Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Doctoral Network in Developing Sustainable Biocomposite Materials for Enhancing Crop Resilience and Yield (SUS-BIOCROP)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Doctoral Networks
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Information Science and Engineering
Countries involved: Spain,Germany,Netherlands,France,Argentina,Belgium,Portugal,Brazil
Call: MSCA Doctoral Networks 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01, 2024)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2030-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3074872.8
EU funding (EUR): 3074872.8
Participants: 17
Project status: SIGNED

The agricultural sector is at a critical turning point, facing the immense challenge of meeting the food needs of a rapidly growing global population while simultaneously reducing its environmental footprint. By 2050, it is expected that food production will need to increase by 70%, yet traditional agricultural methods have led to significant environmental degradation. To address this, innovative and sustainable agricultural practices must be developed, ones that can not only increase productivity but also protect the environment. This proposal aims to address these challenges by developing advanced biocomposite materials that enhance plant resilience against both biotic (pests, diseases) and abiotic (drought, soil degradation) stresses. Through interdisciplinary research and innovation, the consortium will bring together leading experts from academia and industry to train a new generation of researchers in sustainable agricultural technologies. The proposed Joint Doctoral Network will foster a comprehensive approach to solving agricultural challenges, incorporating cutting-edge research on biocomposites, training programs on materials and sustainable agriculture, and effective dissemination of knowledge.

Keywords: sustainable agriculture biocomposite materials biotic stress mitigation abiotic stress resilience nanotechnology in agriculture soil health biodegradable polymers
Exploring Life narratives of Violence Among Refugees from Africa’s Great Lakes Region (AGLR) (TMSS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: The Study of the Human Past
Panel description: Archaeology and history
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2021-STG, 2021)
Start date: 2022-11-01
End date: 2027-10-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499206.0
EU funding (EUR): 1499206.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

This project aims to map and examine to what extent, and under what conditions, the life narratives of the Africa Great Lakes Region (AGLR) refugees evolve, travel, and transform across time and space. It will explore how these narratives shape relationships among refugees and communities in countries of transition and destination. It examines how life narratives change as the AGLR refugees encounter preconceived notions about themselves and their communities in host countries. The study will rely on innovative methodological approaches that will include multi-spatial and multi-temporal oral narratives developed via an African orature- and arts-inspired approach. Respondents will include refugees from AGLR, in both the Global North and Global South. The project will produce new theoretical and methodological knowledge combining Memory Studies and Migration Studies. This approach is designed to overcome limitations in global scholarship on the neglected narratives of millions of AGLR refugees who continue to move through the Global North and South due to insecurity in their home countries. Through both academic outputs and those aimed at a general audience, TMSS study's findings will challenge policymakers to think differently when designing programs geared towards refugees. Insights gained from studying these narratives will inspire new community visions and projects that shape relationships between refugees and their host societies in countries of transition and destination. Life narratives of refugees have been an object of scholarly and policy studies before, but existing literature fails to engage with the subjective experiences of refugees as they navigate global contexts.

Keywords: life narratives,african great lakes region refugees,memories,silences,secrets
Development of Magnetic Resonance in Latvia (MR LATVIA)

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: Coordination and support actions
Panel: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Latvia,France,Italy
Call: Twinning Bottom-Up (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02, 2023)
Start date: 2024-09-01
End date: 2027-08-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499775.0
EU funding (EUR): 1499775.0
Participants: 3
Project status: SIGNED

The aim of the MR LATVIA project is to establish a regional centre of excellence in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS), with a special focus on NMR applications in (bio)pharmaceuticals research. By linking the coordinating institution with two top-class European NMR centres (and facilities), Centre de RMN à Très Hauts Champs in Lyon and Consorzio Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche di Metallo Proteine in Florence, the project aims to create a national NMR core facility, enhance the research and innovation performance of LIOS, raise the research profile of its staff as well as strengthen its research management and administrative capacities. The transfer of expertise from the advanced partners to LIOS will be achieved through inter-institutional seminars, organisation of scientific events (workshops, summer schools and a conference), short-term visits, on-the-job training of LIOS early-stage researchers during long-term secondments, and implementation of a joint research project. As a result of this project, LIOS will develop as a regional NMR hub involved in strategic networking activities with two leading NMR European facilities and integrated into the broader European network of NMR research infrastructures. Through providing access to NMR instrumentation and expertise the developed research excellence will be further spread across Latvia and the whole Baltic see region, thereby contributing to closing of the research and innovation gap within Europe.

