Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Biodiversity is in the air – Biodiversity monitoring through the metabarcoding of air-borne eDNA (AIRDNA)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Switzerland
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-09-01
End date: 2023-09-13
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 203149.44
EU funding (EUR): 203149.44
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Biodiversity is in decline due to human land use, exploitation, and climate change. To be able to counteract this alarming trend it is paramount to closely follow the state and trends of biodiversity at global scales. Because this is impossible with traditional monitoring, the last decade has seen a strong push for solutions to solve this challenge. In aquatic ecosystems the monitoring of species from the DNA they leave behind, so called ‘environmental DNA’ (eDNA) has emerged as one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In terrestrial ecosystems, however, the power of eDNA for monitoring has so far been hampered by the local scale of the samples. In this action, I address this shortcoming and propose to test the potential of airborne eDNA for the biodiversity monitoring of terrestrial animal communities. I have previously shown, that airborne animal DNA can be captured with air samplers, revealing the traces of over 200 species of arthropods and 16 species of vertebrates. Here, I will explore the full potential of this method by: (1) comparing the results from airborne eDNA sampling with the data from a long-term biodiversity monitoring program (2) test if an existing network of air filter stations used for particulate matter can be co-opted for biodiversity monitoring and if the decade long filter archive contains an archive of biodiversity information and (3) experimentally characterize airborne particles released by economically important insect species and pilot their targeted detection in environmental samples. I will conduct this work in the research group of Prof. Deiner who has pioneered the use of aquatic eDNA for monitoring and in interdisciplinary collaboration with aerosol scientists from ETH Zurich and Lund University. If successful, this project will demonstrate the foundation for a new way of monitoring terrestrial biodiversity that could be deployed at a global scale with already existing infrastructure.

Keywords: environmental dna,bioaerosols
PRIVATETRACK: Privacy-friendly, low-power intelligent room occupancy detection and people counting. (PRIVATETRACK)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Switzerland
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1, 2019)
Start date: 2019-11-01
End date: 2020-02-29
Duration (months): 4.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Growing population, ambitious EU energy efficiency goals and ever increasing safety risks need to be mitigated urgently via smarter analytics of what is happening in buildings, airports, train stations, malls (everywhere). Part of this is the management and monitoring of people flow. Conversely, many solutions on the market use a lot of energy and data and have very high costs. Many related surveillance systems also infringe on privacy rights. Founded by the inventors of event-based vision, iniVation has developed a new privacy friendly solution for room occupancy detection and people counting based on Dynamic Vision Sensor (DVS) technology – PRIVATETRACK. The resulting events are processed using novel state-of-the-art algorithms to produce useful information. DVS represents a low cost, low energy usage and a longer battery life, people counting solution. It ensures privacy, as it does not record images. Headquartered in Zurich and founded in 2015, iniVation leads the field, combining decades of world-leading experience in vision sensor hardware and software design with deep experience in multiple industries including automotive, logistics and medtech. PRIVATETRACK can allow for the energy efficiency and safety of buildings and ensure a better response in case of emergency, potentially saving lives.

Keywords: smart cities,automation and control systems,event vision,cameras,sensors,people counting,emergency planning,capacity planning,footfall,people flow,people management,people monitoring,peopl
Social-ecological pathways and gender perspectives for future conservation of biocultural mountain agro-ecosystems (SCALABLE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Spain
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-09-01
End date: 2023-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 172932.48
EU funding (EUR): 172932.48
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Every landscape on Earth is influenced to some degree by people, and in turn, societies and cultures are shaped by landscapes. Biocultural diversity is the notion that biological and cultural diversity are dependent on each other, and that biological diversity is managed, conserved, and created by different cultural groups. Agricultural landscapes are visibly shaped by human practices, and in these areas the relationship between nature and culture runs deep, where everyday practices and traditions have coevolved with the environment over millennia. This is especially true in Mediterranean agricultural landscapes where the traditional management of the land have endured over millennia. However, these landscapes depend on human interventions and currently are threatened by their abandonment, driving by migration to more urban areas, intensification processes, or aging of population, having a direct impact on the human well-being of local communities. In this project, I propose an interdisciplinary methodology to identify how gender equity can promote pathways for future conservation of mountain agricultural in the biocultural regions of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in South of Spain. To this end, I will first (1) evaluate current and future biocultural practices developed by local communities in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Then (2) I will map biocultural practices as elements for conservation of landscapes and the ecosystem services provided using a gender perspective. Finally (3), based on participatory approaches, I will identify future pathways to secure the maintenance of local well-being and the conservation of biocultural landscapes to foster gender equity and landscape sustainability. By considering traditional ecological knowledge, perspectives and needs, the project will inherently address broader societal issues such as gender and environmental justice, with the last goal to support future development of rural areas in south of Spain.

