Arise Middleware

Expression of Interest - 1st info webinar
2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Be one step ahead of other open call applicants and participate in our informative webinar during which we explain the whole procedure and your part in it!
The ARISE Expression of Interest – the first phase of the project’s 1st Open Call – lasts till 30 August 2024. During this online event our experts will introduce the requirements of the Expression of Interest and what it strives for. They will introduce you to the 1st Open Call, which offers funding for created consortia with up to EUR 200.000!
Ask your questions live on 18 June at 10:00 am CEST. If you cannot join at this time, register anyway and receive the webinar recording afterwards.
Find more details about the Expression of Interest and sign up to our webinar here.

Expression of Interest - 2nd info webinar
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Online
2nd info webinar planed for July 11!
The ARISE Expression of Interest, the first phase of the project’s 1st Open Call, is open until August 30, 2024.
While there’s still time to participate, we highly encourage you to act now and join our informative webinar as the first step. During this online event, our experts will outline the goals and assumptions of the Expression of Interest and provide insights into the 1st Open Call, which offers up to EUR 200,000 in funding for created consortia.
Ask your questions live on July 11 at 1:00 pm CEST. If you can’t attend at that time, register anyway to receive a recording of the webinar. For more information about the Expression of Interest, visit THIS site.
Stay ahead of other Open Call applicants by joining our 2nd info webinar, where we’ll explain the entire process and your role in it!
Register now!

FIWARE global summit 2024
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-19 | Mostra D’Oltremare, Naples, Via Terracina 197, Naples, Naples, 80125, Italy
ARISE @ FIWARE global summit: Get ready for 2 days of world-class innovation, collaboration and networking!

Mark your calendars! Save the Date for the 10th Anniversary FIWARE Global Summit in Naples, Italy, on September 18-19, 2024!
Dive into two days of innovation, collaboration, and networking against the picturesque backdrop of the stunning Mostra d’Oltremare venue in the seaside city. Join pioneers from open source companies, cities, universities, and developers shaping the digital economy. This is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, public administrations, academia, startups, and technologists.
Check out the agenda and join celebrating the present, and actively contribute to shaping the future!
See you in Naples!
#FIWARESummit24

ARISE 1st Open Call Webinar
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online
ARISE 1st Open Call Webinar
Want to learn more about ARISE 1st Open Call? Join our WEBINAR to connect with experts and gain insights into the ARISE project and Open Call process. We’ll also host a Q&A session to address any questions you may have.
Save the date – 7th of November, 10:00 CET – and register now!

Register to 1st ARISE webinar

Arise Open Call 2nd Webinar
2024-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Online
Join the 2nd info webinar and meet our project experts advising about the ARISE project Open Call which offers a remarkable opportunity to develop groundbreaking Human-Robot Interaction solutions, with the chance to receive up to €200,000 in funding!
Mark the date in your calendar and register now – December 2, 2024, 10:00 CET!
During the event not only the Open Call requirements will be introduced, but also there will be a Q&A session to resolve all the doubts.
ARISE project aims towards making industrial HRI more accessible, cheaper and easier to adapt, in particular in healthcare, intra-logistics and manufacturing. Our goals are clearly defined. We are aiming to empower European industry with robust open-source middleware, develop a trustworthy human-centric HRI framework, and establish a sustainable ecosystem for open innovation in industrial robotics.
In order to achieve it, the project consortium will announce two Open Calls for the industry stakeholders. Funding, technical support and professional expertise will be included in the Open Calls packages.
Join us, learn more and be part of the future innovation!
If you cannot join us live, register anyway and receive the webinar recording (which will be sent to those who gave consent to receive marketing communication).

European Robotics Forum - ERF2025
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-27 | Kultur- & Kongresszentrum Liederhalle, Berliner Platz 1-3, Stuttgart, 70174, Germany
ARISE at ERF 2025: Advancing Open-Source AI & Robotics!
We’re excited to highlight the participation of PAL Robotics and eProsima at the European Robotics Forum (ERF2025), representing the ARISE project!

