Hillel: AI-Driven Autonomous Learning Platformbroad
Hillel · Horizon Europe grant · 2026-08-01–2028-07-31
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Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2025-UKRAINIANTECH-01 · scheme HORIZON-EIC · topic HORIZON-EIC-2025-UKRAINIANTECH-01. CORDIS record →
Objective
Project: AI-Driven Autonomous Learning Platform: Scaling IT Education via Affective AIThe Problem The EU faces a critical shortage of 9.7 million IT specialists by 2030. Traditional online education (MOOCs) fails to bridge this gap due to a ""completion crisis"" (5-15% success rate) caused by a lack of emotional support. Simultaneously, scaling human mentorship is blocked by instructor burnout, as educators spend 60% of their time on administrative routine.Solution & Deep Tech Innovation We are engineering the first ""AI-University without teachers""—an autonomous ecosystem where AI handles 90% of the teaching cycle (explaining, verifying, supporting). Unlike standard text-based ""wrappers"" (like Duolingo Max), our core innovation is Multimodal Fusion. The system synchronously processes 5 data streams (video, audio, text, behavioral telemetry, time) to recognize user emotions (stress, frustration) in real-time and adapt the curriculum accordingly.Key Components1. AI-Tutor (Avatar): A ""digital twin"" offering personalized explanations and emotional validation.2. Embedded IDE: A coding environment with instant feedback (<200 ms latency), preventing cognitive gaps.3. AI-Interviewer: An automated module for soft-skills training and mock interviews.Measurable Objectives & Impact Our goal is to advance from TRL 4 (lab validation) to TRL 7 (operational prototype) over 24 months.Efficiency: Accelerate learning speed by 40% (Time-to-Competency) and reduce dropout rates by 50%.Accuracy: Achieve a Burnout Prediction F1-Score ≥ 0.85, outperforming current behavioral models.Economic: Reduce mentor administrative workload by 60%, delivering a 300-500% ROI for B2B clients.Implementation Backed by a proprietary ""Data Moat"" of 100,000+ historical student logs, we will execute a 24-month roadmap. This culminates in a ""Living Lab"" pilot involving 1,600 users across Ukraine, Romania, and Spain to validate the technology in a real-world environment.""
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| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY EDMAKE | UA | coordinator | €499,938 | Yes |
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