Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Ceftiofur Long Acting to Reduce Antibiotics (CLARA)

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: France,France,France,France,Spain,Denmark
Call:  (FP7-SME-2007-1, 2007)
Start date: 2008-06-01
End date: 2010-05-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2071478.0
EU funding (EUR): 1497794.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

The Ceftiofur Long Acting to Reduce Antibiotics (CLARA) is a new technology project for large animal pharmaceutical products with one shot, long acting treatment, based on a widely recognized molecule. It will result in a long acting antibiotic injection process (one shot / 7 to 8 days) of Ceftiofur to treat farm animals against important infectious diseases on respiratory and digestive systems, with a very short delay. This new technology for delivering antibiotics will help to: reduce the quantity of antibiotic delivered, reduce the number of injection or delivery, improve tolerance for animals and improve food chain safety. So-called Hydrogels, obtained through hydratation of high technologies polymers (PLA and PEG), will be the base of the technology for this innovation. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises participating to the project will have a total control on the Project Results property and on the dissemination process. As the project is completely SME and industry driven, there is also a unique commitment to disseminate the veterinary products resulting of the project in every European country and, to diffuse them on the worldwide market with great opportunities on emerging and fast growing markets (Asia and Pacific). The project starts from pure R&D actions to clinical fields trials to control efficacy of the candidate product on the targeted species. After the project end, the Coordinator, on behalf of the Consortium and in the interest of participating SMEs, will reach a pan-European registration through central or decentralized registration in all the Member States to deliver quickly the new product to the animal health market through. The Consortium includes Animal Health Pharmaceutical SMEs individually recognized as references in their respective country. The 24 months project is based on a recognized antibiotic molecule (Ceftiofur) and an awarded delivery technology (Medincell) based on 20 years of European research at French CNRS.

Keywords: long acting veterinarian pharmaceutical low impact on food chain reduction of antibiotic sme european wide dissemination up to clinical trials
Development of a heelless shoe to reduce injury during running (HEELLESS)

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: Germany,United Kingdom,Netherlands,United Kingdom,Netherlands,Netherlands,Poland,Spain,Netherlands,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-SME-2007-1, 2007)
Start date: 2008-09-01
End date: 2010-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1498603.0
EU funding (EUR): 1022000.1
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

As healthy as it is to keep fit by running, the repetitive stresses and strains on joints cause a large percentage of the injuries experienced during this sport. HEELLESS aims to develop a novel type of running shoe that prevents joint injury and muscle strain by mitigating the impact force that results from impact force when the foot strikes the ground during running; notably the peak force when landing on the heel is smoothed out. Preliminary trials have proven the concept, but methodical research is needed to enable the SME consortium to further improve the shoe. Research of composite materials to be used for the application of a rigid upper sole will set a new precedent for the market of composite materials. The use of a natural fibre reinforced composite for the application of use in specialised athletic footwear is a novel approach with distinct recycleability advantages. Such composites have not yet been embarked upon, making this application highly innovative. The work anticipated is broken down into work packages for research and innovation related to material research, shoe development, biomechanical assessments, evaluations, as well dissemination, technology transfer and exploitation of results. The market for athletic footwear is substantial and grows with 4% per annum, with consumers becoming increasingly aware of safety factors and the prevention of injuries through specialised clothing. The exploitation outlook is great, not only addressing performance runners, but in particular also the fitness market. Multinational players on one hand and threats from cheap alternatives from low-wage countries on the other hand, however, make it a particular challenge for SMEs to tap these market opportunities. To have a chance, a superior performance and other use related properties (like safety, comfort) are a prerequisite, and precisely the expected result of HEELLESS.

Keywords: impact force reduction during running
Development of New and Novel Quality Control System for the Inspection of Titanium Components in Safety Critical Applications in the Aerospace Industry (QUALITI)

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,Spain,France,Poland,Italy,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SME-2007-1, 2007)
Start date: 2008-10-01
End date: 2011-02-28
Duration (months): 29.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1471000.0
EU funding (EUR): 1111000.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

