What We Do

SMART in brief

SMART is an Erasmus+ project aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Via its innovative training programme, its ultimate goal is to foster the adoption of AI in SMEs, in order to improve efficiency, productivity and customer experience, creating new job opportunities and stimulating European competitiveness.

Through specific work packages, SMART develops a teaching manual, an e-learning platform and communication activities to disseminate the results. The expected impact includes personalisation of learning, automation of processes and an overall improvement in employee safety and well-being.

The initiative targets VET professionals and students, offering expertise on the practical application of AI as well as ethical and legal aspects, but is also open to sector-specific stakeholders and public autorities to keep the pace of Industry 5.0 revolution.

What are SMART key-features? It...

...boosts efficiency and productivity by leveraging AI tools
...support SMEs and professionals to adapt to the changing job market through comprehensive AI education;
...brings innovation, empowers self-enterpreneurship and creates job opportunities into Industry 5.0
...helps European SMEs be more efficient and competitive
...increases the visibility of Industry 5.0 vis-à-vis key-stakeholders and policy-makers

SMART highlights

The project combines and leverages on a variety of perspectives and experiences from partners across Europe.
It contributes to make European SMEs future-ready with business skills via:

Froom practicing to scaling-up

Development of a curricular manual for training in AI for managers and professionals, to respond and align with specific business objectives

Apply, monitor and improve!

Using tools and metrics to assess the effectiveness of AI projects and applications, SMART impact will be measured, monitored and ensured!

Career-based contents

E-learning platform with practical contents, teaching materials and legal references related to AI and enabling technologies, focusing on Industry 5.0 needs and practices

SMART ways to reach the audience

Workshops and thematic events to disseminate the results and reach stakeholders and policy makers

Why work with us

Cutting-edge Approach & Foresight

Information Gathering

Assessment of the degree of AI adoption in European SMEs, examining the types of AI implemented by sector, internal/external challenges, and the specialized personnel required for successful implementation.

Analysis of the Industry 5.0 Environment

Understanding the main festures of Industry 5.0 and how it’s reshaping job roles and business practices, as crucial point to tackle the sector’s needs in terms of AI.

Skills Gap Assessment

Comparison between employees’ current competencies against the skills required for Industry 5.0 roles, identifying areas for growth, productivity and innovation.

Expert & Professional Consultation

Interviews, focus groups and ad hoc qualitative surveys to gather insights on AI adoption challenges and opportunities.

Internal Benchmark

Engagement with company leaders to identify skills gaps, training needs, and priority areas for AI implementation, to meet with a tailored training program.