Objective
The SMART project proposes a transformative approach to optical communications by developing a novel, meaning-aware, and energy-efficient network architecture. In an era of rapidly increasing data traffic, SMART addresses the critical need to optimise the way information is transmitted across digital infrastructure. By embedding semantic awareness into optical data transmission, the project will enable optical networks to prioritise information based on its contextual relevance, significantly reducing redundant data flow and enhancing overall system efficiency. This paradigm shift combines state-of-the-art advances in optical communication systems with intelligent, context-sensitive data processing. The SMART project aims to deliver improved transmission performance, lower energy consumption, and enhanced sustainability, paving the way for greener and more intelligent communication network infrastructure. The project aligns with the principles of green computing and supports the EU’s objectives for climate-neutral digital technologies. SMART will be implemented through dynamic collaboration among academic institutions, industry partners, and end-users across the UK, Spain, Poland, Italy, Portugal, Latvia, Ukraine, Greece and Ireland. The MSCA Staff Exchange scheme will facilitate the interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral mobility essential to the project’s success. Leveraging cutting-edge research in photonics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), SMART will establish a foundation for resilient, adaptive, and future-proof communication networks. By fostering international knowledge exchange and innovation, SMART not only advances the current state of optical networking but also strengthens Europe’s strategic leadership in sustainable digital infrastructure. The project represents a significant step toward next-generation connected systems that are smarter, greener, and more responsive to societal and technological needs.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- natural sciences computer and information sciences artificial intelligence
- natural sciences computer and information sciences internet internet of things
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering information engineering telecommunications telecommunications networks optical networks
- natural sciences computer and information sciences data science data processing
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Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE - HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges
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Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2025-SE-01
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Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
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United Kingdom
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.