Agricultural ground-breaking solutions based on robotics and augmented reality for boosting social sustainability and competitiveness while increasing the safety of workers AGROBOOST is a pilot driven, 5-year multi-disciplinary project that aims to transform the agricultural sector into a more attractive, sustainable and efficient industry by harnessing the power of advanced agro-robotics, augmented reality (AR), AI,…
AI technologies for enhancing capabilities, greater efficiency and effectiveness for customs CustomAI is a Horizon Europe project dedicated to transforming how customs authorities operate. By pioneering the next generation of AI-powered customs technologies, the project aims to make customs processes intelligent, secure, and efficient — enabling authorities to manage growing trade volumes without increasing the…
AIXPERT is a Horizon Europe project that aims to reshape how artificial intelligence is developed, deployed, and trusted. Launched in 2025, this €7.5 million initiative, co-funded by the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), is building an adaptable, agentic AI platform that prioritises explainability, accountability, and human-centric values….
SafeTouch is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action that aims to revolutionise surface hygiene through the development of smart, self-decontaminating microfilm technology for high-touch areas in healthcare and public environments. By integrating ultrafast thermal activation and touch-sensitive components into flexible, antimicrobial films, SafeTouch introduces a chemical-free, on-demand disinfection solution. The project also envisions a connected hygiene…
UNITY-6G is one of the 16 projects selected in the SNS JU’s 2024 funding call. The 3-year project, launched in January 2025 is building a unified architecture for open RAN-enabled distributed, scalable, and sustainable 6G networks. Martel plays a dual role in the project, leveraging the expertise of our Media and Lab departments. Martel Media…
SkillAIbility aims to revolutionise digital skill development by leveraging AI-driven technologies to bridge the gap between IoT systems, cloud architectures, and human capabilities. By focusing on adaptive and sustainable solutions, the project creates a robust ecosystem for advanced skill acquisition and application. Its objectives include: • Intelligent skill matching: Utilising AI to identify and align skills…
Eros4NRG, or Zero Trust IoT Analytics for Smart Energy, aims to transform AIoT systems by creating a secure framework for connecting IoT and edge devices to data ecosystems. The project focuses on enhancing NEMO trial 3, a Smart Energy and Mobility Living Lab, with new plugins and software, building trust and transparency for next-gen energy…
ErInternational Cooperation on Standards and Policy for Digital Indico Global, a strategic Coordination and Support Action project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Programme, builds on the legacy of the InDiCo project, Indico Global to advance the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)’s mission to drive global digital transformation. This initiative is dedicated to promoting the…
Continuums of Game Nets The CoGNETs project is on a mission to create an intelligent IoT-to-Cloud computing continuum powered by dynamic swarms of autonomous devices. By weaving together game theory, collaborative federated learning, and end-to-end security, CoGNETs aims to strike the perfect balance between computing power, energy efficiency, and security. This innovation paves the way…
Earth Observation & Weather Data Federation With AI Embeddings Embed2Scale is poised to unlock the full potential of the Copernicus Programme by leveraging AI-driven data compression to transform the exchange of vast geospatial information. This initiative pioneers compressed embeddings, enabling faster access, decentralized applications, and accelerated analytics in four key areas: maritime awareness, aboveground biomass…
Towards a sustainable and accepted 6G for society 6G4Society is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action that takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to shaping the future of technology. The project bridges the gap between the general public, non-experts, industries, and small businesses in the smart and network services sector. Its mission is to raise…
Building a European Edge Cloud The NexusForum.EU project aims to boost the consolidation of the European Computing Continuum ecosystem building on the valuable activities and impact generated so far by within the existing EUCloudEdgeIoT ecosystem, as well as will provide a forward-looking and bold vision in new areas and directions that have not been explored so far. NexusForum.EU will : The…
Indo-Pacific European Hub for Digital Partnerships INPACE is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action Project dedicated to create a sustainable and interactive multi-stakeholder Indo-Pacific European Hub for collaboration in digital technologies. Its core mission is to support the implementation of the Digital Partnerships with Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore, as well as the cooperation with India…
