DIREC allocates 27 million DKK for AI research to strengthen Denmark’s digital sovereignty
To insights 4 July 2025 DIREC allocates 27 million DKK for AI research to strengthen Denmark’s digital sovereignty Digital Research Centre Denmark (DIREC) has just granted DKK 27 million to seven new research projects focused on developing the next generation of AI. The aim is to secure Danish digital breakthroughs that deliver tangible benefits to […]
DIREC supports VELUX and Grundfos in the race for smarter AI
To insights 15 May 2025 DIREC supports VELUX and Grundfos in the race for smarter AI When Grundfos and VELUX develop the products of the future, it requires energy-efficient algorithms capable of operating without internet access – also known as embedded AI. In a new DIREC project, these two Danish industrial leaders, in collaboration with […]
Organisations are hesitant to embrace AI—but a researcher from ITU has found the recipe
5 May 2025
Next generation AI – Open call for proposals
How can different areas of computer science use AI to create novel solutions? DIREC is now welcoming proposals for projects under the theme “Next Generation AI”.
A 60-year-old photograph made Stig Nyman wonder: Can data turn the Danish model upside down?
20 March 2025
Danish researcher shapes the future of machine learning at Harvard
23 September 2024
In recent years, the Danish researcher Emil Njor has emerged as a pioneering figure in the field of TinyML. At Harvard University, he has contributed to the development of a new generation of datasets for local machine learning models, capable of processing data in an environmentally sustainable way and without the need for an internet connection.
AI against kidney cancer
24 June 2024
Every year, kidney tumor patients endure significant suffering due to unnecessary biopsies and surgeries. The current diagnostic methods leave much to be desired. Therefore, a research team from the University of Copenhagen, Roskilde University, and the Urology Department at Zealand University Hospital is developing an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to assist nephrologists and patients with accurate diagnoses.
AI will be “lane assist” for healthcare professionals in ultrasound scans of pregnant women
23 May 2024
After two years of collaboration, a team of researchers from Danish universities has developed an artificial intelligence capable of evaluating the quality of ultrasound scans of pregnant women, drawing insights from experienced physicians. This innovation aims to enhance the quality of scans not only within Denmark but also in developing nations.
The award goes to…
13 December 2023
PhD Student Axel Christfort and Supervisor Associate Professor Tijs Slaats from the University of Copenhagen won the Process Discovery Contest at the 5th International Conference on Process Mining with their DisCoveR miner.
Swarms of robots are being deployed on the fields – What does it take to expand the use of them?
21 November 2023
Danish farmers are ready to embrace new technologies to support the green transition and ensure smarter production. Multi-robot systems are a crucial part of the solution, but barriers need to be dismantled and teething problems eliminated for seamless interaction between farmers and robots.
