NeAIxt
Next Generation of edge AI crossing technology fields

Europe is poised to play a pivotal role in the technological revolution, particularly in the field of edge AI, which promises sustainable growth, performance, and reliability. The NeAIxt project is a strategic initiative designed to foster European independence and control over edge AI technology, benefiting both companies and citizens.

The project presents a golden opportunity for European SMEs to grow, network, and enhance skills, leveraging exposure to the global market. Research labs and RTOs will bridge the gap to the future by developing necessary technologies and competencies, while universities will cultivate and disseminate advanced skills required for this technological evolution.

NeAIxt aims to solidify Europe's position in edge AI and eNVM technology by enhancing AI enablers, evolving eNVM for edge applications, and demonstrating AI capabilities at both chip and system levels. The project is committed to ensuring the safety and security of AI services, adhering to EU regulations.

Key technical developments include the advancement of 18nm FD-SOI and next-generation embedded Phase Change Memory (ePCM). These innovations will lead to high-performance, secure microcontrollers with AI capabilities, offering low power consumption and high security for smart applications.

The project will integrate advances in non-volatile memory technologies with cutting-edge MCU design to enable efficient in-memory computing. This synergy will deliver a fully European solution for reliable, safe, and independent edge AI applications.

NeAIxt will address the entire edge AI value chain, from academia to industry, and from design to end-user applications, building on Europe's strong technological foundation. The project's outcomes will alleviate societal concerns about AI proliferation by ensuring compliance with European privacy standards, fostering AI adoption in various sectors.

Please, do not hesitate to contact Zdenek Pohl and Jiri Kadlec for more information.


Acronym: NeAIxt
Title: Next Generation of edge AI crossing technology fields
Project No.: 101194172 (Chips JU)
Call: HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-1-IA
web: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101194172
Consortium:
  1. STMicroelectronics Crolles 2 SAS, France (coordinator)
  2. STMicroelectronics Grenoble 2 SAS, France
  3. STMicroelectronics Rousset SAS, France
  4. Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA), France
  5. TECHNEXT, France
  6. SOITEC SA, France
  7. Thales Dis France SA, France
  8. Pfeiffer Vacuum, France
  9. Unity Semiconductor, France
  10. Université d'Aix-Marseille, France
  11. Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, France
  12. Université Grenoble-Alpes, France
  13. Institute of Microelectronic Applications, Czech Rep.
  14. Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the CAS, Czech Rep.
  15. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Angewandten Forschung e. V., Germany
  16. Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany
  17. Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
  18. X-FAB Dresden GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
  19. X-FAB Global Services GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
  20. endiio Engineering GmbH, Germany
  21. KNOWTION GmbH, Germany
  22. emmtrix Technologies GmbH, Germany
  23. Micro-Sensys GmbH, Germany
  24. IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik - und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH , Germany
  25. Kungliga Tekniska högskolan (KTH), Sweden
  26. STRIKERSOFT AB, Sweden
  27. IRNOVA AB, Sweden
  28. Totalforsvarets Forskningsinstitut, Sweden
  29. ITA-Suomen Yliopisto, Finland
  30. Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT OY, Finland
  31. HALTIAN OY, Finland
  32. ThingLink OY, Finland
  33. KOVILTA OY, Finland
  34. PICOSUN OY, Finland
  35. Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Denmark
  36. Danfoss Power Electronics AS, Denmark
  37. GN Store Nord, Denmark
  38. ISD Lyseis Olokriromenon Systimatonanonymos Etaireia, Greece
  39. Aristotelio Panepistimio Thessalonikis, Greece
  40. Geosystems, Greece
  41. Ethniko Kai Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon, Greece
  42. University of Piraeus Research Center, Greece
  43. Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
  44. Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
  45. Universiteit Twente, Netherlands
  46. LOCSENSE B.V., Netherlands
  47. ALMENDE B.V., Netherlands
  48. Innatera Nanosystems B.V., Netherlands
  49. SORAMA B.V., Netherlands
  50. Stichting IMEC Nederland, Netherlands
  51. Technische Universiteit Delft, Netherlands
  52. STMicroelectronics Srl, Italy
  53. Interactive fully Electricals Vehicles, Italy
  54. Applied Materials Italia Srl, Italy
  55. Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario Per La Nanoelettronica, Italy
  56. Univesita Degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
  57. Marullo Spa, Italy
  58. RICCA IT Srl, Italy
  59. Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, Portugal
  60. Associacao Fraunhofer Portugal Research, Portugal
  61. Meo-Servicos de Communicacoes e Multimedia SA, Portugal
  62. Weebit Nano Ltd., Israel
  63. Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu (TŰBITAK), Turkey
Duration: 1 September 2025 - 31 August 2028