Open Source and Internet Commons for European Digital Sovereignty NGI Commons is on a mission to unite key NGI efforts with national and European digital commons policies, creating a powerful synergy. The project is crafting a bold, long-term strategy for Internet Commons (IC), vital for ensuring sovereignty and building trust. It tackles fragmentation head-on, bridging…
Quantum Photonic Integration QPIC1550 stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, driving advancements in Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits (QPICs) The QPIC 1550 project aims to build a groundbreaking universal QPIC platform at 1550nm by for the first time integrating InP, Quantum Dots, and InGaAs detectors onto SiN PICs. This innovative platform promises to transform…
Open and Co-Created Virtual Worlds for Europe OpenVerse is paving the way for a European Metaverse by establishing a robust knowledge base and bringing together a vibrant community of stakeholders. OpenVerse is not just laying the groundwork—it’s testing innovative methodologies that blend user co-creation and XR in real-world industrial and societal scenarios. The project delves…
Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the customs control of passenger baggage from international flight arrivals BAG-INTEL is on a mission to revolutionize customs control for air travel. With the ever-increasing volume of passengers, BAG-INTEL is developing an innovative solution to help customs teams quickly and accurately re-identify suspicious luggage for manual inspection. By transforming the…
A Multi-Pillar Framework to address childhood obesity BIO-STREAMS tackles the pressing issue of underage obesity in the European Union. With obesity rates soaring to epidemic levels in recent decades, especially among children, the situation is becoming increasingly dire. The impact on young people includes not only psychological distress but also heightened risks for chronic diseases….
Autopoietic Cognitive Edge-cloud Services ACES aims to revolutionise AI by infusing autopoiesis and cognition into every level of cloud management. This groundbreaking approach empowers AI with advanced capabilities like intelligent workload placement, dynamic service and resource management, and sophisticated data and policy management. ACES brings together a powerhouse consortium of 11 organisations, including leading small…
European 6G Research 6G SNS OPS is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) that drives the operations of the 6G Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking. This initiative powers the European SNS Initiative, amplifying the impact of SNS project results across key domains. Martel leads the charge in Dissemination and Communication, strategically orchestrating…
Holistic, omnipresent, resilient services for future 6G wireless and computing ecosystems HORSE is on a mission to revolutionise the future network-of-networks landscape with cutting-edge technology solutions and system evaluations that go beyond current expectations. HORSE introduces an innovative, human-centric, open-source platform that is green, sustainable, and coordinated for seamless network service provisioning and protection. This…
TaRDIS – Trustworthy And Resilient Decentralised Intelligence for edge Systems TaRDIS addresses the ever-increasing complexities of developing correct and performant heterogeneous swarms – swarm systems that are heterogeneous, intelligent, dynamic, and decentralised – by providing a novel programming model, integrated development and analysis environment, and corresponding runtime support. The project will produce a language-independent event-driven programming model that allows…
Strengthening European leadership in 6G technologies by enabling next-generation XR services and infrastructures 6G eXperimental Research Infrastructure to enable next-generation XR services (6G-XR) is building a cutting-edge, adaptable experimental infrastructure designed to showcase the performance of key B5G/6G candidate technologies, components, and architectures. This infrastructure evolves to stay relevant now, in the midterm, and in the long-term. 6G-XR is…
ETHER – sElf-evolving terrestrial/non-Terrestrial Hybrid nEtwoRks ETHER is part of the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), a public-private partnership that aims to facilitate and develop industrial leadership in Europe in 5G and 6G networks and services. It will provide a framework for the terrestrial/non-terrestrial network ecosystem that involves an efficient and…
Satellite and Terrestrial Access for Distributed, Ubiquitous, and Smart Telecommunications 5G Stardust is igniting innovation as a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation project, driving the creation of a fully integrated 5G-NTN autonomous system. This groundbreaking initiative is pioneering a novel, self-adapting end-to-end connectivity model to deliver seamless and ubiquitous radio access. As part of the European…
