MUSAE
FUTURE-READY INNOVATION TO STRATEGICALLY GUIDE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The MUSAE project is shaping the future of digital innovation with the MUSAE Factory Model, an innovative framework built on the Design Futures Art-Driven (DFA) method. This model empowers companies to anticipate change by strategically driving technological innovation and addressing future challenges in the food domain, enhancing both people’s well-being and planetary health. Designed for seamless integration into the European Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) network, the Factory Model enables art-tech collaboration at scale, unlocking new business opportunities and transformative innovation pathways.
MUSAE has established a strong connection with the S+T+ARTS ecosystem, bringing together expertise in design, art, nutrition, well-being, and human-machine interaction. Over the course of three years, the project hosted two S+T+ARTS residencies, engaging 23 artists and 11 SMEs to explore three key technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Wearables, and Robotics. These residencies aimed to envision future technology applications and develop future-driven prototypes, unlocking new market opportunities and innovation pathways for SMEs.
To ensure the scalability and impact of these practices, MUSAE has developed, tested, and launched the Factory Model Pack, enabling other Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) to adopt and replicate this proven framework. By adopting this future-driven model, DIHs can lead the way in digital transformation, equipping businesses with strategic tools to innovate, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Integrate the MUSAE Factory Model into your DIH and shape the future of innovation today.
MUSAE FACTORY MODEL PACK
The MUSAE project’s flagship outcome is the Planet-Centered Factory Model, a powerful framework built on the Design Futures Art-Driven (DFA) method. By combining Design Futures and Art Thinking, this model empowers SMEs and startups to navigate digital transformation, fostering artistic experimentation with advanced technologies to drive innovation.
Designed for immediate adoption by Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs), the Factory Model provides a structured, future-driven approach to envisioning technological applications, creating disruptive solutions, and addressing critical social and sustainability challenges in the food domain. By integrating this proven, scalable model, DIHs can expand their impact, equip businesses with cutting-edge innovation strategies, and lead the way in shaping a sustainable, people-and-planet-centered future.
Join it—bring the MUSAE Factory Model to your DIH and transform the future of innovation..
JOIN THE MUSAE STAKEHOLDER NETWORK
Are you an Artist, SME, or Technology Expert looking to collaborate, innovate, and grow?
Become part of the MUSAE Stakeholder Network, a dynamic community of visionaries, creatives, and industry pioneers. By joining, you will:
- Connect with like-minded innovators and potential collaborators
- Access exclusive funding opportunities and open calls
- Engage in cutting-edge art-tech projects and future-driven initiatives
Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of innovation.
Join us today!
Duration: September 2022 – August 2025
Consortium: Politecnico di Milano (IT), Ab.Acus (IT), Universitat de Barcelona (ES), MADE (IT), PAL Robotics (ES), Gluon (BE), University College Dublin (IE), The University of Manchester (UK), School of Electrical Engineering – University of Belgrade (SRB).
Project Coordinator: Marita Canina, marita.canina@polimi.it 