Keywords: biocultural approaches,gender,rural,social ecological systems,transdisciplinary research
WIRE2016 - The Power of Ecosystems (WIRE2016)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Spreading excellence and widening participation
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Other Widening
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: SPREADING (H2020-Adhoc-2014-20, 2016)
Start date: 2016-02-01
End date: 2017-01-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 250000.0
EU funding (EUR): 250000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The 7th 'Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE) 2016' conference will be organised in the Brainport Eindhoven Region (NL) from 8 to 10 June 2016. WIRE2016 will provide a platform for stakeholders to have in-depth discussions on the opportunities presented for R&I. A particular focus will lie on excellence driven programmes and extraordinary examples of interregional and cross-border open innovation practices throughout the EU. In order to increase awareness about the importance of and need for actions to build regional innovation ecosystems, WIRE2016's baseline will be “The Power of Regional Innovation Ecosystems”. WIRE2016 will consider thematic concentration of R&D and S3 in order to maximise impact and will make reference to H2020 objectives for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the programming period beyond 2020: WIRE2016 conference will be characterised by its “5-I” concept: 1) Innovative, 2) Inspiring, 3) Integrated, 4) Interactive, 5) Impactful. WIRE 2016 will provide the opportunity for regional authorities, funding agencies, knowledge institutes, the organiser´s network, end-users (SMEs, industry, etc.) and the EC DGs to participate and to ensure synergies with multi-level policies. WIRE 2016 intends to be interactive and expects participants to prepare their participation well in order to leave results and a heritage. The overall WIRE2016 programme will be composed by 4 separate but interlinked conference Programme Lines: 1) Strategies & Synergies, 2) Global Value Chains, 3) The Art of Collaboration, 4) Logic of Public Intervention. In order to achieve this new concept and approach, the conference programme of WIRE VII will be structured with the following building blocks: 1) Plenary Sessions, 2) Parallel Sessions, 3) “Hosted by” Sessions, 4) Open Space Slots, 5) Face-to-face Meetings. WIRE VII will be composed of an on-site event programme (8 June; Open Innovation field visits) and a 2-day conference programme (9-10 June).

Keywords: research and innovation,regional policy,synergies,ecosystem,smart specialisation,global value chain,collaboration,open innovation,cross border
Małopolska Researchers' Night 2018-2019 (European Researchers' Night in Małopolska) (MalopolskaRN)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: European researchers' Night
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Countries involved: Poland,Poland,Poland,Poland
Call: European Researchers' Night (H2020-MSCA-NIGHT-2018, 2018)
Start date: 2018-04-01
End date: 2019-11-30
Duration (months): 20.0
Total project cost (EUR): 414282.5
EU funding (EUR): 199945.0
Participants: 13
Project status: CLOSED

The project covers two editions of the European Researchers’ Night (ERN) in Małopolska in 2018 and 2019, respectively for the 12th and 13th time in our region. The event will be held in 7 cities of the Małopolska Region (Kraków, Tarnów, Nowy Sącz, Niepołomice, Skawina, Andrychów, and Chrzanów) to show the wide scientific heritage, with access not being a barrier to the participation of the residents of various parts of the region. Researchers from participating institutions prepared approx. 1,000 different activities, a total of approx. 2,000 within the entire 2-year project. The preparation of such a diverse programme will involve approx. 4,000 people every year, both experienced researchers and beginners (students, representatives of scientific circles), as well as R&D employees from companies located within the region. In addition, due to the fact that 2018 is the European Year of Cultural Heritage, we have prepared even more attractions and surprises for this year's edition – there will also be the possibility to meet researchers in ... museums, libraries, and even in a historical church which the participants will certainly not be expecting. The next two editions of the ERN in Małopolska focus on showing researchers as ordinary people with extraordinary job that affect our daily lives and how in practice researchers change the world. An important distinction of the ERN among other events is that we focus 100% on interactivity. During the RN, the researchers present their work combining learning with entertainment (edutainment), to make children and young people as passionate about science as possible. But the participants themselves will feel like real researchers performing unusual experiments under the watchful eye of their mentors. The project has European dimension – due to its broad and diversified awareness campaign, we estimate that 4 million people will be made aware of the project and its objectives. Duration of the project: 1.04.2018-30.11.2019.

