Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
JOint Learning about Innovation Systems in African Agriculture (JOLISAA)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Destination: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environment
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: France,Netherlands,South Africa,Kenya,Benin,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-KBBE-2009-3, 2009)
Start date: 2010-02-01
End date: 2013-07-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1608990.4
EU funding (EUR): 999657.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

The JOLISAA project aims to increase understanding of agricultural innovation systems focusing on smallholders’ livelihoods and the articulation of local/traditional and global knowledge. Lessons learnt about past and ongoing experiences with agricultural/rural innovation in East, Southern and West Africa will be synthesised by combining joint case-study assessment with capacity-strengthening and networking at various scales. Case studies will tackle diverse innovation types and scales: from natural resource management to production and agribusiness, from local initiatives to national and regional ones. Joint learning will be fostered by engaging diverse stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners and policymakers. The project will deliver relevant, pragmatic and collectively validated recommendations to the EC and to African decision-makers for future research, practice and policy. Over 30 months, a small consortium of European and African partners involving highly experienced and motivated research, development, capacity-strengthening and networking institutions will facilitate an iterative process consisting of five interlinked thematic Work Packages (WPs). In WP1, an analytic framework and an operational approach will be developed based on an innovation-system perspective and carefully adapted to the context and experiences of three regions in Africa. WP2 will involve joint assessment and learning from a series of case studies in Kenya, South Africa and Benin. In WP3, the capacity of members of existing multistakeholder innovation platforms to assess their experiences and to facilitate innovation will be strengthened, in close interaction with case-study development. In WP4, lessons will be shared and discussed within existing national innovation platforms across Africa and with European/international institutions. WP5 will compile and share the project outputs and deliver them in formats suitable for a range of audiences, from academia to policymakers.

Keywords: agricultural/ rural innovation systems,local/traditionnal knowledge,joint learning,small-scale farming,analytical framework,case studies,research for development agenda,multistakeholder partner
Making Progress and Economic Enhancement a Reality for SMEs (MAPEER SME)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Demonstration Activity
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Hungary,Germany,Greece,United Kingdom,Germany,Italy,France,Austria,Finland,Poland,Estonia,Slovakia,Spain,Belgium,Bosnia and Herzegovina
Call:  (FP7-SME-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2009-11-01
End date: 2011-12-31
Duration (months): 26.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1872201.11
EU funding (EUR): 1632921.21
Participants: 15
Project status: CLOSED

The MaPEeR SME proposed CSA covering EU-27 Member States and Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, with a clear cross-sectoral approach, aims to acquire comprehensive insight into the design, implementation and impact of existing SME research and innovation support programmes and initiatives and convey it in the most appropriate way to SME stakeholders and policy-makers. The methodology adopted by MaPEeR SME brings SME needs and requirements in the centre of the development and evolution processes of programmes and initiatives, in a “user-centric” framework. End-users will be integral part of the process. MaPEeR SME is to identify, map and analyse all those programmes and initiatives that assist the collaboration between science and SMEs. Including purely technology-oriented and R&amp;D programmes, but also life-long learning or applications of industrial science results. MaPEeR SME will also identify and evaluate the economic, social and environmental impact of identified support measures on SMEs to pro-actively feed in the web platform and to improve and develop recommendations for new support measures better addressing SMEs through the “European SME Council”. On this basis the MaPEeR SME work plan foresees the definition and refining of a (regionally-differentiated, and cross-sectoral) Strategy for the future design of new RTD and innovation policies, measures, and support services to assist research actions in favour of SMEs and fully exploit synergies between research, innovation and education activities. The approach guiding the MaPEeR SME project is to come up with a comprehensive set of practical recommendations, comparative analysis and consistently effective strategies and policies to improve performance of SMEs advance research and innovation initiatives and programmes by learning not only from best practices but also mainly from the processes by which they are achieved.

