Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Secretariat of Global research collaboration for infectious disease preparedness (GloPID-R Sec III)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Health
Theme: Health
Destination: Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Germany,United Kingdom,France
Call: Support for the functioning of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R) (HORIZON-HLTH-2022-DISEASE-07, 2022)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2026-04-30
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1593312.5
EU funding (EUR): 1593312.5
Participants: 3
Project status: SIGNED

GloPID-R-Sec III is the Secretariat to the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R). Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin (CHARITÉ) has decided to fulfil the role of Coordinator of the Secretariat, in close consultation with Fondation Mérieux (FMER; previous Secretariat coordinator), and the University of Oxford (UOXF; continuing key technical partner). As GloPID-R is continuously evolving its organization and structure, so must the Secretariat evolve. GloPID-R Sec III provides the opportunity to move towards a collaborative leadership model, aligned with GloPID-R’s vision, aiming to respond to the increased willingness from funders to work together, and to the increased work scope for GloPID-R and the Secretariat due to the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives and core activities of GloPID-R Sec III encompass: -Core organisational and secretarial services: To provide operational secretarial, organisational, and administrative support to the GloPID-R organisation; -Communication and stakeholder engagement support-oriented services: To implement, maintain and evaluate an effective external communications and advocacy programme to support communications with GloPID-R Members and stakeholders; -Technical support-oriented services: To support the further development and operationalisation of GloPID-R’s strategy by providing expert technical and operational support to its Executive Board and Working Groups. Critically, to meet the expectations of GloPID-R, the Secretariat must continuously explore and implement key adaptations that improve the effective coordination between (inter)national funders and stakeholders for a rapid research response to public health emergencies. Thus, our work plan has been devised to adjust to the anticipated evolution of the alliance and to the changes that occurred during the previous funding period.

Keywords: global health,emerging infectious diseases,secretariat
Creation of innovative "humidity to electricity" renewable energy conversion technology towards sustainable energy challenge (CATCHER)

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: Belgium,Ukraine,Austria,Spain,Portugal,Poland
Call: EIC Pathfinder Open 2021 (HORIZON-EIC-2021-PATHFINDEROPEN-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-04-01
End date: 2026-03-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2996550.0
EU funding (EUR): 2996550.0
Participants: 9
Project status: SIGNED

CATCHER project is aimed at development of innovative technology to exploit the atmospheric humidity for direct conversion to the electricity, thus gain a new sustainable source of renewable energy and to contribute to implementing the specific priorities for strengthening the EU leadership on renewables. The successful realization of the project is assured by implementation of knowledge sharing in material science, physics, nanoelectronics, green chemistry, nanoengineering, sustainability and research marketing via international and intersectorial collaboration of highly qualified research and business from Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Poland and Ukraine. Up to date we developed the theoretical basis for the “humidity to electricity” conversion mechanism, delivered proof of the concept and elaborated the first-generation converter Prototype - advanced “humidity to electricity” converter within accomplished 2016-2019 H2020-MSCA-RISE-2015 HUNTER project; attested and further patented [PCT/UA2019/000147] in 2020. Project is targeted on advancement, optimization and scalability of a previously developed technology that converts atmospheric humidity into electrical current [up to date value of 3.6 mW/g or 1.82 mW/cm2], with an expected output power density of ~36 mW/g or [15 - 20 mW/cm2], which will be ready for scaling up, thus could be prepared for further integration with existed EU electrical system for general energy use. The proposed solution is expected to contribute to implementing the specific priorities for strengthening the EU leadership on renewables laid out in the Communication for Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation. Sharing the culture of research and innovation, the CATCHER project will allow applying recent advancements in nanotechnology science and engineering to address DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, EU Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) and EU Re-thinking 2050 strategy.

