In the 36 months of activity of the project, all foreseen activities have been performed and all deliverables released. In RP2, the following stand out: 1) the development of the final release of the core tools for the design, deployment, and secure execution of AI applications, 2) the final release of use case applications (stroke assessment, maintenance & inspection, and farming 4.0) with the final evaluation and validation of the design, runtime, and security tools. WP1 worked on finalizing the definition of the AI-SPRINT reference architecture according to the homogenisation/integration performed for the core tools according to the development of new tools, fulfilling its corresponding objectives. WP2, WP3, and WP4 delivered the final release of the core tools for the design, deployment, runtime and secure execution of AI applications. WP5 delivered both the consolidated version of the use case application components with the evaluation and assessment of the core tools, while WP6 consolidated the AI-SPRINT Alliance and finalized the exploitation strategy. Partners kept the fruitful collaboration through the biweekly and WP-focused virtual meetings. Additionally, physical meetings were also organised.
Among the key activities in relation to result dissemination performed during RP2, there was the active participation at technical and business venues, as well as in conferences and events, which ensured that AI-SPRINT findings reached both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering a broader impact. The establishment of successful synergies and collaborations with relevant initiatives in the fields of AI, Edge Computing, and Open Source Software contributed to a more extensive reach and enhanced the project influence.
The exploitation activities focused on the identification of 14 exploitable assets tailored to specific characteristics and stakeholders and addressing distinct challenges and opportunities in the AI landscape. A set of four asset combinations for joint exploitation activities among selected partners have been set up. Specific Exploitation Agreements were established, defining the organisational model and revenue sharing between the involved partners. The emphasis on joint exploitation underscores the commitment towards a shared vision of leveraging AI-SPRINT assets.
An essential achievement was the steady growth of a robust community comprising diverse stakeholders, including SMEs, Cloud providers, and members from the Research and Academia and guiding partners in effective exploitation planning and alliance management. A start-up related to the healthcare use case will be founded by the BSC partner.
