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Persistent Awareness system facilitating Customs ChecKs (PACK)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Civil Security for Society
Theme: Civil Security for Society
Destination: Border Management
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Sweden,Greece,Ukraine,Poland,Romania,Hungary
Call: Detection and tracking of illegal and trafficked goods (HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-10-01
End date: 2028-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3255931.07
EU funding (EUR): 2998440.0
Participants: 8
Project status: SIGNED

By combining IoT solutions with edge-based AI, our project PACK significantly decreases the number of trucks to be stopped for checking, enables fully automated customs checks, improves energy efficiency by optimising the equipment to operate autonomously with minimal environmental impact. It aims to deliver a highly secure, cyber-resilient access control system specifically designed for the cargo compartments of freight trucks. This innovative system enhances and integrates advanced detection, tracking, and risk-based selective control systems, featuring trustworthy algorithms that reduce false positives and biases. PACK brings more efficient customs control processes by a smart IoT-enabled customs seal to deter tampering and an intelligent IoT sensor array equipped with edge-based AI for continuous monitoring. With this setup, the system can independently evaluate the need to issue alerts to supervising authorities, thereby streamlining roadside inspections. Additionally, it allows customs and law enforcement agencies to access and unlock the customs seal at any point during transit, including locations outside traditional customs yards and checkpoints. Our goal is to demonstrate that implementing PACK across the European Union can significantly reduce freight truck waiting times at external EU borders, by just a 10% market penetration saving the logistics and transportation industry ~ €241 million and 2.35 million hours of time annually. This improvement would also result in the conservation of ~70.5 million litres of fuel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 190.000 metric tons each year. The complete solution will be validated with end-users in realistic operational scenarios, running parallel to actual customs inspections to benchmark its performance and deliver measurable results. Market uptake is planned in a public-private cost sharing model where customs authorities, truck operators and logistics companies share deployment costs.

Keywords: customs procedure,fully automated customs check,advance cargo information,smart customs seal
A Design Study for a Muon Collider complex at 10+ TeV center of mass (MuCol)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Research infrastructures
Theme: Research infrastructures
Destination: Development and infrastructures
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Switzerland,Germany,France,Italy,Netherlands,Portugal,Sweden,China,United Kingdom,United States
Call: Research infrastructure concept development (HORIZON-INFRA-2022-DEV-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-03-01
End date: 2027-02-28
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2232862.5
EU funding (EUR): 2195000.0
Participants: 32
Project status: SIGNED

Two facility concepts have been considered as potential pathways to the future of particle physics at the energy frontier in Europe: FCC-hh, a 100 TeV circular hadron collider and CLIC, a 3 TeV linear lepton (i.e. electron-positron) collider. The recent European Accelerator R&D Roadmap includes a novel option, a 10 or more TeV muon collider, which expands the lepton collider energy reach and promises compact dimensions, high efficiency and limited cost. Muons are point-like particles, in contrast to hadrons; a 10 TeV muon collider would have a comparable physics case, for a number of physics processes, to a 100 TeV hadron collider. The muon collider promises high benefit but also faces a significant risk, as it is the first of its kind and uses novel advanced technologies. The MuCol design study will address the core challenges identified in the Roadmap, develop the concept and technologies and demonstrate: • the physics case of the muon collider is sound and detector systems can yield sufficient resolution and rejection of backgrounds; • no principle technological issues will prevent the achievement of a satisfactory performance of the accelerator or the detectors; • the muon collider provides a highly sustainable energy frontier facility compared to other equivalent colliders; and • exploiting synergies with other scientific and industrial R&D projects, can provide Europe a leading edge in discovery potential and development of associated technologies. The final report will include a thorough assessment of benefits and risks of the accelerator and detector complex, including an evaluation of the scientific, industrial and societal return beyond high-energy physics, the cost scale and sustainability of the complex and the impact arising from an implementation on the CERN site. This will allow the next European Strategy for Particle Physics Update (ESPPU) process to make informed choices for the selection of the next large collider to be built in Europe.