European SMEs in the field of none destructive testing do not have the technological capability to reliably test titanium materials, and as a result risk are losing competitiveness in this €600million global market. Titanium is important material in the manufacture of new components in many important industries, including aerospace. An automated phased array, ultrasonic NDT method supported with eddy current technology, integrated with the manufacturing process. Currently, beam steering techniques require prior knowledge of the exact geometry and acoustic properties of the material and also require an extremely precise alignment of the probe to the component under test. The QualiTi Consortium SMEs will develop inspection of titanium at the component manufacturing stage. The QualiTi work programme is broken down logically into work packages and includes RTD work, management, training, dissemination and knowledge management activities. The QualiTi Consortium are suited and committed to the tasks allocated to them, are able to achieve their S&T objectives and commercialise the deliverables. The SME proposers consider that the QualiTi system will provide sufficient competitive advantage to enable annual growth rates of at least 20% in SME sales turnover over the four years following project completion. The exploitable prototype systems developed in QualiTi will reduce world spending on inspection in the aerospace market by >10% and thus generate savings of approximately €66m worldwide per annum four year after project end. The corresponding European saving is €19m. After outsourcing research the QualiTi SMEs will become more competitive. All the QualiTi deliverables are patentable. The QualiTi project will deliver an integrated inspection solution, to meet the requirements of the titanium aerospace industry. Absorption of the project results by SME consortium will be directed, ensuring benefits from the knowledge produced are maximised.

Keywords: advanced materials inspection safety
Flame Retardant ON Textile (FRONT)

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: France,Belgium,Italy,Italy,Italy,Spain,Italy
Call:  (FP7-SME-2007-1, 2007)
Start date: 2008-11-01
End date: 2011-04-30
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1010116.0
EU funding (EUR): 643352.6
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

The aim of the research is to develop and produce flame retardant textile, with economical and environmental advantages. Once project will be completed, it will be possible to increase the flame retardant textile market quota to the detriment of untreated textiles. This could support the introduction of new standards and rules to grant a higher security level against fires.

Keywords: nanoparticles - polymer - clays
Portable Particulate Detection Device (PORPARDET)

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,Cyprus,Poland,Norway,Poland,Netherlands,United Kingdom,Germany,Romania,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SME-2007-1, 2007)
Start date: 2008-11-01
End date: 2011-03-31
Duration (months): 29.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1328328.0
EU funding (EUR): 1007835.0
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

Asbestos fibres are a major cause of disability and death in the construction, decommissioning and related industries. The ‘Porpardet’ project will address this through developing two innovative complementary portable automatic detection systems, based on novel concentrating and analysis methods for asbestos particles and certain other harmful materials of widespread concern, eg mineral quartz/silica. One system will be a wearable device with an immediate alarm, the second will provide rapid on-site quantitative analysis - both will have the ability to record exposure over time with a novel filter cassette. This equipment will directly improve the health protection of the individual, and reduce the potential cost of their healthcare provision and possible costs of litigation. It will be of great value to the manufacturing, construction, waste disposal sectors, and emergency services. It will allow application of relatively inexpensive resources in a rapid manner, but with proper risk management. The automation and simplicity foreseen will allow an ease of use and therefore an uptake in use which will not only lead to wider control, but will also allow moderate production costs for the equipment - which uses many elements now emerging from other industries such as low cost lasers. The project will deliver two new products with related consumable sales. The products will be designed, manufactured, distributed and serviced by the SME partners within the project. It is estimated that the new products could generate a new market in excess of 12 million Euro per annum for the SME partners. The SME partners will be responsible for the manufacture, supply of the optics, filter system, detector system, image capture software and final assembly of the full system. A number of partners will use the test equipment to service a range of end users, most of which are also SMEs.

Keywords: asbestos,particles,fibres,detection,analysis,health,disease,portable,safety,cassette filter
Development of integrated livestock breeding and management strategies to improve animal health, product quality and performance in European organic and ‘low input’ milk, meat and egg production. (LOWINPUTBREEDS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Destination: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environment
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Switzerland,France,Germany,Italy,Greece,Germany,Denmark,Slovenia,Belgium,Tunisia,New Zealand,Canada,Brazil,Netherlands,Netherlands,Slovakia,Italy,Ireland,Netherlands,Spain,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-KBBE-2007-2A, 2007)
Start date: 2009-05-01
End date: 2014-04-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 8944343.6
EU funding (EUR): 5999995.0
Participants: 27
Project status: CLOSED

