The GAIA project focuses on the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and optimize the supply and distribution chain. In an increasingly globalized and competitive environment, technologies such as IoT, AI, Computer Vision, and Blockchain are revolutionizing the logistics sector.
Autonomous UAVs (drones) require advanced computer vision systems and significant computational power to manage landing in complex environments, posing considerable challenges in terms of stability and robustness.
The project aims to develop an innovative advanced logistics service based on IoT, AI, blockchain, and computer vision, with two main goals:
Develop a decision support system for Logistics 4.0, enhancing speed, accuracy, and efficiency through AI and computer vision.
Create a blockchain-based system to manage airspace occupancy, ensuring data integrity and security.
The project includes modules for data collection and harmonization, AI-based demand-supply matching, and a graphical platform for managing the entire logistics process.
Lead Partner Company Name:
LINKS MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY S.p.A.
Project Partners:
- LINKS MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY S.p.A.
- IDEA 75 S.r.l.
- CO.M.MEDIA S.R.L.
Total eligible project cost: €32,427,583.76
Total approved grant: €18,272,982.45
Project approved and provisionally awarded by Regional Executive Act No. 557 of 08/08/2025.
The project is funded by the Apulia Region under the Regional Program 2021–2027 – PR Puglia ERDF ESF+ 2021–2027, under the public call “Contratti di Programma” (Programme Contracts) – Executive Decision No. 961/2023, Official Bulletin BURP No. 104 (supplement) dated 23-11-2023, for the Call “PR ERDF-ESF+ 2021–2027. Priority Axes I - ‘Competitiveness and Innovation’ and II - ‘Green Economy’ – Objectives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2 – Actions 1.1, 1.2, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 1.13, 2.2 – Call ‘Programme Contracts (CdP)’”.
Cost Breakdown for COMMEDIA S.r.l. and Related Approved Grant:
Total eligible amount: €4,293,557.76
Total approved grant: €2,761,081.77
Eligible Industrial Research (RI) Expenses: €1,259,760.00
Eligible Experimental Development (SS) Expenses: €2,320,000.00
Total R&D eligible expenses: €3,579,760.00
Approved RI Grant: €1,007,808.00
Approved SS Grant: €1,392,000.00
Total R&D Grant: €2,399,808.00
Eligible Productive Investment Expenses: €167,497.76
Eligible Specialist Consultancy Expenses: €78,300.00
Total eligible expenses: €245,797.76
Approved Productive Investment Grant: €92,123.77
Approved Consultancy Grant: €39,150.00
Total approved grant: €131,273.77
Eligible Expenses for SME Innovation and Process/Organizational Innovation: €348,000.00
Eligible Expenses for Internationalization and Trade Fairs: €120,000.00
Total eligible expenses: €468,000.00
Approved Grant for Innovation and Process/Organizational Innovation: €170,000.00
Approved Grant for Internationalization and Fairs: €60,000.00
Total approved grant: €230,000.00
