
Short Name: | CARTIF |
Country: | Spain |
Website: | cartif.es |
Fundación CARTIF
CARTIF is a fully private applied research center that works in multiple knowledge fields focused on the main economic sectors and societal challenges, addressing RTD and innovation oriented to: industry 4.0, cultural heritage, quality of life, circular economy, natural resources and biotechnology, smart grids, smart cities and energy efficiency.
CARTIF’s staff consist of 211 people (37 PhD). It is currently developing 129 projects (60% international, 7% national and 33% direct contracting with companies), getting 20 Million Euros turnover in 2023.
CARTIF is particularly an international benchmark in the application of digital technologies for documentation, inspection, monitoring, intervention, management and security of tangible and intangible heritage, both in historic centers and in rural areas, bringing 25 years’ experience in:
- Cognitive-Heritage for landscape/local valuation and territorial linkage.
- Immersive systems (VR, AR, RX), IoT, and blockchain.
- Multidimensional modeling (HBIM/ HBIM-GIS): singular elements and historical sets.
- Multitasking artificial intelligence and machine learning for the detection of architectural and stylistic patterns, preventive conservation and comprehensive management (buildings, historic centers and cultural landscapes).
- Multispectral and multiscale computer vision (satellite, aerial and ground-based) for cataloguing, monitoring, early warning, safety and security.
- Mobile and modular robotics for inspection and rehabilitation of historic buildings.
- Digitization of products, processes and services in conservation and shifting the artisan sector.
Partner’s role in the project
CARTIF’s main activity is to coordinate WP3 (Rural/Urban enablers and demonstration), aiming to promote sustainable development in rural/urban regions. For this purpose, not only innovation and collaboration across different sectors and stakeholders will be fostered, but also the integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations in decision-making processes will be promoted. Six key challenges will be faced to do so:
- Improving logistics and shorten value chains towards climate neutrality.
- Preserving ecosystems through ecosystem and biodiversity restoration initiatives.
- Promoting a circular bio-economy.
- Improving social well-being, rural jobs and growth, and development prospects.
- Enhancing culture, landscape, and heritage access and promotion.
- Getting better mobility through sustainable transportation strategies.