Digital MERIT

🌟 Elevate your 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 with 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧! 🌟 Explore #MERIT’s short courses, featuring programmes in AI, Business Analytics, Natural Language Processing, and more. Designed for students and professionals, these courses provide practical and cutting-edge expertise for the ever-evolving #DIGITAL landscape. 📅 New courses begin in early 2025 at VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University & Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Places are limited—don’t miss out! Learn more and apply now ✍🏻: https://lnkd.in/d7ax6R3j Riga Business School Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology UPC Manresa - EPSEM Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Digital Innovation Zone EDIH Sunrise Tech Park Exacaster Asoindel EU Digital & Tech LEADSx2030 #DigitalMERIT #AdvancedDigitalSkills #DigitalEU #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #BusinessAnalytics #NLP #IoT #CloudComputing #Training #Courses

📊🎥 Explore 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 with Exacaster! Egidijus Pilypas, Co-founder of Exacaster, and Justas Jankunas, Project Manager and AI/ML Competence Network Lead, share valuable insights into the main analytical roles shaping the data world. This short clip is taken from the #CVM Stories podcast. 🎙️ Want to dive deeper into customer value management and analytics? 👉🏻 Watch the full video on the #MERIT YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/dFsH7f2a VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Riga Business School Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) UPC Manresa - EPSEM TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Digital Innovation Zone EDIH Sunrise Tech Park Asoindel EU Digital & Tech LEADSx2030 #DataAnalytics #AI #MachineLearning #DigitalMERIT #DigitalEU #DigitalTransformation

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗵𝗢𝗡 in VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University! From 19 to 22 November, creative minds from across Europe came together for the 2nd #MERIThON, an inspiring ideathon tackling real-world AI challenges. Co-organised by #MERIT & SustAInLivWork projects, the event brought 13 teams and 25 expert mentors to collaborate on 15 diverse challenges. 🏆 Congratulations to the winners: 🌟 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗔 – Most Mature Idea: AI-powered real estate price estimation. 🌟 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 – Most Innovative Idea: Supporting young farmers with sustainable agricultural insights. 🌟 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗲 – Most Innovative Idea: Personalised AI-driven English pronunciation feedback. 🌟 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 – Most Contextual Idea: Enhancing e-commerce trust with AI. The MERIThON is more than a competition - it’s a platform for innovation and #networking. Some ideas are already advancing, with prototypes in development and participants securing new job opportunities. 📽️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dPE2BJv8 Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Riga Business School Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) UPC Manresa - EPSEM TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Digital Innovation Zone EDIH Sunrise Tech Park Asoindel Exacaster EU Digital & Tech LEADSx2030 #AI #Innovation #VILNIUSTECH #MERIThON2024 #AdvancedDigitalSkills #Collaboration #SustAInLivWork #DigitalEU

🔒 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀! 🌐 🗓️ Digital MERIT hosted the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 during 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, an EIT Deep Tech Talent event. 🌟 Industry leaders Andrei Resmerita (Fort) and Tiberiu Baraboi (Expertware) shared valuable insights to help both professionals and society address modern cybersecurity challenges. 🤝 #MERIT experts Rūta Pirta (Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)), Simona Ramanauskaitė (VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University), Georgios Bakirtzis (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)), and Umberto Morelli (Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK), enriched the discussions bridging academic insights with practical solutions.    Workshop Highlights: 🤖 AI-Driven Threats: Tools transforming threat detection, response, and insider risk management. 🛡️ Collaborative Systems: Advanced training platforms bridging academia and industry for immersive skill-building. 📚 Future-Ready Solutions: Aligning education with industry needs, fostering innovation, and emphasizing real-time threat management. 🔗 Want to learn more? Read the full blog article on the key insights from the workshop and 🎥 watch the recording of the session: https://lnkd.in/dQFMVrpM Digital Innovation Zone EDIH Riga Business School TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Asoindel Exacaster Sunrise Tech Park CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center LEADSx2030 European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Digital & Tech #EITDeepTechTalent #DeepTechSkillsDays2024 #Cybersecurity #Innovation #MERIT #MERITProject #DigitalEU #FORT #Expertware

🌟 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗜𝗼𝗧 & 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧 In this insightful video, Fabio Antonelli, Head of #OpenIoT at Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK, shares the research unit's standout achievements and their pivotal role in the #MERIT Project. Meanwhile, Mattia Antonini, OpenIOT Senior Researcher, delves into #EdgeAI, a key topic for MERIT students, showcasing its transformative potential for the future of digital innovation. 🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dUCcsatC  🌐 Learn more: digitalmerit.eu Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) UPC Manresa - EPSEM VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Digital Innovation Zone EDIH Sunrise Tech Park Asoindel Exacaster EU Digital & Tech LEADSx2030 #DigitalMERIT #AdvancedDigitalSkills #DigitalEU #FBK #MERITExperienceSharing

