CTEMT – THE HOUSE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES OF MATERA

Abstract

The project aims to transform Matera into an international reference centre for the development and the application in the urban, creativity and culture fields of the so-called Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G. The project provides several coordinated actions in order to implement an integrated system for open innovation at the service of citizens, businesses, institutions and the world of research; in addition, it aims to project the local economic and knowledge system in a national and international context, providing tools for innovation, promotion, growth and skills’ development.

Based on the city’s main development vocations, the project actions will focus on the following areas of innovation: the supply chain of cultural and creative industries, the management of cultural and environmental heritage, services for sustainability and sustainable tourism.

The project is financed by “Ministry of Economic Development Decree 26 March 2019“.

Activities

MATERA DIGITAL TWIN PLATFORM
It constitutes both a system of analysis and support for public decision and a system of collection and management of city data. This platform makes models of Artificial Intelligence available in the urban environment.
THE HOUSE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
The House welcomes six innovation laboratories available to startups and businesses: The Garden of Emerging Technologies, The 3D Video Capture, AR/VR and Mixed Reality Laboratory, The Blockchain and QKD Laboratory, The 3D Robotics Laboratory, The 5G Applications Laboratory and The Matera Digital Twin Laboratory.
STARTUPS SUPPORT PROGRAM
It promotes innovation in enterprises through the use of emerging technologies.
COMMUNICATION AND PROMOTION
Communication and promotion of the territory at national and international level.

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