undeniably…
In an important step toward strengthening digital cooperation between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, international experts gathered in Seoul to explore the latest advancements in digital technologies and their transformative applications. Organised by the INPACE project, and hosted by Sejong University, the two-day symposium dedicated to Digital Technologies and Policies, laid the foundation in bridging…
As Virtual Worlds technologies continue to grow globally, European stakeholders gathered last week at The New European Media (NEM) Summit in Brussels to address a critical question: can Europe establish a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Virtual Worlds (VW) fast enough to claim its leadership in this emerging field? In July 2023, the European Commission launched…
To strengthen Europe’s position on the global stage, the European Commission’s expert group has provided 12 key recommendations to boost European competitiveness through research and innovation. These recommendations, aimed at improving the Horizon Europe program, focus on enhancing Europe’s research capabilities, driving technological advancements, and securing its leadership in innovation. With increasing global competition, these…
In a busy and impactful week for the FLUIDOS project, Martel Innovate, with its dual role in the project (project coordination and the leadership of communication, dissemination, and community-building activities), ensured the project’s strong presence at the NexusForum 2024 and the Unlock-CEI final event. These two key industry events, which led up to the AIOTI…
A blog post by Dr. Monique Calisti, CEO of Martel Innovate Over the past years, discussions about the future of mobile communications have significantly amplified. These conversations highlighted the fact that we stand on the brink of a technological evolution, from 5G to 6G and I realised that this transition raises a crucial question: Why…
Last week, during the Summit of the Future in New York, the United Nations adopted the Global Digital Compact, part of the Pact for the Future, an ambitious framework focused on digital cooperation and AI governance, aiming to shape a safe, sustainable, and inclusive digital future for all. The Compact sets forth principles, objectives, and…
Last week, between 2-4 October, Budapest hosted The European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF), organised by the Big Data Value Association (BDVA), bringing together industry professionals, business developers, researchers and policy-makers from all over Europe and other regions of the world to advance policy actions and industrial and research activities in the areas of Data…
The 40th anniversary of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA@40) was a landmark event that brought together pioneers, researchers, industry leaders, and enthusiasts from around the globe—Martel Innovate represented by its senior researcher Dr. Amjad Majid was actively participating in this historic event. Held from September 23 to 26, 2024, in the…
On 24th September, Martel Innovate actively participated in the European Digital Independence event, a gathering that underscored the urgency for Europe to reclaim its digital autonomy. Central to the discussion was the need for Europe to establish the Eurostack, a resilient, homegrown public digital infrastructure that secures Europe’s sovereignty in an increasingly interconnected world. As…
A blog post by Dr. MONIQUE CALISTI, CEO of Martel Innovate. Last week at the NexusForum2024 Summit, I moderated the European Digital Sovereignty in Action Panel gathering top experts at work on several research, innovation, regulatory and policy fronts to make digital autonomy of Europe a reality. Europe is committed to an inclusive and sustainable…
The European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2024, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, has taken on the ambitious role of trying to design a way forward in the digital transformation. This year’s discussions revolved around the main theme “Balancing innovation and regulation”, aiming to find a solution to the democracies and human rights being at risk…
This week, the European Commission released “The future of European competitiveness”, a report by Mario Draghi, former European Central Bank President, exploring what is holding back the bloc’s competitiveness. The report investigates how innovation, decarbonisation, security, and reduction of dependencies will potentially play an essential role in supporting European economy and society. The report looks…
As valued members of the one6G Association, Martel executives have once again been invited to contribute to the on-stage and offstage discussions at the one6G Summit. The two-day event, held on September 5-6 in Valencia, Spain, brought together over 200 stakeholders from industry, policy, and academia who gathered to explore how technology, business, and policy…
Martel’s collaborative efforts in the EASIER project have been recognised by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar. The project, coordinated by Martel, performed groundbreaking work on enhancing the multilingual machine translation framework aimed at reducing communication barriers among deaf and hearing individuals. The efforts and achievements have once again been appreciated by the European Commission, with…
Leveraging over 25 years of experience in EC-funded projects and long-standing relationships with key academic and industrial players, Martel further consolidates its position in the field of telecommunication and 5G/6G through participation in the 6G-NTN project. The participation in 6G-NTN, funded under the European Smart Networks and Services (SNS) Works Programme Phase 1 Stream B,…
There are only a few days left for the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act to enter into force across all 27 EU Member States on 2 August 2024. It is the first comprehensive horizontal legal framework for the regulation of AI systems across the EU. The non-compliance with the EU AI Act will be met…
#AI Act is published: The final version in all EU languages is available here. That was one — quite quick — step for the Official Journal, and one giant leap for Europe. Next steps: The AI Act will become effective as of 1st August 2024 and enter into force on 2nd August 2024, and be…
ARISA, the European Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance, has launched a strategic initiative to address Europe’s AI talent shortages and skill gaps, presenting the AI Skills Strategy for Europe. This strategic document, based on the 2023 AI Skills Needs Analysis, aims to build a robust foundation for AI education, training, and workforce development. It integrates best…
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading today’s conversations about innovation and governance, Martel Innovate and its non-profit organisation, Digital for Planet, is pleased to play a continued role in in the conversation.
