EXCELL foresees the collaboration of academics from 4 European countries (Hungary, Germany, UK, Belgium) in the multidisciplinary topic of Big Data Applications for Cyber-Physical Systems in Production and Logistics Networks. The main scientific and innovation focus of EXCELL was devised both from world-wide tendencies and local requirements (expressed by the regional smart specialization strategies-S3), departing from the present competences of the cooperating partners (SZTAKI, Fraunhofer-FIT, Aston and KU Leuven).
Main project actions focus on:
• Knowledge acceleration through transnational secondments and training sessions in 8 selected Priority Research Fields (PRFs) and 6 Complementary Skills,
• Supporting exploitation of research results and user-driven innovation,
• Augmenting scientific impact actions through key publications and active participation in the scientific discourse,
• Dissemination and sustainable innovation.
The main strategic objectives of EXCELL are:
(1) Progress in research quality,
(2) Enhance human capital,
(3) Increase visibility and international reputation of staff/institutions involved,
(4) Increase potential for technology transfer and cooperation with industry,
(5) Foster international collaboration,
(6) Better integration in the European Research Area,
(7) Contribute to better public understanding of science and scientific literacy.
Regarding our scientific objectives, we aim to:
• Contribute to the development of an industry-relevant research topic (Big Data Applications for Cyber-Physical Systems in Productions and Logistics Networks), high both on the EC H2020 agenda and Hungary’s S3 strategy,
• Raise the scientific profile in eight selected Priority Research Fields and several Complementary Skills of staff and institutions involved,
• Enhance the dynamic research environment and collaborative links with industry to support exploitation of research results and user-driven innovation.