📢 Exciting updates from the Digital MERIT project! 📰 A new issue of the #MERIT Newsletter is coming soon, packed with insights and the latest developments! 👀 Highlights include: 🔹The International Industry Engagement on Cybersecurity at #DeepTechSkillsDays2024 in Warsaw, hosted alongside EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative. 🔹The 2nd #MERIThON held in Vilnius (VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University). ✨ What’s more: 🔹Discover details about Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)'s new Master's programme launching in January 2025, and much more! 📩 Stay up to date with all our news and upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter today! 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dJeNcsMr CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Riga Business School TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK Asoindel Exacaster Sunrise Tech Park Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) UPC Manresa - EPSEM Digital Innovation Zone EDIH LEADSx2030 European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Digital & Tech #DigitalMERIT #Innovation #DigitalEU #DeepTech #Education #Cybersecurity #AI #MERITProject #AdvancedDigitalSkills

📢 Help Shape Europe’s Digital Future – 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱! The mini-survey will take only 5-10 minutes and is now open 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. How You Can Help 👇🏻: ▪️Complete the Survey: Please take a few moments to complete the survey. Your honest and detailed responses will be immensely valuable. ▪️Share Your Thoughts: Add comments or suggestions at the end of the survey. ▪️𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://lnkd.in/dVAPcRcP Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help enhance the digital skills training programmes of the Digital Europe Programme. 😊 UPC Manresa - EPSEM Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Asoindel Exacaster CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK Sunrise Tech Park Digital Innovation Zone EDIH LEADSx2030 European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Digital & Tech #DigitalEU #DigitalEuropeProgramme #AdvancedDigitalSkills #DigitalMERIT #MERIT

🌐 Digital MERIT, represented by Digital Innovation Zone EDIH, proudly participated in the DEDEP.eu Webinar: "𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨". Held on 13 November, this engaging event brought together over 120 participants to discuss how #dissemination and #exploitation strategies can maximise the impact of Digital Europe Programme (#DEP) projects. Projects showcased addressed crucial challenges, including: 🌍 Climate Change: Using digital solutions to combat environmental issues. 🛡️ Cybersecurity: Building resilience in an increasingly digital world. 🌾 Digital Agri-Food Solutions: Transforming agriculture with cutting-edge tech. 📈 SME Digitalisation: Helping businesses embrace digital tools. The session highlighted the importance of tailored strategies to bridge the gap between innovative solutions and market adoption, driving Europe’s digital transformation. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgppHiNQ CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Riga Business School TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK Asoindel Exacaster Sunrise Tech Park Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) UPC Manresa - EPSEM LEADSx2030 European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Digital & Tech #DigitalMERIT #MERIT #Innovation #DigitalEU #DIGITAL #Webinar #DigitalTransformation

🌟 The Digital MERIT project took centre stage at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona! Represented by CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center, #MERIT captured attention for its mission to create a pan-European educational ecosystem addressing the digital skills gap in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. As part of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)’s stand, MERIT stood alongside cutting-edge innovations like AI-powered autonomous vehicles, 6G mobility technologies, and circular economy solutions. This spotlight underscores MERIT’s dedication to advancing Europe’s digital future through collaboration, innovation, and education. 🔗👉🏻 Learn more about MERIT’s participation and the innovative solutions presented at #SCEWC24: https://lnkd.in/dnh4Tgga UPC Manresa - EPSEM VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Asoindel Exacaster Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK Sunrise Tech Park Digital Innovation Zone EDIH LEADSx2030 European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Digital & Tech #MERIT #DigitalMERIT #DigitalSkills #SmartCities #Innovation #AI #IoT #Cybersecurity

🚀 Breaking Barriers to Advanced Digital Skills 🌐 Advanced skills in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity are essential for Europe’s digital future. The #MERIT project is removing financial barriers, enabling talented individuals to pursue master’s degrees across the EU. The first round of scholarships has already supported students, and more opportunities are coming for studies in different EU countries and MERIT study programmes! Ready to shape Europe’s tech-driven future? 🎓💡 Learn how the MERIT project is equipping the next generation of digital leaders through master’s programmes and scholarships across the EU. 🔗📰 Read our blog article on UPC and VILNIUS TECH scholarships: https://lnkd.in/dZfiKNUg VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University UPC Manresa - EPSEM Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) Asoindel Exacaster CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech Technology Center Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK Sunrise Tech Park Digital Innovation Zone EDIH LEADSx2030 EU Digital & Tech #MERIT #StudyProgrammes #AdvancedDigitalSkills #DigitalEU #Scholarships