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1. Create ability and equip with skills to analyze, design and develop research solutions for sustainable future communication networks based on use of disruptive technologies
- Short time research visits (1 week) of experts from AU, URTV, HUD and UPCT to TUS to work on related to the chosen research topics to work on joint publications ≥6;
- Organisation of Special Sessions related to Challenge 1 and Challenge 2 ≥3;
- Short-term research internships (2-3 weeks) of ESRs to AU, URTV, HUD and UPCT to collaborate further on the joint research and gain practical experience at the respective research labs and exposure to the different ways of how research is carried out ≥3;
- Joint organisation of scientific workshops (co-located with events in WP2 and WP3 or jointly with other EU projects-Task 5.2) on the research topics related to Challenge 1 and Challenge 2 (≥3);
- Discussion tables with experts from the consortium (primarily on-site) and from the Advisory Board (primarily online) for the purpose of networking and translating the outcomes of these discussions in joint research publications ≥3;
- Practical training sessions during training schools (≥3) on the premises of TUS, and whenever possible co-located with training schools of MSCA-funded projects of the consortium members in support of objectives of WP2).
- Gain practical and theoretical experience on how to inject intelligence in future wireless networks based on disruptive technologies, such as AI/ML for increased connectivity, and improved quality of experience (QoE);
- Gain practical and theoretical experience on how to comply with requirements of trustworthiness in the context of future communication networks and related applications;
- Work in teams or on solo projects to explore fundamental areas of future communication technologies and broaden skills and knowledge.
- Joint publications (≥15) in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences (≥3 high-impact journals);
- Proceedings of Special Sessions (≥3) in Scopus or IEEE Xplore;
- Proceedings of Training Schools (≥3);
- Joint research reports on how the project has helped advance the state of the art in the chosen research area (≥3);
- White papers authored by the consortium (≥3).
2. Emphasize, encourage and improve TUS and HAEC quality through team network approach to a level where it can impact and improve the quality, resources and capabilities of the faculty, researchers and the organization
- On-site training of TUS and HAEC Faculty, ESRs and administrative staff, with planned training sessions where relevant experts are brought together to share good practice and practical tools about successful grant applications and effective management of funded research projects.
- Collaboration on joint proposal writing activities towards the writing and submission of new project proposals seeking EU funding and building on the research advancements in Main Objective 1; this activity will involve collaborators from the wider networks of all GREENBEAT consortium members.
- Consulting on setting-up and improving Knowledge Transfer Offices at TUS and HAEC and collaboration on setting up a project-wide Knowledge Transfer processes for GREENBEAT results.
- Established network for further research collaborations and EU-funded project applications;
- Faculty experienced with collaborative proposal organization, writing and submission;
- Trained faculty and administrative staff on project’s technical and administrative management and on knowledge transfer operation of efficient Knowledge Transfer Offices as an important vehicle for the valorisation of research for social and economic benefit;
- Established experimental research lab on the premises of TUS in the area of 6G network design;
- Counselling on proper IP protection and promotion activities of GREENBEAT technologies and innovations.
- Set up of experimental testbed at TUS and RDIC laboratories ≥ 1;
- Training courses and educational material ≥ 4 different courses covering all stages of a funded research project’s
lifecycle from locating funding opportunities to exploiting project results;
- Submission of joint project proposals seeking EU-funding (≥ 3);
- Online sessions on knowledge transfer (>6) combined with one-day, project-wide, GREENBEAT Technology Scouting
events (>3) to identify innovative ideas, new inventions and technologies, and assess their business potential.
3. Strengthen the role of the higher education sector in research and innovation
- Technical exchanges to train and implement green business model innovation tools at TUS, RDIC, and HAEC;
- Collaboration with local companies to share business ideas across research technologies proposed and developed at TUS;
- On-site training on green business model innovation techniques;
- Technology-Based Model Innovation (TBMI) Challenges;
- Guest lectures to MSc and PhD students on New Business Creation and Green Business Model Innovation.
- Mobilised research, innovation and technological capacity at TUS by:
o Improved skills to address the full spectrum of technological innovation and unlock the value
proposition of novel technologies;
o Researchers whose work becomes the basis for innovative products, processes or services;
o Improved collaboration and involvement of researchers with local businesses;
o Incentive to incorporate Entrepreneurship and Business courses in the academic curriculum of the Faculty of Telecommunications.
- Network with like-minded experts and innovators across the ICT and DTI community in Bulgaria and internationally.
- Established green business model innovation practical tools at TUS (≥ 3);
- One-day Entrepreneurship Challenges open for ESRs and MSc students with experts from GREENBEAT and local businesses (≥ 3) possibly combined with GREENBEAT Technology Scouting events;
- Evaluation sheets from guest lectures and training (>3);
- Joint project initiatives with industry (≥ 1).