New Methodology Empowers HEIs and PROs to Select and Accelerate High-Potential ICT Technologies
Within the CapTTict project, the partnership has successfully finalized and tested a Methodology for the Selection and Assessment of ICT Technologies at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Public Research Organisations (PROs). This methodology provides a structured, transparent, and impact-oriented framework that enables HEIs and PROs to identify and prioritise innovative ICT solutions for further incubation and acceleration.
The methodology was piloted through the selection of 30 promising technologies developed within HEIs and PROs across the partnership countries. These technologies were chosen to join the DDAccelerator programme, which supports the transformation of research outputs into market-ready innovations.
The selection took place across three cohorts:
Cohort 1: 9 technologies (out of 30 applicants)
Cohort 2: 10 technologies (out of 33 applicants)
Cohort 3: 11 technologies (out of 26 applicants)
By applying the methodology, partner HEIs and PROs were able to consistently evaluate the maturity, innovation potential, and market relevance of research-based ICT solutions, ensuring that the most promising projects receive targeted support for growth and impact.
A strong emphasis was placed on green digital technologies, reflecting the important role that academic and public research institutions play in driving the green and digital transitions. Among the 30 selected technologies, four are directly aligned with green priorities:
Recycllux – data-driven marine plastic clean-tech
FlowerPen – urban greenery and sustainable living
IQstat – energy efficiency and smart energy management
Movita Ride – sustainable urban mobility through civic AI
In addition, several other solutions emerging from HEIs and PROs contribute indirectly to resource efficiency, dematerialisation, and emissions reduction through digitalisation in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and public administration. These include TechNurse, INVISO, Measurme, Montu, Motion Coach, AlvaEduSmart, FAIR Wizard, and Inomed.
This pilot demonstrates how a clear and structured methodology can help HEIs and PROs act as innovation drivers, systematically identifying research-based ICT technologies with strong societal, environmental, and economic impact potential. By bridging the gap between research and the market, the methodology strengthens the role of HEIs and PROs as key actors in Europe’s twin green and digital transition.
02/10/2025
By Alena Brozova
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