Digitalisation

Research and Development Funding: IT services to help municipalities transition towards Circular Economy

European cities, regional and national organisations have to transition towards Circular Economy. Only 10% of the cities have advanced on circular transition, as it is particularly complex. Municipalities and local businesses across Europe are facing four interlinked challenges. Cities and the local economy require support to operationalise the growing body of CE knowledge. The CircularPSP project and consortium believes that curated Artificial Intelligence using NLP and taxonomies within a platform solution is able to support ten thousand of European municipal staff and by extension local businesses. Upcoming news items will describe the challenges in more detail.

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3 ways AI can support energy management
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3 ways AI can support energy management

There are several ways that AI can be used to support energy management. The field of AI for energy efficiency is an active area of research and development, and new applications are being discovered all the time.

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Key findings on digitalisation technologies to increase energy efficiency in electric motor driven systems
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Key findings on digitalisation technologies to increase energy efficiency in electric motor driven systems

Worldwide, electric motor systems consume about 10,700 TWh annually worldwide and were responsible for 53% of the global electric energy consumption in 2016. This corresponds to approximately the combined electricity consumption of China. Digitalization technologies for electric motor driven systems will have a significant impact on the motor systems industry, offering vast potential for improvements in performance, efficiency, and cost.

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ChatGPT and the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
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ChatGPT and the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act

The European Union is considering a new legal framework that aims to significantly bolster regulations on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, focuses primarily on strengthening rules around data quality, transparency, human oversight and accountability.

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Frontend Developer EEIP
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Frontend Developer EEIP

EEIP seeks a Frontend Developer skilled in PYTHON, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS, with basic knowledge of Blockchain/DLT, and experience in social media analytics. Responsibilities include managing EEIP's front-end development, knowledge management, and digital innovations, involving WordPress site administration and enhancing SEO. The role requires a minimum bachelor’s degree, multilingual proficiency, strong organizational skills, and the legal right to work in Belgium. Offering an open-ended contract with a flexible schedule in a multidisciplinary environment, applications are open until mid-May 2023, with potential early closure for an ideal candidate.

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Simplify Your Business Processes and Boost Efficiency with Ready-to-Use IoT Platforms
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Simplify Your Business Processes and Boost Efficiency with Ready-to-Use IoT Platforms

IoT (Internet of Things) technology has proven to be a game-changer for businesses. It allows industries to access real-time data across multiple platforms. Ready-to-use IoT platforms have been developed to help you simplify the adoption.

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Industrial Urban Symbiosis: REDOL Project launched in Zaragoza
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Industrial Urban Symbiosis: REDOL Project launched in Zaragoza

Solid urban waste (SUW) is an abundant source for circular products production, but it is generally not exploited. Over 500 kg of municipal waste per capita were generated in the EU in 2020, while only 45% was recycled.

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EEIP has been awarded the CircLean European industrial symbiosis label "CHAMPION"
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EEIP has been awarded the CircLean European industrial symbiosis label "CHAMPION"

European Union has assigned a prominent role for industrial symbiosis (IS) CircLean has set up a network of industries, public authorities, and industry associations to.

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Blockchain - back to the basics
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Blockchain - back to the basics

Blockchain is a secure database shared across a network of participants. It allows for the permanent, immutable, and transparent recording of data and transactions. The basic idea behind blockchain is pretty simple, and it has major potential to change industries from the bottom up.

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Creating a long-lasting platform to map the future of energy
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Creating a long-lasting platform to map the future of energy

The EMB3Rs platform is set to help companies cost-effectively convert waste heat to a valuable revenue stream. It maps the supply and demand of thermal energy from potential stakeholders and shows how excess heat and cold can be re-used.

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