Intelligent Collaborative Deployments The P2CODE project is unleashing groundbreaking solutions that serve as key enablers for an open, trusted, and cloud-native programming platform designed to conquer the dynamic challenges of distributed and heterogeneous private edge infrastructures. Breaking free from the limitations of current edge computing, P2CODE envisions a wide-open, secure, and trusted IoT-to-edge-to-cloud compute continuum. With its infrastructure and…
6G Non-Terrestrial Networks The 6G NTN project, part of Horizon Europe, is on a mission to revolutionise mobile networks by driving cutting-edge research and development across technical, business, regulatory, and standardisation fronts. The goal is to fully integrate the Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) component into the 6G system, securing European leadership in this transformative field. With…
Revolutionising Colorectal Cancer screening The DIOPTRA project is driving change in colorectal cancer screening and transforming everyday medical practice with its accessible and non-invasive risk estimation. Through DIOPTRA, screening and early detection are becoming faster, more precise, personalized, and widely accessible. It introduces a cutting-edge clinical decision support tool that considers risk factors and protein…
Cybersecurity Toolbox for Connected Medical Device The CYLCOMED project is on a mission to fortify the cybersecurity of connected in vitro diagnostic devices (CMDs, IVDs, SaMD), ensuring they remain safe and effective for patients while safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of private data. CYLCOMED is set to deliver a cutting-edge suite of tools, including…
LEADING EUROPE’S ADVANCED DIGITAL SKILLS BY PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE, AND BEST PRACTICES TO SHAPE THE DIGITAL FUTURE LeADS project is a part of Digital Skills and Jobs Platform. Advanced Digital Skills, especially within the Digital Europe Programme, play a crucial role in Europe’s Digital Decade, driving tech adoption and fueling a significant demand for expertise across the…
Trustworthy, Energy-Aware federated DAta Lakes along the computing continuum TEADAL, a groundbreaking Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action, pioneers the development of essential technologies to create expansive data lakes that seamlessly stretch across the cloud-edge continuum and multi-cloud environments. These advanced data lake technologies ensure privacy, confidentiality, and energy-efficient data management, enabling trusted, verifiable, and…
Starting the Sustainable 6G SNS Initiative for Europe 6G START, a cutting-edge Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA), drives Europe’s technology sovereignty in 6G and accelerates 5G deployment through the Smart Network and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). By uniting public and private members and fostering collaboration with key vertical industry sectors, 6G START…
Next Generation Internet NGI4ALL.E, a dynamic Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and the successor to NGI4ALL, propels the Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative forward by driving communication and community-building activities. It actively engages a diverse range of stakeholders, from researchers and innovators to policymakers and end-users. NGI4ALL.E champions the development of ethical, human-centered…
Innovative Technologies & Techniques for SatCom Beyond 5G EAGER, a cutting-edge project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), propels Satellite Communications (SatCom) into the future by uncovering novel solutions for networks beyond 5G, setting the stage for the next generation of satellite networks. EAGER’s breakthroughs are set to define the core technologies, use cases,…
Building the European Cloud, Edge & IOT Continuum for business and research OpenContinuum energises the cloud-edge-IoT domain by driving the supply side of the computing continuum landscape. Its mission is to accelerate European strategic autonomy and interoperability through the creation of an open ecosystem for the computing continuum, with open source and open standards serving…
Flexible, scaLable, secUre, and decentralIseD Operating System FLUIDOS (Flexible, scaLable, secUre, and decentralIseD Operating System) delivers a fluid, dynamic, scalable, and trustworthy computing continuum that seamlessly spans across devices, unifying edge and cloud with energy efficiency at its core. By leveraging the enormous, untapped processing capacity at the edge—distributed across heterogeneous devices that currently struggle…
Cities and their citizens can reduce urban CO2 emissions through rules and incentives but also by improving user awareness and choice. C02TRAFFICAI uses Artificial Intelligence to transform sustainable urban mobility and enable policy-driven Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). It combines a cloud-native platform, IoT sensor/data management, and artificial intelligence to redefine how CO2 emissions are assessed and how…
ARCADIAN-IoT is a H2020 Research and Innovation project that aims to develop and make available an innovative, advanced, solid framework for trust, security and privacy management for IoT systems. The ARCADIAN-IoT framework will accelerate the development of IoT systems towards decentralized, transparent and user controllable privacy in three real use cases: emergency and vigilance using…
