AUTOASSESS, a EU-funded project that leverages AI and Robotics to perform safe vessel inspections, has announced the launch of its first open call: the Open Call for Innovative Tech Solutions.

With the Open Call for Tech Solutions, AUTOASSESS invites startups and SMEs to present innovative technology solutions addressing specific use-case challenges, related to the development of the AUTOASSES solution.

Benefits for Startups / SMEs:

The Open Call for Tech Solutions aims to select five proposals submitted by startups and SMEs applying individually or in consortia (up to two entities), that will be invited to take part in a 6-month programme and:

• Get grants up to €100k

• Benefit from AUTOASSESS team of experts guidance, mentorship, training and access to infrastructure (demonstrators)

• Be part of AUTOASSESS success stories, fostering industry uptake of AUTOASSESS solution

• Contribute to real impact on demonstrators and end-user entities

How does it work?

Committed to an open innovation model, AUTOASSESS aspires to leverage the expertise and ideas of both the consortium and external stakeholders. Such an approach ensures that the project will be able to leverage the possibilities of cocreation, to create solutions that are ready to go to market before project completion. The Open Call for Tech Solutions aims to promote the engagement of innovative technological startups and SMEs applying to tackle one out of five specific project’s challenges:

• Challenge 1 - Reliable high-bandwidth communication for off-board control of drones

• Challenge 2 - Stereo event-camera on miniature drone

• Challenge 3 - Human Operator interface for FA-IUAS

• Challenge 4 - Crack detection with multi-element ultrasound transducer

• Challenge 5 - Synchronization of multi-modal sensor data

Applications for the AUTOASSESS Open Call for Tech Solutions are open on F6S until 24 April 2025 at 5:00pm CEST : https://www.f6s.com/autoassess-oc-techsolutions/apply

Applicants can find out more about this opportunity by visiting the AUTOASSESS website and registering for the Open Call info webinar that will be held on 5 March, at 10:30am CET.

About AUTOASSESS:

AUTOASSESS – “Autonomous aerial inspection of GNSS-denied and confined critical infrastructures” is an EU-funded project that aims to remove human surveyors from dangerous enclosed areas such as ballast tanks or cargo holds. To achieve this objective, it will employ an autonomous robotic system that exceeds human capabilities and obtain an accurate, repeatable and quick vessel inspection.

For more information, please visit https://autoassess.eu/