Keywords: researchers,science,society,european dimension,laboratory,scientific career,workshops,experiments,demonstrations,meeting with researchers
geoBone: A Unique Mineral Supplement for Bone Health and Prevention of Osteoporosis Sustainably Produced from Geothermal Resources through a Ground-breaking Process. (geoBone)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy
Theme: Sustainable agriculture and forestry
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Iceland
Call: Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for sustainable and competitive agriculture, forestry, agri-food and bio-based sectors (H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017, 2017)
Start date: 2018-02-01
End date: 2018-05-31
Duration (months): 4.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The progressive ageing of the population is coming accompanied by a long list of chronic conditions. Among them is the loss of bone density, a natural process that begins after the age of 30. The risk of fracture grows proportionally to the disruption of the bone architecture, advancing from minor osteopenia to severe osteoporosis, which is a global public health concern that affects today 200 million people. In the EU, the costs derived from osteoporotic fractures reach today €37billion. Although the reason for bone loss in the adult age is poorly understood, it is believed to be due to a lower capability to absorb minerals from our diet. Thus, in the adult age clinicians recommend the intake of mineral supplements to cover for the dietary insufficiency. Although most bone health supplements are based on calcium, it is the mineral silica the one with higher impact on bone mineralization. Despite its recognized effects on bone and connective tissue, its market uptake has been long hindered due to the low concentration, low bio-availability, inadequate presentation and poor absorption rates of current supplement products. In response, we at geoSilica have developed geoBone, a silica-rich drinkable supplement that offers this mineral in high concentrations and in the highest bio-absorbable form. Its properties result from our unique production method, which purifies silica from the mineral rich water byproducts of geothermal power plants. After validating the concept and production sustainability, this project aims to take geoBone to market readiness by finalising its development & industrialising its production process. The Feasibility Study planned in Phase 1 will serve to warrant the project from all technical, commercial & financial standpoints. Besides bringing huge benefits for society, healthcare and environment, geoBone will secure the growth of our company. In 5 years from market launch we expect to hire 11 new people and gain €10 million in profit (ROI 8.2)

Keywords: bone health,osteoporosis prevention,mineral supplements,silica rich supplement,geothermal,byproducts,sustainable food production,preventive nutrition,connective tissue
Customised climate index insurance services for agriculture (AMIGOclimate)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Italy
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1, 2018)
Start date: 2019-02-01
End date: 2019-07-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

A crucial problem affecting insurance and reinsurance companies in climate index-based risk transfer schemes is the lack of a trusted, transparent, independent and affordable way to design, compute and monitor the underpinning climate indices. AMIGO - as an innovative SME providing climate solutions to international organizations, insurers and reinsurers, for the management of climate related risk in the agricultural sector - has developed a new generation of methods and tools for climate risk management. AMIGOclimate integrates into one web platform climate modelling, ground-based and remotely sensed measures of weather variables to provide high level software capabilities for customised climate risk assessment globally, including climate index computation, visualization and reporting. With AMIGOclimate we change radically the use of climate data and climate information in the climate risk management industry, since customers will be able to perform tailored analysis for the index-based insurance industry, getting automatically maps and reports; effectively calculating premiums. Compared to existing solutions AMIGOclimate is more performing and scalable, easier to use, cloud-based, cheaper and it offers over time continuity for monitoring indices, thus assuring economic benefits to customers. AMIGOclimate allows customers to enter a huge variety of data that could be customized according to users’ needs. After having identified the key clients and their needs, the market, the competitor arena, the technical risks connected with the integration of different information; with this proposal we would like to: 1) demonstrate AMIGOclimate feasibility to finalise the platform development within two years; 2) confirm a full business plan for the development and commercialization of the platform and its modular services chiefly to the insurance industry. We expect a ROI of 8% in 4 years.

