Advancing Collaboration and Mobility Across Europe
Accelerating knowledge transfer in European robotics
ROBO-KNOT is an EU-funded initiative strengthening robotics research through knowledge transfer, mobility, and collaboration between academia and industry across Europe.
Driving Talent Mobility for the Future of Robotics
Driving Talent Mobility for the Future of Robotics
Empowering the Future of Robotics in Europe
Transforming Robotics Innovation Through Cross-Border Collaboration
ROBO-KNOT (Robotics Knowledge Transfer Lab) is a cross-sectoral and cross-border mobility initiative that strengthens European robotics research and innovation through knowledge transfer and skills development. The project promotes talent exchanges between academia and industry to create a more connected and competitive European robotics ecosystem.
Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe WIDERA TALENTS programme, ROBO-KNOT combines a modular secondment model with targeted training, enhancing employability, innovation readiness, and institutional capacity. This initiative supports the circulation of talent and accelerates the transfer of robotics know-how across Europe.
A Unique Model for Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
What Makes ROBO-KNOT special?
ROBO-KNOT’s modular secondment structure ensures cross-sector and cross-border exposure, facilitating collaboration across industries and countries. The project integrates training in essential areas such as entrepreneurship, intellectual property (IP), open innovation, and knowledge transfer, all mapped to the ResearchComp competence framework.
This structure guarantees that participants not only gain industry-specific expertise but also develop a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of robotics and innovation.
Meet the ROBO-KNOT Consortium
The ROBO-KNOT project brings together a dynamic consortium of leading European universities, research institutions, and industry partners:
EIT Digital Hungary (EITDH)
Coordination of project management, quality assurance, partner alignment, and talent mobility across Europe.
EIT Digital IVZW (EITD)
Leadership of skills development, entrepreneurial training, and exploitation of project results at European level.
AI, Data and Robotics Association (Adra)
Provide the European robotics, AI, and data community with a shared platform, guidance, and strategic alignment.
Universidade Lusófona (ULUS)
Support applied research, talent training, and innovation-based collaboration across disciplines.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Support multidisciplinary research, academic excellence, and researcher mobility.
Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI)
Provide high-level research in robotics, engineering, and computational sciences; mentor talent through applied projects.
Parque do Alentejo de Ciência e Tecnologia (PACT)
Connect academia and industry, support entrepreneurship and innovation, and facilitate collaboration networks.
Tallinn University of Technology (TALT)
Offer a strong technological research environment and access to advanced robotics and engineering ecosystems.
Automotive Technology Centre of Galicia (CTAG)
Provide R&D and testing facilities in mobility, robotics, automation, and industrial innovation.
OZZIE Robotics
Hands-on training in autonomous and service robotics, enabling real-world robotics deployment experience.
Robotnik Automation (RBTK)
Provide industrial robotics expertise, mobile robots, manipulators, and real-world R&D project environments.
Tartu Science Park (TSP)
Provide incubation and innovation support for technology companies and create an enabling environment for applied robotics.
Together, these partners create a powerful European collaboration platform to promote robotics knowledge transfer, mobility of talent, and innovation impact across borders.
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