The AUTOASSESS project is launching a Call for Proposals aimed at external technology providers to support the development and enhancement of existing maritime use cases by identifying specific challenges.
Eligibility:
- Start-ups and SMEs applying individually or in consortia (up to two entities).
- Applicants must be established in the European Union Member States, including outermost regions, or in countries associated with the Horizon Europe program.
Details:
Selected participants will develop and test their solutions over a 6-month period, following three main phases: Planning, Development & Integration, and Evaluation.
The core innovation of the AUTOASSESS project focuses on the fully autonomous inspection of ballast tanks and cargo holds on ships.
Challenges:
- Reliable high-bandwidth communication for external drone control
- Stereo event camera for miniaturized drones
- Human operator interface for FA-IUAS
- Crack detection with multi-element ultrasonic transducer
- Synchronization of multi-modal sensor data
Benefits:
- Grants of up to €100,000
- Funding rate of 70% of costs for SMEs and 100% for start-ups
- Access to mentorship, training, and infrastructure (demonstrators) provided by the AUTOASSESS expert team
- Opportunity to contribute to solutions with real impact on demonstrators and end users
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted until April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM CET via the dedicated platform: Access the application form.
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