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Smartport Transfer: Bremerhaven opens the doors to port innovations!
The innovation community “Smartport Transfer” at the University of Bremen starts on May 22nd in Bremerhaven to promote port competitiveness.
Smartport Transfer: Bremerhaven opens the doors to port innovations!
The innovation community “Smartport Transfer” (SPorT) will be launched with a kick-off event on May 22nd at the German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven. The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is aimed at the public and representatives of the press. Registration is required by May 18th. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding this project, which aims to increase the competitiveness and resilience of German ports.
The aim of the event is to present the goals, plans and funding opportunities for community projects. SPorT brings together various institutions, including the University of Bremen, the Institute for Maritime Economics and Logistics (ISL) and the Bremen ports. The community will deal with the planning, monitoring and control of handling processes for containers, vehicles, general cargo and bulk cargo. The focus should be particularly on connecting shipping traffic and hinterland transport to port processes.
Technological and social progress
SPorT is part of the DATIpilot program, which accelerates the transfer of knowledge and technology from research into practical application. The initiative was selected from almost 500 applications and is one of only 20 funded projects in Germany. It aims to bundle the region's creative potential in the maritime economy and logistics. The integration of scientific expertise from LogDynamics and ISL strengthens the innovative strength of the community.
The DATIpilot program implements two central funding modules that serve to develop technological and social innovations. Firstly, the innovation sprints, which enable the implementation of concrete transfer ideas. The application process is simple and the duration is a maximum of 18 months. The thematic focuses of the innovation sprints include AI, medical technology and healthcare. Secondly, there are the innovation communities, which can independently develop innovation topics and receive up to 5 million euros in funding over a period of up to 4 years.
EU strategies for promoting innovation
In the context of these initiatives, the Horizon Europe program also plays an important role. It is the ninth research framework program of the European Union, which runs from 2021 to 2027 and has a total budget of 95.5 billion euros. The aim is to strengthen European society and economy through knowledge, innovation and sustainable development. The program focuses on digital and green transformations, which are particularly important in current times.
The initiatives within Horizon Europe are strategically aimed at Europe's industrial competitiveness and are divided into various clusters, which include, among other things, health, digitalization and climate. These programs represent an important basis for meeting the challenges of the time and offer a valuable supplement to national funding measures such as the DATIpilot.
Those interested can contact Prof. Dr. Michael Freitag from the University of Bremen. He is available to answer any questions on +49 421 218-50 001 or by email (michael.freitag@uni-bremen.de).