The Center is currently participating in two projects with international partners:

RISPECT

RISPECT is a project co-funded by EIT RawMaterials (Project No. 24618), aiming to transform the approach to exploring critical raw materials in countries within The Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS). By integrating synthetic hyperspectral imagery, spectral ground-penetrating radar (SGPR), and an advanced artificial intelligence platform, the project enables faster, more accurate decision-making with minimal environmental impact.
RISPECT contributes to the goals of the EU Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, and the EIT RawMaterials RIS Strategy, with key objectives including:

1. Reducing exploration costs by 20% and CO₂ emissions by 40%
2. Increasing social acceptance of mining operations through stakeholder engagement
3. Building capacity through training and the involvement of experts across diverse fields

For Albania, this project represents a significant step toward integration into the EU raw materials value chain, promoting innovation, international collaboration, and sustainable resource management.

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