Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
VBC Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Program 3 (VIP-3) (VIP-3)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Countries involved: Austria,United States,Germany,Japan,China,Singapore
Call: MSCA COFUND 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-COFUND-01, 2024)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2030-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3867428.57
EU funding (EUR): 2707200.0
Participants: 8
Project status: SIGNED

VIP-3 represents a prestigious program that sets new standards in postdoctoral training and will contribute to Europe’s competitiveness in attracting the most talented young scientists worldwide. VIP-3 fellows will be required to move out of their comfort zone and develop unique interdisciplinary or intersectoral projects in two laboratories located at the Vienna BioCenter (VBC), which comprises of 6 research institutions, 4 service companies, a business incubator and 39 biotech companies. VIP-3 will thus attract excellent young scientists to a vibrant, collaborative research community located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. The application and selection process of VIP-3 follows a transparent procedure open to highly motivated and talented young scientists of all nationalities. The candidates’ performance and qualities will be evaluated by external, international, unbiased experts. The application and selection procedures will comply with procedures that ensure gender fairness and equal opportunities. VIP-3 will transform and enhance postdoctoral training and mentorship at the VBC. Each fellow i) will choose two supervisors and a third career-development mentor ii) will have access to a wide network for career opportunities, iii) will gain international and intersectoral exposure through connections to our global associate partner institutions, and vi) may take an up to 6-month ‘secondment’ in a sector of their choice. A leadership program will provide each fellow with skills such as self-assessment, effective communication, conflict management, and project management. All activities are overseen by the VIP-3 Advisory Board (VAB), which has been specifically selected with intersectorality in mind. VIP-3 will prepare the future scientific leaders who will shape where research, innovation and society will head in the years to come within or outside academia.

Keywords: interdisciplinarity,life sciences,intersectorality,internationality,career development,biotechnology
Developing Photonic-Electronic Analog Application-Specific Integrated Circuits for a Quantum Secure Coherent Link (PAQAAL)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Transition
Destination: Open to supporting projects in all areas of science, technology,...
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: Transition Open 2024 (HORIZON-EIC-2024-TRANSITION-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-03-01
End date: 2028-02-29
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3570535.71
EU funding (EUR): 2499375.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Secure data exchange, cloud storage and high-capacity interconnection between AI datacenters are essential components of modern digital infrastructure. However, due to various attack vectors and with improvements in quantum computing, current encryption standards are at risk. Fully developed quantum computers can break widely used cryptographic algorithms, leading to large-scale data breaches and jeopardising sensitive information exchange. To address this urgent challenge, CUbIQ is at the forefront of innovation in secure communication, pioneering a solution based on Quantum Key Distribution technology. CUbIQ’s solution seamlessly integrates into existing telecommunications infrastructure, enabling high secret key rates, increasing robustness against signal loss and noise, and improving efficiency through advanced error correction and reconciliation techniques. By combining cutting-edge photonic-electronic integration with system-on-chip technology, CUbIQ is poised to revolutionise the mass adoption of quantum encryption in critical communication networks. This will ensure quantum-resistant security, safeguarding vital data infrastructure from the looming threat of quantum computing attacks, and fortify future information society.

Keywords: qkd,quantum secure communication,quantum cryptography,internet security
From Ordinary People to Citizens: Shaping Urban Community during War and Revolution in Russia, 1914-1922 (UrbanCommunityAtWar)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-09-01
End date: 2027-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 276187.92
EU funding (EUR): 276187.92
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Civil society is often seen as a key driver of democratization, helping to open up authoritarian regimes and pave the way for political transitions. Despite these perceptions, research indicates that practices of political engagement in authoritarian regimes is often overlooked or misunderstood. In Russia, grassroots political activism has a long history, even if it remains fragmented and localized. Citizens often organize at the community level to address immediate social and economic concerns, particularly in times of crisis. This form of participation, though not always recognized as political, demonstrates the persistence of civic engagement even under repressive conditions. During periods of profound upheaval, such as World War I and the Russian Revolution, ordinary people began to establish informal networks and self-governing bodies, like housing committees and cooperatives, to meet their needs and protect their interests. These grassroots efforts contributed to the development of democratic practices, even in the absence of formal democratic institutions. This project seeks to explore the spread of self-governance and civic engagement in Russian cities between 1914 and 1922. It focuses on how different social groups, often with no prior experience in political participation, became involved in addressing the challenges posed by war and revolution. By examining local forms of self-organization and communication, the study will shed light on the role of ordinary people in shaping their communities and influencing political processes. Understanding these dynamics will provide new insights into the history of Russian society and the broader role of grassroots activism in political change.

