Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Training Permitting Staff in Hydrogen Techologies (PermittHy)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Hydrogen
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Partnership: CLEANH2 (JU-JTI)
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Italy,Greece,Germany,Portugal,Poland,Bulgaria,Belgium
Call: Knowledge transfer and training of civil servants, safety officials, and permitting staff to improve safety assessment and licensing procedures across Europe (HORIZON-JU-CLEANH2-2025, 2025)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2028-06-30
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1105532.14
EU funding (EUR): 996753.0
Participants: 11
Project status: SIGNED

Across the EU a large number of hydrogen projects have been announced. This will considerably contribute to the EU goal of 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 and allow the EU to de-fossilise its energy system. With a high number of projects progressing to realisation, public institutions responsible for permitting, including licensing and safety analysis of hydrogen projects, will play a crucial role in processing the permitting formalities. The EU Net-Zero Industry Act, though, specifically calls for permitting procedures to take no longer than 18 months. However, there is still widespread uncertainty with local public institutions, as to which regulatory framework applies and how projects are to be classified, assessed, and monitored. Local lack of expertise, lack of knowledge, lack of experience with assessment frameworks, and reluctance to enter risks with innovative projects are further obstacles to providing rapid pathways to a de-fossilised European energy system. The PermittHy project targets this challenge by supplying guidance and training to public officials evaluating such hydrogen project applications, and issuing building and operating permits. We expand this audience by also addressing all other staff involved in permitting processes, including certification bodies, engineers tasked with writing applications, or typical stakeholders involved in permitting processes, such as fire brigades and first responders. The project will - focus on giving guidance on evaluation, licensing and permitting procedures for hydrogen projects; - create educational material in 18 official EU languages; - deliver trainings online and in person across 25 Member and 4 Associated States; and - supply hands-on, practical hydrogen safety training. PermittHy will be working closely with the Net-Zero Hydrogen Academy and the European Hydrogen Academy to deliver its services to the widest audience possible.

Keywords: permitting,public officers,education,net zero hydrogen academy,online learning
Forwarding development of novel somatosensory testing equipment in humans (SOMATOSENSE)

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: France
Call: ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS2 (ERC-2022-POC2, 2022)
Start date: 2023-04-01
End date: 2024-09-30
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The SOMATOSENSE project aims to provide accurate, automated, and innovative tools to probe the human somatosensory afferent system and diagnose problems. Somatosensory information from the skin provides us with a continuous stream of information, to allow us to interact efficiently with the world and to ground us in our bodies. In somatosensory disorders, there can be issues with one or more types of sensory afferent that can cause debilitating effects, including pain. Currently, somatosensory clinical tests are often applied manually, can be painful, and may not be specific enough to make rapid diagnoses. This is a major and prevalent issue, where there are hundreds of millions of people across the world who suffer with somatosensory disorders, such as diabetic neuropathy, which can have complex origins. SOMATOSENSE aims to create efficient, non-painful tests of somatosensation that would be highly beneficial to the clinic and for fundamental research. This investigation is grounded in our in-depth knowledge and skills in somatosensory research and technology development. In two work packages (WPs), we will explore novel tests of somatosensory function, focusing on touch and including temperature mechanisms. In WP1, we will make four small, new devices that are easy-to-use, yet will accurately test different aspects of touch (e.g. the perception of brief touch, moving touch, airflow, and wetness). These will provide complex insights into somatosensory function and integration, which cannot easily be tested with existing technology. In WP2, we will develop a clinical microneurography system, where multiple direct axonal recordings can be gained from human peripheral nerves to provide exquisite insights into neuronal function in patients. These new devices will lead the way to individualized, efficient diagnoses of somatosensory disorders, thus addressing widespread social and economic issues.
Geoarchaeology of Ancient Burials in their Environment (GRABEn)

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: Netherlands,Norway
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-09-01
End date: 2026-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 187624.32
EU funding (EUR): 187624.32
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

