{"id":2620,"date":"2025-07-04T09:12:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micm.edu.ge\/gtu-launches-large-scale-grant-project-forge-ai\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T09:12:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:12:24","slug":"gtu-launches-large-scale-grant-project-forge-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micm.edu.ge\/en\/gtu-launches-large-scale-grant-project-forge-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"GTU launches large-scale grant project – FORGE-AI"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe Georgian Technical University and the Niko Muskhelishvili Computational Mathematics Research Institute of the Georgian Technical University, with funding from the European Union\u2019s Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, are launching a new grant project \u201cFORGE-AI: Fostering innovation culture for a new generation of Georgian AI research community\u201d. In this regard, a kick-off meeting was held at the Niko Muskhelishvili Computational Mathematics Institute of the Georgian Technical University.
\n FORGE-AI is another large-scale grant project funded by the EU\u2019s HORIZON EUROPE program, with implementation coordinated by the Niko Muskhelishvili Computational Mathematics Institute of the Georgian Technical University. The three-year project, with a total budget exceeding 2 million euros, involves 13 international partner organizations, including those from Germany and France.
\n The meeting was attended by the Vice-Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Professor Tamar Lominadze, Director of the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics of the GTU, Professor Vakhtang Kvaratskhelia, and scientists of the institute, foreign researchers from the German Artificial Intelligence Research Center, and other international partner organizations, representatives of the Georgian National Office of \u201cHorizon Europe\u201d, the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), and the organization \u201cEuropean Cooperation in Science and Technology\u201d (COST), as well as scientific and academic circles. <\/p>\n

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Vice-Rector, Professor Tamar Lominadze, opened the meeting. As she noted in her speech, the Georgian Technical University, based on official data from the European Commission, is recognized as the most successful higher education and research institution in Georgia among the participating organizations of HORIZON EUROPE.
\n \u201cWe are pleased to announce that, according to the European Commission, the Georgian Technical University is the clear leader in grant funding received in Georgia for the implementation of scientific projects submitted to HORIZON EUROPE. The funding obtained enables the university to actively participate in international scientific collaborations, launch international research projects, improve research infrastructure, and strengthen partnerships with leading European universities and major research centers.  In this context, the initiation of a new large-scale grant project\u2014FORGE-AI\u2014for the Georgian Technical University and the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics is highly significant. It is also worth noting that, with funding from HORIZON EUROPE, the institute is currently executing another grant project in the field of artificial intelligence, known as GAIN, which is set to be completed this year.
\n FORGE-AI aims to cultivate an innovative research culture in the field of artificial intelligence in Georgia. This project will not only enhance artificial intelligence research and generate new technological knowledge but also provide a solid foundation for young researchers to engage in the international scientific community. Over the next three years, this grant project will be implemented in collaboration with our global partners. It will establish a new standard for scientific cooperation and increase the international visibility of the Georgian Technical University and its institutes. As a result, more Georgian scientists\u2014especially young researchers\u2014will have the opportunity to collaborate with their European counterparts and participate successfully in the HORIZON EUROPE program,\u201d stated Tamar Lominadze during her speech.
\n  Dr. Giorgi Giorgobiani, the Deputy Director of the Niko Muskhelishvili Research Institute of Computational Mathematics at the Georgian Technical University, presented a report on the objectives and research plans for the international project FORGE-AI. The project aims to significantly enhance the innovation potential of Georgia\u2019s research and innovation (R&I) system, creating sustainable conditions for the professional development of young researchers across various sectors, particularly in artificial intelligence. According to Dr. Giorgobiani, the initiative seeks to strengthen the innovative capabilities of promising young researchers and research managers\u2014referred to as \u201ctalents\u201d\u2014in the field of artificial intelligence. The project will also focus on demonstrating the benefits of inter-sectoral mobility and knowledge transfer. Additionally, there are plans to modernize funding mechanisms that support national innovations by incorporating principles and activities that promote career advancement.
\n The implementation directions for the grant project FORGE-AI were discussed by Andrei Girenko, a scientist from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. Levan Khetsuriani, the Head of the Horizon Europe National Office, emphasized the significance of securing funding from the European Union\u2019s Research and Innovation Framework Program. He highlighted the active role of Georgian scientific and research institutions, including the Georgian Technical University, in their efforts to integrate into the international scientific community. Deputy Chairman of GITA, Tornike Jobava, and Dr. Inga Dadeshidze, the COST Scientific Direction Officer, also participated in the discussion. The kick-off meeting included presentations from representatives of partner international organizations and scientists, followed by a discussion session.<\/p>\n

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The Georgian Technical University and the Niko Muskhelishvili Computational Mathematics Research Institute of the Georgian Technical University, with funding from the European Union\u2019s Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, are launching a new grant project \u201cFORGE-AI: Fostering innovation culture for a new generation of Georgian AI research community\u201d. In this regard, a kick-off …<\/p>\n

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