HUB4CLOUD is a H2020 Coordination and Support Action that helps growing the impact and relevance of Cloud Computing research, innovation, and policy-driven efforts, while accelerating its adoption and deployments in Europe. By running dedicated activities, including road mapping, dissemination, organisation of events, mapping of open source/ (pre-)standardisation initiatives, and business acceleration activities, HUB4CLOUD will ensure the creation of an…
EASIER is a H2020 Research and Innovation project that aims to create a framework for barrier-free communication among deaf and hearing citizens across Europe, by enabling users of European Sign Languages (SL) to use their preferred language to interact with hearing individuals. EASIER will provide a mobile application for translation between spoken languages and sign languages,…
DYNASAT is a H2020 Research and Innovation project that aims at researching, developing, and demonstrating techniques for bandwidth efficient transmission and efficient spectrum usage for a high-throughput 5G satellite access network infrastructure, based on advanced non-geostationary satellites (NGSO)-mega-constellations and able to provide 5G services and applications directly to mass market and professional user equipment, e.g., smart-phones,…
KITT4SME is a H2020 Innovation Action that focuses on delivery of ready-to-use customised digital packages available to small businesses (SMEs) to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) opportunities at affordable prices. It will seamlessly fuse AI and human problem-solving expertise into a single digital brain with unprecedented shop floor orchestration capabilities, to build a Competence Development Centre. Its…
EU-IoT is a H2020 Coordination and Support Action that aims to transform the current IoT community of researchers and innovators in Europe into an increasingly cohesive, dynamic, participatory, and sustainable ecosystem. EU-IoT provides a collaborative framework, including standardisation/open-source mapping, business analysis/modelling tools, as well as online courses and skill development means, to engage EU researchers, developers,…
STADIEM is a H2020 Innovation Action that is at work to put in place a piloting and acceleration programme to foster the development of Next Generation Media solutions, by engaging start–ups, scale–ups, investors, and media organisations. STADIEM intends to break barriers in Europe, fostering wider visibility and increased market opportunities for start-ups active in the media industry. The main approach is to create a powerful network of media…
TERMINET is a H2020 Research and Innovation Action that aims to provide a novel next generation reference architecture based on cutting-edge technologies such as SDN, multiple-access edge computing, and virtualisation for next generation IoT, while introducing new, intelligent IoT devices for low-latency, market-oriented use cases. A number of use cases and validation scenarios are being investigated, which include: User-Centric Devices…
ASSURED is a H2020 Research and Innovation Action that aims to deliver a novel policy-driven, formally verified, runtime assurance framework in the complex domain of heterogeneous Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The core idea is to leverage and enhance runtime property-based attestation and verification techniques so as to allow intelligent (unverified) controllers to perform within a predetermined envelope of acceptable behaviour, and a…
5G-Blueprint is a H2020 Innovation Action that envisions to design and validate a technical architecture, business and governance model for uninterrupted cross-border tele-operated transport based on 5G connectivity. The project’s outcome will be the blueprint for operational pan-European deployment of teleoperated transport solutions in the logistics sector and beyond. Martel Media leads the Dissemination and Communication of the project. Martel…
Affordable5G is a H2020 Innovation Action that aims at creating a 5G network that will deliver a complete and affordable solution covering the needs of private and enterprise networks through technical innovation that span across all parts of the 5G network. The innovative solution will be evaluated and validated in three vertical pilots related to emergency…
Martel Lab has contributed to the deployment of the IDS – FIWARE Use Case: Zero Break-downs/Defect Manufacturing use case. This use case demonstrates how factories can benefit from IDS and FIWARE open-source technologies. Maintenance of milling and coordinate-measuring machines (CMMs) can be improved through the exchange of their data.The use case is implemented on machines…
Full5G is a H2020 Coordination and Support Action that provides support to the various ongoing 5G PPP projects, by facilitating their contribution to the various 5G PPP Working Groups, by coordinating and amplifying their dissemination and communication activities, as well as ensuring broad visibility of the major achievements across different pilots and use cases. Martel oversees media and communication, supporting the 5G PPP…
