Join us for a half day workshop including a panel discussion with AI researchers and climate and environment sector specialists followed by a networking lunch. External stakeholders can partner with University of Bristol researchers to apply for up to £10K of funding to develop a collaborative scoping or proof of concept project.
Thursday 11 September, 9.30am - 2.30pm
Venue to be announced.
Click here to express your interest in attending.
How could artificial intelligence be used to provide solutions for transport, energy, climate hazards and resilience? How do these relate to the sustainability of AI?
AI could solve some of society's biggest climate and environmental challenges. By using monitoring and modelling techniques, we can find answers to important scientific questions and develop data-driven climate solutions.
AI for Climate and Environment aims to bring together and encourage collaboration between University of Bristol researchers and innovative industry and third-sector professionals. The event will provide a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and explore solutions.
What do you get?
- The opportunity to meet researchers with advanced expertise in artificial intelligence at the University of Bristol, and to expand your industry network
- The chance to collaborate with a University of Bristol academic on a project with up to £10K funding to develop a new idea or partnership. This funding can be spent on scoping a project, developing proof of concept, conducting market research and paying non-academic partners.
What are we looking for?
- New collaborations between University of Bristol academics and non-academic partners.
- Professionals in industry, public and third sectors looking to develop solutions for climate change in innovative ways using modelling and monitoring techniques.
- Early-stage ideas around how AI could be used to benefit the climate and environment.
Stage One: Workshop
To attend the workshop on Thursday, 11 September, please submit a short expression of interest by 4 pm on 11 July.
We will curate a group of up to 40 people to attend the in-person workshop in central Bristol. The aim is for attendees to represent a wide range of disciplines, experiences, practices and research interests.
Stage Two: Funding
Following the workshop you will be invited to apply for funding of up to £10K. There will be a short application that will need to be submitted by the deadline, 2 October.
All applications must have a lead academic from the University of Bristol and at least one non-academic partner.
This funding is to foster new collaborations and to develop new ideas and relationships. It is designed to support preliminary activities that may lead to larger projects. 'Fast failure' is acceptable.
Funding can support the following activities:
- Project scoping: Researchers collaborate with potential partners to identify key issues, how the project will address them and the benefits. Funding can cover exploratory meetings, workshops or undertaking short placements.
- Feasibility study: Project teams undertake a short feasibility study to pilot a new collaborative project to gain data required for a future, larger award. Funding can cover field testing, experimental upscale, market informed prototypes, market assessments or consulting about a technology, idea or practice.
Assessment Criteria:
In assessing applications, the panel will use the following criteria:
- The idea responds to the theme of AI for Climate and Environment
- The project facilitates new collaborations between academic and non-academic partners
- The ultimate aims of the project are to realise real world benefit
- Projects must be based on existing UoB research falling at least partly within the disciplinary remit of the STFC or EPSRC
Key Dates:
- Friday, 11 July – Deadline to submit event expression of interest to attend workshop by 4pm
- Friday, 18 July – Confirmation of workshop attendees
- Thursday, 11 September – Workshop at Bristol venue, 9.30am-2pm
- Thursday, 2 October – Deadline for funding applications
Contact:
If you have any questions about this event, please contact anna.burness@bristol.ac.uk or robert.duerr@bristol.ac.uk.