Keywords: alternative energy,renewable energy,humidity,electricity,nanoelectronics
Bio-based in Soil applications with Optimal biodegradation in their Ultimate Life – The SOUL project (SOUL)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Circular Bio-based Europe
Action type: Innovation actions
Partnership: CBE (JU-JTI)
Countries involved: Spain,Italy,Portugal,Poland,Belgium,Switzerland,Ireland
Call: Bio-based materials and products for biodegradable in-soil applications (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024, 2024)
Start date: 2025-09-01
End date: 2029-08-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 10014752.0
EU funding (EUR): 7267599.5
Participants: 19
Project status: SIGNED

The use of plastic products has increased significantly due to their versatility, ease of manufacture, and affordability. However, the excessive production and disposal of plastics have led to environmental concerns. Packaging and construction are the largest end-use markets for plastics in the EU. Agriculture is another major user, with plastic products like mulching films, controlled-release fertilizers, and tree guards being widely used. While these products offer benefits like water conservation, weed control, and increased yields, they also pose risks of soil pollution and environmental contamination. The majority of agricultural plastics are not collected or recycled, leading to improper disposal and landfilling. Other plastic products, such as turf nets and infills, are not biodegradable and difficult to recover for recycling. To address these issues, SOUL aims to develop novel, biodegradable materials with high renewable content. The consortium partners will focus on producing new materials, transforming existing plastic products, and developing sustainable end-of-life solutions. By addressing waste management, reducing carbon footprints, and preventing soil contamination, SOUL seeks to contribute to a more sustainable and circular plastic economy. SOUL will deploy at TRL8, with a circular bioeconomy and multi-actor approach, a complete value chain to produce 11 innovative bio-based and biodegradable in soil product solutions meeting high market demand, by the combination of 3 building blocks and 8 technologies, reaching solutions with a 95% of Renewable Raw Materials while ensuring a platform able to respond to the different application needs.

Keywords: improved controlled biodegradabiliy,improved soil structure,improved soil biodiversity
Twinning for excellence in biophysics of protein interactions and self-assembly (TWIN2PIPSA)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Improved access to Excellence
Destination: Improved access to Excellence
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Portugal,Denmark,Israel,United Kingdom
Call: Twinning (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03, 2021)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2026-03-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1228957.0
EU funding (EUR): 1228957.0
Participants: 5
Project status: SIGNED

TWIN2PIPSA will improve R&I capacities of FC.ID/ULisboa (Portugal) in the field of protein folding biophysics and conformational diseases by partnering in joint Twinning activities with three world-leading research and technological development performers: the University of Cambridge (UCAM), the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), and Tel Aviv University (TAU). The folding and misfolding of proteins, their interactions and self-assembly in cells is central to biology and has implications in diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. The so-called conformational diseases include cataracts, metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative pathologies such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Knowledge on the ability to modulate protein interactions and self-assembly is critical to develop applications of protein-based biomaterials like bioadhesive glues or to design therapeutic antibody biologics. TWIN2PIPSA fulfils local needs and will generate outstanding contributions through investigations of pathological self-assembly in vitro and in living cells, nanoscale characterization of protein-based materials and implementation of integrative biomolecular simulations that will raise the international profile and scientific standing of FC.ID/ULisboa. This will enable a local cluster of excellence whose scientific and technological breakthroughs will empower both project partners and the industry sector in their regional innovation ecosystems. The partnership and network will significantly reinforce the R&I capabilities of the widening institution and Portugal’s innovation performance. TWIN2PIPSA comprises several Twinning activities: staff exchanges, secondments to partners, expert visits, meetings, training schools and a joint exploratory project that will translate into biomedical and biotechnological outcomes. Dedicated activities to reinforce research management capacities and administrative skills of FC.ID/ULisboa grant office through mentoring and staff exchanges are also planned.
Electrochemical interfacial engineering of metal organic frame work towards aluminium solid state batteries (MOF AlSolidBat)

