Bringing AI solutions into the agri-food sector is not straightforward. Companies often face difficulties in testing technologies in real-world conditions, accessing reliable data and infrastructures and ensuring that their solutions comply with regulatory and ethical requirements. For many SMEs and innovators, it is also challenging to demonstrate performance and impact, reduce risks before market entry and understand how their solution fits within a rapidly evolving European AI ecosystem. agrifoodTEF addresses these needs by providing access to specialised testing facilities, domain expertise and validation services tailored to agriculture and food systems. It enables companies to move from concept to validated solution by offering a structured experimentation environment, where technologies can be tested, refined and trusted.
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AI-MATTERS is a European network of testing and experimentation facilities that aims to increase the resilience and flexibility of the European manufacturing sector, by deploying the latest developments in AI, robotics and intelligent, autonomous systems for flexible production.
TEF-Health aims to increase the effectiveness, resilience, and sustainability of European health and care systems and reduce healthcare delivery inequalities in Europe, while ensuring compliance with relevant legal, ethical, quality, and interoperability standards and requirements.
CitCom.ai bridges the gap between cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure, and citizens. By focusing on smart cities and communities, it accelerates the development of trustworthy AI solutions, contributing to a greener and more digital Europe.
With an initial focus on power, mobility and connectivity, it’s job is to test AI and robotics before they get into places where humans live and move around.
“To maximise the impact of AI, it is fundamental to promote its trustworthy adoption across sectors, we need to foster a vibrant AI ecosystem in Europe”
Each TEF offers numerous testing and validation services for the sector they operate in. These services can be physical or virtual and range widely depending on the customers needs.
To make sure you select the right service for you, we recommend following the listed steps and contact the TEF to obtain a tailored recommendation and detailed information on the service delivery and conditions.
Visit the link below to get more details on the next steps of your collaboration with the TEFs.
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STEP 1: EXPLORATION
STEP 2: CONTACT
STEP 3: NEEDS ASSESSMENT
STEP 4: SERVICE START
STEP 5: IMPACT ASSESSMENT