Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRIT20250423017
- Term of Validity
- 28 April 2025 - 28 April 2026
- Company's Country
- Italy
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- Italian companies participating in an International Open Innovation Program seek micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups or researchers offering technological solutions regarding climate change, natural resources and biodiversity. All solutions should focus on data collection, analytics & traceability for the ecological transition and have a minimum TRL of 3
- Full Description
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IOIP is the International Open Innovation Programme that aims to support local companies to address specific business challenges by creating strategic matches with other organisations of the international ecosystem. The call is dedicated to national and international Solvers with a solution or know-how suitable to the open call challenges.
Participants will have the opportunity to propose their solutions for the challenges launched by the 31 partner companies from Emilia-Romagna (Italy), initiating potential pilots and collaborations. The challenges are grouped into clusters:
Cluster 1: DATA COLLECTION, ANALYTICS & TRACEABILITY FOR THE ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION
1. Data and information to train a process optimization software
Scouting for Solver with expertise in digital and production processes, offering data and technical skills to co-develop an advanced inventory management system in industrial sectors (i.e., automotive and machine tools)
2. Real-time and predictive crop analysis systems
Solution to develop a real-time system using machine learning and computer vision
3. Solutions for embedding AI algorithms in vehicles for anomaly detection
Scouting for solutions that would allow the company to embed AI algorithms (written in Python) into the vehicle's ECU (Electronic Control Unit) enabling the implementation of an anomaly detection system
4. Methodologies or tools to measure the carbon footprint of buildings
Methodologies and tools to integrate and analyze carbon footprint of buildings in all its lifecycle
5. Solution for underground infrastructure mapping and analysis
Solution capable of mapping underground infrastructure, identifying and georeferencing it and its main info, and transmitting the collected data to the company’s central IT system for further processing. The goal is to generate actionable insights to improve the efficiency of construction site operations
6. Methodologies and analyses to launch Digital Product Passport
Methodologies for managing and analyzing the technical infrastructure and data model to make the Digital Product Passport an effective and scalable tool
7. Methodologies or technologies to measure the carbon footprint of palm oil production
Methodologies or technologies to measure the carbon footprint of palm oil production (specifically the carbon footprint generated by palm oil suppliers). The solution must provide a reliable value that the company can use as a reference when making procurement decisions
8. Technologies and tools for ensuring traceability in automotive parts sourcing
Technologies and tools that enable tracing the origin of car components used in repairs after car accidents. The ideal solution would allow to identify both the supplier and the original vehicle, then transmit this data to the company's IT system (SAP) for further analysis
9. Software for data analysis and harmonization suitable for SMEs
Scouting for software to analyze data related to the company’s environmental impact. The ideal solution should be compatible with the ORIPAN system and affordable for SMEs
IMPORTANT
This technology request refers to an open innovation challenge program published on a separate online platform (b2match). Interested organisations will be guided to the Program website (https://ioip-2025.b2match.io/), applicants will receive a link to submit their proposal after creating an EOI.
During registration, interested applicants will be asked to select one challenge that corresponds with this technology request profile. If admitted to the programme, participants will benefit from business modelling and pitching training support and they will be able to create their (presentation) profile to connect with the companies in order to organise 1to1 matchmaking meetings.
Application closes on the 27th of July 2025 and 11th of July is the last day for matchmaking meetings.
It is recommended to submit the application as soon as possible to take full advantage of the entire matchmaking period - Advantages and Innovations
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International Open Innovation Programme (IOIP) is a unique chance for micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups and individual researchers from all over the world to meet and create a win-win business relationship. The goal is to co-develop concrete pilots and go-to-market strategies.
Why should business and research organisations apply?
Access to Italian corporates: Get in touch with companies that are keen to innovate and ready to collaborate.
Expand your network: Meet many top companies in the international innovation ecosystem and build useful connections and new relationships.
Participants support: Improve your pitching skills with help from the IOIP team and meet innovative corporates ready to disrupt the industry. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Who can apply?
Any business or research organisations with a solution or know-how compliant with the challenges and with a minimum TRL of 3. The applicants should be from any of the Enterprise Europe Network countries.
During registration, interested applicants will be asked to select one challenge that corresponds with this technology request profile. - Stage of Development
- Under development
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Potential partners are micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups and individual researchers with a solution or know-how compliant with the challenges and with a minimum TRL of 3 from any of the Enterprise Europe Network countries.
Participants are required to propose innovative ideas and/or solutions to challenges launched focussing on climate change, natural resources and biodiversity..
The solution offered should demonstrably meet one of the business challenges. In the Application form, suitable solvers are invited to answer questions regarding their expertise, innovative solutions, business model, industries and sectors in scope.
After being selected, the goal is to co-develop concrete pilots and a go-to-market strategy under research or commercial cooperation agreement. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- R&D Institution
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 10002004 - Climate Change mitigation
- 01003003 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 01003006 - Computer Software
- Market keywords
- 02005006 - Data I/O devices
- 02007001 - Systems software
- 02006004 - Data processing, analysis and input services
- 02007021 - Other Artificial intelligence related
- 02007016 - Artificial intelligence related software
- Sector Groups Involved
- Digital
- Agri-Food
- Mobility - Transport - Automotive
- Targeted countries
- All countries
Files
Cluster1_IOIP2025_ International Open Innovation Program_0.pdf