As part of its ongoing journey across European research and innovation, digital and green transformation, and multi-faceted community involvement, and following the appointment of Martel’s CEO to Adra’s Board of Directors, Martel has joined the AI, Data and Robotics Association (Adra). The Association aggregates its founding organisations (BDVA, CLAIRE, EurAI, ELLIS, and euRobotics) into the…
As the last of Martel’s Horizon 2020 projects conclude in 2024, marking the end of an era for Europe’s flagship research and innovation programme, the transformative impact of this initiative is more evident than ever. With more than €75 billion invested over seven years, Horizon 2020 significantly contributed to building an EU society and economy…
Martel continues to broaden its horizons and extend its project portfolio to new strategic areas. One of the latest additions to our portfolio is BAG-INTEL: An intelligent system for improved efficiency and effectiveness of the customs control of passenger baggage from international flight arrivals, a 36-month Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action in the domain…
As we approach the deployment of 6G networks, it is becoming increasingly clear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a fundamental cornerstone in shaping their architecture. Unlike 5G, where AI is often applied as an optimization tool, 6G networks are being designed with AI deeply integrated into their core functionalities. This shift represents a revolutionary…
What are digital commons? And how could we possibly contribute to Europe’s digital future by developing shared, public interest digital resources and infrastructures? To answer these questions, Martel Innovate colleagues, as partners in the NGI Commons project, gathered in Amsterdam for an in-person workshop which brought together open-tech and open-source experts and enthusiasts to discuss…
Horizon Europe is once again partially accessible to Swiss researchers. For the first time in three years, researchers in Switzerland can once again apply for The European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants, which is part of the European Union’s (EU) Horizon Europe research programme. This development, which came into effect on May 29, allows Swiss…
Preparations for the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2024 are in full swing at Martel as eight of our projects, which cover a range of focus areas from next-generation network technologies to societal impacts of 6G, are set to participate in the conference’s rich program. The upcoming EuCNC & 6G Summit is taking place in Antwerp,…
Martel Innovate colleagues gathered with the OPENVERSE consortium partners in Pisa last week. The purpose of this in-person meeting was to facilitate dialogue, decision-making, and coordination among consortium partners of the OPENVERSE project. What are the expected outcomes and impacts of this initiative? What have we achieved so far? To understand the development of the…
Martel is excited to announce our participation in the 20×30 Europe’s Advanced Digital Summit that takes place in Madrid on May 16. This event, which focuses on the critical discussion of advancing skills and innovation, brings together industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to share insights and collaborate on shaping a better future. Our CEO, Monique…
Building our common future with innovation and creativity: 2024 Intellectual Property Day highlights how Intellectual Property can support the SDGs On April 26th WIPO organised the 2024 edition of the World International Intellectual Property Day. Progress towards SDGs has been slow since the inception of the programme with only 15% of the objectives on track….
Today is International Girls in ICT Day! This year’s Girls in ICT Day celebrates the theme of ‘Leadership’, highlighting the crucial need for strong female role models in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. Despite women now occupying 40% of high-skill occupations globally, their representation in ICT-related fields remains low. Indeed, as we have…
Featuring more than 80 SME profiles – including Martel Innovate – this comprehensive catalogue serves as a testament to the wealth of knowledge and capabilities present across the continent. From pioneering advancements in 5G/6G technology to spearheading transformative initiatives across vertical sectors such as media, health, public safety, and transport, these SMEs are at the forefront of shaping the future of connectivity.
For the period of 2025-2027, Horizon Europe’s key strategic orientations will concentrate on the green transition, the digital transition, and the building of a more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe. These strategic orientations for research and innovation are focused on achieving a fair transition to a climate-neutral and resilient society, preventing and preparing for disasters, addressing multiple threats, enhancing border management and situational awareness, advancing cybersecurity, and strengthening social and economic resilience.