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: Czechia
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-11-07
End date: 2026-11-06
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 166278.72
EU funding (EUR): 166278.72
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Aluminium solid-state rechargeable batteries are promising candidate for post-lithium ion batteries. The electrolyte system of rechargeable aluminium batteries is an urgent research problem that is preventing its widespread implementation. The prime aim of the research proposal is electrochemical interfacial engineering of metal organic frame work (MOFs) based electrolyte towards aluminium solid-state battery applications. Study of MOFs are key topic in materials science sector over the past decade for facilitating next generation nano-electronic devices. Tuning the porosity of MOF can provide controllable functionality - an ideal platform for investigating the underlying mechanism of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) and their ion conduction and the structure property relationships. This research proposal will address the challenges in the conventional liquid electrolytes and existing SSEs. The potential impact of the project proposal are traditional liquid electrolytes and conventional inorganic SSEs can be replaced by flexible, cost-effective and high porous MOF based SSEs for high performance and environment friendly aluminium batteries. The specific research objective of the project are, O1. Facile synthesis of cost-effective and high-performance nanostructured MOFs O2. Encapsulating an infinitesimal ionic liquid (IL) into MOFs to construct an IL@MOF solid electrolyte O3. Understanding the inherent electrochemical interface and studying the underlying structure-property relationship of IL@MOF based SSEs O4. Demonstrating a cost effective and environment friendly aluminium solid state battery with high specific power density using synthesized solid electrolyte Research results will be published in reputed high impact open access international journals and conferences. This project is in line with the EU strategy for ‘the energy storage devices for the transition to a low carbon economy based on renewable energy source’

Keywords: aluminum battery solid state electrolytes metal organic framework electrochemical interface ionic liquid
MINIMAL SAPONIN-BASED ADJUVANT VACCINE PLATFORM (ADJU-PLATFORM)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS1 (ERC-2022-POC1, 2022)
Start date: 2024-03-01
End date: 2025-08-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

ADJU-PLATFORM seeks to leverage a breakthrough made in the ERC-2016-STG-716878 project to validate a synthetic technological platform for the efficient production of optimised saponin adjuvants and improved cost-effective vaccines. We have recently developed in the laboratory a potent, safe, stable and streamlined platform based on an optimised version of the vaccine adjuvant QS-21 that has led to patent applications and raised the interest of the pharmaceutical industry. In this PoC project, we aim to exploit our synthetic saponin technology to produce scalable adjuvant and vaccine candidates that outperform existing products more cost-effectively, lowering the risk profile of the commercialisation potential, while also achieving valorisation outcomes for market entry. The goal is to demonstrate our innovative minimal adjuvant platform in relevant settings for the advancement of novel adjuvant prototypes and molecular vaccines closer to the market. The breakthrough innovation potential of ADJU-PLATFORM lies in the exploitation of this adjuvant vaccine platform for its application with additional formulation systems in a range of disease areas, expanding and improving the available vaccine solutions. The high purity and excellent chemical control over our synthetic platform compared to the heterogeneous natural product adjuvants, as well as its streamlined, modular nature and low-cost profile are distinctive attributes of our technology that will be valorised herein, making it a potentially superior alternative to existing vaccine models with less structural definition and costlier timelines. The main objectives are (1) demonstrate our synthetic technology platform for the streamlined and efficient development of scalable adjuvant and vaccine solutions and (2) implement valorisation opportunities of our platform and products by establishing an optimal IPR strategy and a “go-to-market” roadmap for the commercialisation.
TWAICE predictive analytics and digital twin ecosystem to optimise and automate batteries second life and re-use (Predictive Battery Analytics)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Challenges
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Germany
Call: EIC Accelerator Challenge: Technologies for ‘Fit for 55’ (HORIZON-EIC-2022-ACCELERATOR-01, 2022)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2024-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3091250.0
EU funding (EUR): 2163875.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Our solution solves the major cost and safety problems posed by batteries. TWAICE’s predictive battery analytics platform can be implemented at all stages of the battery value chain, optimizing processes such as development, operation and re-use (second life). There is a substantial lack of transparency in Li-ion batteries, a problem which can lead to overly high development and operation costs and pose safety risks. Our software addresses this problem by empowering customers to better understand their batteries. They can obtain precise diagnoses and prognoses on battery health and remaining lifetimes, using this information to inform their strategic operational decisions. Underpinned by digital twin technology, we combine battery knowledge with artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve the specific customer needs mainly in the energy and mobility sector. Wherever it is applied, our solution will make significant contributions to reducing CO2 and ensuring a greener future.

