SUNAL - Use of machine learning and nanotechnologies in forestry
Registration number: CZ.02.01.01/00/23_021/0011972
Operational Programme Jan Amos Komenský
The project is co-financed by the European Union.
Beneficiary of the grant: Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v. v. i.
Project partner: Lesy České republiky, s. p. (Czech State Forest)
Total project budget: CZK 27,999,999.68
Implementation period: 1 May 2025 – 31 December 2028
Co-financing of the project: 8.77% (Biology Centre CAS, v. v. i.: 5%, Lesy ČR, s. p.: 50%)
Description and objectives:
The aim of the project is to strengthen research cooperation between the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Lesy ČR. The project will harness the potential of AI, machine learning and nanomaterials in combination with biotechnologies for applications in forestry and the protection of forest ecosystems. The results will be further developed and transferred into practice. The project includes the implementation of three research objectives, joint preparation of follow-up project proposals, acquisition of essential research equipment, and involvement of representatives from the application sphere in educational activities.