Keywords: accelerator physics and technology,particle physics,radiofrequency,magnets
A Data-driven Approach to Microstructural Imaging (ADAMI)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Prevention,  Diagnosis and T reatment of Human Diseases
Panel description: Medical technologies  and tools for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases, therapeutic approaches and interventions , pharmacology, preventative  medicine, epidemiology and public health , digital medicine
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2023-COG, 2023)
Start date: 2024-05-01
End date: 2029-04-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1999706.0
EU funding (EUR): 1999706.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The ability to study tissue microstructure in vivo and completely noninvasively using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to radically change how we detect, monitor, and treat diseases, in particular the many neurodegenerative diseases that affect our world’s aging population. Unfortunately, the MRI signal is a very indirect measure of microstructure, and the variety of contributing factors complicates a one-to-one association between the MRI measurements and the biological substrate. As a result, microstructural mapping is still a poorly understood and challenging inverse problem that often yields inconsistent and contradictory outcomes. In ADAMI, I will take the next leap in microstructure imaging by approaching the problem in a completely data-driven fashion as opposed to the state-of-the-art that is model-driven. This paradigm shift will enable me to turn the MRI scanner into a powerful in vivo microscope that can provide reliable information about tissue microstructure that closely matches the underlying cellular composition. Rather than relying only on a single source of contrast, I will exploit the versatility of MRI and use multiple, independent contrast mechanisms that will provide the necessary information to distinguish reliably between microscopic substrates. Rather than relying on preconceived models, I will use machine learning to learn the appropriate models directly from the data. Rather than performing a posteriori histological validation of these new microstructural models, I will acquire a priori histological data to directly inform this learning process, guaranteeing, for the first time, a close match between microstructural readouts obtained from MRI and invasive histology. Through these innovations, ADAMI will advance the field of medical imaging by introducing a groundbreaking data-driven approach to microstructure imaging which will significantly impact the understanding, diagnosis, and monitoring of brain diseases and beyond.

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging,multimodal,diffusion magnetic resonance imaging,tissue microstructure,data driven analysis,machine learning,deep learning,artificial intelligence,optimal experimental design,neurodegeneration,non invasive
Modified Gravity: from Compact Objects to Dark Energy (MGCODE)

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: Physics
Countries involved: Czechia
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2025-05-31
Duration (months): 29.0
Total project cost (EUR): 155883.72
EU funding (EUR): 155883.72
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The origin of the accelerated expansion of the Universe remains elusive. The so-called Dark Energy might be a manifestation of modified gravity at very large scales. While near-future observatories will improve the current bounds on such a possibility, they will not likely be conclusive as to its nature. An opportunity arises from the study of modifications of gravity at shorter scales, specifically around compact objects like black holes and neutron stars, recently made possible through gravitational-wave observations. This project aims to dramatically improve the constraints on cosmological modifications of gravity by means of an interdisciplinary approach involving tools from High Energy Physics, and both astrophysical gravitational-wave and cosmological observations. Modified gravity dynamics at different scales can be described in a model-independent way as Effective Field Theories according to symmetry principles. Strong constraints will come from a combined theoretical and phenomenological study within this framework. Both analytical and numerical tools will be developed and employed to qualitatively and quantitatively compute the expected signatures on gravitational-wave astrophysics, allowing to hold these models against observations. The constraints will then be translated to the cosmological modifications of gravity, drawing novel conclusions as to which theories can consistently explain Dark Energy while satisfying bounds across a large range of scales. Ultimately, this project will foster the collaboration among the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics communities, enabling a much faster and efficient progress in the field of modified gravity in general. This includes a more focused use of the available computational resources for time-consuming resource-intensive tasks. The multifaceted training and support received during the action and the competences acquired are aimed at the career development of the fellow.

