AI-Matters

The world’s reference network for testing and experimentation facilities in the manufacturing sector

Objectives

The main objective of AI-Matters is to strengthen Europe’s positioning and leadership in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence systems. The project aims to establish a European network of technology experimentation centers to promote the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the manufacturing sector and to allow service provisions to companies that develop solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, system integrators and technology providers.

AI-MATTERS offers companies the opportunity to obtain specialist validation, demo and testing services to complete the development of their AI solutions; financial support allows them to benefit from discounts of up to 100% of the value of the testing service, depending on the characteristics of the company (small and micro, medium and large).

What it can do for your company

The initiative, with a total budget of 60 million euros, is co-funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Program and by sources at the national level. Offers more than 250 testing and experimentation services aimed at technology providers, system integrators and manufacturing companies. These services are divided into four challenge areas: Circular Economy, Factory Level Optimization, Human-Robot Interaction, and Emerging and Enabling Technologies.

AI-Matters offers access to state-of-the art facilities and infrastructure to integrate and test your solution, to mature your solution based on the results of testing and experimentation.

Thanks to funding from the European Union and the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, beneficiaries can count on significant discounts (for start-ups and small businesses, our services can be completely free!).

Examples of offered services

Anomaly Detection & Predictive Maintenance

AI-powered audio/vibration analysis for early detection of equipment anomalies, reducing maintenance costs, minimizing unplanned downtime, and enabling proactive predictive maintenance for improved operational continuity

      GenAI-powered throublehooting and log analysis.

Test and experiment Generative AI to enhance system performance through advanced log analysis, identifying inefficiencies, uncovering hidden patterns, and delivering actionable insights to optimize operations, accelerate troubleshooting, minimize downtime, and improve overall system reliability and efficiency.

Computer vision for circular Economy and re-manufacturing.

This service focuses on the testing and experimentation of AI-powered computer vision solutions to support circular economy and re-manufacturing processes, enabling improved identification of reusable

Real-Time Decision Making for the Industrial Sector

This service enables real-time decision-making in industrial environments through the experimentation and industrialization of AI-driven solutions that analyze live operational data, providing actionable insights to enhance responsiveness, optimize workflows, reduce reaction times, and improve overall efficiency and process agility.

Product Digital Twin


Digital twin technology enabling real-time product monitoring, early issue detection, reduced downtime, optimized performance, and proactive maintenance for enhanced operational efficiency.

Project Info

AI-MATTERS brings together 24 partners from 8 European countries. In Italy, the project is coordinated by MADE Competence Center Industria 4.0, in collaboration with Fondazione Bruno Kessler and Concept Reply, ensuring nationwide coverage and support.

Co-Funded by the European Union Under grant agreement number 101100707 and by MIMIT.