SustAInLivWork Handbook

ADVANCING AI FOR SUSTAINABLE WORLD WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUSTAINABLE AI FUTURE The project is co-funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement No. 101059903 and under the European Union Funds’ Investments 2021–2027 (project No. 10-042-P-0001). 3 5 7 10 CONTENTS ABOUT THE PROJECT WHO WE ARE OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS & MAIN ACTIVITIES OUR IMPACT ABOUT THE PROJECT Launched in 2023, the SustAInLivWork Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Living and Working was established to pioneer cutting-edge solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The CoE focuses on driving innovation across four critical domains: industry, energy, transport, and health, addressing pressing challenges with sustainable, AI-driven advancements. It will have an impact on the country, the wider Baltic Sea Region, and beyond through the operation of 4 hubs. These hubs will lead to the development of new educational and training programmes, strengthened collaboration with the private sector and public authorities, and the establishment of a Lithuanian AI Cluster to drive the transition towards sustainability, with a particular focus on the S3 (Smart Specialisation strategy) priorities areas. 3 4 HUBS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT HUB GRANT DEVELOPMENT HUB AI RESEARCH HUB KNOWLEDGE VALORISATION HUB TECH-TRANSFER, IMPACT AND 4 WHO WE ARE SustAInLivWork Centre of Excellence acts as a lighthouse with far reaching impact strengthening R&I in the national and international scope. It is built on strategic collaboration between key national partners: and advanced international ones – These partners contribute their expertise to enhance value creation through advanced AI technologies. Lithuania’s four leading universities – Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH); Tampere University (Finland), Hamburg University of Technology (Germany). 5 SELECTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE Prediction & Anomaly Detection Systems Big Data Analysis and Processing Development of AI-Powered Software Planning and Optimisation Algorithms (Bio)medical Image Analysis Sustainable Energy Solutions AI Software & Hardware Commercialisation Clinical Data Analysis Efficient Energy Solution Development Robotic System Design & Development CO2-Neutral City Solutions and Strategies Autonomous Mobile Machines 6 To boost Lithuania’s capabilities to develop AI solutions for sustainable living and working, developing and promoting the uptake of advanced AI technologies and sustainability strategies of advanced partners (TAU, TUHH) across Lithuania, Baltic Sea Region and beyond. OUR VISION OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS To establish and operate the CoE with a long-term vision, ensuring self-sustainability and fostering AI innovations. To conduct cutting-edge research in sustainable AI and educate diverse stakeholders on its benefits. To drive transformative change in AI solutions for sustainable living and working, serving society at large. To create a Lithuanian AI cluster to foster transitions towards sustainability, with a particular focus on S3 priority areas. 7 MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRE AI LABORATORIES AND SYSTEMS Intelligent systems modelling, business analytics, and sandbox environments with test-before-invest AI labs for external organisations. PRACTICAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION Value-added training programmes and courses that integrate best practices for implementing AI solutions while prioritising sustainability in the private and public sectors. SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION AI solutions implementation, dualenvironment testing, and certification for compliance and reliability. DATA ANALYSIS Customised data storage and computing infrastructure with 3A data services: analysis, annotation, and anonymisation for AI applications. NEW GENERATION INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS Personalised Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) solutions providing higher levels of understanding while maintaining human oversight of AI systems. PATENTS New patents focused on delivering ethical, sustainable, robust, and high-quality intelligent technology performance. 8