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AIxtreme is a research project that combines Artificial Intelligence and physics to tackle one of today’s biggest challenges: predicting extreme weather and space weather events. These phenomena — from hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves to solar storms and other effects of solar activity — can severely impact our daily lives and the technologies we rely on, such as communication systems, power grids, and satellites. AIxtreme project addresses this problem with an innovative approach that considers the entire heliosphere (the vast region influenced by the sun) and develops a unified framework where physics-based models and AI methods work together. This integration makes forecasting tools more reliable and effective, helping society better anticipate and reduce the risks posed by extreme natural events.

Supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo and Fondazione CDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti), the project also aims to bridge the gap between research and the market in Space Tech and Climate Tech. Two research teams took part in a training and mentorship program led by PwC Italia to refine their solutions and explore their commercial potential. Their progress will be showcased at AIxtreme Day, an event open by reservation: the morning will focus on presenting scientific results, while the afternoon will feature pitching sessions highlighting the technological and business applications of their projects. The event will also include a special talk by Roberto Carnicelli, Co-Founder and CEO of Eoliann, a startup specializing in forecasting climate-related risks.

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