Keywords: nmr spectroscopy,national facility,biopharmaceuticals
Patterns of Spontaneous Activity in the Assembly and Rewiring of Functional Sensory Circuits (SPONTSENSE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Advanced grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Neuroscience and Disorders of the Nervous System
Panel description: Nervous system development, homeostasis and ageing , nervous system  function and dysfunction , systems neuroscience  and modelling , biological basis of cognitive processes and of behaviour, neurological and mental disorders – In humans and all other organisms
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC ADVANCED GRANTS (ERC-2021-ADG, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2027-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2494220.0
EU funding (EUR): 2494220.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

It is commonly held that spontaneous activity in the immature brain prepares the neural circuits to process sensory information at the onset of experience. The best studied patterns of such activity are those observed postnatally in rodents, during stages that resemble the last months of gestation in humans. However, the features and functions of spontaneous activity at earlier stages, when the brain’s foundations are laid down and cortical areal identities are acquired, remain largely unknown. Here, I propose to develop an extensive and creative research program aimed at understanding the role of the patterns of spontaneous activity in the specification of sensory cortices and long-term plasticity. This novel line of research is founded on strong preliminary results and pursues the hypothesis that different cortical sensory territories exhibit unique patterns of spontaneous activity that interact with emerging area-specific transcriptional programs to specify sensory areas functionally. We will first extract the earliest patterns of spontaneous activity from cortical and subcortical territories in embryonic and perinatal mice in vivo and study their concurrent spatiotemporal genetic signatures by single-cell transcriptomics. Next, we will perturb these early activity patterns within a specific sensory modality to reveal if such perturbation modifies the genetic landscape and affects sensory identity. Finally, we will evaluate the behavioural consequences of functional cortical re-specification in adult mice. SPONTSENSE will set the stage to understand the principles of sensory circuit development and shed new light on the brain plasticity following sensory defects. I envisage that this information will pave the way to devise strategies that may serve to direct these programs of plasticity in clinical situations as when sensory input has been compromised.

Keywords: spontaneous activity,meso scale calcium imaging,scrnaseq,transgenic mice,sensory cortices,thalamus,sensory behaviour
Applications for Deaf - Sign Language Translation Systems: Sign Speak (B2B Application) and Sign Call (B2C Applications) (HV B2B B2C Proposal)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Habe Voice is dedicated to revolutionizing communication for the deaf and mute community through innovative technology. Our flagship products, Sign Speak (B2B) and Sign Call (B2C), utilize advanced AI and machine learning to provide real-time sign language translation. These solutions aim to bridge communication gaps in various settings, from retail environments to personal interactions, promoting greater inclusivity. Our project timeline spans from December 2023 to November 2025, with key milestones including the creation of server infrastructure, development of machine learning models, data collection and annotation, and the release of prototypes for both B2B and B2C applications. We plan to conduct extensive testing to ensure reliability and user-friendliness before the final launch. The initial technical development is conducted through a partner development team (Constient Global Solutions), a trusted partner led by our co-founder, Allabaksh. Upon securing funding, we will establish an in-house development team in the UK to continue advancements and maintenance. We are requesting a £500,000 grant to support this ambitious project. The funding will be allocated across various stages, including infrastructure setup, team onboarding, prototype development, and product testing. This financial support is crucial for us to meet our project goals and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. Our team comprises experts in AI, machine learning, and accessibility technologies, with a strong track record in delivering successful projects. Habeeb Ahamed Ajwad, the founder, has over 7 years of experience in business analytics and project management, while Allabaksh, the co-founder, brings extensive expertise in technology and business leadership. By addressing a critical need for accessible communication, Habe Voice aims to make a significant social impact, promoting inclusivity and improving the quality of life for the deaf and mute community.