Keywords: democratic practices,russian revolution of 1917,urban society,housing committees
The impact of threats and self-defense on the Sense of Agency (THREATENED)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2027-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 200400.0
EU funding (EUR): 200400.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Harming another person is considered immoral and punished. However, an exception is made when violence corresponds to a reaction to an external threat, i.e., self-defense. Forgiveness for these violent acts is often explained with legal and moral considerations. However, I suggest that tolerance towards self-defense may also be understood by the considerating the impact of threats on the victim’s emotions and Sense of Agency (SoA), i.e., the feeling of controlling one’s actions. The main objective of THREATENED is to examine threat perception and self-defense from the victim’s standpoint. To this aim, I will combine individual (WP1) and multi-agent (WP2) SoA tasks with fear conditioning procedures, which allow to study how individuals learn to fear a threatening stimulus (CS+) compared with one signaling safety (CS-). In WP1.1, I will test if SoA is lower when key presses are performed following a threatening color cue (CS+) paired with a mildly painful electrical shock, compared to a cue signaling safety (CS-). In WP1.2, I will study if freedom of choice increases SoA and reduces fear of CS+. In WP2.1, I will assess the impact of interpersonal threats, by comparing SoA in a threatening – the "victim" receives a shock by a co-participant (CS+) – vs. a safe social context (CS-). In WP2.2, I will test if self-defense can counter the detrimental effects of interpersonal threats on SoA, by letting the "victim" choose whether to avoid the electrical stimulation (flight) or to react by sending a shock to the "aggressor" (fight). In all studies, I will gauge physiological responses to threat (Skin Conductance Response), and I will employ electroencephalography (EEG) to measure how the victim’s brain processes the consequences of their actions. THREATENED will produce valuable information to devise i) novel ways to interpret the feelings of control of a victim, which could prove useful for legal authorities and ii) new therapeutic approaches for the victims of violence.

Keywords: agency,fear conditioning,consciousness,decision making,morality,neurolaw
Banking and Climate Change (ClimateBanking)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Individuals, Markets and Organisations
Panel description: Economics, finance , management
Countries involved: Germany
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2021-COG, 2021)
Start date: 2023-06-01
End date: 2028-05-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1841342.5
EU funding (EUR): 1841342.5
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Climate change is one of the key societal challenges of our generation, affecting every country, every firm, and every person on this planet for decades to come. More than half of carbon emissions arise from bank-dependent sectors of the economy; and a large part of renewable energy production is financed by banks. The banking sector plays a crucial role for lending to firms and households, for the issuance of securities, for project financing, and for mergers and acquisitions. Yet, the role of banks in addressing climate change is not yet well understood. The goal of this project is to provide a fundamental understanding of the role of the banking sector in addressing climate change. The project will take a holistic view and analyze several channels through which the banking sector plays a central role in addressing climate change: the role of laws and regulations, the role of governance mechanisms in the banking sector, the role of state-owned banks, as well as the interaction between public markets and banks. I pursue this research agenda in two parts. The first part focuses on the role of the banking industry for firms, while the second part focuses on the role of the banking industry for households. Both parts will analyze key agency and financial constraints that can impede the provision of financing for long-term investments that are at the heart of climate finance. This project will shape our understanding of the role of the banking sector in addressing climate change. It will empirically analyze key channels, advance the methodological toolkit that can serve as the basis for future research in this area, and create unparalleled new data sets tailored to analyzing the role of the banking sector in addressing climate change. The results of this project can help academics, regulators, policymakers, and society to understand and address one of the key challenges of our times.