Keywords: insurance,extreme events,climate change
Dissecting novel mechanisms of iron regulation during macrophage-fungal interplay (iMAC-FUN)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Immunity, Infection and Immunotherapy
Panel description: The immune system, related disorders and their mechanisms, biology of infectious agents and infection, biological basis of prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, innovative immunological tools and approaches, including therapies
Countries involved: Greece
Call: ERC Consolidator Grant (ERC-2019-COG, 2019)
Start date: 2020-09-01
End date: 2025-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2000000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2000000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Airborne filamentous fungi (molds) are major causes of respiratory diseases in an expanding population of patients with complex immune and metabolic defects. Invasive mold infections (IMI) are associated with substantial mortality and enormous economic impact. Understanding pathogenesis of IMI is an unmet need for design of better therapies. We have put forward a novel mechanism for the pathogenesis of IMI, according to which development of IMI requires two discrete mechanisms (a) phagosome maturation arrest via inhibition of LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP), which allows intracellular persistence of fungal conidia (spores), and (b) alteration in iron homeostasis, resulting in invasive fungal growth and lysis of the macrophage. On the pathogen site, fungal melanin targets LAP and affects macrophage metal homeostasis. On the macrophage site, iron distribution in subcellular compartments of all eukaryotic cells is controlled by ferric reductases and divalent cation transporters, in a process that remains molecularly unexplored. During mold infection a group of ferric reductases represent the most prominently transcriptionally modulated iron regulatory genes in macrophages. Thus, iron regulation is the critical determinant of macrophage-fungal interplay and is the focus of this project. We will use molds as model pathogens to (i) dissect the role of selected ferric reductases in infection, (ii) identify novel iron transporters implicated in host defense (iii) and explore mechanisms of melanin interference with iron regulation in macrophages. To this end, we will employ a robust, unbiased, approach combining transcriptomics, metalloproteomics, in vivo RNAi screening in Drosophila model of IMI, and validation studies in transgenic mice and eventually in human patients ex vivo. Dissecting the function of novel iron regulators in the macrophage will have profound impact on iron biology and is likely to have direct therapeutic implications for the management of IMI.

Keywords: macrophages,fungi,lc3 associated phagocytosis lap,phagosome,nutritional immunity,iron homeostasis,aspergillus,mucorales,invasive molds infections
Creating knowledge for UNDERsTanding ecosystem seRvicEs of agroforEStry systems through a holistic methodological framework (UNDERTREES)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Research and innovation staff exchange
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Spain,Spain,Italy,Ecuador,Spain,Italy,Tanzania, United Republic of,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Chile,United Kingdom,Ghana
Call: Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (H2020-MSCA-RISE-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-01-01
End date: 2025-06-30
Duration (months): 66.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1228200.0
EU funding (EUR): 1228200.0
Participants: 15
Project status: SIGNED

The overarching objective of UNDERTREES is to form an international and inter-sectoral network of 15 organisations in 3 continents (Europe, Africa and South America) working on a joint research programme in the field of agroforestry (AF) and ecosystem services (ES) assessment. The participants are academic, government and enterprises that will exchange skills and knowledge to progress towards key advances in agroforestry systems’ evaluation and design, while enhancing collaborative research and innovation staff exchange across different continents. Skills and knowledge exchanges with African and South America countries, where agroforestry has a sound historical role in fostering environmental and socio-economical sustainability, will advance in agroforestry systems comprehension, with significant benefits for the European environment and society. The staff members in the project will develop new skills, will be exposed to new research environments and will have their career perspectives widened. To achieve its aim UNDERTREES identified research, training, and participatory activities at 16 study sites in 5 biogeographical areas, within three thematic areas: (1) agronomic and environmental sustainability, (2) socio-economic sustainability and (3) policy development. UNDERTREES will advance research by strengthening intersectoral cross-country collaboration, will provide training and education at academic and technical level, and will engage with local, national and international stakeholders to create shared knowledge on agroforestry ES for EU agricultural policy development.

Keywords: ecosystem services,integrated sustainability assessment,carbon balance,greenhouse gas mitigation,resilience,land degradation,land management,policy development,stakeholder engagement