Keywords: user-centric and problem solving think tank to improve efficiency,enhance quality,performance and cost-effectiveness of on-going initiatives,polcies and support actions and networks to empower smes
Increasing the regional competitiveness and economic growth through the R&TD&I on sustainable water management (SWAM)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Regions of Knowledge
Destination: Transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Spain,Israel,Greece,Greece
Call:  (FP7-REGIONS-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2010-03-01
End date: 2012-06-30
Duration (months): 28.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1474484.15
EU funding (EUR): 1310100.0
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

The availability of water resources is a key contributory factor to economic and social development, as well as being an essential pillar of environmental preservation. The most of the Mediterranean regions, with a semi-arid climate, has historically suffered from water scarcity. This has led in many cases to a strong culture in the efficient use of water and development of innovative policies and techniques relating to sustainable water management. Within this context, some Mediterranean regions have developed effective research-driven clusters focused on sustainable and efficient management of water, and dedicate considerable resources to research, technical development and innovation (R&amp;amp;TD&amp;amp;I) activities in this field. The SWAM Project is proposed to supply preconditions for further economic growth and global competitiveness of Murcia, Eastern-Galilee and Western Greece regions having high potential in the Water Technologies (Water-Tech) sector. The Project will develop an Action Plan (JAP) with the collaboration of these three regions, through mutual understanding of the respective research systems, coordinating their science policies as well as sharing the best practices and experiences in order to draw a pathway regarding: - Integration of synergies among these clusters, strengthening their internal capabilities and joining efforts in water technologies R&amp;amp;TD&amp;amp;I in order to develop world-wide this leading market. - Overcoming the current financial crisis as much as possible, by mobilizing other financial possibilities afforded by national/regional authorities, the private sector and by Community programmes. The project offers a cross-cutting effect over the participants’ regional economies, since water technologies are applied to all economic and productive sectors. There is also an innovative approach behind the idea which supports these clusters: to increase the regional economy growth and competitiveness matched with environmental preservation.

Keywords: swam regions knowledge sustainable water management competitiveness economic growth r&td&i
Novel Integrated Water Management Systems for Southern European Regions (NOVIWAM)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Regions of Knowledge
Destination: Transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Spain,Spain,Spain,Portugal,Portugal,France,France,Albania,Cyprus,France
Call:  (FP7-REGIONS-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2010-02-01
End date: 2013-01-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3019759.5
EU funding (EUR): 2559533.0
Participants: 22
Project status: CLOSED

Most countries in European Union are suffering severe water scarcity caused by a negative balance between water resources and water demands. A sustainable management of hydrological resources results totally necessary, as it is established by the European Water Framework Directive (60/2000/EC), which makes compulsory for every water management authority in EU to prepare a river basin management plan by the end of this year 2009. In order to fulfil these obligations and considering the complexity of water bodies control and the undefined future scenario provided by climate change, there is an imperative demand of the use of integrated management tools and methods, such as computerized models. Thus, integrated Water Resources Management must be faced from a multisectorial point of view, involving scientific research, social and economic aspects and administrative proceedings. The NOVIWAM project will tackle these challenges by synthesizing the different perspectives of research institutions, authorities and entrepreneurs, introducing them into promotion of interregional co-operation. Based on several top level research results in water management and leaded by a consolidated cluster managed by a regional authority with exclusive competences on a major European river, the project will establish an European network to strengthen synergies between regional, national and EU initiatives addressing the Integrated Management RTD and innovation challenges. NOVIWAM aims to establish long-lasting links between clusters throughout the regions, and allow the triple-helix components to benefit from the scale economies deriving from this multilevel and interregional co-operation. Mentoring activities are strongly considered, as specific needs of clusters from a candidate country (Albania) and insularity problems (Cyprus), have been included. NOVIWAM will produce a Joint Action Plan (JAP) at European level with specific measures and calendar beyond the end of the project.

