AI Platform

The AI platform delivers a controlled, secure environment powered by specialized AI agents dedicated to research-driven innovation. Designed for researchers, companies, and innovation professionals, it operates as a closed system to minimize risks while maximizing research relevance.

You gain access to AI tools fed exclusively with iNEST publications, Spoke structures, research departments, and researcher competencies. This architecture supports scientific watch generation and precise knowledge matching within the Nord-Est ecosystem.

Four AI agents for targeted support

The platform features a structured 3-agent architecture (with potential for expansion), each serving distinct functions:

• General AI agent: Serves all users and interns in a controlled environment. Uses RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) trained on iNEST publications and Spoke structures. Reduces hallucination risk through secured data access.
• Scholar AI agent: Lightweight version for broader discovery, providing accessible insights into research and opportunities.
• Connect AI agent: Matches researchers to companies using company data, facilitating targeted connections for collaboration.
• Discover AI agent: Enables exploration of Spoke publications, competencies, and research profiles.

AI feeds scientific watch from researcher inputs, network subscriptions, and Spoke data, creating actionable intelligence. This supports knowledge valorization and strengthens connections between research excellence and practical innovation needs.

As part of iNEST's digital infrastructure, the AI platform nurtures ongoing collaboration, ensuring research departments and professionals remain engaged in the evolving ecosystem.