The ASHVIN consortium met online, for the first time, on the 13th and 14th of October 2020, in order to identify priorities and decide about first steps and planning for the first months of project work. This two-day kick-off meeting allowed all project partners not only to exchange views and discuss on technical related issues regarding the project, but also to meet, get to know each other and start building a cooperative and collaborative relationship essential for the success of the project. 

The ASHVIN consortium, led by TUB, combines strong R&I players from 9 EU Member States with strong expertise in construction and engineering management, digital twin technology, IoT, and data security / privacy. The consortium is formed by 14 partners, including 8 SMEs, 1 Large Industries, 1 Research Organisation, 3 Higher Education Institutions, and 1 Non-Profit from Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Serbia, Austria, Spain, Croatia, Poland and Sweden.