Research areas

AI

Advanced Software Systems & Applied AI

Design and development of modular software frameworks, intelligent platforms and reusable engineering toolkits that translate advanced AI research into production-grade systems. This area focuses on building scalable architectures, AI-enabled services and deployable software assets that can be integrated into enterprise and public-sector environments.

Highlights
  • Cloud-native and distributed system frameworks
  • Applied AI toolchains for automation and predictive intelligence
  • MLOps pipelines with monitoring, drift detection, and lifecycle control
  • Robustness testing, explainability modules, and quality engineering assets
Cloud-native Applied AI Intelligent systems
SEC

Cybersecurity, Trust & Digital Resilience

Development of security frameworks, compliance-support tools and decision-support components that embed trust and resilience directly into digital infrastructures. Research outputs include secure architecture blueprints, privacy-enhancing modules and validation toolkits suitable for regulated and high-risk environments.

Highlights
  • Threat modelling and secure architecture patterns
  • Privacy-by-design engineering controls and risk handling
  • Security validation toolkits and resilience planning environments
  • Certification-ready documentation and technical assurance artefacts
Threat modelling Security engineering Resilience
DG

Data Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Technology

Engineering of data governance frameworks, compliance automation software and audit-ready digital infrastructures that simplify complex regulatory ecosystems. This area delivers structured data models, traceability systems and RegTech tools enabling accountability, transparency and policy-aligned operations.

Highlights
  • Data lifecycle mapping, lineage, and accountability models
  • Governance engines aligned with EU digital regulations
  • Compliance monitoring dashboards and reporting automation tools
  • Accountability frameworks embedded into platform architectures
Lifecycle Auditability Governance
R&D

Research-driven development & Deployment

Development of structured transition frameworks and DevOps-enabled software pipelines that convert prototypes into secure, maintainable and scalable operational systems. This research area develops digital testing environments and KPI-driven assessment tools for AI, cybersecurity and digital systems.

Highlights
  • Evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and KPI definitions
  • Repeatable test assets for validation and reporting
  • Prototype-to-pilot readiness with measurable outcomes
  • DevSecOps automation and CI/CD frameworks
DevOps Validation Operational Readiness
PQC

Post-Quantum Cryptography & Cryptographic Transition

Development of post-quantum readiness frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and migration toolkits that enable organisations to transition securely from classical cryptography to quantum-resistant systems. This research area delivers structured cryptographic inventories, threat modelling tools and phased migration strategies designed to minimise operational disruption while strengthening long-term resilience.

Highlights
  • Cryptographic asset discovery and dependency mapping frameworks
  • Quantum risk assessment models and exposure analysis tools
  • Phased migration planning strategies for hybrid and PQC adoption
  • Risk management methodologies for long-term cryptographic resilience
PQC Risk Assessment Crypto-agility
DI

Digital Innovation for the Development Sector

Design and implementation of digital platforms, institutional-strengthening tools and secure service frameworks that support sustainable development and public-sector transformation. Research outputs include scalable e-governance systems, secure identity frameworks and interoperable digital service infrastructures.

Highlights
  • Institutional digital transformation toolkits
  • Deliverables shaped for measurable impact and adoption
  • Documentation and handover toolkits supporting lifecycle continuity
  • Process automation and decision support
Digital Transformation Adoption Decision Support
Collaborate

From Horizon Europe proposals to pilot deployments and production systems, we support collaborative innovation with measurable outcomes.

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Ongoing projects

Tech lead • Compliance
DETANGLE project
DETANGLE focuses on reducing complexity and lowering entry barriers for compliance by consolidating multiple functions into a single framework. Its mission is to untangle the web of EU cybersecurity regulations - like the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) - and help organizations work together securely across Europe.
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