b<>com is a technology research institute that develops next-generation digital technologies in collaboration with its network of investor members. We drive sustainable digital innovation to support decarbonization.
As a trusted research and innovation partner for businesses, we fuel a resurgence in manufacturing by advancing and integrating digital solutions.
With expertise spanning AI, cloud computing, advanced connectivity, visual computing and interaction, and strategic foresight and design, b<>com optimizes processes across critical sectors, including infrastructure, defense, agriculture and agrifood, security, healthcare, Industry 5.0, and the cultural and creative industries.
Areas of activity
KEY THEMATIC AREAS
Climate-neutral, circular and digitised industrial value chainsDigital and industrial technologies driving human-centric innovation - Industry 5.0.Energy-Intensive Industries - Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency, and Circularity and Zero Pollution.AI in Science, knowledge valorisationTechnology infrastructuresStandarisation
TYPE OF RESEARCH AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Fundamental researchApplied research, product/process development and demonstrationDissemination and Communication
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
International CooperationResponsible Research and InnovationSocial Sciences and HumanitiesStandarisation
optimize processes across critical verticals sectors, infrastructure, defense, agriculture, security, healthcare, Industry 5.0,
Completing the consortia
Partner seeks Consortium
Design - setting the project scope
Ideation - identifying the project idea
Cluster 4 2025 Call - INDUSTRY two-stage: all topics
CL4-INDUSTRY | ENE_INT_IND | TWIN-TRANSITION-32: Green and resilient flexible production processes
CL4-INDUSTRY | ADV_MANU | TWIN-TRANSITION-02: Physical and cognitive augmentation in advanced manufacturing
CL4-INDUSTRY | ENE_INT_IND | TWIN-TRANSITION-39: Towards human-centric, sustainable and resilient energy-intensive industries
CL4-INDUSTRY | ENE_INT_IND | TWIN-TRANSITION-38: Synergies and mutual learning with national and regional initiatives in Europe on Industrial decarbonisation
CL4-INDUSTRY | ENE_INT_IND | TWIN-TRANSITION-37: Solving issues in carbon-neutral iron and steel making processes with diverse input materials of varying quality