The Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies (KInIT)

KInIT is an independent, non-profit institute dedicated to intelligent technology research. We bring together and nurture experts in artificial intelligence and other areas of computer science, with connections to other disciplines. KInIT combines the excellent competencies of academic researchers and educators with innovative companies, their needs and experience.  By involving the private sector, we seek to create a healthy research ecosystem that is connected to existing universities, the Slovak Academy of Sciences and above all to the international community.

NATIONAL INFORMATION PROCESSING INSTITUTE (OPI PIB)

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) is an interdisciplinary scientific institute and a leader in IT system and software development for Polish science and higher education. It holds knowledge on almost every Polish scientist, including their projects and research apparatus. The institute gathers, analyses and compiles information on the research and development sector, which allows it to influence the shape of Polish scientific policy. OPI PIB develops intelligent information systems for the public sector and for commercial use.

The institute’s key areas of research include: machine learning algorithms, natural language processing algorithms, sentiment analysis, neural networks, discovering knowledge from text data, human-computer interaction, computer-assisted decision-making systems and artificial intelligence.

OPI PIB's research activity is driven by interdisciplinarity. Research is conducted in seven laboratories, which employ specialists in a variety of fields. The institute’s team of IT experts is supported by economists, sociologists, lawyers, statisticians and psychologists. This convergence of approaches is conducive to in-depth analysis of research issues, and serves as a driving force for innovation.

Institute of Innovation and Technology of Bialystok University of Technology (IIT)

Institute of Innovation and Technology of Bialystok University of Technology was established in 2011. Company took over the previously existing Experimental Production and Technical Services Workshop and there was also established Technology Transfer Office and Academic Incubator of Entrepreneurship and Chosen New Technologies. Institute is the Bialystok University of Technology’ special purpose vehicle (SPV) and it was created in order to build permanent and strong cooperation between business and science. The main task of Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is delivering the results of R&D works, which are carried out for the needs of companies. TTO supports the companies on every phase of innovative activity, including such tasks as working on the concept of innovative technological, production and organizational solutions, preparing documentation, prototyping, certifying, entering the product on market. Every year Institute conducts more than 100 R&D works. Another important aspect of Institute and TTO’s activity, is the direct and indirect commercialization of research works which are carried out by academic community.

Experimental Production and Technical Services Workshop (EPTSW) is the very important part of the Institute and its main field of activity is professional metal processing. Workshop has over 30 years of experience and actively cooperates with various types of companies from all over the country. A well developed machine park, qualified staff and specialization in low-series and prototype production, have allowed to develop an established position in the market.

Academic Incubator of Entrepreneurship and Chosen New Technologies was brought to life in order to supporting the innovative academic activity and also the entities deriving from the academic community. Incubator provides spacious, serviced offices to work which are available 24/7, and also the various services connected with the conducting the business.

The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (UNIVET)

The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (UNIVET) is a dynamic academic institution which recently started to promote innovation among its researchers and students. UNIVET is the only veterinary higher education institution of Hungary and acknowledged worldwide: a large part of its students are foreigners. The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest created internal processes to support IP protection and wants to foster cooperation with international partners. It has also introduced a Proof-of-Concept Fund which proved to be very successful and was scaled-up on request of the government to other Hungarian higher education institutions. UNIVET is looking for international best practice in technology transfer and for new partnerships to develop and strengthen its own innovation capacity. At the same time, it can share the lessons learned of the Proof-of-Concept programme and inspire other organisations.

Business and Technology University (BTU)

Business and Technology University represents higher education and research unit that integrates business and modern digital technologies. Teaching, education, and research activities are held by consolidating students, academic staff, and researchers. University Vision Business and Technology University will have a significant impact on the society and the environment in which it operates, by supporting innovations and pursuing entrepreneurship-based learning. University Mission Our mission is to offer our students a unique educational experience, develop their leadership and entrepreneurship skills; give our students motivation and opportunity to become a competitive workforce on both, local and international markets, by creating an entrepreneurship ecosystem and integrating business with high technologies; demonstrate our potential on global markets by exchanging scientific papers, ideas, and innovations.

The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (NAS RA)

The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (NAS RA) was founded in 1943 and is the highest state scientific self-governing organization in the country. Possessing more than half of the existing research potential of the country, the NAS RA, with around 35 affiliated research institutes and centers, is the main R&D performer in the country. The Academy promotes and carries out fundamental and applied research in different scientific fields, as well as coordinates basic research carried out throughout the country. NAS RA maintains wide international cooperation within the framework of cooperation agreements with academies and research organizations of around 10 countries. The NAS RA is a member of several international scientific unions including International Council for Science, InterAcademy Panel on International Cooperation and Council of the Academy of Sciences of BSEC member States. During last years NAS RA has been involved in many international S&T cooperation promotion projects and networks, including H2020 EURAXESS, Enterprise Europe Network, H2020 BSH project, FP7 IncoNet Eastern Partnership project, FP7 BS-ERA.NET, FP7 IncoNet CASC, etc.

UNICO.AI

With artificial intelligence and quality consulting services, we help to transfer academic knowledge and skills into practice. We want companies and universities to work together in a transparent and win-win way. We help them work together smarter by processing big data and using unique artificial intelligence. Our goal is to offer both sides a unified and simple approach to cooperation that will allow the supply of universities to be efficiently linked to business demand. Through unique artificial intelligence, we process large amounts of data from databases like Espacenet (patents), Web of Science (publications), project databases, non-public databases, etc. Thanks to these data sources and unique analytical tools, we are able to provide clients with unique information, relevant recommendations and quality services.