Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Increasing the efficiency, sustainability and lifecycles of battery systems through advanced module-level power electronics (SMART BATTERY)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Challenges
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Germany
Call: Green Deal innovations for the Economic Recovery (HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-05-01
End date: 2024-12-31
Duration (months): 32.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2932449.0
EU funding (EUR): 2052714.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The EU has targeted renewable energy shares of 32% and a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 which has to lead to an exponential growth in the demand for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Without suitable re-use technologies for old batteries, 95% of all end-of-life battery systems will be disposed of and the EU will accumulate 250k tonnes of waste by 2025. STABL has developed and patented SMART BATTERY, a disruptive innovation that allows the module-level control of BESS through novel inverter hardware and smart algorithms. This approach enables the lifecycle extension of batteries by up to 15 years as well as efficiency increases, deep battery analytics, remote operation and performance predictions while cost savings reach 90%. With a €1.2bn business opportunity in the inverter markets, this project is critical to accelerating STABL's development work and we expect to significantly contribute to the EU’s Green Deal targets and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Keywords: sustainable battery economy,battery re use,battery life cycles,electrical engineering,inverter technology,modular battery,battery systems
Optimizing the Adsorption of water vapour to enhance the Sequestration of Inorganic carbon and phototrophs activity in dry Soils (OASIS)

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: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Spain,United States
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01, 2022)
Start date: 2024-01-01
End date: 2026-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 261380.64
EU funding (EUR): 261380.64
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Mineral carbonation is based on the reaction of CO2 with metal oxide bearing materials to precipitate insoluble carbonates, with calcium being one of the most attractive metals. While the development of industrial carbonation processes has been recommended to mitigate climate change, its natural occurrence in soils and its potential enhancement through management practices has received little attention so far. Since natural carbonation is commonly considered to be a slow process, spreading powder of non-carbonated, calcium-bearing minerals over soils, a strategy known as enhanced rock weathering (ERW), is a promising way to accelerate it. While humid tropical areas are generally regarded as having the greatest potential for ERW, recent evidence suggests that carbonation may also be significant in drylands, driven by water vapour adsorption (WVA) by soil at night, potentially representing an overlooked long-term carbon sink. The general objective of the OASIS project is to assess the potential of ERW in dryland soils. Its main underlying assumption is that optimizing WVA with amendment of highly adsorbent ground rock will maximize the carbonation process while reducing the dependence of phototrophic organisms on rainfall or irrigation. To tackle this objective, OASIS will implement field and mesocosm manipulative experiments using cutting-edge infrastructure to control environmental conditions and simulate climate change. These will be coupled to state-of-the-art measurements and isotopic tracing of soil-atmosphere water vapor and CO2 fluxes. This research will contribute to filling several gaps in our understanding of natural carbonation and its interactions with WVA, organisms, and climate change. It is also expected to provide solid arguments to implement conservation measures and sustainable agricultural practices in drylands or seasonally dry lands to protect and increase water and carbon resources, in line with several European and global guidelines.

Keywords: biocrusts,carbonates,carbonation,carbon cycle,carbon dioxide,carbon sequestration,climate change,drylands,enhanced rock weathering,gypsum,soil respiration,water vapour adsorption
Urban cocreative, sustainable and inclusive ecosystem, for the recycling of reinforced polymers on-the-truck (YouRban)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Digital, Industry and Space
Theme: Digital
Destination: A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Italy,Lithuania,Spain,Austria
Call: Localised and Urban Manufacturing, supporting creativity and the New European Bauhaus (RIA using FSTP) (HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01, 2023)
Start date: 2023-12-01
End date: 2026-05-31
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2469385.0
EU funding (EUR): 2469385.0
Participants: 9
Project status: SIGNED