Keywords: research driven clusters,water framework directive,catchment management,environment,water resources,basin managment,sme,water supply and sanitation,water resource management technologies
Enhancing BSRC Al. Fleming research potential in genomics and proteomics applications (GENPRO)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: Unlocking and developing the Research Potential of research entities established in the EU�s Convergence regions and Outermost Regions
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Greece
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2009-12-01
End date: 2012-11-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1966800.0
EU funding (EUR): 1425000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

BSRC Al. Fleming is the most rapidly developing research center in Greece. It started its operation under an interim administrative board in 1998 and develops research programs at the cutting edge of modern biomedical sciences. The aim of this project is to reinforce and enhance the scientific research potential of the BSRC Al. Fleming in the areas of functional genomics and proteomics. This aim stems from the fact that while over the past years BSRC Al. Fleming has established a strong base in a number of biological disciplines, realization of its full potential as a leading center in European biomedical sciences requires support in new generation high-throughput sequencing and proteomics technologies. The Action Plan of this proposal includes: a. Upgrading BSRC Al. Fleming’s genomics and proteomics facilities; b. Recruitment of experienced researchers and repatriation of a high-profile Greek scientist; c. Developing strategic partnerships with centers of excellence in genomics and proteomics field; d. Organization of Workshops and Conference to facilitate transfer of knowledge at regional and international level.

Keywords: next-generation sequencing,mass spectrometry,genomics,proteomics
Active wound dressings based on biological mimicry (BACTERIOSAFE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Germany,United Kingdom,Germany,Finland,Germany,Ireland,Belgium,Germany,Australia,Germany
Call:  (FP7-NMP-2009-SMALL-3, 2009)
Start date: 2010-07-01
End date: 2014-06-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4629000.0
EU funding (EUR): 3444200.0
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

The aim of the Bacteriosafe consortium is to construct, test and develop a unique active wound dressing, which incorporates novel colourimetric sensor and active therapeutic processes for detecting and counteracting pathogenic bacteria in wounds. The inspiration for this project is the natural nano-biological mechanism of bacterial attack on healthy cells. The outer cell walls are ruptured by an array of protein toxins, lipases and other enzymes secreted by these bacteria. We mimic this natural process by using these pathogenic factors to liberate engineered and biologically derived antibiotics/antimicrobials and indicating molecules from highly designed surface immobilized nanocapsules. This will minimize the need for frequent traumatic changes of wound dressing and will provide a simple optical indicator of bacterial infection. In addition to a significant cost reduction, the proposed dressing will minimize the time required for the analysis of bacterial infection. This is particularly critical in burn wounds where delayed detection of bacterial infection can result in patient death. The project will cover both the research into the basic mechanisms of device operation, the development of a prototype device and the process engineering which is necessary to prepare it for large scale industrial production.

Keywords: life science nanoscale phenomenon,responsive nanocapsules,surface immobilisation,industrial validation,wound dressing
Erwin Schroedinger Fellowships (SCHROEDINGER FELLOWS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Austria
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-COFUND-2008, 2008)
Start date: 2010-08-01
End date: 2014-07-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 7706612.0
EU funding (EUR): 3082644.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

With this proposal the FWF applies for COFUND of the Erwin Schroedinger Programm the largest Outgoing -Program in Austria for basic research at postdoc level open to all disciplines and destinations. According to the objectives of the COFUND-action the program aims to support researchers to work abroad at leading research institutions and on leading research programes to open up new areas of knowledge, new scientific approaches, methods and techniques. In this way it helps the fellows broading and deepening their competence and establishing long lasting international cooperations. The very high impact on career development of the Schroedinger fellows has been shown in the program evaluation. With the help of the Cofund it was possible to improve the programe with the possibility to apply also for a reintegration-phase and to facilitate the critical return phase. The FWF hopes to counter on a long turn the brain drain from Austria and consequently from the ERA. In a next step the FWF wants to eliminate the age limit and to expand in this way the group of the potential applicants.