The proposed integrating project LOWINPUTBREEDS aims to develop integrated LIVESTOCK BREEDING and MANAGEMENT strategies to improve ANIMAL HEALTH, product QUALITY and PERFORMANCE in European organic and ‘low input’ milk, meat and egg production through research, dissemination and training activities. The consortium includes 11 academic centres of excellence and 6 genetics/breeding companies (4 SMEs) in 11 European, 2 ICPC and 2 industrialised third countries. The proposed project has 4 main Science and Technology OBJECTIVES: 1. To DEVELOP and evaluate INNOVATIVE BREEDING CONCEPTS, including (a) genome wide and (b) marker assisted selection, and (c) cross-, (d) ‘flower’- and (e) farmer participatory breeding strategies, which will deliver genotypes with ‘robustness’ and quality traits required under ‘low input’ conditions. The project will focus on 5 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS (dairy cows, dairy and meat sheep, pigs and laying hens) and design SPECIES-SPECIFIC BREEDING STRATEGIES for different macroclimatic regions in Europe. 2. To INTEGRATE the use of IMPROVED GENOTYPES with INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT approaches including improved diets, feeding regimes and rearing systems. This will focus on issues (e.g. mastitis and parasite control, animal welfare problems) where breeding or management innovations alone are unlikely to provide satisfactory solutions. 3. To IDENTIFY potential ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, GENETIC DIVERSITY and ETHICAL IMPACTS of project deliverables to ensure they conform to different societal priorities and consumer demands/expectations and are acceptable to producers. 4. To ESTABLISH an efficient TRAINING and DISSEMINATION programme aimed at rapid exploitation and application of project deliverables by the organic and ‘low input’ livestock industry.

Keywords: livestock breeding,husbandry,animal health & welfare,genome wide selection,marker assisted selection,'flower' breeding,farmer participatory breeding.
Enabling Grids for E-sciencE III (EGEE-III)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Infrastructures
Destination: Support to existing research infrastructures
Action type: Combination of CP & CSA
Countries involved: Switzerland,Austria,Hungary,Czechia,Slovakia,Slovenia,Poland,Croatia,Netherlands,Belgium,Germany,Switzerland,France,France,Italy,United Kingdom,Finland,Norway,Sweden,Russian Federation,Greece,Bulgaria,Cyprus,Israel,Romania,Serbia,Türkiye,Portugal,Spain,Ireland,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Japan,Taiwan, Province of China,Korea, Republic of,Australia,United States,France
Call:  (FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2007-2, 2007)
Start date: 2008-05-01
End date: 2010-04-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 49022472.0
EU funding (EUR): 32000000.0
Participants: 45
Project status: CLOSED

A globally distributed computing Grid now plays an essential role for large-scale, data intensive science in many fields of research. The concept has been proven viable through the Enabling Grids for E-sciencE project (EGEE and EGEE-II, 2004-2008) and its related projects. EGEE-II is consolidating the operations and middleware of this Grid for use by a wide range of scientific communities, such as astrophysics, computational chemistry, earth and life sciences, fusion and particle physics. Strong quality assurance, training and outreach programmes contribute to the success of this production Grid infrastructure. Built on the pan-European network GÉANT2, EGEE has become a unique and powerful resource for European science, allowing researchers in all regions to collaborate on common challenges. Worldwide collaborations have extended its reach to the benefit of European science. The proposed EGEE-III project has two clear objectives that are essential for European research infrastructures: to expand, optimize and simplify the use of Europe’s largest production Grid by continuous operation of the infrastructure, support for more user communities, and addition of further computational and data resources; to prepare the migration of the existing Grid from a project-based model to a sustainable federated infrastructure based on National Grid Initiatives. By strengthening interoperable, open source middleware, EGEE-III will actively contribute to Grid standards, and work closely with businesses to ensure commercial uptake of the Grid, which is a key to sustainability. Federating its partners on a national or regional basis, EGEE-III will have a structuring effect on the European Research Area. In particular, EGEE-III will ensure that the European Grid does not fragment into incompatible infrastructures of varying maturity. EGEE-III will provide a world class, coherent and reliable European Grid, ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of scientific excellence.

