📌 European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools 2026-2027
Citizen Engagement in STEM Education
💰 Budget: (minimum: €500000, maximum: €5000000) | ⏳ Duration: (minimum: 24, maximum: 36) | 📅 Deadline: 22/10/2025
Short Idea: STEMBRIDGE connects researchers, educators and citizens through innovative digital engagement and interactive STEM workshops. Leveraging Wiris MathType technology, the project develops customized digital platforms, dynamic event experiences and curriculum-integrated outreach programs. This initiative enhances science communication, boosts public trust in science and inspires the next generation of STEM professionals across Europe.
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Abstract:
MATRIX is a collaborative initiative designed to push the boundaries of robotics technology validation by integrating state‐of‐the‐art mathematical tools into next‐generation simulation and control systems. At its core, Wiris, a leader in STEM software from Barcelona and coordinator of the project, will incorporate its flagship MathType solution into robotics testing frameworks. This integration is aimed at enhancing algorithmic precision and promoting robust digital simulations, addressing critical research challenges within the EuroCore repository of emerging digital technologies.
The project will undertake rigorous testing and refinement of robotics technologies. MATRIX will develop advanced simulation modules that bridge the gap between theoretical mathematical models and practical robotic applications. Through the establishment of a comprehensive validation platform, the consortium will evaluate performance, interoperability, and scalability factors under real-world conditions. This approach will facilitate seamless integration of robotics technologies into diverse application domains such as manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, ensuring that they meet stringent industry demands and drive digital transformation.
A key objective of MATRIX is to provide an end-to-end solution—from the integration of mathematical models in software platforms to extensive field testing of robotics prototypes. The project will establish demonstration centres across Europe to foster hands-on experiments and stakeholder engagement. These validation centres will serve as both testing grounds and innovation hubs, enabling partners to fine-tune technologies, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare for market exploitation. The collaborative framework, which brings together academia, industry, and research organizations, will accelerate technology readiness and create a sustainable ecosystem within the European robotics landscape.
By emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration, MATRIX not only underlines the critical role of mathematical precision in robotics but also provides an open framework for future technological advancements. The project is poised to deliver transformative impact, enhancing the reliability of digital robotics systems and ultimately contributing to Europe’s global leadership in technological excellence.
Who’s Behind?
Key Partners
Participant country: Spain
Organization Scope: Company (STEM Software)
Role in the project: Project Coordinator & WP Leader for Project Management
Participant country: Germany
Organization Scope: Research Center
Role in the project: WP Leader for Digital Engagement Platform Development
Participant country: Italy
Organization Scope: University
Role in the project: WP Leader for Interactive Workshop & Event Design
Participant country: France
Organization Scope: NGO
Role in the project: WP Leader for Researchers at Schools Curriculum Integration