Keywords: financial intermediation,climate change,lending,deposits,bank regulation
Exploring the Prokaryotic-Eukaryotic Conservation of Antiviral immunity: from bacterial immune systems to novel antiviral drugs (PECAN)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Integrative B iology : from Genes and Genomes to S ystems
Panel description: For all organis ms: Genetics, epigenetics, genomics  and other ‘omics studies , bioinformatics, systems biology , genetic diseases , gene editing, innovative methods and modelling,  ‘omics for personalised  medicine
Countries involved: France
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2021-STG, 2021)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1496500.0
EU funding (EUR): 1496500.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Bacteria have evolved multiple lines of defense against their viruses, bacteriophages. Such weapons include restriction modification and CRISPR systems that have greatly impacted biomedical research. Studies aimed at uncovering novel defense mechanisms describe an unsuspected diversity of anti-phage systems, spanning thousands of protein families. Several of these anti-phage systems, such as prokaryotic viperins, appear to be ancestors of major eukaryotic antiviral pathways. This striking conservation between eukaryotic and prokaryotic immunity leads me to two hypotheses on which the present proposal is based. First, I postulate that the organisation of antiviral immunity in eukaryotes as an immune system, i.e. an integrated network of various antiviral mechanisms, might be conserved in prokaryotes. This implies that each anti-phage system does not act in isolation, but is rather part of a whole, the bacterial immune system. To explore this hypothesis, I will characterise the distribution of known anti-phage systems encoded in prokaryotic genomes. I will subsequently explore the potential synergies and co-regulation existing between these systems. I thereby aim to build an integrated map of bacteria antiviral immunity. Second, I hypothesise that prokaryotes produce additional small anti-phage compounds, such as the viperin products, with a potential activity against eukaryotic viruses. To explore this idea, I will study the molecular mechanisms of the viperin family. I will then use genomics to predict novel chemical based anti-phage systems and follow up with their experimental characterizations. These projects could lead to the identification of novel antiviral molecules that could be further harnessed in the clinic. Overall, I expect this proposal to generate new knowledge that will have the potential to radically change our view on the immune systems of prokaryotes and provide new therapeutic leads.

Keywords: phages,anti phage systems,chemical defense,viperins
SWITCH – Agentic AI for Urban Fleets: Predicting Demand, Automating Operations, and Simulating Strategies for Sustainable Mobility (SWITCH-AI)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Italy
Call: EIC Accelerator 2025 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01, 2025)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

SWITCH is developing the first agentic AI orchestration platform for urban and commercial fleets, enabling connected and autonomous vehicles to operate as adaptive, coordinated systems rather than isolated units. Our platform integrates demand forecasting, real-time operational optimization, and high-fidelity scenario simulation into a single modular engine, transforming fragmented fleet operations into intelligent, self-optimizing networks. Validated in live deployments across micromobility, car rental, logistics, and municipal planning, SWITCH has demonstrated up to 25% efficiency gains and 92–98% forecasting and simulation accuracy. With competitors acquired by non-European players, SWITCH is positioned as the only European-owned modular alternative, directly supporting the EU’s goals for digital sovereignty, sustainable mobility, and climate neutrality. Currently at TRL 7, SWITCH requests €6M blended finance (€2.5M grant + €3.5M equity) to reach TRL 9, scale to fleets of >100,000 vehicles, and secure a European leadership position in AI-native fleet intelligence. This support will catalyze Europe’s capacity to lead the global transition to connected, cooperative, and automated mobility (CCAM), ensuring strategic independence in applied AI for transport systems.

Keywords: agentic ai,fleet orchestration,urban mobility,logistics optimization,advanced analytics,simulation,forecasting,green deal,connected vehicles,trl9 scale up
BONE-ON -CHIP FOR BIOMATERIAL TESTING AND IN VITRO FRACTURE HEALING (OrthoAlloUnion-HopOn)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Improved access to Excellence
Destination: Improved access to Excellence
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Spain,Portugal
Call: Hop on Facility (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-06, 2023)
Duration (months): 44.0
Total project cost (EUR): 595590.0
EU funding (EUR): 595590.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