Keywords: modified gravity,effective field theory,black holes,gravitational waves
Rapid, portable and reliable cargo screener - New concept of vapour screening technology - Ion Mobility Chemical Fingerprint Detector (METEOR)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Civil Security for Society
Theme: Civil Security for Society
Destination: Border Management
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Belgium,Spain,Netherlands,Ireland,United Kingdom
Call: Better, more portable and quicker analysis and detection for customs (HORIZON-CL3-2022-BM-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-10-01
End date: 2026-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3033456.09
EU funding (EUR): 2745160.0
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

Safe and legal global transport is essential to human welfare, but it demands that customs authorities implement security regulations with a special focus on illicit goods. To enable enforcement of regulations tackling illicit goods trafficking, customs authorities have expressed their need for portable, affordable, non-intrusive, reliable screening technologies aiming to facilitate on-site and rapid inspections. The current technologies are mainly based on X-ray screening, but have its limitations in detecting illicit goods, are very expensive and the process is time consuming. This makes that currently less than 5% of the containers may be inspected, which is undesirable for customs authorities and society. In the METEOR project, the consortium will develop a prototype of a portable and versatile air sampling-based screening system. This will enable customs administrations worldwide to rapidly and reliably inspect for the presence of illicit goods. The METEOR technology will provide a new concept of cargo screening detector with a highly efficient air sampling technique and the ion mobility multidetector sensing technology. The METEOR analyser relies on a very innovative concept of a multi-detector differential mobility analyser (DMA), that classifies molecular ions based upon their electrical mobility. This generates a chemical fingerprint of the samples, and after the processing with non-targeted screening techniques, it is possible to accurately classify and detect the threats. The focus will be on the detection of illicit drugs, but also explosives and other substances. The goal is to develop the METEOR technology up to TRL7, and validate it in the operational environment. This is done by the four customs administrations (The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Ireland) involved in the project, that cover some of the main ports in Europe.

Keywords: detection,coca ne,drugs,explosives,fast screening,container,customs
Advance Marine Research Infrastructures Together (AMRIT)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Research infrastructures
Theme: Research infrastructures
Destination: Development and infrastructures
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: France,Germany,Ireland,Norway,Switzerland,Netherlands,Belgium,United Kingdom,Italy,Spain,Greece,Finland
Call: Consolidation of the RI landscape – development of complementarities, synergies and/or integration between a set of pan- European research infrastructures (HORIZON-INFRA-2023-DEV-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-03-01
End date: 2028-02-29
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4672327.54
EU funding (EUR): 4672327.54
Participants: 26
Project status: SIGNED

The European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) is the foundation of European ocean knowledge. The core Marine Research Infrastructures (MRIs) focused on ocean observing (EMSO, EURO-ARGO and ICOS ERICs; EuroFleets+, EuroGoShip, GROOM RI, JERICO RI and MINKE as INFRA projects) are the main providers of in situ ocean data for the EOOS and Copernicus, and the primary managers of instrumental capacity supporting fundamental research. These MRIs are aware that the lack of effective cross coordination prevents them from fully supporting frontier research, while the lack of integration makes it difficult to reach a critical mass for EOOS and results in significant cost duplication. Accordingly, AMRIT gathers these MRIs together with OceanOPS/WMO international coordination experience with the objective to: - ensure seamless operation of marine observation platforms ; - ensure the full nominal use of sensors and accelerate their evolution ; - exploit the complementarity of the various observation platforms ; - ensure the overall coherence of the ocean data value chain. To achieve these objectives, AMRIT will design and implement an EOOS Technical Support Center (EOOS TSC) for - a fully integrated information service across the data value chain from early planning stages to final delivery to users; - a cross-platform fully standardised data acquisition methodology for Essential Ocean Variables; - a collaborative federal structure to operate these services, relying on the ERIs and their members. The EOOS TSC will be the cornerstone in establishing and maintaining the EOOS, upon which European ocean observing can be strengthened in the coming decades. AMRIT will provide a catalyst for the development and consolidation of MRIs throughout Europe, providing a benchmark for operational coordination and collaboration. AMRIT will advance EOOS in line with its 2023-2027 Strategy and beyond, and the European Commission's ambitions for sharing responsibility in ocean observing across Europe.

