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Bridging Safety and Realism in CBRNe Training

Project description

Improving CBRNe training throughout Europe

Novel crises, rising tensions, and heightened sensitivity to risks and dangers across Europe have led to increased interest in developing and providing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) incident response services throughout the region. The EU-funded PALAESTRA project will leverage advancements in AI technologies, as well as simulation and analysis technologies, to develop a state-of-the-art, adaptable, and modular platform that provides an efficient CBRNe training landscape. The use of AI-driven scenario generation, real-time physiological monitoring, digital twin-based training environments, among other technologies, will better equip incident response infrastructure significantly. It will also modernise and enhance their evaluation, preparation, and efficiency, while addressing and overcoming challenges such as expertise requirements and high costs.

Objective

PALAESTRA is a modular and adaptable platform designed to transform the training landscape for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) incident response across Europe. By integrating advanced technologies such as AI-driven scenario generation, digital twin-based training environments, and real-time physiological monitoring, PALAESTRA aims to modernize and enhance the preparation, execution, and evaluation of training exercises.

The platform addresses current challenges in CBRNe training, such as the high costs, expertise requirements, and inefficiencies in scenario creation and evaluation. It simplifies these processes through automated tools, enabling institutions to create realistic and data-driven exercises with reduced reliance on specialized knowledge. PALAESTRA also improves safety and engagement by offering immersive simulations that replicate real-world crises without exposing trainees to actual hazards.

Designed to strengthen the civil security sector, PALAESTRA emphasises inclusivity, compliance with EU regulations such as GDPR and the AI Act, and ethical AI usage. By reducing instructor workload, enhancing knowledge transfer, and improving access to state-of-the-art training methods, the platform aims to elevate CBRNe preparedness and response capabilities across Europe. This scalable solution provides a cost-effective way for training facilities to adopt advanced methodologies, fostering a more resilient and better-prepared civil security landscape.

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PROMETECH BV
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€ 500 500,00
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CHURCHILLLAAN 11, UNIT 17.07
3527 GV Utrecht
Netherlands

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Yes
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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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