International projects

"DEEP – Unveiling deep stories and boosting emotional intelligence to empower citizens against disinformation"

Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)

Duration: 1.02.2026 – 31.01.2027

www.deep-stories.eu

DEEP project aims to strengthen young people’s resilience to disinformation by addressing its emotional and narrative-driven dimensions. Targeting young people aged 18–25 in Bulgaria, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Serbia, the project combines media literacy, emotional intelligence and critical thinking approaches to help participants recognise and resist emotionally charged disinformation narratives.

DEEP develops and tests an innovative methodology based on the analysis of “deep stories” –  emotionally resonant narratives influencing beliefs, trust and susceptibility to misinformation. The project will deliver research, co-created interventions, educational tools and policy recommendations supporting democratic resilience and informed civic participation across Europe.

As project coordinator, ASM plays a leading role in the methodological, research, coordination and implementation activities of DEEP:

• Deep Stories methodology: ASM is responsible for designing a structured and scalable research framework for identifying and analysing emotionally resonant narratives linked to disinformation.
• Field research: ASM is responsible for focus groups and in-depth interviews implementation in Poland and comparative analyses carried out across participating countries.
• Co-creation and stakeholder engagement: ASM implements co-creation activities involving young people, educators, civil society organisations and policymakers in Poland. The company supports the development of citizen-driven interventions, media literacy tools and policy recommendations tailored to different cultural and social contexts.
• Dissemination, policy dialogue and sustainability: ASM implements communication, dissemination and policy dialogue activities supporting the visibility and long-term impact of the project. It contributes to the preparation of national and EU-level policy recommendations, dissemination events and the development of a scalable framework for countering emotionally driven disinformation across Europe.

"PEDAID3 – Positive Energy District supported by AI and Data-Driven-Decisions"

Programme: Driving Urban Transition (DUT)

Duration: 1.01.2026 – 31.12.2028

www.pedaid3project.eu

PEDAID3 focuses on supporting the development and management of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) through the use of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making and user-centred digital solutions. The project aims to develop a platform that helps cities and stakeholders design, implement and manage PED solutions more effectively, while ensuring that the developed technologies respond to the real needs of end users and urban communities.

The project combines technological development with co-creation, stakeholder engagement and socio-economic research. Pilot cities, including Rzeszów, play a central role in testing and validating the developed solutions. The project also supports knowledge exchange between cities and contributes to the wider adoption of PED approaches across Europe.

In the PEDAID3 project, ASM acts as an expert and leader in co-creation, stakeholder engagement, user-centred design and socio-economic research activities supporting the development of the PEDAID3 platform:

• Co-creation and stakeholder engagement: ASM leads co-creation activities with users and stakeholders in pilot cities, particularly in Rzeszów, ensuring that project solutions reflect the needs and expectations of end users.
• Research, data collection and analysis: ASM coordinates field research activities across participating countries and conducts research activities in Poland as well as is also responsible for analysing collected data and preparing recommendations for the PEDAID3 platform.
• User-centred design and interface development: ASM contributes to the development of human-centred interfaces and supports partners in translating research findings into user-friendly technological solutions ensuring that the developed interfaces and functionalities meet the expectations of different stakeholder groups and end users.
• Pilot activities, dissemination and knowledge exchange: ASM supports pilot implementation activities in Poland and collaborates with municipalities, stakeholders and PED initiatives to facilitate knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

"VET5.0– Transforming Vocational Education Through Advancing Learner-Centricity, Education 5.0, and Lifelong Learning for Industry 4.0/5.0 in Rural Regions"

Programme: Erasmus+

Duration: 1.05.2026 – 30.04.2030

VET5.0 project focuses on modernising vocational education and training towards Education 5.0 and Industry 4.0/5.0, with a particular focus on rural areas. The project promotes a learner-centric approach, lifelong learning and flexible education pathways based on micro-credentials, adaptive learning and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, immersive learning and gamification.

The project will establish an Excellence Academy bringing together six Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). Partners will develop new training programmes, distance learning laboratories and solutions supporting digital and green transformation in manufacturing and industry. VET5.0 also focuses on upskilling educators, strengthening cooperation with industry, SMEs and policymakers, and building a sustainable VET skills ecosystem for Industry 4.0/5.0.

In the VET5.0 project, ASM contributes to activities related to research, communication, stakeholder engagement and support for the implementation and sustainability of project results:

• Research and analytical activities: ASM supports research and analytical work related to skills needs, lifelong learning and the development of VET ecosystems for Industry 4.0/5.0.
• Communication and dissemination: ASM leads dissemination and communication activities supporting the promotion of project results, stakeholder outreach and project visibility.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration: ASM develops the methodology for engagement of representatives of education, industry, SMEs and public institutions in project activities, supporting co-creation and implementation of innovative educational solutions.
• Sustainability and exploitation support: ASM contributes to activities supporting the long-term sustainability of project results, the development of the Excellence Academy and the future expansion of the CoVE model to additional regions.

"Pacing the way towards a systematic uptake of emerging reformative approaches to RTD assessment across the EU research ecosystemProgramme: Horizon Europe"

Duration: 1.09.2026 – 28.02.2029

RDA project aims to support the uptake of responsible research assessment reforms across the European Research Area. The project is aligned with key international initiatives and frameworks, including the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) and the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

RDA will develop and deliver a set of tools and support activities helping research-performing and funding organisations implement more responsible, qualitative and impact-oriented assessment practices. The project will create an indicator-based maturity model, self-assessment instruments, participatory roadmaps and capacity-building activities supporting institutions in adapting their research assessment systems to emerging European standards. The project also aims to strengthen awareness, stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue around fair and inclusive research evaluation practices.