In bone tissue engineering, UAveiro aims to address unmet needs and challenges in evaluating biomaterials for clinical translation. They propose to bioengineer mini-bone structures using cryogels made from human-derived proteins, specifically amniotic membranes. These cryogels have unique properties that support cell growth and nutrient diffusion, closely mimicking bone architecture and fostering osteogenic and osteoclastogenic differentiation and mineralization. UAveiro's approach involves co-culturing alloMSC, endothelial cells, and CD14+ monocytes on these cryogels to replicate key aspects of the bone cellular environment in vitro. We anticipate that the precisely balanced biochemical and cellular interactions within this tri-culture system will sustain a highly regulated bone remodelling, resembling the natural bone niche's homeostasis. Furthermore, we expect that the growth factors from the human-derived cryogel, dopamine domains, and endothelial cells will autonomously stimulate a differentiation environment toward bone-like tissue. To achieve a more realistic simulation of the bone's physiological conditions, we will design a novel microfluidic Bone-on-Chip (BoC) system with an integrated inflammatory environment to incorporate the bioengineered miniaturized bone structure. This BoC model will enable the assessment of the osteogenic regeneration capacity of biomaterials and ATMPs into simulated bone fractures and offer valuable insights into osteointegration, osteoconduction, and inflammatory responses. By replicating the bone-like tissue, this approach will provide a reliable and thorough method for evaluating the effectiveness of biomaterials in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, potentially advancing our understanding of these processes.

Keywords: allogeneic msc,biomaterial,bone on chip,atmp
Resilient Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Data-Driven Approach (Supply chain)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Attracting and mobilising the best talents
Destination: Attracting and mobilising the best talents
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Lithuania
Call: ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-TALENTS-02, 2024)
Start date: 2026-02-01
End date: 2028-01-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 196976.16
EU funding (EUR): 196976.16
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The COVID-19 Pandemic, the Russian-Ukrainian War and other global crises have caused significant global disturbances in supply networks, especially in the agri-food industry. These events have greatly changed the traditional supply chain models, making it apparent that innovative approaches are needed to increase the resilience of Agri-food supply chains (AFSC). To overcome the major hurdle of shocks to which AFSCs tend to be vulnerable, this study attempts a holistic framework that integrates supply chain resilience (SCR) with sustainability objectives aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; and SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The project aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding the intricate impacts of global crises on AFSCs by focusing on key areas like assessing AFSC transitions following a disruption, analysing diversification strategies, assessing workforce readiness, developing a solid framework for risk management, and leveraging the full potential of data-driven technologies like blockchain and data analytics. The study will assess how these components can work together to improve resilience, which will ultimately result in a robust AFSC framework. By analysing AFSC in Eurozone countries, the study will identify significant potential and issues, leading to the development of actionable policies and solutions. This interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research integrates data science, supply chain management, economics, information technology, and agriculture science to address a complex global challenge. The fellowship will expand the researcher's supply chain management knowledge and give the host institution useful research results that can influence industry standards. The research is expected to contribute substantially to the potential influence on global food security, AFSC management improvement and sustainable economic practices.

Keywords: agri food supply chain,resilience,data driven technologies,risk management,supply chain diversification,workforce readiness
EMBRYOLY: revolutionizing IVF to increase successful pregnancies worldwide (Embryoly)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: France
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Infertility, affecting 1 in 6 individuals globally, poses a significant health challenge for approximately 50 million couples. Despite IVF's 40-year history, success rates remain low, with 70% of cycles failing. IVF is vital for rising infertility, yet accessibility is hindered by a lack of skilled embryologists. Central to IVF is embryo evaluation, a crucial step ensuring the best chance of pregnancy with the first transfer, reducing failed attempts and patient disillusionment. ImVitro introduces Embryoly, a cutting-edge SaaS platform powered by AI that scores embryo based on their morphokinetics to minimize the number of cycles required to reach a pregnancy. This cost-effective solution not only accelerates embryo evaluation but also shortens time to pregnancy, alleviating financial and emotional burdens for patients. Additionally, Embryoly streamlines administrative and communication processes between IVF centers and patients around their embryo management to save them precious time.

Keywords: obstetrics and gynecology,in vitro fertilization ivf,algorithms and complexity,machine learning