S+T+ARTS EC(H)O Residency Programme
Fostering innovation at the intersection of Science, Technology, and the Arts (S+T+ARTS).
ABOUT S+T+ARTS EC(H)O:
S+T+ARTS EC(H)O is a project launched as part of the S+T+ARTS initiative with the objective of promoting ecologically conscious and human-compatible digital technology. Through this initiative, we aim to drive the triple transformation – social, green, and digital – by supporting artists in developing innovative solutions that blend art, science, and technology.
+ Residencies Programme
The S+T+ARTS EC(H)O Residency Programme offers selected artists the opportunity to participate in a 13-month residency starting from December 2024. During the residency, artists will receive funding, guidance, access to experts, and participation in various events aimed at accelerating the impact of their projects.
This open call offers 10 residency opportunities hosted in Germany, Austria, and France. Each Residency Host Institution has defined specific challenges in collaboration with the S+T+ARTS EC(H)O Consortium. Artists are invited to submit project proposals that respond to these challenges, addressing various areas of innovation.
+ Innovation Areas :
(1) Data Simulation & Visualisation – utilizing advanced algorithms and technologies to simulate and visually represent complex datasets for improved analysis and decision-making.
(2) High-Performance Computing – leveraging powerful computing systems to process vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently, enabling complex calculations and simulations.
(3) (Urban) Digital Twins – creating digital replicas of physical environments or systems, such as cities, to monitor, analyse, and optimize their performance in real-time.
(4) Clean Tech/Circular Economy – developing innovative solutions and practices to minimize waste, reduce environmental impact, and promote the efficient use of resources.
(5) Artificial Intelligence – harnessing algorithms and machine learning techniques to automate tasks, make predictions, and derive insights from data in various domains.
(6) Bio and Life Sciences & Medical Technologies – research and technologies in biology, life sciences, and medical fields to understand biological systems, develop medical treatments, and improve human health and well-being.
+ What do we offer ?
40.000 € funding for artists residencies
- Up to 40.000 EUR budget for artists residencies to cover the project;
- Guidance and support by the S+T+ARTS EC(H)O Residency Host Institutions;
- Access to experts provided by the STARTS EC(H)O Consortium;
- An incubation programme (M1-M13) to support the residency teams in kickstarting the pilots and nurturing them to accelerate their impact. The program will consist of 8-10 shared training & peer exchange sessions throughout the piloting period, about 24 overall hours of individual mentoring (support by email included) according to artists’ needs, and a STARTS impact accelerator workshop at the end of the residency cycle;
- An impact assessment (M4-M13) to evaluate the potential impact of the new and innovative ideas, scenarios and prototypes developed. For this, an hour-long interview (online, recorded and transcribed) will be run with the selected artists at the beginning and at the end of their residency to discuss their expectations and expected impacts. These interviews will not be made public and will not be used for dissemination or communication purposes.
+ Meet the artists in residence
After a rigorous selection process by our jury members, 10 winning artists were selected from nearly 130 application from across Europe and partner countries.
Disvover there work
Challenge #1: MODELLING THE MIND
Challenge #2: EXPLORING HUMAN – AI RELATIONSHIPS
Challenge #3: EXPLORING THE PHYSICS OF LIFE
Country: Germany
Country: Germany
Country: Germany
Challenge #4: EUROPEAN SPACE POLICY IN THE AGE OF SUSTAINABILITY
Country: Austria
Challenge #5: VIRTUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF USERS
Country: Germany
Challenge #6: TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS INSPIRED BY NATURE
Country: Germany
Challenge #1: MODELLING THE MIND
Challenge #2: EXPLORING HUMAN – AI RELATIONSHIPS
Challenge #3: EXPLORING THE PHYSICS OF LIFE
Country: Germany
Country: Germany
Country: Germany
Challenge #4: EUROPEAN SPACE POLICY IN THE AGE OF SUSTAINABILITY
Country: Austria
+ Important Dates
Recorded info sessions will be available on the YouTube S+T+ARTS channel (S+T+ARTS EC(H)O playlist).
Topics covered include the application process, challenges, expectations, and opportunities for participation.
+ Contact
For any questions or assistance regarding the STARTS EC(H)O Residencies Programme, please contact us at startsecho@starts.eu.
Technical support is available for solving any issues encountered during the application process.
Discover more about S+T+ARTS EC(H)O
STARTS EC(H)O is co-funded by the European Union under the STARTS – Science, Technology and Arts initiative of DG CNECT (GA no.-101135691). Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG CNECT. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
