Unlocking EIC Funding: The Deep Tech Playbook for European Startups

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If you are an entrepreneur or a university researcher looking to scale your innovation, here is what you need to know about navigating the European Innovation Council (EIC) ecosystem. At the EDIH meetup in Warsaw (March 2026) Michiel Scheffer, the President of the Board at EIC, provided an inside look at how Europe supports breakthrough innovation through the EIC.

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From Data to Autonomy: How AI Turns Industrial IoT into Predictive and Adaptive Systems

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Industrial IoT gives industry a nervous system; AI can give it something closer to a brain—at least for specific, well-scoped tasks. In practical terms, AI (and especially machine learning) complements IIoT by extracting patterns from data that are difficult to encode as fixed rules: early signs of wear, subtle process drifts, non-linear relationships between settings and quality outcomes, or rare anomalies that humans only notice after the fact.

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MERIT Supports Digital and Engineering Skills Development Among High-School Students

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As part of the MERIT project’s society training activities, TalTech has been actively contributing to the development of digital, engineering and technology-related skills among high-school students. Through voluntary elective courses, young learners have been introduced to practical topics that connect engineering thinking, digital technologies and real-world problem solving.

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Inspiring Young Women to Explore Digital Careers through Industrial IoT 

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Digital technologies are transforming the way we live, work and produce. From connected machines to data analytics, artificial intelligence and smart factories, the digital sector offers many professional opportunities for the next generation. However, making these opportunities visible and accessible to all remains a key challenge, especially when it comes to encouraging more girls and young women to consider careers in ICT.

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Why Students Choose MERIT Industrial Engineering and Management Master Programme (MARM): Real Experiences from Future Industrial Engineering Leaders

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The MERIT Industrial Engineering and Management master’s programme (MARM) at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) brings together professionals and aspiring engineers from diverse backgrounds, industries, and countries. While each student enters the programme with different goals and professional backgrounds, their experiences reveal common themes: practical learning, industry relevance, international collaboration, and preparation for the future of manufacturing. 

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Connecting Smart Systems and Deep-Tech: Technical Insights and Demographics from the MERIT International Workshop on IoT

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On 16th of June 2026, organized within the framework of the Digital Europe MERIT project, the MERIT International Industry Engagement Workshop on the Internet of Things (IoT) took place in a hybrid format, broadcasting online and hosted on-site at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Manresa, Spain.

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Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Leadership: Key Insights from the MERIT Workshop on Artificial Intelligence

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On 1 June 2026, Riga Technical University (RTU) hosted the MERIT International Industry Engagement Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, bringing together representatives from academia, industry, and the MERIT student community for an open discussion on the future of AI competencies and their role in modern organisations.

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Navigating the AI Boom: How Europe is Helping Small Businesses and Society Adapt

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We are living in the middle of an artificial intelligence explosion. With the recent boom in generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it seems like everyone is talking about the future of technology. But beyond the hype, a very real challenge remains: how do everyday small businesses, public service organisations, and ordinary people actually adopt and benefit from AI?
Behind the scenes, a massive effort is underway to bridge the gap between high-tech AI labs and your local businesses.

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