The richest archive of archaeological and environmental information in any site is not the artifacts or the buildings, but rather the soil and sediment which cover them. The sediment matrix of ancient cemeteries is a complex archive of socio-cultural and environmental change, an archive which is often overlooked by researchers. GRABEn employs a diverse methodological and theoretical toolkit to reconstruct burial traditions from sites in Greece, Denmark, and Norway. The proposed project employs a diverse toolkit of geoarchaeological techniques including: elemental and mineralogical analysis (via X-Ray Fluorescence, Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis) microscopic analysis (Thin Section Soil Micromorphology and Scanning Electron Microscope) and luminescence profiling (Portable Optically and Infrared Stimulated Luminescence) to reconstruct the soil environment of graves, and the sequence of human actions and natural processes which created them. GRABEn will address the formation of cemetries at three levels: the planning, construction, and use of the cemetery itself, the excavation and use of the graves themselves, and the soil environment of the graves and how it impacts the preservation of skeletal remains and important biomolecular evidence such as DNA and isotopes. Importantly, GRABEn will address a wide variety of burials including stone-lined and soil pits, burials with and without a coffin, historic and prehistoric (Bronze Age), and Christian and pre-Christian. This novel and innovative project encompasses both cooler wetter climates and warmer drier climates, allowing for better observation of how variations in the speed of decay affet the burial processes and the preservation of the burial. This data will be used to better understand variations in community practices of burying the deceased and re-using the graves, as well as the soil conditions of the cemetery and how they impact the preservation of the remains and other evidence of funerary practice.

Keywords: burials soils environment geoarchaeology preservation
Strongly interacting electrons in synthetic superlattices (SIESS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Condensed Matter Physics
Panel description: Structure, electronic properties, fluids, nanosciences, biological physics
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2022-STG, 2022)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2028-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1490000.0
EU funding (EUR): 1490000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Recent experiments on a class of atomically-thin two-dimensional materials, called moiré superlattice systems, have uncovered an entirely new and fascinating world of enigmatic strong-correlation physics and superconductivity. This project will develop theoretical models to explain these intriguing experimental observations. Numerical simulations will play an important role in guiding the theoretical models. An overarching goal is also to explore what lessons we can learn from moiré materials that advance our understanding of other paradigmatic strongly-correlated electron materials such as e.g. the copper-oxide superconductors. The particular objectives of this project are to understand 1) the nature of the broken-symmetry orders which appear in different moiré materials, 2) the origin of superconductivity observed in carbon-based moiré materials, and the role of the repulsive Coulomb interaction in the electron pairing mechanism, 3) whether exotic fractionalized metals are realized in moiré materials, and their potential role in explaining to the ‘pseudo-gap’ regime, 4) the Mott insulating ground states of twisted transition-metal dichalcogenides, and the parameter regimes where these correspond to long-range-entangled spin liquids. These objectives address some of the most important and long-standing problems in condensed matter physics, such as e.g. developing a theoretical understanding of electron pairing in the presence of strong repulsive interactions, and the nature of the pseudo-gap phase – which seems to be ubiquitous in strongly-correlated materials. The results obtained in this project will guide future experiments, and enhance the possibility of realizing exotic phases of quantum matter, such as spin liquids, in the lab. The experimental observation of spin liquids in moiré systems would constitute a milestone in the field of strongly-correlated materials.

Keywords: moir superlattice systems,twisted bilayer graphene
SEamless Integration of image guidance to break down the barrierS and enhance the efficiency of Minimally Invasive and hybrid neurosurgical Care. (SEISMIC)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Health
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Innovative Health Initiative
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Partnership: IHI (JU-JTI)
Countries involved: Netherlands,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Germany,Belgium,Poland,Israel
Call: Boosting innovation through better integration of fragmented health R&I efforts (HORIZON-JU-IHI-2025-09-single-stage, 2025)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2030-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 38396394.25
EU funding (EUR): 23461547.26
Participants: 24
Project status: SIGNED