The European Commission, in collaboration with the ERA Forum stakeholders, has published living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research. These guidelines aim to provide researchers, research organizations, and research funding organizations with recommendations on how to use generative AI in a responsible and ethical manner. Key recommendations for researchers:…
In a significant move toward regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the European Parliament has endorsed the AI Act, marking a substantial step forward in ensuring the safe and ethical development of AI technologies. The AI Act, now subject to the impending Council of the EU approval, aims to strike a delicate balance between promoting innovation and…
Envision a world where gender equality thrives, fostering a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment for individuals in every facet of life. This year’s International Women’s Day, observed on March 8th, champions this vision with the theme, “Inspire Inclusion.” As a dynamic digital innovation agency, we at Martel have more than 25 years of experience…
EASIER was a Horizon 2020 project responding to the ICT-57-2020 topic “an empowering, inclusive Next Generation Internet.” The project has been granted €3 991 591,25 by the European Commission and ran for 36 months, from January 2021 to December 2023. 14 institutions from eight European countries worked together as core partners of the EASIER project,…
Effective February 17, 2024, the Digital Services Act (DSA) has become directly applicable in the entire EU. Its overarching goal is to counter illegal and harmful activities online while upholding fundamental rights, ensuring user safety and fostering transparency and a fair online environment. The DSA casts a wide regulatory net, encompassing diverse online intermediaries and…
A new CSA in Martel’s project portfolio – and the next chapter in the European Cloud-Edge-IoT Continuum consolidation. Martel is proud to announce the official kickoff of a new project – NexusForum.EU. NexusForum.EU is a European Commission’s (EC) funded Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) project answering to the call HORIZON-CL4-2023-DATA-01-06 — CSA Cognitive Computing Continuum Research & Policy. The 30 months project officially started in January 2024 and will continue until June 2026.
On February 2, 2024, the 10th Open Source Policy Summit took place in Brussels, under the theme Europe in the World of Open Source. Do not worry if you missed the event – our CEO, Dr Monique Calisti was there to discuss with several of the NGI Commons partners about our engagement with policymakers and…
Martel is proud to announce the launch of InDiCo-Global, a new Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA), aimed at improving the understanding and cooperation at a global scale between technical communities and policymakers on topics around digital policies and ICT standards. In this initiative, Martel joins leading European institutions with the ambition to contribute…
The EU Data Act, otherwise known as the Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data entered into force on January 11th. Most of the Regulation will be applicable in all Member States as of September 12, 2025. So, there is about 18 months to get ready and comply. The Regulation…
With the promise of unprecedented speed, connectivity, and transformative capabilities, the development of 6G technology has become a focal point for researchers, engineers, and industry leaders. Amidst this fervor, Martel Innovate proudly takes the reins in coordinating a groundbreaking Horizon Europe Coordination and Supporting Action, 6G4Society. Launched in January 2024, the 6G4Society project represents a critical…
A new NGI project coordinated by Martel officially kicked off yesterday. Feeding into the wider NGI ecosystem, the NGI Commons project has been conceived and organized with an ambition to ensure integration and alignment with national and European digital commons policies. As remarked by Dr Monique Calisti, the NGI Outreach Office Director, “the NGI Commons…
Martel Innovate proudly announces its participation in the QPIC1550 project, a groundbreaking initiative in the realm of quantum computing and photonics. This collaboration marks a significant step towards revolutionising the field, aligning with the project’s aim to harness photon technology for advancements in the Quantum Internet. As part of this pioneering Horizon Europe Research &…
As 2023 draws to its end, we are happy to share with you all a few reflections about what has been an intense, successful and transformative year for our organisation. Our team has doubled in size, our European subsidiary in the Netherlands has attracted new talents and plays a prominent role as Coordinator of several…
Martel is proud to announce the launch of OpenVerse, a new Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) positioned to lead the creation of a human-centered European Metaverse, based on open collaboration and transparent standards. In this initiative, Martel joins leading European institutions with the ambition to support the creation of virtual worlds that serve…
The NGI Forum is the flagship event of the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative. The 2023 edition, the first in person since before the pandemic, marked a significant milestone in the journey towards reimagining and re-engineering the Internet for a safer, open, and citizen-centric digital environment. Martel Innovate, as the coordinator of the…
Martel Innovate is a proud member of the one6G Association and has recently contributed to the organisation of the inaugural in-person one6G Summit held in Munich on November 9-10. This event successfully gathered prominent individuals from various corners of the globe, such as policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, and academia. The summit was marked by a…
Massimo Neri, Martel’s CTO, attended the Vision of Future Communications Summit held in Lisbon. Organised by Networld Europe with the support of 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA), the SNS-OPS project, the European Commission and the IEEE, the event brought together industry leaders, researchers and international experts who discussed key research areas in…