Keywords: health sciences,humanities,natural sciences,physical sciences,social sciences,technological sciences
Developing Novel Fire-Resistant High Performance Composites (FIRE-RESIST)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Materials
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Germany,Germany,Germany,Belgium,Sweden,Germany,Italy,Spain,France,Sweden,Finland,Germany,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Portugal,Portugal
Call:  (FP7-NMP-2009-LARGE-3, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2015-01-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 7777381.73
EU funding (EUR): 5323616.0
Participants: 19
Project status: CLOSED

The greater use of polymer matrix composite materials would be highly desirable. Their low weight, along with their inherent resistance to corrosion and fatigue, enables more fuel efficient and sustainable transport structures. However, for many applications, the biggest factor currently preventing the more widespread use of light high-performance polymer matrix composites is their poor fire performance. This is due to the organic matrices, which first soften on heating, causing a loss of mechanical properties and then, at higher temperatures, decompose. Decomposition results in the production of smoke and toxic or flammable decomposition products. These products are not only hazardous in terms of lack of visibility and toxicity; they can also burn, releasing heat, which can lead to flame spread and exacerbate the fire. Furthermore, loaded composite structures often collapse in a fire within a period of minutes, depending on the magnitude of the load and heat flux. The overall aim of the project is to develop novel, cost-effective, high-performance, lightweight polymer matrix composites with a step-change improvement in fire behaviour. FIRE-RESIST will achieve this by carefully targeted research in five key areas: 1. Micro-layered structural materials that are designed to delaminate extensively when exposed to heat, thereby generating a multiplicity of internal interfaces that provide a fire barrier of exceptionally low thermal conductivity. 2. Hybrid thermoset composites that are polymeric at normal temperature, but which decompose under fire to provide highly protective ceramic char phases. 3. High char polymer matrix composites derived from sustainable, naturally-sourced materials. 4. The commingling of particle-doped polymer fibres and conventional fibre reinforcements for the highly efficient dispersion of fire retarding particles within a composite. 5. Advanced multi-scale simulation of loaded polymer matrix composite structures in fire.

Keywords: composites,fire,lightweighting,transport
Development of the next generation bioreactor system (BIONEXGEN)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Materials
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Germany,Italy,United Kingdom,Greece,Germany,Germany,Türkiye,Syrian Arab Republic,Egypt,Tunisia,Greece
Call:  (FP7-NMP-2009-SMALL-3, 2009)
Start date: 2010-09-01
End date: 2014-02-28
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4385883.24
EU funding (EUR): 3419571.0
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

Membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology is regarded as key element of advanced wastewater reclamation and reuse schemes and can considerably contribute to sustainable water management. MBR technology is used for wastewater treatment and reuse in municipal, agricultural and a variety of industrial sectors in Europe and MENA. The market pull, in the context of this NMP call, is the increasing demand for clean water complying with the strict European and MENA regulations. The European growing MBR market is dominated by two suppliers from Canada and Japan. Although, the European scientific community is strong in R&amp;D, its expertise remains fragmented and lacks organization and communication within Europe. Despite the fact that the technical feasibility of this technology has been demonstrated through a large number of small and large scale applications, membrane fouling is regarded as an important bottleneck for further development. It is the main limitation to faster development of this process, particularly when it leads to flux losses that cleaning cannot restore. The objective of the BioNexGen project is therefore to develop a new class of functional low fouling membranes for membrane bioreactor technology with high and constant water flux (25 l/m2/h) and high rejection of organic pollutants with low molecular weight (down to 300 Da). The consortium consisting of European and MENA partners will develop a novel single step NF MBR operated with low energy consumption due to less aeration needed (0.2 Nm3/m2/h). Small footprint, flexible design, and automated operation make it ideal for localized, decentralized wastewater treatment and recycling in the European and MENA countries. Successful delivery will have a major impact on the competitiveness of the SME partners in the project and the European and MENA MBR market. Furthermore it will significantly contribute to scientific and technological cooperation between European and MENA countries in the provision of safe water.

Keywords: membrane bioreactor,low fouling membrane,nanofiltration,carbon nanotubes,bicontinuous microemulsion membrane,antimicrobial activity