Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Concrete products through sustainable and innovative carbon-storing binders (C-SINC)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Pathfinder
Destination: Challenges
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Sweden,Netherlands,Germany,Belgium,Spain,Switzerland
Call: Towards cement and concrete as a carbon sink (HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-10-01
End date: 2029-09-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4401259.89
EU funding (EUR): 3997434.44
Participants: 8
Project status: SIGNED

The cement industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, primarily due to the reliance on clinker, the main ingredient in traditional cement production. To address the urgent need for decarbonization in construction, our project proposes the development of an alternative binder that integrates CO2-sequestered magnesium-based silicates, such as olivine and pyroxenes, as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). This innovative approach not only replaces clinker but also enhances the carbon capture potential of concrete, transforming it into a carbon sink. The project will focus on optimizing the accelerated mineral carbonation process, refining the formulations and performance of these mineralized SCMs, and validating their suitability for large-scale industrial applications. Machine learning models and advanced simulation tools will be employed to design sustainable concrete mixtures and evaluate their performance. The ultimate goal is to reduce the embodied carbon emissions of concrete, while maintaining or improving its structural performance. By leveraging interdisciplinary expertise, we aim to develop a commercially viable binder with lower embodied emissions for the construction industry. This project aligns with the EIC Pathfinder Challenge objectives and contributes to the European Green Deal, Fit for 55, and Circular Economy Action Plan, supporting the EU’s broader mission of achieving carbon neutrality and advancing sustainable building practices.

Keywords: co2 sequestration,mineral carbonation,accelerated mineralization,low carbon cement,supplementary cementitious materials scms,machine learning in concrete design
SUSTAINABLE AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR SIMULTANEOUS AND CIRCULAR IRIDIUM AND MEMBRANE RECYCLING IN PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE WATER ELECTROLYSERS (IRION)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Hydrogen
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Partnership: CLEANH2 (JU-JTI)
Countries involved: Spain,Germany,Czechia,Cyprus,France,Slovenia,Italy
Call: Simultaneous ionomer and iridium recycling (HORIZON-JU-CLEANH2-2025, 2025)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2028-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4093598.88
EU funding (EUR): 3392038.0
Participants: 10
Project status: SIGNED

IRION addresses the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the hydrogen economy by developing innovative recycling and manufacturing technologies for critical components of proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs). The current reliance on scarce and expensive materials, such as iridium and fluorinated ionomers, poses significant economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges for large-scale green hydrogen deployment. IRION tackles these issues by recovering these valuable materials from end-of-life catalyst coated membranes (CCMs), enabling their reintegration into new components and supporting the circularity of the PEMWE value chain. the project focuses on eco-friendly, low-impact recovery processes, including ionic liquids, DES, other green solvents and electrodeposition which offer high selectivity and efficiency while avoiding hazardous emissions associated with traditional methods like calcination. The recovered iridium and ionomers are purified and reused to manufacture new CCMs using advanced techniques such as inkjet printing and sputtering, ensuring optimal catalyst dispersion and membrane integration. IRION also includes the validation of recycled CCMs in real PEMWE systems, assessing their performance and durability compared to commercial materials. Comprehensive life cycle (LCA) and techno-economic (TEA) assessments will be performed to evaluate the environmental and economic viability of the proposed solutions. Moreover, the project will explore eco-design strategies for stack components, facilitating their future dismantling and recyclability. Ultimately, IRION supports Europe’s objectives under the Green Deal and Critical Raw Materials Act, reducing dependency on imports and minimizing environmental impacts through a circular and scalable approach to green hydrogen technologies.

Keywords: electrolyzers,membrane,hydrogen economy,ionic liquids,iridium,deep eutectic solvents,electrodeposition,inkjet,sputtering,ccm,lca,
PxE Holographic Imaging: A highly innovative single-sensor module for transforming the image perception and digital camera market. (PxE Imaging)

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): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Traditional cameras today face significant limitations in low-light environments and are restricted to capturing 2D images. As autonomous systems and interactive machines, such as drones, robots, and AR/VR headsets, demand enhanced perception capabilities, the integration of diverse technologies has led to complex, bulky, and costly solutions. There is a critical need for more efficient, cheaper, smaller and more versatile imaging solutions. The unaddressed need is for a cost-effective, high-performance perception system that can deliver accurate imaging across various conditions without the complexities and expenses associated with traditional multi-sensor setups. Industries such as automotive, security, robotics, and Industrial 4.0 require advanced imaging capabilities for optimal functionality, yet existing solutions fail to meet these requirements effectively. PxE addresses this need with its innovative full-stack perception solution, featuring a single-sensor module that integrates edge-computing technology. PxE’s technology leverages holographic imaging to capture RGB-IR-Depth data from a single snapshot, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption and system size. By replacing traditional Bayer filters with PxE’s Holocoder, the technology achieves superior light sensitivity outputs multiple channels at the edge; eliminating the need for additional sensors. This approach reduces costs, simplifies integration, and offers superior performance in low-light conditions, benefiting sectors such as security, automotive, and robotics. Under the EIC program, PxE will refine its hardware and software, focusing on wafer-level Holocoder implementation and optimization of algorithms for enhanced performance. PxE is poised to transform the perception technology market with its innovative technology and will become a global leader in the sector.

Keywords: digital imaging,3d imaging,wave optics,edge computing,robotics,adas,industrial,drone
Materials for the Ultimate Sound reduction in the Environment (MUSE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Challenges
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Ireland
Call: Acceleration of advanced materials development and upscaling along the value chain (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02, 2025)
Start date: 2025-11-01
End date: 2027-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3571427.14
EU funding (EUR): 2499999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

In a world growing noisier by the day, traditional acoustic materials are falling behind. The roar of engines, machinery, and urban life has industries struggling to keep up with stricter noise regulations and outdated, bulky solutions. The traditional thick, heavy materials are no match for low-frequency noise from cars, planes, and industrial equipment, and as noise pollution escalates, its harmful effects are being felt more than ever—causing sleep disruption, stress, and even heart issues for 100 million EU residents. SoundBounce is a game-changing, smart acoustic material developed by Lios. Designed to meet the demands of today’s world, natural, non-toxic, and cost-effective. Offering unprecedented advantages over traditional acoustic solutions. With up to 4x more effective noise reduction in 4x less space, this revolutionary material is 40% lighter and 4 times thinner. It's not just efficient—it's versatile, and can be customised for industries ranging from construction and automotive to aerospace and home appliances. For sectors like construction, SoundBounce is a game changer, increasing usable pace and reducing CO2 emissions by 80%. Lios is the next leader in advanced acoustic materials. Building on a decade of research and development, market demand has been validated. During Project MUSE, pilot production will launch the first products on the market containing SoundBounce and a world-first product design simulation tool will be built. An effective rollout of pilot production and the predictive model accelerate market entry, establish a robust supply chain and position SoundBounce as the next ubiquitous acoustic material. SoundBounce is poised to revolutionise how we tackle noise pollution. Promising quieter vehicles, buildings, and appliances which can lead to healthier, calmer environments. While addressing global warming and chemical pollution will take years, noise pollution can be solved in an instant—simply by turning down the volume.

Keywords: noise insulation,low frequency acoustic insulation,responsive noise dampening,lightweighting,thixotropy,automotive,aerospace,construction
Notpla Low G Seaweed Coatings: Disrupting the fossil-based plastic packaging market with natural packaging alternatives produced at scale with a low cost, low risk and high sustainability profile. (LOW-G-SEA-COAT)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2454970.0
EU funding (EUR): 2454970.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Under this project, Notpla will utilise EIC funding to tackle the triple challenges of Cost, Risk and Sustainability for its novel Seaweed Coating for takeaway food containers. Cost: Notpla’s Coating is currently a high cost, premium product compared to fossil-based plastics and bioplastics. Reducing cost is critical for disrupting the market and convincing clients to switch from fossil-plastic packaging to natural packaging, enabling Notpla to sell the product in greater volumes and reach the economies of scale required for true cost optimisation and further competitiveness. Risk: With only one coater capable of applying Notpla’s coating, there is considerable risk of disruption and even termination of production which would be highly detrimental. Additional risks stem from the limited supply of High G alginates globally and the long supply chains involved in production. Sustainability: Notpla’s USP in the packaging market is the sustainability of our packaging. However, the alginates currently used are highly processed and sourced from South America with a long supply chain. Improving this further strengthens our market position as the leader in sustainable packaging. EIC funding will allow Notpla to move its seaweed Coatings from High Cost, High Risk and Medium Sustainability to Medium Cost, Low Risk and High Sustainability. Notpla will achieve this through: Alginates: The current Coating formulation relies on High G alginates which are in limited supply and high demand, mainly from South America. Notpla will validate new Low G alginates which are more readily available, cultivable in the EU and lower cost to formulate a 2nd generation Coatings formulation. Coaters: Notpla will validate the new Low G formulation at both the existing coater as well as two new coaters in the EU with new technical capabilities, allowing for further reductions in the unit cost of the coating predominantly through increasing coating speeds above the current 200 m/min ceiling.

Keywords: packaging,seaweed,biobased feedstock,natural,home compostable,recyclable,bioplastic
Fire safety in space exploration (FireSpace)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Synergy grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: France,Belgium,Germany,United States
Call: ERC SYNERGY GRANTS (ERC-2025-SyG, 2025)
Start date: 2026-02-01
End date: 2032-01-31
Duration (months): 72.0
Total project cost (EUR): 13774718.0
EU funding (EUR): 13774718.0
Participants: 5
Project status: SIGNED

The "FireSpace" research proposal aims to address the critical challenge of fire safety in space exploration, particularly in environments with increased oxygen concentrations, reduced pressure, and reduced gravity. The main objective is to generate fundamental knowledge on the fire behavior of materials used in spacecraft and habitats under these extreme conditions and to develop strategies for mitigating fire risks. This will be achieved through a combination of experimental investigations, the development of fire-retardant (FR) materials, and advanced numerical simulations. The key objectives of the project are to: 1. Passive fire mitigation: Understand the fire behavior of FR materials in reduced gravity and oxygen-rich environments. Develop new FR materials and advanced diagnostics for testing these materials in microgravity. 2. Active fire mitigation: Formulate strategies for controlling flame spread through environmental perturbations such as acoustic or electromagnetic waves. 3. Numerical simulations: Perform detailed simulations of fire spread from material to compartment scales, predicting the effectiveness of fire safety strategies in spacecraft and space habitats. 4. Risk management: Consider the interplay between fire safety and other critical habitation systems, ensuring a balanced approach to risk management in space missions. The research will be structured into seven work packages (WPs) involving the design of FR materials, development of experimental rigs for microgravity platforms, and integration of fire safety into spacecraft design. This holistic approach will generate groundbreaking knowledge to enhance the fire safety of future space missions.

Keywords: fire retardancy,flame retardant,flammability,fire safety,combustion,fire spread,cfd modeling,numerical simulation,reduced gravity,space exploration,spacecraft,diagnostics
Tunning the force for remote magnetomechanical gating of Piezo1 channels (MAGPIEZ)

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: Chemistry
Countries involved: Spain
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-07-01
End date: 2024-06-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 181152.96
EU funding (EUR): 181152.96
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

During the last decade, the possibility to remotely control intracellular pathways using physical tools has opened the way to exciting applications, both in basic research and clinical applications. The use of magnetic fields in combination with magnetic nanoparticles provides with an exclusive tool to study how cells transform mechanical stimuli into biochemical signals, shedding light on these mechanotransduction processes. This tool is emerging as a new instrument to remotely manipulate biological functions with high spatiotemporal control at a deep-tissue level, a hot topic in regenerative medicine. The overall aim of MAGPIEZ is to develop a novel platform to study mechanotransduction linked to Piezo1 channels in endothelial cells by remotely manipulating magnetic nanoparticles. A secondary goal is to validate the potential of this tool to stimulate signalling pathways related to cell proliferation in order to selectively boost angiogenesis. This can stand as a promising approach for therapeutic angiogenesis in ischemic disorders. This ambitious project will be validated using 2D endothelial cells and a 3D vascular network developed using a microfluidic chamber. MAGPIEZ is a highly multidisciplinary project that takes advantage of the Fellow´s Dr. Del Sol knowledge in Materials Science (advanced synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles, magnetism and physics) and the expertise of the host group supervisor (Dr. M. Moros, Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon INMA-CSIC) in biofunctionalization of nanoparticles and magnetogenetics. This project will offer the applicant the possibility to work in a top European institution who pioneered the use of nanomaterials for biomedical applications, and to develop new skills and knowledge necessary for the progress of her scientific career towards an independent position

Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles,magnetogenetics,mechanotransduction,piezo1
Photosynthesis in far-red: from cyanobacteria to plants (FARED WELL)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Advanced grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Molecules of Life: B iological  Mechanisms , Structures  and Functions
Panel description: For all organisms : Molecular biology , biochemistry, structural biology, molecular biophysics , synthetic and chemical biology, drug design, innovative methods and modelling
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC ADVANCED GRANTS (ERC-2023-ADG, 2023)
Start date: 2025-01-01
End date: 2029-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2499980.0
EU funding (EUR): 2499980.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Photosynthesis, the process that sustains life on our planet by generating food and supplying oxygen, is astonishingly inefficient: less than 1% of accessible solar energy is converted into biomass by a crop. Improving photosynthesis is thus a promising approach to meet the increasing demand for food production. The capacity to optimally harness light is a crucial factor in the photosynthetic process, especially in light-limited environments. However, plants only utilize the visible part of the solar spectrum (400-700 nm), which results in more than 50% of the photons reaching the Earth’s surface being discarded. This represents an important limitation, especially for crops, as plants in the field are close together, and the light reaching the lower leaves is almost exclusively far-red (>700 nm). Until recently, it was believed that 700 nm was the thermodynamic limit of oxygenic photosynthesis. However, the discovery of several species of cyanobacteria, the prokaryotic ancestors of plant chloroplasts, that can grow in far-red light has shown that this is not the case. How can cyanobacteria use far-red light? Would it be possible to introduce the same mechanisms into plants to expand their spectral coverage and increase light-use efficiency? This project aims to address these questions by elucidating the mechanisms underlying far-red light acclimation in cyanobacteria and re-designing them to be compatible with the photosynthetic system of plants. This requires to address knowledge gaps related to the synthesis of novel pigments, their integration into photosynthetic proteins, and their impact on photochemical efficiency and photosynthesis regulation. For this I will combine in vivo, in vitro and in silico approaches, ranging from molecular biology to ultrafast spectroscopy and modeling, which is the trademark of my group. This project will determine if implementing a far-red response in plants is viable, beneficial, and a potential strategy for crop enhancement.

Keywords: photosynthesis,light harvesting
Development of Nanobodies against Pseudomona aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus and evaluation as immunotherapeutics (CF.Nbs.PA-SA)

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: Spain
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): 181152.96
EU funding (EUR): 181152.96
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, impacting various organs due to CFTR gene mutations. Lungs are severely affected by secretions, harboring bacteria, causing recurrent, chronic, and often fatal infections in 90% of CF patients. Globally, around 105,000 people across 94 countries suffer from CF, with an improved median survival age of 30 to 40 years, yet poor quality of life persists due to daily treatment needs. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) are the primary pathogens isolated from CF patients' respiratory tracts, leading to most CF-related deaths. Their factors of virulence contributes to extensive damage, and despite intensive treatments, infections persist, fostering antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotic resistance claims over 35,000 lives yearly in the EU alone, underscoring the urgent need for novel therapeutics to combat SA and PA infections. Nanobodies (Nbs) offer revolutionary immunotherapy potential due to their unique attributes. They are ten times smaller than conventional antibodies, maintaining strong recognition capability at nanomolar levels. Nbs exhibit low immunogenicity, rapid tissue penetration, and can target previously inaccessible antigen sites. Their small size provides enhanced stability, thermal resistance, reversibility of unfolding, proteolytic resistance, and high solubility. Given the prevalence and severe consequences of SA and PA infections, the central aim of the project is to develop therapeutic Nbs to mitigate the impact of these infections and improve the quality of life for CF patients.

Keywords: nanobodies,immunotherapeutics,pseudomona aeruginosa,staphylococcus aureus,cystic fibrosis