Keywords: european ocean observing system eric marine research infrastructures essential ocean variables metadata best practices integrated tools and services operational financial efficiency
ADVANCING AEROSPACE COMPOSITES THROUGH INDUCTION WELDING AND NEW VITRIMERIC FORMULATIONS ENHANCED BY INTEGRATED PHOTONIC SENSORS, PROVIDING DATA TO DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN, SHM, MAINTENANCE (PLEIADES)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Theme: Mobility
Destination: Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Greece,Belgium,Italy,Czechia,Ireland
Call: Competitiveness and digital transformation in aviation – advancing further composite aerostructures (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-01-01
End date: 2027-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 5686940.28
EU funding (EUR): 4726893.44
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

The composites aerostructures market is projected to grow to 116 billion by 2030, attributed to the increasing demand for advanced materials in aircraft manufacturing, which exhibit lightweight properties and can withstand harsh environments, ultimately improving the aircraft performance and cost savings. PLEIADES project aims to address these needs, making significant steps towards meeting the industry’s requirements through its proposed solution. PLEIADES is bringing together different disciplines and key technologies that will contibute in advancing further composite aerostructures and promote the digital transformation in aviation. PLEIADES multiple disciplines extend across a wide variety such as formulations and characterisation of new composite materials, automation of induction welding processes for composites leveraging integrated sensing, disassembly of composites joints, healing and maintenance schedules. These will be complemented by the development of passive PIC based multi sensors, the development of a unified QA-SHM methodology, the extensive modelling for induction welding and the development of material, healing, damage propagation, and de-icing models. All of these disciplines will be pursued within PLEIADES and with tangible use cases by the aerospace, in synergy with Clean Aviation partnership to ensure its innovations are aligned with it. The technological advancements of PLEIADES will address the needs for high-volume sustainable manufacturing with integration inspection and recycling and circularity in the aerospace industry. It is expected that by making full use of the new technologies, that promote sustainability and circularity, cost savings of at least 30%-40% can be achieved. Within the project, a maintenance and repair protocol will be developed, as well as an innovative SHM methodology. Finally, The Digital Twin developed will contribute to the advancing of the digital research infrastructure, in accordance with Clean Aviation.

Keywords: automatic induction welding,new vitrimeric formulation,shm,ndt,maintenance,recyclability,circularity,photonic integrated circuit based sensors,multi physics models,scale down demonstrator
Towards a Unified Macro-Distributional Analysis of Globalization (TUMAG)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Individuals, Markets and Organisations
Panel description: Economics, finance , management
Countries involved: France
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2022-COG, 2022)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2028-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1698500.0
EU funding (EUR): 1698500.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Which social groups have most benefitted from financial globalization since the 1980s? How would inequality have evolved if, instead of tax competition, countries had chosen tax harmonization? The goal of this project is to address these questions in a unified framework and using new data. This proposal builds on my previous work and consists of two parts. First, I will create prototype Global Flows of Funds: comprehensive statistics of the ownership of global assets by country of the owner and wealth group (e.g., amount of UK real estate owned by US households in the top 1% of the wealth distribution). Current macroeconomic and inequality data do not indicate which groups of the population own external assets in different countries. To remedy this, I will generalize my earlier work on the size and distribution of offshore wealth to all external assets, leveraging recent major improvements in global wealth data. The resulting database will provide a direct measure of the share of foreign assets in the portfolios of different wealth groups (e.g., fraction of the wealth of the US top 1% invested in foreign assets), bridging the gap between the study of inequality and financial globalization. Second, using these Global Flows of Funds, I will estimate the effect of international tax competition on inequality. I will first provide a comprehensive quantification of the rise of international fiscal externalities since the 1980s, i.e., the extent to which residents of a given country have increasingly been subject to taxation in other countries (e.g., tax havens). Using multi-country models of wealth accumulation with heterogeneous agents calibrated using Global Flow of Funds data and other sources, I will then simulate the counterfactual evolution of inequality under different regimes of international tax coordination (e.g., full tax harmonization) since 1980. The ultimate objective is to renew thinking about the future of international economic coordination.

Keywords: inequality,globalization,tax competition,tax havens