We are proud to announce that two groundbreaking innovations from the AEQUITAS project have been recognized by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar as “Excellent Innovations.” This recognition underscores AEQUITAS’s dedication to creating inclusive, fair, and responsible AI systems that address real-world challenges.

These innovations will soon be featured on the Innovation Radar platform, joining over 13,000 other EU-funded projects that showcase transformative technologies and connect innovators with global audiences, investors, and stakeholders.

1. Skin Disease Image Generator for Different Skin Shades

This innovative tool addresses a critical gap in medical AI systems: the underrepresentation of diverse skin tones in diagnostic datasets. By generating realistic images of skin diseases across various skin shades, the tool ensures improved diagnostic accuracy and fairness in healthcare applications.

• Market Maturity: Exploring (indicating significant potential for growth).
• Market Creation Potential: High, reflecting its transformative impact in healthcare.

Key Innovator: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – Università di Bologna

2. Fair-by-Design AI Software

The second innovation is a software solution that integrates fairness into the very foundation of AI systems. By incorporating technical, social, and legal requirements, this tool empowers developers to build AI systems prioritizing equity and inclusivity from the outset. Its applications span multiple industries, including healthcare, hiring, and education, where biased AI decision-making can have significant consequences.

• Market Maturity: Exploring.
• Market Creation Potential: Addresses needs of existing markets, showing its practical applicability.

Key Innovators:

• UMEA Universitet
• University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork
• ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – Università di Bologna

Why This Recognition Matters

These innovations highlight the AEQUITAS project’s mission to tackle biases and inequalities in AI systems. By combining technical expertise with social sciences, AEQUITAS develops tools that address the societal impacts of AI, ensuring that these systems serve all individuals equitably.

This recognition also opens new opportunities for AEQUITAS:

• Global Visibility: Both innovations will soon be published on the Innovation Radar platform, showcasing their potential to a worldwide audience.
• Collaborative Growth: Innovator organizations can connect with potential business and academic partners.

What’s Next?

These two innovations will be publicly accessible on the Innovation Radar platform in the coming weeks. This milestone reflects the collaborative strength and forward-thinking vision of the AEQUITAS consortium in fostering fairness and inclusivity in AI.