SEISMIC aims to create a holistic approach to revolutionize neurosurgical care through seamless integration of minimally invasive surgical approaches and imaging technologies. Despite neurological conditions being the leading cause of global disease burden, minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques lag significantly behind other surgical disciplines. Current clinical procedures rely on large skull openings and fragmented imaging tools that interrupt workflow and compromise precision. Without integrated real-time guidance and minimally invasive technologies, many conditions—hemorrhagic stroke, subdural bleeds and brain tumors—remain high-risk or inaccessible. SEISMIC addresses this urgent gap by uniting a wide and multi-disciplinary consortium, to develop and integrate the next step in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures. SEISMIC will develop and integrate 1) continuous 4D ultrasound guidance with compact X-ray for unobtrusive, real-time guidance; 2) high-fidelity simulation platforms empowering clinician training; 3) non-invasive liquid biopsies that bypass the blood-brain barrier; and 4) minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat lesions without needing large skull openings. These breakthroughs will be validated in four high-impact clinical applications—hemorrhagic stroke, subdural bleeding, tumor diagnosis and tumor treatment—in trials assessing safety, efficacy, scalability and economic viability within a holistic assessment framework. SEISMIC will: 1) shorten procedure times and minimize surgical trauma, reducing complication rates and hospital stays; 2) accelerate recovery and improve long-term outcomes; 3) and extend specialized neurosurgical care into underserved populations. SEISMIC’s structured framework for collaborative development and rapid clinical adoption will transform high-risk, resource-intensive neurosurgeries into safer, faster and more accessible interventions, revolutionizing neurosurgical care across Europe—and beyond. The SEISMIC project operates within a public–private partnership framework, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policy actors to advance the Neurosurgery field.

Keywords: neurosurgery,minimally invasive techniques,blood brain barrier,liquid biopsy,cryoablation,intraprocedural imaging,x ray
Continuous, non-invasive, ultrasound device, with automatic cardiac performance measurement to improve management of critically ill patients and for early detection of clinical deterioration. (EchoWear)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Israel
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Sepsis is a pervasive global health concern, resulting in death in intensive care units and impacting thousands of individuals annually worldwide. A report from the WHO (2017) indicates that ~50M patients are affected by Sepsis globally, with up to 11M deaths annually, accounting for 20% of all global deaths. Despite its prevalence, the lack of a continuous, non-invasive, and precise cardiac monitoring system poses a significant barrier to effective sepsis management. Current monitoring methods, characterized by intermittent assessments and reliance on skilled personnel, are fraught with limitations, often failing to capture critical changes in patient health status. This gap in cardiac monitoring not only jeopardizes patient outcomes but also contributes to escalating healthcare costs and inefficiencies. Addressing this urgent challenge, Orcasonics introduces the EchoWear™ device, an innovative echocardiography solution poised to revolutionize the healthcare sector. Leveraging Orcasonics' proprietary ultrasound-based 3D imaging technology, EchoWear™ offers continuous monitoring of crucial hemodynamic parameters, transcending the limitations of traditional ultrasound devices. The device's groundbreaking features include continuous, user-agnostic image acquisition, elimination of rib interference, and AI-powered diagnosis support. EchoWear™ offers continuous, non-invasive monitoring, the device facilitates early detection and intervention, potentially saving lives in critical care scenarios. Its user-agnostic design ensures accessibility across diverse healthcare settings, while AI-powered diagnosis support enhances diagnostic accuracy and facilitates remote monitoring. Moreover, its energy-efficient, portable design addresses the growing demand for home-based care solutions, driving operational efficiency and cost savings.

