What is the Project Facilitator?
Assisting organisations in forming strategic partnerships for European funding programmes in the context of Social Data and Artificial Intelligence.
The Project Facilitator is a support service within the SoBigData Research Infrastructure that helps organisations design and build high‑impact proposals in Social Data and Artificial Intelligence for European funding programmes. It connects research groups, public administrations, civil society, and industry partners with complementary expertise, advancing responsible, data‑driven innovation aligned with EU priorities and ethical AI principles.
How we assist your organisation
Strategic partnership building
We identify and connect potential partners across the SoBigData network and beyond, including universities, research institutes, SMEs, NGOs, and public bodies active in big social data analytics and AI.
- Mapping competences in Social Data and AI.
- Support in consortium composition and role definition.
- Introduction to complementary European and national networks.
Funding programme alignment
The service guides you in matching project ideas with suitable European funding opportunities, such as Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and related initiatives that focus on data, AI, and digital transformation.
- Preliminary screening of calls and topics.
- Feedback on concept notes and project outlines.
- Identification of synergies with existing SoBigData activities.
Responsible Social Data & AI
Projects are supported in incorporating FAIR and FACT principles, as well as ethical, legal, and socio‑economic considerations around Social Data and AI, in line with SoBigData’s mission.
- Guidance on data governance and privacy‑preserving methods.
- Integration of explainable and trustworthy AI approaches.
- Links to SoBigData tools, catalogues, and virtual research environments.
Who can benefit
This service is open to universities and research centres, public authorities, non‑profit organisations, and companies seeking to co‑create projects around Social Data, AI, and their social impact.
Whether you are coordinating a proposal or joining as a partner, the service helps you position your contribution within a strong, interdisciplinary consortium.
Get in touch
If you have a project idea in Social Data and Artificial Intelligence and are looking for strategic partners, contact the SoBigData team and briefly describe your concept, target funding programme, and expected roles.
Visit sobigdata.eu to learn more about the RI and its services, or reach out via the contact channels listed on the website.