PAL Robotics – As a Gold Sponsor, PAL Robotics will showcase its cutting-edge robots—TIAGo Pro, TIAGo, ARI, and TIAGo Base AI—demonstrating their impact in industrial and social robotics at booth #23+24.
eProsima – Experts in middleware for ROS 2, eProsima develops Fast DDS and components of Micro-ROS, all integrated into Vulcanexus, enabling real-time and scalable robotics applications.

Don’t miss our workshop!
March 25, 8:30 AM – ERF2025 PAL Workshop
“How does ARISE’s approach to open-source AI modules contribute to human-centric healthcare robotics?”
This session will explore how ARISE is fostering adaptable, transparent, and ethically responsible AI-driven robotic solutions, ensuring seamless integration into healthcare environments while prioritizing human-centric design.
Join us at ERF 2025 to discover how open-source innovation is shaping the future of robotics!

ARISE 2nd Open Call webinar #1
2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
Welcome to the info webinar of the ARISE project’s 2nd Open Call. During this event we will discuss the project itself and the 2nd Open Call assumptions. You also will be able to ask your questions live and meet our experts.
To read more and apply for the Open Call go to the WEBSITE. Remember that the webinar will be recorded. To get to know more see our PRIVACY NOTICE.
Registration here.

ARISE at ERF 2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 (Europe/London) | Stavanger, Norway
The European Robotics Forum (ERF) is the leading event for the European robotics and AI community, bringing together over 1,000 participants from industry, academia, and the public sector. Held annually in a different European city, ERF is the go-to platform to explore cutting-edge technologies, foster collaboration, and address the latest challenges and trends shaping the future of robotics in Europe.
ARISE partners will be present at the event and participate in the workshop “Human-Robot Collaboration in Industry: Open-Source Middleware, Modular AI, and Safe Heavy-Duty Interaction”

Date and time: 24th March at 16:00pm
Room: Mastrafjorden B

Human–Robot Collaboration is moving from pilots to real industrial deployment. This workshop explores how to scale HRC safely and efficiently by combining human-centric system design, modular AI, and open-source middleware. We will address interoperability, safety assurance in heavy-duty environments, and integration challenges across diverse real scenarios. Bringing together research, SMEs, and industry, the session aims to identify practical frameworks, standardisation needs, and deployment pathways that enable trustworthy and scalable collaborative robotics in Europe.
Join us at ERF 2026 to exchange ideas, experiences, and shape the next steps for industrial HRC!

ADRA's Future Ready 2026: Harnessing AI, Data, and Robotics for Next-Generation Innovation
2026-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Covent Garden, Place Rogier 16, Brussels, 1210, Belgium
In collaboration with the European Commission and the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA).
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Robotics is reshaping industries, economies, and societies. Research and innovation projects funded globally are generating transformative technologies, yet maximizing their impact requires strategic sharing, collaboration, and exploitation of outcomes. The Future Ready 2026 aims to bring together researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers to showcase successful projects, explore synergies, and identify opportunities for further development and commercialization.
The event serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge results, discuss key challenges, and unlock opportunities for collaboration. A special focus was placed on engaging with Adra Topic Groups,—where diverse stakeholders unite to drive forward shared goals.
ARISE partners will join this event together with our sister projects JARVIS and FORTIS to showcase project synergies and explore collaboration opportunities.
More info and registration https://adr-association.eu/events/future-ready-2026

ROSCON Spain 2026
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-28 | Edificio Nexus 6G, Campus de Vera de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
ROSCon Spain 2026 will be held in Valencia on October 27th and 28th, 2026.
ROSCon Spain 2026 offers an extraordinary opportunity for Spanish-speaking ROS (Robot Operating System) developers of all levels—from beginners to experts—to spend two days learning and networking with the ROS robotics community. Attendees will gain expert tips and tricks, meet peers, and share ideas with fellow developers.
The event is held in collaboration with the Open Source Robotics Foundation and will be hosted by the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Instituto de Automática e Informática Industrial, and the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Informática, with local support from Robotnik.
