Boosting Resilience In five industrial ecosystems through adoption and Deployment of advanced technoloGiEs among SMEs
Acronym: BRIDGESMEs
Description
The European Commission introduced the concept of "Industry 5.0" in 2021, shifting from the technology-driven approach of Industry 4.0 to a human-centric approach that prioritizes human needs and interests in production processes. The aftermath of the pandemic and the climate crisis has forced businesses to re-think their operations and adapt their business models to ensure continuity.
In this context, the BRIDGESMEs project aims to assist European SMEs in five industrial ecosystems
1- Mobility, Transport & Automotive;
2- Aerospace & Defence;
3 - Electronics;
4 - Cultural & Creative Industries;
5 - Tourism
nel ripensare i loro modelli di business e le loro attività per diventare più resilienti, sostenibili e “human-centred”.
Il progetto faciliterà le alleanze tra le PMI tradizionali e le PMI e le start-up specializzate in tecnologia, accelererà la diffusione di soluzioni innovative sul mercato e rafforzerà la cooperazione tra i cluster nelle rispettive filiere.
Project information
- Funded by: European Union
- Call: HORIZON-CL4-2023-RESILIENCE-01
- Grant Agreement n. 101138897
- Start date: 1 dicembre 2023
- End date: 30 novembre 2026
- ISPC Scientific coordinator: Antonia Gravagnuolo
- Project Leader: Iniziativa Cube srl (Italy)
- Partners: Vsb – Technical University of Ostrava (Czech Republic); Asociación de Investigación Metalúrgica del Noroeste (Spain); Aerospace Valley (France); Athena Research and Innovation Center in Information Communication & Knowledge Technologies – Corallia unit (Greece); Silicon Alps Cluster (Austria); Fundación Cluster de Empresas de Automoción de Galicia (Spain); Associazione Nazionale della Filiera dell’Industria Automobilistica (Italy)
- Project website →
BRIDGESMEs | Boosting Resilience In five industrial ecosystems through adoption and Deployment of advanced technoloGiEs among SMEs is a project funded by the European Union’s HORIZON-CL4-2023-RESILIENCE-01-42 under Grant Agreement N. 101138897.
Events & News
FREE ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Immersive Futures: XR, Digitalisation and the Rise of the Metaverse
Available on the Learning Platform
CNR ISPC launches its first training course within the European project BRIDGESMEs, offering a practical introduction to extended reality (XR), digitalisation, and the metaverse and their transformative impact on the cultural, creative, and tourism sectors.
The course explores emerging immersive technologies through real use cases, highlighting opportunities and challenges for professionals interested in designing innovative experiences. Particular attention is given to Industry 5.0 principles, with a strong focus on human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience.
The training is aimed at:
- Professionals and practitioners in Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) and Tourism
- Learners interested in digital tools and immersive design
- Those seeking an interdisciplinary and future-oriented perspective
At the end of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Competence attesting to the skills acquired.
To access the training, registration on the Learning Platform is required.
WORKSHOP
Immersive Futures: XR, Digitalization and the Rise of the Metaverse (CCI & Tourism)
As part of the Horizon Europe project BRIDGESMEs – which supports European SMEs in their transition toward Industry 5.0 through innovation, cooperation, and ecosystem building – this first webinar explores the frontiers of immersive technologies, Extended Reality (XR) and the Metaverse, focusing on applications in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) and Tourism sectors.
Organised by the CNR ISPC, the event brings together researchers, technologists, and SMEs to present and discuss cutting-edge experiences in the field of interactive 3D, immersive storytelling, and digital transformation of cultural spaces.
Immersive Futures: XR, Digitalization and the Rise of the Metaverse (CCI & Tourism) – 3rd Part
24 November 2025| h 15:30 CET | Online event
Immersive Futures: XR, Digitalization and the Rise of the Metaverse (CCI & Tourism) – 2nd Part
6 October 2025| h 15:30 CEST | Online event
Immersive Futures: XR, Digitalization and the Rise of the Metaverse (CCI & Tourism) – 1st Part
30 September 2025 | H 15:30 CEST | Online event
