STICS
Builds an open innovation ecosystem to help Slovak municipalities, towns and regions turn data and technology into practical smart solutions.
STICS builds on the results of the Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and INTERREG programs. At the heart of the project are Living Labs—real urban testbeds where algorithms, AI, IoT, and smart-grid solutions prove their strength directly in the field. Thanks to secure data sharing, smarter energy systems, smoother transport, and participatory tools are emerging—engaging all relevant local stakeholders. No isolated “smart boxes,” but interconnected systems with measurable impact. STICS turns ideas into reality, launching a wave of innovation for local governments and strengthening the prosperity and competitiveness of Slovakia as a whole.
What STICS will bring to Slovakia
Municipalities — Technologies will be procured based on their own needs more quickly, efficiently, and transparently. Residents will receive tailored services, and city halls will gain new skills for sourcing innovation directly “from the market.” Municipalities, towns, and regions will evaluate public procurements by quality, not by price alone. The key will no longer be the lowest bid but the most economically advantageous offer—that is, one that considers total life-cycle costs of a product or service, not just its initial price. The forthcoming STICS Followers role will offer municipalities outside the consortium attractive options to expand solutions, share experience, and access consultations and training.
Services
Preparation for AI
Strategic management of AI transformation
Human resources and talent needed for AI
Data preparation and management for AI
Practical use of artificial intelligence in the enterprise
Evaluation of the company's readiness to use AI
AI adoption
AI for efficient energy use
Use of AI in eCommerce
Natural language processing
Extracting information from text
Funding
Strategic approach to EU funding
Preparation, evaluation and financing of innovative projects in self-government
Possibilities of obtaining investments from private sources
Information on current calls for funding from EU funds
Networking
Meet & Learn
Internationalization strategy and foreign missions
Access to the Hopero client zone
For whom?
Hopero focuses on helping SMEs, municipalities and public institutions that want to digitally transform themselves with the help of AI. But we also help digital service providers and startups to improve their products, find new customers and expand abroad. The criteria for businesses is to employ less than 500 people and have an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 100 million.
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