On the 29th of February and March 1st, the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), organized a Kick-off meeting held in Athens, for TERRAVISION; the new Horizon Europe project. The project consortium is coordinated by ICCS and invloves 15 partners from 7 countries of the EU and EEA, that have come together with the mission to create an integrated earth-observation based platform, for novel services to enhance the entire critical raw materials value chain towards more sustainable mining practices. Raw materials serve as the backbone of the European Union’s digital and green economy, underpinning industrial operations and aligning with the objectives [...]

On February 15 and 16, 2024, the I-SENSE Group of ICCS hosted the physical kick off meeting of RURBANIVE, a new European research project that aims to enhance rural-urban communities with immersive social and technological innovation. The project involves 17 partners from 8 different countries who share the same vision. Georgios Tsimiklis from ICCS opened the meeting by highlighting the significance and impact of such initiatives on both social and technological levels, as well as RURBANIVE’s objectives and concept. Dr. Kostas Naskou, Day-to-Day Project Manager of RURBANIVE, followed by outlining the project’s organization, risks, management tools, communication channels, and upcoming deliverables. [...]

The brand new TeamUP project, a Horizon Europe project, was inaugurated on 24-26 January 2024 through the Kick-off Meeting of its consortium in Athens, Greece. Hosted by I-Sense Group, the project Coordinator, the Kick-off Meeting provided an opportunity for all contributing partners to interact in a fruitful discussion on the different task areas and roles and share knowledge for the successful development of the project. The TeamUP project is addressing concerns about CBRN-E incidents targeting civilians by proposing a framework to enhance capabilities and response measures in Europe. Currently, First Responders face challenges due to a lack of training, equipment and [...]

On January 31, ENVELOPE officially kicked off its activities in a two-day, in-person meeting hosted in the centre of Athens by the I-SENSE Group of ICCS, which coordinates the project. This new Horizon Europe project, with a total budget of 15.8€ and a duration of 3 years, is among the new 27 research, innovation and trials projects financed by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). The main objective of ENVELOPE is to provide a vertical-oriented 5G advanced reference architecture, equipped with all necessary interfaces to be used in Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) use cases that aim to: expose network capabilities to verticals, provide [...]

In a bold move to combat climate change, the Horizon Europe project CHOICE has been unveiled, setting its sights on transforming the food, agriculture, and land use sectors by 2050. As the world stands at a critical crossroads, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscores the urgency of reaching zero emissions by mid-century to prevent catastrophic climatic impacts. Within this context, CHOICE emerges as a beacon of hope and innovation, bringing together sixteen partners across five European countries, Colombia, and South Africa. A key figure in this ambitious initiative is the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS). I-SENSE Group [...]

The kickoff meeting of BATTERY2LIFE project, a new Horizon Europe project, was held on 23 & 24 January 2024, in Athens, Greece, hosted by I-SENSE Group, the project’s coordinator. Consortium partners had the chance to discuss the main objectives of the project and their strategy for the future. As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here, with the multiple benefits the electric vehicles provide, there is an impending issue on what needs to be done with the EVs batteries which have reached the end of their “automotive” life but still have a residual capacity of about 70-80%. This residual capacity can [...]

ICCS is pleased to invite you to the kick off event of the Hellenic Research and Innovation Community for Security Domain, a community associated with DG Home CERIS (Community for European Research and Innovation for Security). The kick off event will take place on the 26th of January (13.00-19.00) at the Association of Constantinopolitan friends of Music (Μelantias 56, Athens 117 44). The Community will be established and supported by the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) and the National Centre For Scientific Research Demokritos in collaboration with the Center of Security Studies (KEMEA) and [...]

The C-Roads Greece updated Factsheet in English has been designed to offer a concise overview of the project’s technology results and outcomes from the 2 testing pilots conducted on the Greek highways Attiki Odos and Egnatia Odos S.A. The Factsheet serves as an effective communication means used to enhance the project’s visibility during outreach activities and project meetings. The English factsheet includes the following information: Project partners Project’s main goal C-Roads Greece Functional Architecture C-Roads Greece Building Blocks C-Roads Greece C-ITS Services C-Roads Greece use cases, activities and results Project’s contact information (website, social media accounts) Contact details with the consortium [...]