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Italian R&D Centre is looking for partners with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Climate and Environmental Studies to collaborate on innovative projects

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Technology request
POD Reference
TRIT20250717009
Term of Validity
22 July 2025 - 22 July 2026
Company's Country
  • Italy
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A R&D Centre based in Italy, active since 2005, that operates in the fields of climate science, environmental studies, and sustainable development, is currently seeking partners with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Climate & Environmental research to collaborate on future projects. The Centre has several offices across Italy and an extensive experience in managing National Recovery and Resilience Plan funds.
Full Description
The consequences of climate change in Europe and globally extend beyond human and territorial impacts, significantly affecting economic systems—most notably agriculture and tourism. In response, an Italian-based R&D centre dedicated to climate science and environmental studies is launching a global search for top-tier expertise in artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and machine learning.
This exploratory initiative targets not individuals but organizations: research centres, companies, spin-offs, and innovative startups. The centre adopts an interdisciplinary methodology, combining advanced technologies with data-driven approaches to address the complex challenges of climate change and sustainability. To this end, it is preparing a three-year strategic program and is actively seeking partners with strong competencies in AI, ML, data analysis, and environmental research. The objective is to establish collaborative partnerships that can drive forward innovative, science-based projects with real-world environmental impact.
Advantages and Innovations
In the EU, the challenge in addressing climate change is not the lack of public funding or technical expertise—both are abundantly available. The real paradox lies in the persistent disconnect between policymakers and the innovation ecosystem. Bridging this gap is crucial. To that end, targeted scouting activities are essential to identify top talent across Europe and beyond. The objective is to facilitate meaningful connections between public decision-makers—who allocate or manage financial resources—and private actors with deep, specialized expertise, capable of operating in multidisciplinary environments and delivering tangible solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation. The focus is not solely on climate scientists, but increasingly on companies skilled in the intelligent analysis of information and data. The core innovation of this strategy is the transformation of wide data flows into actionable knowledge, automated decision-making, and ultimately, effective climate strategies. This requires not only data scientists, but also experts in the statistical and economic interpretation of complex datasets—professionals who can translate data into impact.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Analysis through statistical and economic models
- Climate & Environmental research
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The technical partner must have expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis through statistical and economic models, and Climate & Environmental research.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME 11-49
  • University
  • Big company
  • SME <=10
  • R&D Institution
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 01003006 - Computer Software
  • 01004016 - Analysis Risk Management
  • 01003003 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • 11001 - Socio-economic models, economic aspects
  • 01004006 - Environment Management Systems
Market keywords
  • 02007021 - Other Artificial intelligence related
  • 02007020 - Artificial intelligence programming aids
  • 02006004 - Data processing, analysis and input services
  • 02006005 - Big data management
  • 08004004 - Other pollution and recycling related
Targeted countries
  • Afghanistan
  • Aland Islands
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Bouvet Island
  • Brazil
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French Southern Territories
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Ivory Coast
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Martinique
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestinian Territory
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Barthelemy
  • Saint Helena
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor Leste
  • Togo
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Western Sahara
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe