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ICAERUS 2nd PUSH Open Call
ICAERUS aims to showcase and support the effective, efficient and safe deployment of drones, as well as identify the risks and added values associated with their use.
The goal is to attract stakeholders to deliver and exploit drone-related data sets to assess technical and non-technical hypotheses, as well as to develop ideas, concepts and prototypes that can be introduced to the market.
AI/ML, Big Data, IoT, Drones
The following types of applications/solutions (but not limited to) have the potential to be funded:
– Innovative ideas that leverage drone technology and data sets to address real-world problems and create value for society
– Drone hardware and software development: developing new hardware and software solutions to increase drone performance
– Data analysis and processing: developing new algorithms and techniques to process and analyse the data collected by drones
– Drone-based services: developing new services that use drone technology, such as aerial photography, surveying, and inspection services
– Drone-based applications: developing new applications for drones, e.g., environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, disaster relief.
– Standards and regulations: developing new standards and regulations for the safe and responsible use of drone technology.
The 2nd PUSH Open Call for Innovation Development will award 3 successful third-parties with up to 60,000 € whose projects will last up to 12 months.
ICAERUS is looking for researchers and technology providers (e.g., drone manufacturers, start-ups and SMEs exploiting innovative drone services and technologies, AI and IoT companies, research institutes), who are registered legal entities in eligible Horizon Europe countries. This includes Member States of the European Union, their outermost regions, and Overseas Countries and Territories linked to an EU Member as well as nationals of Horizon Europe associated countries.
In order to be eligible, proposals need to address challenges in Rural Areas.