Keywords: sepsis,septic shock,hemodynamic patient monitoring,cardiac and cardiovascular systems,early detection,patient monitoring,imaging,patient care,healthcare system,wearable ultrasound
A Paradigm Change for System-on-Chip Design to Enable Higher Performance with Lower Time-to-Market and Cost (EmpoSoC)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Challenges
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: France
Call: EIC Accelerator Challenge: Emerging semiconductor or quantum technology components (HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOR-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-04-01
End date: 2026-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4078656.25
EU funding (EUR): 2499999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The System-on-Chip (SoC) design market is reaching its limits. EmpoSoC is a completely new design solution and methodology for SoC design which will enable the design of more complex and higher performance electronic components faster and with a lower cost. Also, it will make the SoC design process more affordable for non-design experts and new players such as SMEs and start-ups. EmpoSoC design solution is a combination of a pre-design library of SoC subsystems and design software which significantly increases the automation degree of the SoC design process. After 20 years of research and development and close collaborations with TOP20 semiconductor companies in the world, Defacto has developed a unique know-how that has finally led to the EmpoSoC design solution. The first version of this solution already meets the first key market expectations according to major players. Moreover, the market opportunity window for Defacto is strongly favorable to lead a new market segment and help position the EU as a key territory in the area of semiconductor design.

Keywords: chip design,system on chips,ppa power performance area,turn around time
High throughput development platform for oligonucleotide aptamers (SPARXS)

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: Netherlands
Call: ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS (ERC-2023-POC, 2023)
Start date: 2024-03-01
End date: 2025-08-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The binding kinetics of an affinity probe–the speed and duration with which it attaches to a target molecule–must be precisely tuned for numerous applications in therapeutics, super-resolution microscopy, and biochemical assays. The current methods of development lack the capability to specify these binding kinetics during probe design, resulting in the potential for effective drugs and relevant biological properties to remain undiscovered. Here, I introduce a game-changing solution: Single-molecule Parallel Analysis for Rapid eXploration of Sequence space (SPARXS). SPARXS harnesses the power of single-molecule observations and subsequent high-throughput sequencing to simultaneously reveal the binding kinetics and sequences of millions of aptamers (affinity probes composed of nucleic acids). This process enables the tailored design of probes with the desired binding behavior for various applications. This technology originated from my ERC Consolidator Grant project as a research tool, and its application can fulfill multiple practical demands. As SPARXS provides a particularly excellent fit for aptamer development, I have decided to enhance the platform with aptamer-specific features. Furthermore, I will conduct market research to understand the specific demands of users seeking defined-kinetic probes, which will facilitate commercialization of SPARXS-based aptamer design upon completion of the project. In summary, SPARXS signifies a disruptive advancement in aptamer development and will revolutionize affinity probe design across the biotech industry. With minimal adaptations to the core technology, I anticipate a high potential for swift commercialization as a dedicated development platform.

Keywords: high throughput development platform oligonucleotide aptamers single molecule analysis super resolution microscopy
A Digital Spatial Approach to Decoding Domestic Art Display across Early Modern Antwerp Society (SPADArt)

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: 2026-09-01
End date: 2028-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 216240.0
EU funding (EUR): 216240.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The SPADArt project addresses a significant gap in our understanding of early modern European art by reconstructing the private domestic settings in which artworks were originally displayed and enjoyed. Despite the prominence of these artworks in museums today, little is known about their original spatial and material contexts such as the interiors and objects that surrounded them. This gap in our knowledge makes it impossible to fully understand the cultural and social implications of art display in historical daily lives and it hinders effective communication of these insights to the public in museums. To bridge this gap, SPADArt develops a holistic spatial methodology that adds a critical spatial dimension to study artworks within their original contexts at home. Focusing on early modern Antwerp, the project leverages underexplored sources from the host institute, including extensive databases of probate inventories and digital historical maps, in combination with the researcher’s expertise in art history and digital methods. Drawing on these areas of expertise, SPADArt will mine large inventory databases and collect architectural evidence to develop typologies of premodern Antwerp houses in schematic 3D models and identify object ensembles around artworks and their spatial positions in houses across social strata. These outcomes will be integrated into a novel spatial methodology, which will be applied across case studies analyzing class-based and gender-specific art display as well as the role of art in religious practices at home. SPADArt will add the critical yet missing expertise in material culture to the researcher’s skillset, providing a crucial foundation for future research and an independent research career. SPADArt's spatial methodology will offer new perspectives for historical research in social history, gender and religious studies while assisting museums worldwide in better contextualizing their collections, thereby enhancing public engagement.

Keywords: early modern material culture,early modern netherlandish art,digital humanities and spatial turn