Keywords: e-science grid infrastructures,ict-based e-infrastructures,support to existing research infrastructures.
Strengthening the European-South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme (ESASTAP2)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Activities of International Cooperation
Destination: Bilateral coordination for the enhancement and development of S&T Partnerships
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: South Africa
Call:  (FP7-INCO-2007-2, 2007)
Start date: 2008-09-01
End date: 2012-02-29
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1297582.0
EU funding (EUR): 500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

ESASTAP2 (Strengthening the European-South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme) is based on the Science and Technology (S&T) agreement signed between South Africa (SA) and the European Union (EU) and seeks to build on the foundation laid by the European-South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme (ESASTAP), an FP6 Specific Support Action project. ESASTAP2 is coordinated by SA’s Department of Science and Technology. ESASTAP2’s long-term aim, and the criteria on which the project will be judged, is to increase S&T cooperation and priorities determination between SA, the EU and its member states; enhance the awareness of S&T capability in SA and of EU member states; promote SA’s knowledge and participation of the Framework Programmes and other cooperation mechanisms, and increase the participation of SA S&T organisations in FP7. ESASTAP2 will seek mechanisms to facilitate greater bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and to provide a greater input into future Framework Programmes and proposals, for sustainability and growth of the SA and EU S&T communities.

Keywords: s&t cooperation,bilaterals,multilateral
European Tunisian Cooperation (ETC)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Activities of International Cooperation
Destination: Bilateral coordination for the enhancement and development of S&T Partnerships
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Tunisia,Italy,Belgium,Italy
Call:  (FP7-INCO-2007-2, 2007)
Start date: 2009-09-01
End date: 2013-02-28
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 560640.0
EU funding (EUR): 499904.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The overall objective is to foster and build a network between Scientific and Technological community and enterprises, which are involved in research and development activities, belonging to the European Community and Tunisia, to better share scientific and technological information and knowledge between the two Areas. We aim at creating a community of actors involved in the scientific and technology field of the European Community and Tunisia, through: 1. Providing a wider access to information on scientific and technological programmes, funding projects building and management of the European Community 2. Identifying the main priorities in the scientific and technology field and demonstrating the mutual benefit from the S& T cooperation between the European Community and Tunisia 3. Improving knowledge and skills transfer on scientific and technological matters, spreading and sharing best practices in order to present the state of the art and the prospects for cooperation in defined fields in either project areas. We propose a set of actions to underpin information facilities for networking and dissemination activities, such as technology forecasting, meetings and also by using a suitable technological platform. All these aims will be reached by developing and setting up information facilities, such as information services, a web platform and online events. The platform will be a tool which helps to create a virtual and sharing space, in order to strengthen a closer interaction between the target audience of the project. All these tools will improve the information exchanges, the scientific and technological network and a common policy on scientific and technological matters between the European community and Tunisia.

Keywords: science,tecnology,cooperation,tecnological platform,vince,bic
Building a biological knowledge-base on fish lifecycles for competitive, sustainable European aquaculture (LIFECYCLE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Destination: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environment
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Sweden,France,Norway,United Kingdom,Netherlands,Portugal,France,Spain,Spain,United Kingdom,Germany,Iceland
Call:  (FP7-KBBE-2007-2A, 2007)
Start date: 2009-02-01
End date: 2013-07-31
Duration (months): 54.0
Total project cost (EUR): 8753000.41
EU funding (EUR): 5995801.0
Participants: 14
Project status: CLOSED

LIFECYCLE (14 partners, 9 countries) will deliver a knowledge-base to improve competitiveness and sustainability of European aquaculture, through a combination of question-problem driven approaches. The focus will be on early developmental events, growth and environmental adaptation throughout the lifecyle, and on the physiology and immunology of key life-stage transitions, such as metamorphosis, smoltification and puberty. To advance current knowledge on mechanisms governing essential biological functions in fish, state-of-the-art physiological research will be combined with functional genomics by leading European research groups. LIFECYCLE will focus on all major life stages of sea bass, sea bream, Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. For these important aquaculture species, substantial resources and biological information exists which will be exploited and integrated to potentiate the overall impact. Two key conceptual approaches will be taken: 1. Changes in physiological systems at different points during the lifecycle will be studied to establish how early factors impact on later stages. 2. Cross-cutting experiments will address integration and crosstalk between physiological systems. LIFECYCLE is planned to direct research at current production bottlenecks. The knowledge generated about development and growth, adaptation and homeostasis, the immune system, sex differentiation and puberty will have a major impact on alleviating problems linked to abnormal larval development, skeletal deformities, poor growth and energy utilization, mortalities related to life stage transitions, poor environmental performance, and unwanted sexual maturation. The focused dissemination of such knowledge will make the EU aquaculture industry more efficient and stimulate its sustainable expansion. The knowledge-base established will pave way for future advances within fields of stress and disease control, breeding selection, environmental performance and species diversification.

Keywords: essential biological functions,critical life stages,production bottlenecks,systems crosstalk