YouRban cocreates an active urban ecosystem for the recycling and upcycling of objects and materials, in relation to reinforced polymers coming from local environment. The project activates an urban setting of citizens, artists, designers, architects, small-scale producers, artisans, and Urban Factories. YouRban is engaged in the New European Bauhaus and the Green Deal principles of aesthetic and environmental balance, alongside sustainability and inclusion parameters, through regenerative design and manufacturing, encouraging dialogue across cultures, disciplines, professions, genders, and ages. A local and flexible decentralized production system is generated in two European cities, both linked to the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities EU Mission, Milan and Barcelona. Two complementary pilots will cocreate new objects through a Neighbourhood Participatory Approach supported by Collaborative Digital tools. The material recycling and reprocessing experiences will go through a 10-day event around a mobile plant on board of a Truck that will be placed in the city and open to all actors. Experts will be available to provide knowledge and training, citizens will be involved to provide needs and expectations, artists will be engaged through artistic residences to provide solutions inspired by art and culture, beyond functionality, Urban Factories will participate thanks to a Cascade Funding mechanism. YouRban performs social sustainability (inclusion, work-life balance, human-centered innovation, involvement of marginalized groups, knowledge sharing, job skills generation, employment opportunities); environmental sustainability (waste and transportation impact reduction, benefits in terms of CO2 emissions, no dependency on critical raw materials); economical sustainability (relevant market opportunities and related economic returns to European manufacturing companies, which will enable the sustainability of the initiatives in the city even after the end of the project).

Keywords: sustainability,inclusiveness,urban factory,cocreation,participatory,interdisciplinary,digital technologies,recycling,new european bauhaus,job opportunity,environment impact,waste reduction
JUPITER AI Factory (JAIF)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Digital, Industry and Space
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: European High Performance Computing
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Partnership: EUROHPC (JU-JTI)
Countries involved: Germany
Call: Artificial Intelligence Factories (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2025-AI-01-IBA, 2025)
Start date: 2025-11-01
End date: 2028-10-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 24996884.0
EU funding (EUR): 12498442.0
Participants: 4
Project status: SIGNED

JAIF, the JUPITER AI Factory, is set to become a core element of the European innovation cluster of AI factories that is being created to accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions by utilising Europe's powerful HPC infrastructure, particularly across industries with their growing demand. JAIF will act as a one-stop shop with a single point of contact, focusing on the support of European start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, industrials, the public sector and scientific research. A consortium of leading institutions with AI experience has joined forces in JAIF around JUPITER, the first exascale supercomputer in Europe. JAIF’s partners are the Jülich Supercomputing Centre at Forschungszentrum Jülich (JSC at FZJ), the Center for Artificial Intelligence at RWTH Aachen University (AI Center), the Fraunhofer Institutes for Applied Information Technology (FIT) and for Intelligent And Information Systems (IAIS), and the Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence (hessian.AI). JAIF will be a cornerstone of Europe’s AI innovation ecosystem, leveraging the capabilities of the JUPITER exascale supercomputer to accelerate AI development and deployment. By providing a one-stop shop for start-ups, SMEs, industrials, JAIF supports innovation across key sectors, while ensuring GDPR compliance and trustworthy AI practices. With a consortium of leading institutions and an ambitious service portfolio, JAIF addresses the growing demand for AI solutions, bridges gaps in expertise, fosters collaboration across Europe, and strengthens Europe's position as leader in AI-driven prosperity and growth. As part of JAIF, JUPITER will be extended with the inference system JARVIS.

Keywords: ai,hpc,inference,startups,smes,industry,research
Deciphering the role of striatal CB1 receptors in defensive behaviours (DefenCB1)

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: Life Sciences
Countries involved: France
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-05-01
End date: 2026-04-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 195914.88
EU funding (EUR): 195914.88
Participants: 3
Project status: SIGNED

Defensive behaviours are fundamental for survival. Due to threat diversity, organisms adopt active (e.g. escape) or passive (e.g. freeze) defensive strategies to respond accordingly. The balance between active and passive responses can be defined as "Active-Passive Trade-off" (APT) and disruptions in this process may trigger maladaptive behaviours underlying anxiety and post-traumatic stress conditions, the most common psychiatric disorders in humans. Despite the abundant literature on defensive processes, the mechanisms regulating APT remain unexplained. Building upon the recently discovered role of cannabinoid type-1 (CB1) receptors in fear-coping behaviour, I will elucidate their involvement in the active-passive balance of defensive responses. Herein, we hypothesize that striatal CB1 receptors are critical switches regulating APT, representing key orchestrators of defensive responses. To tackle this, I will i) expose constitutive, cell type and subcellular-specific CB1 mutant mice to ethologically-relevant paradigms designed to assess APT under comparable conditions of innate or acquired threat exposure, ii) dissect how different striatal CB1 subpopulations control APT and iii) characterize underlying CB1-mediated mechanisms, to provide the first evidence of how CB1 receptors regulate different defensive styles. To achieve this, I will combine my expertise in neuropharmacology, behaviour and machine learning with that of the host lab in cannabinoid biology, circuit manipulation and molecular biology. By leveraging cutting-edge behavioural, viral-genetic and bioinformatic tools and expertise from specialists in the field, DefenCB1 will shed light on new mechanisms regulating defensive responses and provide important insights into how striatal CB1 receptors may be implicated in threat response and psychiatric disorders characterized by maladaptive coping. It will also advance my skills and propel my career as an independent researcher in neuropsychopharmacology.