In the RDA project, ASM is involved in activities related to communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, research support and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) integration:

• Communication, dissemination and engagement activities: ASM supports awareness and uptake of responsible research assessment reforms,
• Research and analytical activities: ASM coordinates the implementation of qualitative and impact-oriented research,
• Stakeholder engagement and co-creation processes: ASM is responsible for involving actors from the research ecosystem in the co-creation activities,
• Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) integration: ASM ensures that institutional reforms consider societal and organisational dimensions.

“Digital Process Chain for Energy Renovations Using Prefabrication”

Duration: 1.01.2025 – 31.12.2028

The DigiFab project will create a fast, cost-effective renovation process using: 1) a digital workflow with co-creation methods; 2) adaptable prefabricated modules featuring passive and active technologies to reach NZEB standards; and 3) BIM-based software for assessment and automation. Renovations will take just 2 days per 200 m² unit and cost 30% less than traditional methods.

The fully digital process – from design to completion – will minimize delays and costs by collecting accurate data, involving occupants early, and creating digital twins for optimized design. Prefabricated modules will be produced using modern construction methods and tailored to each project. They will use sustainable materials, smart energy systems, and be installed with site-specific adjustments monitored via technologies like laser scanning. The process will also track waste and noise, ensuring environmental compliance. The proposed solution will be demonstrated in Spain, Austria, and Greece across diverse building types.

In the DigiFab project, ASM plays a key role in incorporating social sciences and stakeholder engagement into the renovation process:

• Co-creation with end users: ASM leads the development and application of a co-creation approach to gather and integrate feedback from building occupants and stakeholders into the renovation design process ensuring the voice of end users is central to the renovation workflow, supporting better design decisions, higher satisfaction, and stronger adoption of DigiFab solutions. This includes conducting workshops, interviews, and surveys to assess user expectations and satisfaction with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) before and after renovation.
• Exploitation and commercialisation: ASM contributes to development of the exploitation and commercialisation strategy for effective implementation of the proposed solution to the market.

Programme: Horizon Europe

Duration: 1.01.2025 – 30.06.2028

flexhyon.eu

FLEXHYON aims to replace fossil fuels in industry with smart, fully electric heating technologies like microwaves, heat pumps, and ultrasound. These will be used in three types of industrial processes: fast drying of solid materials, drying of grains, and extracting substances from crushed materials. Three improved prototypes will be created and tested in real industrial settings – in ceramic production, animal feed production, and biomass processing.

The FLEXHYON solutions will exhibit significantly higher energy efficiency in comparison to traditional fossil fuel-based heating technologies, therefore leading to a reduction in GHG emissions, maximizing primary energy savings, and enabling higher production flexibility (e.g. production on-demand, production on-site).

In the FLEXHYON project ASM plays a key role in impact-driven activities ensuring the solutions reach market readiness and societal acceptance:

• KPI monitoring and impact assessment: ASM participates in KPI tracking related to business outcomes, assesses exploitation routes and economic viability of results.
• Dissemination & Communication: ASM leads planning and execution of communication strategies, develops promotional materials, newsletters, and manages the website as well as coordinates stakeholder engagement through Living Labs workshops.
• Market analysis and exploitation: ASM conducts market research, develops business model and exploitation strategy as well as prepares Intellectual Property Rights’ strategies.
• Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) integration: ASM applies a co-creation approach involving stakeholders and end-users, analyzes the social impact and acceptance of new heating technologies, considering factors like gender and age.

Programme: Horizon Europe

Duration: 1.01.2025 – 31.12.2027

eurocity2.eu

The European City Squared project will use real and synthetic data with advanced computational social science to create an agent-based simulation platform. By combining science, technology, and social choice theory, the project will test different voting methods—especially Quadratic Voting. This innovative system could improve how public goods are distributed and encourage cooperation, helping reduce polarization and build trust in government. The project brings together scientists, city officials, universities, entrepreneurs, and civil society to deliver new insights and practical tools for more efficient and participatory democratic processes.

In the EuropeanCIty² project, ASM is responsible for several key tasks:

• Communication, dissemination and engagement: ASM ensures the project's results are effectively shared with stakeholders and the public including creating and managing websites, social media, promotional materials, and events for public and stakeholder engagement.
• Co-definition of research and market needs: involving social sciences and humanities (SSH) in research performance, applying methods from social sciences and humanities to evaluate the effect of new democratic mechanisms like Quadratic Voting, societal impact assessment and stakeholder engagement,

Programme: Horizon Europe

Duration: 1.06.2024 – 31.05.2027

The ENCODE project, seeks to enhance democratic governance in Europe by examining the role of emotions in political decision-making. The project aims to create positive emotional narratives that address the emotional needs of European citizens. It challenges the traditional view that politics should be purely rational, instead recognizing that emotions are integral to political discourse. ENCODE proposes the concept of "affective pluralisation" to transform political environments by encouraging emotional engagement while maintaining democratic competition. The project investigates how social media amplifies emotions and spreads disinformation, employing advanced methodologies like face-tracking and biometric research to study emotional responses. By understanding the link between emotional responses and the appeal of populist and conspiracy theories, ENCODE aims to develop strategies to mitigate their impact. The project also explores how European identities and values can foster positive emotional responses,

In the ENCODE project, ASM is responsible for several key tasks:

• Project Management and Coordination: Which focuses on project and risk management, quality assurance, data management, and ethics. This involves overseeing the technical, scientific, and administrative coordination of the project, ensuring that the research activities align with ethical guidelines, and managing the collection, storage, and handling of research data.
• Neuroscience research: This task is dedicated to understanding citizen emotional responses through biometric and qualitative research. This includes developing methodologies to elicit emotions, conducting neurobiological measurements, and performing in-depth interviews. The results are synthesized into emotional maps that depict the discrepancies between affects and emotions at the country level.