About

To enhance efficient, low-impact exploration of Critical Raw Materials in RIS countries using an integrated stack of satellite-derived synthetic hyperspectral imagery, automated SGPR, and an AI platform that unifies geological, geophysical, and geochemical data for faster, better decisions.

Background

The EU imports ~98% of REEs and ~44% of other CRMs. Policy targets include increasing domestic supply and limiting single-country dependency. Data-driven exploration improves precision and cuts costs; RISPECT applies these advances to RIS regions.

Objectives & Scope

01.

Enhance two exploration technologies: synthetic hyperspectral imagery and SGPR.

02.

Build the RISPECT-AI platform to integrate data and deliver real-time insights, targeting −20% costs and −40% CO₂.

03.

Increase Social License to Operate via stakeholder engagement.

04.

Demonstrate in Albania for six months; assess transferability with the Ukrainian Geological Survey.

05.

Build a 100-member cluster through workshops, demos and dissemination.

06.

Establish a spin-off for long-term sustainability.

Sustainability & Continuation

Spin-off between SEC, SAISLAB and EIT RM to commercialize the platform (freemium + services), targeting progressive revenues post-project; additional public funding via Horizon Europe and national programs.

Alignment & Impact

Aligned with the EU Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, Responsible Sourcing Lighthouse, and EIT RM RIS strategy; contributes to SDGs 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13.

Core impact indicators include validation by two geological surveys, 25 early adopters, 100+ trained stakeholders, and reductions in cost and emissions.

Approach

Technology enhancement

by WIDMO and FOUR POINT

AI platform

led by SAISLAB, validated on historical and simulated datasets, with interactive 3D visualization.

Capacity building

and stakeholder co-creation coordinated by SEC and RIC Albania.