Keywords: defensive behaviours,endocannabinoid system,dorsal striatum,active passive trade off,maladaptive coping
The Equitable, Inclusive, and Human-Centered XR Project (XR4Human)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Digital, Industry and Space
Theme: Digital
Destination: A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Norway,Belgium,Greece,Netherlands,Germany,United Kingdom
Call: eXtended Reality Ethics, Interoperability and Impact (CSA) (HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-11-01
End date: 2025-10-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2325624.5
EU funding (EUR): 2325624.5
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

eXtended Reality (XR) technologies have within a few years moved from lab-based research to a common-place consumer item. Indeed, the benefits of and the possibilities that XR technologies offer to promote and enhance are prolific. As with other emerging technologies, however, the use and eventual ubiquity of XR technologies bring with them potential risks that have not existed before. Of particular importance are new ethical, and associated safety, privacy, security challenges and interoperability issues that needs to be considered now. Developing the foundations to ensure that Europe is sufficiently equipped to leverage these opportunities through skillful navigation of new challenges is the rationale for XR4HUMAN. The MAIN OBJECTIVE of the project is to co-create living guidance on ethical and related policy, regulatory, governance, and interoperability issues of XR technologies within a European community of practice. This main objective will be operationalized through the following specific objectives: EXPLORE (i) ethical issues; and (ii) related regulatory and governance issues; GUIDE companies and regulators through (i) Interoperability Guidance Document; (ii) a European Code of Conduct for Equitable, Inclusive, and Human-Centered XR Technologies; (iii) recording and demonstrating the practical application of the XR Code of Conduct; EQUIP companies and regulators with an online repository of test cases to allow developers to demonstrate evidence of adherence to best practices; EQUIP and GUIDE users through a rating system and educational materials; ENGAGE companies and other stakeholders (i) to enhance the uptake of the XR Code of Conduct, the Guidance for Interoperability, and the empowerment of end-users; and (ii) to establish a permanent digital European Forum to facilitate stakeholder dialogue on issues of ethics and interoperability.

Keywords: ethics,extended reality,interoperability
Multi-Process Strategy To Embed Optical Fibers In 3D-Printed Metal Parts (Fiber3D)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Pathfinder
Destination: Open to supporting projects in all areas of science, technology,...
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: France,Poland,Italy,Sweden,Switzerland
Call: EIC Pathfinder Open (HORIZON-EIC-2025-PATHFINDEROPEN, 2025)
Start date: 2026-09-01
End date: 2030-08-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3235253.75
EU funding (EUR): 3235253.75
Participants: 8
Project status: SIGNED

To meet low-carbon targets, Europe can rely on over 250,000 km of railway, 25,000 km of hydrogen pipelines, more than 100 nuclear power plants with complex piping systems, and emerging technologies like small modular reactors and advanced engines. However, intensified use of existing infrastructure and stringent design demands in new technologies make continuous material health monitoring essential. Yet, most critical parts are made of high-strength metals with high melting points, preventing direct sensor integration via welding or casting. FIBER3D proposes a groundbreaking fabrication technology that enables the production of sensors that can be directly welded onto existing surfaces or embedded within newly manufactured metal components. This is achieved by combining optical fiber sensors—capable of measuring temperature and strain along their length—with advanced spraying and 3D-printing techniques. The consortium, formed by world-leading experts in photonics, chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, thermo-mechanics, applied mathematics, and mechanical design, offers guarantees of success. FIBER3D’s technology can be applied across the entire existing Europe’s railway network, hydrogen transport systems, and nuclear infrastructure, as well as in 3D-printed parts for low-carbon technologies. This unique and transformative material health monitoring approach will significantly improve the sustainability, safety, and competitiveness of key industries by enabling real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance, preventing catastrophic failures. FIBER3D will revolutionize material health monitoring in both existing and future industrial systems.

Keywords: optical fiber,fiber bragg grating,metal additive manufacturing,thermal spray,cold spray,directed energy deposition,powder bed fusion
Robot-On-Chip Autonomous Computing In-Space and On-Earth (Salutes Space)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Germany
Call: EIC Accelerator 2025 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01, 2025)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2100000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2100000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Salutes Space is revolutionizing autonomous operations with advanced AI-driven solutions for space and Earth applications. Founded in 2022, the company develops innovative technologies like "AstraDroid" (hardware) and "NEROnaut" (software) to address key challenges in scalability, data security, and efficiency for satellite operators, drone manufacturers, and aerospace companies. Our solutions leverage cutting-edge AI, blockchain-based data handling, and Robot-on-Chip technology to enable real-time decision-making, reduce operational costs, and ensure environmental sustainability. With the increasing demand for scalable and secure infrastructure, especially in the growing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite market projected to reach $34.33 billion by 2030, Salutes Space's technology offers unparalleled efficiency, achieving up to 90% cost reduction in operations and 40x lower power consumption compared to traditional GPU systems. Our platform addresses critical issues such as data congestion, privacy, and operational delays, which are amplified by the rapid expansion of autonomous systems. The proposal seeks €2.1 million in EIC grant funding to propel our solutions to TRL8 within two years, supporting platform development, market-entry, and recruitment of top-tier talent. These funds will also enhance intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and marketing efforts. Salutes Space has secured partnerships with key industry players, including SiraSpace, EnduroSat, and ConstellR, validating our market readiness and scalability. By bridging the gap between space and terrestrial operations, Salutes Space is set to redefine the aerospace industry's approach to autonomous systems, fostering innovation, sustainability, and resilience in line with EU policies and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords: autonomous systems,real time decision making,low earth orbit satellites,drone based applications,decentralized systems
AI self-management for chronic RESPiratory disease (AIRESP)

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 2025 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01, 2025)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Self-management driven by biosignals of inflammation, narrowing, stiffening for chronic lung disease

Keywords: asthma,copd,chronic conditions,prevention,self management,sensors,digital health
WireTrap: Next generation liquid biopsy to provide enriched samples for cancer diagnostics (WireTrap)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Tissue biopsy is the standard method for diagnosis and molecular characterization of the tumours, despite its invasiveness and associated complications. Liquid biopsies - the analysis of cancer related signals using biological fluids (i.e., blood samples)— has generated great interest in the past decade. In blood samples, different circulating biomarkers can be detected and characterized. One of the most prominent biomarkers are circulating tumour cells (CTCs), cells that shed from the primary tumour and intravasate into the blood circulation. Even though their value as reliable biomarkers for disease progression is established, their potential remains uncaptured; CTCs are so extremely dilute that the average blood sample does not contain enough for a meaningful analysis. We introduce the WireTrap, a platform technology designed to offer highly concentrated samples of rare biomarkers, starting with CTCs. Acting as a medical ‘fishing wire’ it’s inserted directly into the bloodstream, where it collects large amounts of CTCs over time. It does so using two unique, patented technologies: a micro-surface profile that affects local flow dynamics and a coating that progressively slows down and captures the cells. After capture, CTCs are washed off and made available for any diagnostic test. The WireTrap overcomes the limitations of blood samples and offers highly concentrated samples, improving the sensitivity of existing diagnostic tests. It is designed as an easy-to-use disposable compatible with existing vascular access. The safety and efficacy of the WireTrap have been demonstrated in in vitro and in vivo studies. During this project we will conduct clinical validation of the WireTrap. Ultimately, we aim to introduce the WireTrap to the market and pursue an out-licensing deal with a large medical device manufacturer to achieve quick market adoption and accelerate the establishment of liquid biopsies as the gold standard for cancer diagnostics.

Keywords: liquid biopsy cancer diagnostics enriched samples high yield biomarker capture