Press invitation: 1st System Field Test | Botkyrka, Sweden on 16.06.2026
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Press Invite – SYNERGISE project
Natural and man-made disaster zones: Research and development consortium SYNERGISE is conducting its first integrated System Field Test to evaluate innovative technological solutions including robots, drones, advanced sensors, localisation systems, wearable technologies and communication platforms in a realistic operational environment at the training field in Botkyrka, Sweden.
The international research and innovation project SYNERGISE is advancing to the next stage of testing innovative technological solutions designed to strengthen disaster response in both natural and man-made crises. SYNERGISE (A novel integrated SYstem of Systems streNgthening tEchnical and logistical capacities to ensure better Response to emerGencies by synergIStically addrEssing first responders’ capability gaps) brings together a wide range of tools and systems, including drones, robots, wearable technologies, geo-localisation devices, advanced communication systems, and AI-supported operational platforms. The project’s core mission is to improve first responder safety, enhance operational effectiveness, and support victim detection in highly demanding and complex emergency environments.
Following several successful component-based field tests, the project is now entering its first System Field Test. While previous tests evaluated individual technologies separately, the System Field Test focuses on the full integration and interoperability of all SYNERGISE technologies within one coordinated operational scenario.
The objective is to assess how the complete system-of-systems supports first responders in real-time emergency response situations under realistic field conditions. The scenarios simulate the aftermath of a major explosion causing building collapses, fires, disrupted transport networks, traffic accidents, and multiple trapped victims across different sectors. International USAR teams, firefighters, and incident commanders will work together under realistic disaster conditions to assess operational coordination, responder safety, and the interoperability of the SYNERGISE system-of-systems.
Schedule for journalists:
- 12:00 – 13:00 hrs (CEST) | Press conference by project coordinator Tiina Ristmäe (THW), Isak Olsson (SBFF)
- 13:00 – 13:30 hrs (CEST) | Coffee break
- 13:30 – 15:00 hrs (CEST) | During this time slot, journalists will have the opportunity to take photos and videos of the technologies in action and speak directly with first responders, technical developers, and project partners.
- 15:00 – 16:00 hrs (CEST) | Innovation in Action: Reflections and Dialogue
Potential interviewees:
- Tiina Ristmäe, Project coordinator, German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (ES/EN/DE)
- Evangelos Sdongos, Technical coordinator, ASTRIAL GmbH (EN/GR)
- Isak Olsson, Södertörn Fire Protection Association (EN/SWE)
Please note that there is the opportunity to do interviews in English, German, Estonian, Greek and Swedish.
Location: Botkyrka the exact location will be communicated after accreditation of journalists, please confirm your participation with Isak Olsson (isak.olsson@sbff.se">isak.olsson@sbff.se) or Melanie Carevic-Neri (Melanie.CarevicNeri@pnoinnovation.com">Melanie.CarevicNeri@pnoinnovation.com).
When entering the testing area, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. As a minimum, participants must wear protective footwear (safety shoes or sturdy hiking boots are acceptable). Helmets and safety glasses will be provided by Södertörns brandförsvarsförbund.
About SYNERGISE:
17 organisations from 11 countries are working together in the SYNERGISE project under the leadership of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) to develop a system of systems that improves the safety, efficiency, and coordination of first responders while enhancing the ability to locate and assist missing persons. The responsible partners are collaborating across borders to advance disaster response capabilities worldwide. The project is jointly funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, the Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation, the Korea Ministry of Science and ICT and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute of Korea (GA 101121321). It started on 1 September 2023 and will run until 28 February 2027.
Please find below the link to our results and video library to get an overview of the project: https://www.synergise-project.eu/project-results/
Project Website: https://www.synergise-project.eu/
Contact on site and for SYNERGISE communication:
- Melanie Carevic-Neri, PNO Innovation GmbH, +49 89 248 83 03-47, +49 152 02608530, Melanie.CarevicNeri@pnoinnovation.com">Melanie.CarevicNeri@pnoinnovation.com
- Isak Olsson, Södertörns Brandförsvarsförbund, +46 70 8545995, isak.olsson@sbff.se">isak.olsson@sbff.se
As we have to report on communication activities due to the funding of this project by the European Commission, please send a receipt of your publication to Melanie.CarevicNeri@pnoinnovation.com">Melanie.CarevicNeri@pnoinnovation.com.
Project Partners
Coordinator & Practitioner
- German Federal Agency for Technical Relief, Germany
Practitioners
- Södertörn Fire Protection Association, Sweden
- Józef Tuliszkowski Fire Protection Research Institute – National Research Institute, Poland
- Hellenic Rescue Team ATTICA, Greece
Industry
- ASTRIAL GmbH, Germany
- SYSNAV SAS, France
- Wearin’/Conextivity Group, Switzerland
- Ethical & Legal Plus SL, Spain
- PNO Innovation GmbH, Germany
Research
- Tohoku University, Japan
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
- Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Netherlands
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland
- Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, South Korea
- VIRNECT, South Korea
- Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece
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