Bringing Artificial Intelligence towards SMEs

The Danube Region is a diverse landscape with variations in population, business maturity, and economic development. Despite this complexity, countries in the region face similar challenges, such as:

• Economic dependency on cost-efficient manufacturing
• Brain drain, aging population, and rising labor costs
• Transformation in manufacturing and industrial landscapes due to Industry 4.0, digitalization, and energy crises

In response to these shifts, the BrAIn project focuses on emerging opportunities in sectors like the food industry, healthcare, and sustainable energy, aligning with EU strategies like S3 (Smart Specialization Strategies) to foster innovation and growth across the region.

The BrAIn project will deliver:

• AI solutions tailored to address challenges in manufacturing, agro-food, and healthcare sectors
• Sustainable, transnational outcomes supporting economic, environmental, and social impacts
• A more balanced and innovative territorial development through pilot initiatives and solution testing

The project adopts a collaborative, international approach, focusing on:

• Specialization in local strengths and targeted pilot projects
• Cross-border knowledge exchange among partners with expertise in agro-food, healthcare, manufacturing, green energy, workforce management, and supply chain logistics
• Local ecosystem integration, ensuring that insights are shared with regional stakeholders and policymakers