1. Project Title
BRAINS – Business-Ready AI-driven Network System
CUP D33C23002640006 – POR FESR Liguria 2021–2027 – SOSIA Pole
Period: 01/04/2024 – 30/09/2025
Logo: available (graphic version already produced)

2. Project Description
BRAINS develops a conversational assistant based on generative AI and LLM to simplify interaction with complex industrial platforms. It aims to bridge the gap between the increasing complexity in cyber-physical systems and the growing need for accessibility by operators and SMEs, fostering technological inclusion and industrial sustainability.

3. Project Objectives
- Design an intelligent industrial chatbot based on LLM
- Facilitate access to MES/ERP/SCM platforms
- Ensure security and regulatory compliance (GDPR/NIS2)
- Validate in real-world settings: cybersecurity and supply chain
- Generate scientific knowledge on CPS and Human-AI Interaction

4. Partners and Stakeholders Involved
Coordinator: DGS S.p.A.
Academics: University of Genoa (DIME, DIBRIS)
Industrial partners: AGT, Dotvocal, Mistral Digital, CyberAngels, Netalia, DocSpace
External stakeholders: AGT supply chain, SOSIA Pole

5. Budget and Financing
Total budget: approximately 2.3 million euros
Financing body: Liguria Region – POR FESR 2021–2027
Call: SOSIA Hub – Operational Safety and Advanced Industrial Sustainability

6. Expected Impacts and Benefits
- Scientific advancement on generative AI and CPS
- Strengthening Ligurian digital supply chains
- Improved efficiency and industrial safety
- Technology transfer and training of students/SMEs
- Diffusion of inclusive AI interfaces

7. UN Agenda 2030 Goals
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
- SDG 17: Partnership for the goals Contribution: sustainable digitalization, multi-actor collaboration, reduction of production impact

8. Communication and Dissemination
- UNIGE workshops, industrial roadshows, Science Festival
- Peer-reviewed and informative articles
- Social media: LinkedIn (UNIGE, DGS), UNIGE website
- Materials: posters, videos, infographics

9. Contacts and References
Prof. Flavio Tonelli – University of Genoa
Email: flavio.tonelli@unige.it DIME Department – ​​UNIGE
Useful links: scuolapolitecnica.unige.it, regione.liguria.it

10. Gallery and Media
- Photos of internal events and workshops
- Technical and informative infographics
- Video teasers and demonstrations planned for 2025