Trustworthy Edge Computing Systems and Applications (TECoSA)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan - Institutionen Maskinkonstruktion |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 36 000 000 |
| Project duration | March 2020 - December 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Competence centre |
| Call | Kompetenscentrum 2020 |
Important results from the project
TECoSA is advancing trustworthy edge computing to meet sustainability and AI-driven industry needs. In just five years, it has become a key innovation hub, enabling over 100 publications, 7 PhD graduations (16 more by 2025), major open-source contributions, and collaborative testbeds. TECoSA’s work has led to new products and services on the market, strengthened international ties, and attracted major funding, driving industrial transformation across sectors.
Expected long term effects
TECoSA is expected to boost long-term R&D investments in Sweden, support sustainable innovation through strong industry-academia collaboration, and drive adoption of research in line with partners’ SDG goals. It strengthens competence development via education, PhDs, and lifelong learning, enhancing both industrial capacity and public interest in engineering. TECoSA has already shown impact and has strong potential for continued contribution beyond its initial funding phase.
Approach and implementation
TECoSA was implemented as a collaborative research centre between academia and industry, strategically positioned to address the emerging needs of trustworthy edge computing. Initially structured around the themes of Predictability, Safety, and Security, it transitioned in 2023 to application-oriented projects. This shift fostered tighter integration between research, industrial use cases, and testbeds, catalyzing multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation.