Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Novel automatic and stand-alone integrated pest management tool for remote count and bioacoustic identification of the Olive Fly (Bactrocera oleae) in the field (ENTOMATIC)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SME associations
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Spain,France,Greece,Germany,Belgium,Türkiye,Spain,Portugal,Greece
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2014-09-01
End date: 2017-12-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3054998.28
EU funding (EUR): 2189046.12
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

ENTOMATIC addresses a major problem faced by EU Associations of Olive growing SMEs: the Olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae). This insect pest causes yearly economical losses estimated to be almost €600/ha. ENTOMATIC aims to develop a novel stand-alone field monitoring system comprising: a fully autonomous trap with integrated insect bioacoustic recognition, embedded in a wireless sensor network and supported by a spatial decision support system. The ability to quantify and make a precise control of Olive fly populations in a cost-effective way, has been a long desired goal in the Olive sector. The potential offered by ENTOMATIC has SME-AGs and their associated SMEs keen on its development. The expected benefits are the reduction of damage to olive fruit and oil production and to promote the sustainable use of pesticides .Via ENTOMATIC, olive producers will be able to track pest population and geographical status and receive advice on precision pesticide application. The consortium is composed of SME-AGs of Olive Producers from the EU and Turkey, and lead-user SMEs expert in Pest Management solutions. These will lead the specification, validation, protection, and use of the results generated by the selected RTD providers expert in Entomology, Decision Support Systems, Bioacoustics, Electronics, Signal Processing, IT solutions, Wireless Communications and Prototyping ENTOMATIC, is a business opportunity identified and championed by the consortium SME-AGs. This will license the IP generated in the project to the lead-user SMEs who will be in charge of production and distribution. Both parties will use their own associate and customer networks as initial commercial routes.

Keywords: olive fruit fly,bioacoustics,wireless sensor networks,spatial decision support systems,precision agriculture
Cognitive Airborne multisEnsor System for Aerial Reconnaissance Intelligence and Surveillance (CAESARIS)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Netherlands,Spain,Poland,Italy,Spain,Poland
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2013-10-01
End date: 2015-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499672.0
EU funding (EUR): 1088000.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

CAESARIS project aims at developing a new, integrated security and search-and-rescue airborne solution conceived to detect people, both above visible and hidden behind opaque layers (like foliage, trailer covers, boat covers) or in darkness and reduced visibility conditions. This solution will work on board of an aerial vehicle making exhaustive and intelligent use of state-of-the-art sensors: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Electro-Optical (EO) imagery in the visible range in an innovative way based on cognitive multispectral sensing. Considering the market opportunities in the field of security and search and rescue, CAESARIS team will develop a real-time configurable, plug-and-play and low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) system that fulfils the requirements of the EU Security Agencies. Furthermore, CAESARIS will be able to detect and track targets on line of sight but also under opaque layers of materials (such as foliage, inside trucks, etc.) covering wide land and sea areas, 24/7, including bad weather conditions. Hence, the prime industrial objectives are: • Development of a reconfigurable SAR sensor; • Development of algorithms and software for the detection of targets hidden under non-transparent layers; • Development of a software system for the automatic control of the multispectral sensing hardware in a context-aware manner; • Development of a software module for the control of the cognitive multispectral sensing platform; • Development of a pilot airborne platform. CAESARIS project has been built following the natural commercial relationship among companies that join forces to develop innovative and ambitious products. Therefore, the SME's involved (Centum Solutions, MetaSensing, SmallGIS) take part in the project considering the complementary range of disciplines needed to develop CAESARIS concept. The RTD performers (Gradiant, Air Force Institute of Technology-ITWL, National Consortium for Telecommunications-CNIT) have been selected according to their key qualifications to meet project objectives and results and the complementarities between RTDs’ scientific excellence.

Keywords: software-defined sar,uwb sar,radar and multispectral imagery fusion,through-wall imaging,under foliage penetration,victim detection,uav.
Continuous monitoring systems for the SAFE storage, distribution and usage of Hydrogen POWER for transport (SAFE H POWER)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Romania,Greece,Türkiye,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2014-02-01
End date: 2016-01-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1230502.2
EU funding (EUR): 946000.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

The limited supplies of traditional fossil fuels and environmental damage caused by their CO2 emissions have caused a growing interest in the exploitation of renewable energy sources. By far the most promising replacement fuel for road transport is hydrogen because of its abundance, efficiency, low footprint for carbon and the absence of other harmful emissions. In 2015 it is expected that the number of hydrogen fuel installations will exceed a hundred thousand units. Because hydrogen can react explosively with air there is inevitably public apprehension about using hydrogen as a mass market fuel that can inhibit wider commercialisation. Technical issues regarding hydrogen storage leakage are (i) the small size of the H molecule which causes it to diffuse through relatively open structured materials such as composites, and (ii) the phenomenon of Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) which seriously reduces the strength of metals in extended contact with hydrogen. In order to greatly improve public confidence in the safety of hydrogen fuel, to address the technical issues, and thus facilitate the rapid commercialisation of hydrogen powered road transport, this project will develop a technology that will detect leaks and structural weakening of containment vessels caused by HE. This will prevent catastrophic failure of vessels which can actually occur before even small leaks arise. Particularly, the project goal is to develop novel tangential neutron radiography and acoustic emission (AE) techniques in combination for the reliable and cost effective continuous monitoring of the integrity of hydrogen storage tanks at central depots, service stations and on vehicles i.e. at every point of hydrogen storage along the supply chain from the production plant to the fuel tank on a hydrogen powered vehicle. The novelty of neutron radiography is that it exploits stored hydrogen as a contrast medium for the exposure of tank defects.

Keywords: neutron radiography,acoustic emission,continuous monitoring,low cost hydrogen fuel tank sensor
Electrospun functionalized nano-materials for ultra-compact de-NOX SCR system in naval shipping (BLUESHIP)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Italy,Denmark,Germany,Poland
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2014-03-01
End date: 2016-02-29
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1294225.0
EU funding (EUR): 983093.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

The BLUESHIP project aims to realise an innovative de-NOx Selective Catalytic Reactor (SCR) specifically tailored to the shipping industry, based on electrospun ceramic fibers tailored in designed textures modules. In fact the monolithic design currently in use for SCR imply a very large volume of reaction and heterogeneous reaction yields and rates in the different parts of the reactor. On the other hand, electrospun fibers allow to achieve a dramatic dramatic increase of the exposed active area in the SCR reactor, higher yield of the NH3-NoX reaction and optimization of the fluid-dynamics and gas conversion. This will in turn make it possible to achieve: a reduction of the size and weight of the De-NOx SCR of 50% with respect to state of the art SCR, for installation and retrofit in existing ships and for possible integration into De-Sox units; reduce the consumption, need of purchase and costs of reactant (ammonia or urea) of 20%; reduce the installation costs of 20%; reduce operation and maintenance costs of 15%. The project is promoted by Akretia, who is mother company of the leader in the manufacturing of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems for the shipping industry, LINARI, manufacturer of electrospinning equipments and STOGDA, engineering company specialised in naval architecture and design. The possibility to achieve a complete, integrated, light and compact EGCS for DeSOx and DeNOx would represent a milestone in the exhaust treatment for the naval industry and proposers would gain an outstanding market position worldwide, also considering that new technology will allow the shipping industry to comply with the upcoming NOx and SOx limits imposed by the IMO 2016. The potential profits from the BLUESHIP have been estimated to amount to 7,2 M€/y after 3 years from the commercialization, not considering possible application to other sectors (automotive, biomass boilers, and thermoelectric power plants).

Keywords: electrospun ceramic fibers,designed textures modules,functionalization,core-shell or hollow morphology,optimisation of design,through fluid-dynamic simulations
Rail inspection by Flexible Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (RIFLEX)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Spain,Cyprus,Belgium,United Kingdom,Greece
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2014-06-01
End date: 2016-05-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1359533.6
EU funding (EUR): 1044000.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

Railway maintenance is a costly activity that can be improved by faster inspection of assets. If the speed of inspection of the railhead can be increased the potential cost savings are significant. Current NDT solutions implement hand held devices that effectively scan at walking pace. EMAT devices have been utilised to demonstrate that a non-contact solution that can be mounted to a vehicle is feasible. Technical development is therefore required to increase the scanning area and increase the speed of processing to inspect the entire railhead. RIFLEX will develop a system that can inspect the entire contour of the railhead using a multiple, flexible EMAT transducers that conform to the shape of the railhead. Two devices will be used in a complimentary configuration; the first generating an acoustic wave across a short distance on the railhead and the second collecting the resulting signal. An optical focussing system will ensure that a minimum gap between the rail and transducer is maintained to ensure that the transducer remains coupled to the railhead.

Keywords: electromagnetic acoustic transducer,flexible inspection system,optically driven actuator
A novel packaging system for meat safety and shelf-life extension (MEATPACK)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Spain,United Kingdom,Ireland,Denmark,Slovakia,Ireland,Ireland
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2013-12-01
End date: 2015-11-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1513798.0
EU funding (EUR): 1153478.7
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

Meat and poultry products are vehicles for millions of cases of foodborne illness globally each year. Controlling pathogens such as campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Yersinia enterocolitica, is a primary goal for industry. Additionally, processors are constantly striving to lengthen product shelf life. However, consumer aversion to traditional chemical preservatives has left processors with less flexibility in choosing preservation methods. This has opened up a technological gap where process innovation is required and a major business opportunity presents itself for the development of a non-thermal, novel food preservation system to control foodborne pathogens associated with meat and poultry. This project will develop a continuous in-package decontamination and shelf-life extension system for meat based on Non-thermal plasma (NTP), offering antimicrobial efficacy without the use of chemical sanitizers and which is non-invasive, leaves zero residues and does not adversely affect product quality. Preliminary studies with NPT on meat products, point to rapid inactivation of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms associated with meat, resulting in significant extensions of shelf-life (an additional 5 days). A laboratory test-rig system will be optimised for its antimicrobial efficacy for in-package decontamination of both red and white meats. Shelf life extension, along with organoleptic and nutritional properties of treated meat will be evaluated. The results will then be scaled up to pre-commercial level and validated in the industry paving the way forward for rapid post-project industrialisation. A critical advantage of this world-first technology for the meat industry is the In-package treatment, which is desired by the food industry as this approach mitigates against recontamination and provides increased shelf-life.

Keywords: non-thermal plasma (ntp),in-package treatment,inactivation of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms,shelf-life and meat quality studies
The evolving concept of security: A critical evaluation across four dimensions (EVOCS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Security
Destination: Security and society
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Germany,Spain,Italy,Poland,Netherlands,United Kingdom,Bulgaria
Call:  (FP7-SEC-2013-1, 2013)
Start date: 2014-06-01
End date: 2015-11-30
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1046888.0
EU funding (EUR): 888201.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

The EvoCS project deals with the evolving concept of security and has a focus on the European Union and its close neighbours. The project aims at providing a holistic view on the complex and somewhat diffuse concept of security by evaluating it across four dimensions: 1) Core values: What aspects of security are taken into account? 2) Perceptions of security: From whose perspectives is security considered? 3) Areas of security: How is security perceived in various regions of Europe? 4) Time: How does the concept of security evolve? The substantial research will be performed in four case studies, which are expected to be sufficiently different from each other, and yet in their whole representative for the European Union: A) West-Mediterranean EU: A cluster of countries like Spain, Italy, and (the south of) France. B) Eastern EU Border: A cluster of countries like Finland, the Baltic States, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria. C) North-Western EU: A cluster of countries like the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and France. D) South-Eastern Europe: A cluster of countries like Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, and the states of former Yugoslavia. The four case studies are embedded in a set of three conceptual work packages that are carried out before, in parallel to and after the case studies. The goal is to identify the various European concepts of security which differ depending on place and time and to analyse similarities and differences between them. To achieve this, the EvoCS project will bring together all relevant European stakeholders to discuss core values, threats to them and measures to be taken to protect them. The results of these discussions and analyses will be used to formulate recommendations for changes in the working parameters of various types of security end-users and will serve as guidelines for policy makers who are responsible for formulating measures that influence an evolving European concept of security.

Keywords: concept of security,evolution,european regions,security politics,perception of security
Ports Observatory for Performance Indicator Analysis (PORTOPIA)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Transport (including Aeronautics)
Destination: Sustainable surface transport (INCLUDING THE �EUROPEAN GREEN CARS INITIATIVE�)
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Belgium,Germany,Netherlands,Finland,Norway,Greece,Spain,Belgium,Italy,Netherlands,Portugal
Call:  (FP7-TRANSPORT-2013-MOVE-1, 2013)
Start date: 2013-09-01
End date: 2017-11-30
Duration (months): 51.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4259282.0
EU funding (EUR): 2988438.0
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

PORTOPIA aims to develop, next to extensions of existing indicators within the different perspectives of port performance, innovative approaches for the industry's stakeholders, such as: • Development of a forecasting dimension in port performance management within the market trends and structure category; • Development of top-down methods for harmonised socio-economic impact calculation; • Development of an innovative, port-individualized tool for environmental and safety performance; • Development of European port-related logistics chain connectivity indicators; • Development of new governance indicators based on the changing role of port authorities, including indicators on financial capabilities and transparency; • Development of a method to capture user perceptions of port performance; • Development of a dedicated performance management system for the inland ports sector, including attention to the interaction between sea and inland ports; • Development of a strategy map and an integrated benchmarking tool taking into account the specificities of ports. Furthermore, PORTOPIA aims to increase substantially the efficiency (user friendliness) of the data collection, to automate the calculations and the management system, and to build a solid data warehouse ensuring data confidentiality of individual contributors in all phases (collection, calculation, reporting). Also, further professionalizing of the communication and dissemination of results through a dedicated website, professional reporting, annual events on port performance, etc. belongs to PORTOPIA’s objectives. The end result of PORTOPIA will be a state-of-the-art, sustainable, self-supporting European Ports Observatory, endorsed by port stakeholders, that provides superior value to the industry and its stakeholders by supplying transparent, useful and robust indicators and the contextual analysis of thereof, leading to improved resource efficiency, effectiveness and societal support for the European Port System.

Keywords: port performance management european ports observatory
New technological applications for wet biomass waste stream products (NEWAPP)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SME associations
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Belgium,Spain,Denmark,Germany,Germany,Spain,Germany
Call:  (FP7-SME-2013, 2013)
Start date: 2013-11-01
End date: 2016-04-30
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2580061.78
EU funding (EUR): 1756000.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

3 billion tonnes of biomass waste are produced each year in the European Union. From these, a substantial amount is organic waste. These wet biomass waste streams are abundantly available in Europe, while their disposal and recycling becomes increasingly difficult as energy efficient, environmentally sound and economically viable processes hardly exist. The existing treatment methods for these streams are mainly incineration or landfilling. A small amount is composted, digested anaerobically or used as animal fodder. Based on Council Directive 1999/31/EC biowaste with more than 3% organic content is no longer accepted for landfilling as the directive is intended to prevent or entirely reduce the adverse effects of waste landfilling on the environment by introducing strict technical requirements. It limits even further the legal ways for biowaste disposal and sets the basis for developing new technologies for its reuse. By 2020 the EU Member States could be generating 45% more waste than in 1995. Following this the Waste Framework Directive sets the basic concepts and definitions related to waste management. The concept behind NEWAPP is that wet biomass can be a resource more than a waste and does not need to be disposed of in the costly and inefficient way it is nowadays. The alternative is to create a continuous system which will allow to recover heat in an energy efficient for tailor made HTC products way. NEWAPP will gather international researchers, industrial associations and SMEs from different EU countries in its thirty months lifecycle to assess the requirements and constraints of SME-AGs in the reuse of wet biomass with HTC, analyse the potentials of the different wet biomass streams for using them for HTC, perform intensive testing with this innovative system technology for heat recovery and efficiency for tailor made HTC products launch a standardization process for the two most promising waste streams to prove their viability for commercial applications.

Keywords: bio waste,carbon,valorisation,energy