Keywords: machine learning and statistical data processing,energy,emission free mobility,battery technology,battery efficiency,energy storage
European Identity THeft Observatory System (EITHOS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Civil Security for Society
Theme: Civil Security for Society
Destination: Fighting Crime and Terrorism
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Greece,Spain,Italy,Belgium,Sweden
Call: Online identity theft is countered (HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2025-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2996141.25
EU funding (EUR): 2996141.25
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

EITHOS will develop a novel Identity Theft Observatory System, empowering European citizens, Law Enforcements Agencies (LEAs), and policy makers to further contribute to the prevention, detection, and investigation of identity theft related crime. It will provide a common gateway for identity theft information and intelligence in Europe, built on top of a modern technological back end, based on two pillars: (1) Inform & Educate European citizens through the observatory itself and via innovative awareness campaigns regarding the safety of their personal data and identity; (2) Identify & address the challenges that Police Authorities face against identity theft and develop a robust software toolset to support them and enhance their investigations. The proposed system will provide easy access to information and intelligence about previous and current identity theft related trends (such as the methods that fraudsters follow to steal information, personal data protection, or the ways that victims can be supported) through its front end, while offering a cutting-edge AI-based technological toolkit via its back end. Additionally, the project will analyse the societal impact of identity theft, as well as the legal framework under which the utilisation of AI remote technologies and e-evidence exchange can be achieved. Focusing on educating civil society and addressing the obstacles that hinder LEAs to efficiently fight identity theft, EITHOS differentiates from previous projects and other market solutions which often concentrate on digital identity management and secure transactions.

Keywords: audio deepfake detection,image video deepfake detection,fake botnet detection,structured knowledge extraction,web and dark web scanning,nlp,computer vision,artificial intelligence
Next Generation Laconic Cryptography (LACONIC)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Computer Science and Informatics
Panel description: Informatics and information systems, computer science, scientific computing, intelligent systems
Countries involved: Germany
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2021-STG, 2021)
Start date: 2022-07-01
End date: 2027-06-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1482690.0
EU funding (EUR): 1482690.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Communication efficiency is one of the central challenges for cryptography. Modern distributed computing techniques work on large quantities of data, and critically depend on keeping the amount of information exchanged between parties as low as possible. However, classical cryptographic protocols for secure distributed computation cause a prohibitive blow-up of communication in this setting. Laconic cryptography is an emerging paradigm in cryptography aiming to realize protocols for complex tasks with a minimal amount of interaction and a sub-linear overall communication complexity. If we manage to construct truly efficient laconic protocols, we could add a cryptographic layer of protection to modern data-driven techniques in computing. My initial results in laconic cryptography did not just demonstrate the potential of this paradigm, but proved to be a game-changer in solving several long standing open problems in cryptography, e.g. enabling me to construct identity-based encryption from weak assumptions. However, the field faces two major challenges: (a) Current constructions employ techniques that are inherently inefficient. (b) The most advanced notions in laconic cryptography are only known from very specific combinations of assumptions, and are therefore just one cryptanalytic breakthrough away from becoming void. This project will make a leap forward in both challenges. I will systematically address these challenges in a work program which pursues the following objectives: (i) Develop new tools and mechanisms to realize crucial cryptographic primitives in a compact way. (ii) Design efficient protocols for advanced laconic functionalities which sidestep the need for inherently inefficient low-level techniques and widen the foundation of underlying assumptions. (iii) Strengthen the conceptual bridge between laconic cryptography and cryptographically secure obfuscation, transferring new techniques and ideas between these domains.