Objective
This PoC transforms our Neuro-Symbolic Science Knowledge Graph research into a deployable Research AIssistant that fuses large language models with the Open Research Knowledge Graph (ORKG). The assistant delivers knowledge-augmented generation grounded in structured, citable research contributions, with mandatory citations, constraint checks for study and method semantics, and uncertainty signalling. Building on results from the ERC-funded ScienceGraph project—now embodied in the ORKG and ORKG-ASK services—the PoC closes the loop from assisted synthesis back to curated knowledge by publishing vetted outputs as reusable, DOI-traceable artifacts.
The PoC targets two real-world pilots: (A) Materials science, focusing on protocol advice and hypothesis comparison over process parameters and metrology for Atomic Layer Disposition and Etching processes; and (B) Data science in cooperation with NFDI4DataScience, emphasizing reproducibility signals across methods, datasets, and evaluation pipelines. Success criteria include measurable reductions in time-to-insight, high citation coverage, strong constraint adherence, expert acceptability, and sustained curation back into ORKG.
High-risk/high-gain stems from integrating neural and symbolic reasoning at scale and operationalising provenance-first assistance in regulated settings. Exploitation follows two complementary paths: a researcher-facing cloud service with subscriptions and organizational deployments. Within 12 months, the PoC aims to reach TRL6, de-risking adoption for universities, libraries, research institutes, and R&D labs while demonstrating a trustworthy, institution-ready research assistant that accelerates discovery without sacrificing rigor.
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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(opens in new window) ERC-2025-POC
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30167 Hannover
Germany
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