Keywords: sign language translator,communication technology,accessibility,ai
Predictive Research for Inflammatory Systems Medicine (PRISM)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Open to supporting projects in all areas of science, technology,...
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: France
Call: EIC Accelerator Open 2025 (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02, 2025)
Start date: 2025-12-01
End date: 2027-11-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3571427.14
EU funding (EUR): 2499999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The immune system and its disorders are particularly complex to model, posing significant challenges for drug development. Due to the limited representativeness of preclinical models, nearly half of clinical trial failures in immunology and inflammation stem from insufficient efficacy. The rise of artificial intelligence capabilities offers a transformative opportunity to address this issue. With the support of the EIC Accelerator project, France-based start-up Scienta Lab aims to develop a proprietary multimodal foundation model specially designed for immunology and inflammation. This advanced AI technology will enhance traditional preclinical approaches by validating the efficacy of new assets at the preclinical stage. By improving clinical trial success rates of innovative best-in-class assets, this innovation paves the way for precision medicine in immunology and inflammation.

Keywords: immunology and inflammation,generative ai,foundation model,translational research,efficacy prediction,multimodality,drug development,precision medicine
Estimation of archaeological site occupation time spans using genomic admixture and radiocarbon dating (OCCUPOMICS)

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: Portugal
Call: ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-02, 2023)
Start date: 2025-01-01
End date: 2026-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 172618.56
EU funding (EUR): 172618.56
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Archaeological site occupation time span estimates can take the form of quantitative and qualitative intervals. The former can use methods such as radiocarbon dating to obtain temporal calendar intervals that, in some cases, can be fairly precise. For the latter, broader temporal qualitative intervals can be inferred from the characterization of collected materials and artefacts, the identification of specific physical structures, or the type of burial practices. With the increasing incorporation of genomic analysis in archaeological studies where human remains are present, specifically to study population origins, admixture, and social organisation, radiocarbon dates are frequently obtained from the osteological materials being analysed. This allows for a better integration of the genomic, archaeological, and anthropological data, but also leads to an increased usage of finite and unique osteological material. To overcome this, it is theoretically possible to estimate site occupation interval spans using an intertwined matrix of genomic admixture intervals, and only a handful radiocarbon dates for calibration, if calendar dates are required. This project aims to use genomic admixture date estimation software, such as DATES, to evaluate the efficacy of the proposed methodology by using published data from hundreds of samples, and by producing a new genomic and radiocarbon dataset from a site in Portugal. The latter will allow subsampling and simulation analysis, which will be essential for statistical testing of a new open source bioinformatic analytical tool, named OCCUPOMICS, which would allow the user to quickly calculate site occupation intervals and calendar dates by inputting a genomic dataset and any related direct radiocarbon dates.This project, therefore, could lead to a decreased need of radiocarbon dates when site-wise genomic data is available, provide improved precision in dating sites, as well as saving unique osteological material and reducing costs.

Keywords: ancient dna radiocarbon dating bioinformatics paleogenomics c14 admixture timing
Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire)

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: Spain,Australia
Call: MSCA COFUND 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-COFUND-01, 2023)
Start date: 2025-09-01
End date: 2030-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 5731200.0
EU funding (EUR): 4011840.0
Participants: 5
Project status: SIGNED

The Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) is an ambitious interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international researcher training program that links Spanish and Australian research communities through 28 Postdoctoral Fellowships. Led by RMIT Europe, the AuSpire consortium consists of 15 contributing Partners (1 Beneficiary, 10 Implementing, 4 Associated) across academic and non-academic sectors in both countries (ES / AU). All Postdoctoral Fellows (PF) will be employed in Spain by renowned companies, research centres and universities and benefit from international and intersectoral co-supervision and secondments with counterpart organisations in Spain and Australia. PFs will lead their own ground-breaking and innovative projects following their chosen research lines, and guided under the supervision of the top-class researchers and technical professionals at the Partner organisations. PFs will receive sector- and discipline-specific training to become specialists and experts in their chosen field or area, whilst also receiving training in transversal skills to broaden their knowledge and open up alternative career paths. Training workshops and meetings will be organised for and by the PFs as a common platform to provide the interdisciplinary and transversal training, as well as opportunities for strategic and structured networking across sectors – growing the PFs’ professional network opening career opportunities. Digital training will complement and expand on the in-person training workshops. A common theme of Planetary Wellbeing will underpin the workshops and overall training program, to ensure outputs from the research, innovation and co-creation activities offer true value to society and a positive impact on our planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems.

Keywords: australia,spain,researcher training,interdisciplinary,planetary wellbeing
Informal Innovations: Insights from Artisan Clusters and Makerspaces in India (InfoInn)

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: Economic Sciences
Countries involved: Sweden
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2024-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 209087.68
EU funding (EUR): 209087.68
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Innovation is considered to be the engine of economic development for any nation. This is why studies on innovation have gained immense scholarly attention from different disciplines giving various insights. However, one major limitation of the studies on innovation has been their emphasis on the formal structures of the economy like R&D institutes, firms and industries. There is very scant literature that focuses on the innovations which emerge in informal environments. In academic literature, there have been no agreed frameworks that are targeted towards the innovations generated within the informal contexts. The limited amount of attention it received revolves around the concepts such as frugal innovations, grassroots innovations or jugaad. Moreover, policy thinking has been to suppress the informality and transfer it into the rigid formal sector. In view of the limited focus on innovations within the informal settings in India, this project proposes to study innovations developed in informal settings. Such study will offer rich insights into the innovative activities, local resources, knowledge and collaborations that contribute to innovations. The project proposes to take two sites showcasing the rich prevalence of informal innovations. The first site will be of a ‘traditional’ artisan cluster. Whereas, the second site, will focus on a more ‘modern’ case of informal innovations, represented by the makerspaces. This study will be useful to understand and compare the innovation characteristics in two different settings both representing some form of informality. My project InfoInn aims to:1) study the networks, collaborations, and modes of learning among the different actors which facilitate innovations within the informal structure and 2) theoretically advance the literature on innovations by studying the informal contexts that will pave the way to open new perspectives on how to methodologically study and measure innovations in such contexts.

Keywords: innovation studies,science policy,science technology and innovation policy,innovation and development
Innovative digital twin concept of complex microstructure evolution in multi-component materials (muTWIN)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS (ERC-2023-POC, 2023)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2025-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Tailoring the microstructural features in metal additive manufacturing (AM) products is still a great challenge, limiting the design flexibility and full exploitation of the technique. The aim of muTWIN is to implement and validate an innovative digital twin concept of microstructure evolution in technical alloys. The new concept allows for fast and accurate computation of local microstructures in AM parts as a function of local composition and temperature history. When integrated in thermal and mechanical Finite Element (FE) approaches it will enable realistic predictions of properties, performance and reliability of the printed parts. Moreover, it allows for fast and high-dimensional computational ‘search’ through the huge design space accessible with AM, to find the compositions and processing parameters resulting in the most superior properties. With muTWIN, AM companies can drastically reduce the time-to-market and experimentation cost for new products. This brings new opportunities to design structurally and functionally graded materials and discover new alloy compositions and processing routes and will drive innovation in many other areas as well, such as medical applications, aerospace, construction and energy. The patentability of this idea and interest from industrial partners will be examined and a strategic plan for valorisation and possibly commercialisation of the product will be developed.