Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
ARTificial Intelligence for Flood resilient infrAstruCTure (ARTIFACT)

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
Panel: Information Science and Engineering
Countries involved: Serbia,Netherlands,Germany
Call: Twinning Green Deal (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02, 2023)
Start date: 2024-10-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1497605.57
EU funding (EUR): 1497605.57
Participants: 4
Project status: SIGNED

Amidst the mounting challenges posed by climate change, particularly escalating urban flooding events, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence R&D of Serbia (IVI) introduces the ARTIFACT project, focusing on the synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and engineering for urban flood resilience. Recognizing the limitations of existing physics-based models, the ARTIFACT seeks to harness AI's capabilities to elevate urban flood prediction, management, and mitigation, emphasising the importance of integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) and AI in urban planning to confront future flood risks. Notably, IVI aims to utilize vast datasets and advanced machine learning techniques to offer in-depth, real-time analysis concerning climate change impacts. By intertwining AI-driven solutions and expertise of IVI with engineering prowess from leading EU partners, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft), and Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), the initiative aims to foster advanced strategies in AI-based urban flood modelling. As IVI positions itself at the forefront of AI-driven environmental modelling, the ARTIFACT project emerges as a beacon of innovation, cementing IVI's role as a regional leader and research lighthouse in this domain. To achieve this ARTIFACT will use staff exchanges, expert trainings, summer schools and workshops to boost the research excellence, innovation capacity and visibility of IVI members focusing on ESRs and administrative staff. The project will gradually shift focus from research to innovation-driven implementation by setting up Blue-Green AI Hub at IVI as an interface towards the regional ICT sector, bridging high-quality IVI research with thriving regional ICT innovation scene. With the help of EU partners, ARTIFACT will put the IVI on the European map of emerging AI-based flood and NBS modelling, while via Blue-Green AI Hub, IVI will become integral part of regional ICT industry.

Keywords: flood risk management flood modeling ai machine learning nature based solutions climate adaptation capacity building
Policy REcommendations to Maximise the beneficial Impact of Unexplored Mobilities in and beyond the European Union (PREMIUM_EU)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Culture, creativity and inclusive society
Theme: Culture, creativity and inclusive society
Destination: Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Netherlands,Sweden,Denmark,Norway,Poland,Spain,Türkiye,Austria,Germany
Call: The impact of spatial mobility on European demographics, society, welfare system and labour market (HORIZON-CL2-2022-TRANSFORMATIONS-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-04-01
End date: 2026-03-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2999672.5
EU funding (EUR): 2999672.0
Participants: 10
Project status: SIGNED

PREMIUM_EU will develop a Regional Policy Dashboard (RPD) for policy makers in vulnerable regions to help them formulate policies to use the potential of mobility to enhance regional inclusive growth and wellbeing. It is an evidence based tool, where policy makers are offered tailor-made selections of policies that reflect the mobility and regional development profiles of their region. The Dashboard contains three modules, that contain state of the art EU-wide regional qualitative and quantitative information: a mobility module (MM), a regional development effects module (RDEM), and a policy module (PM). The MM covers both past, current and future trends (forecasts/scenarios). In constructing past and current patterns and trends, innovative methodologies will be used that combines traditional migration statistics with novel geocoded data from social media usage. Moreover, mobility flows will tae into account the human capital dimension, which allows to study brain drain and brain gain processes, and mismatches on the labour market, such as evidenced in labour exploitation of migrant workers filling the lowest sports of the labour market. A typology of regions based on the mix of different types of mobility will be developed. The RDEM uses a multidimensional definition of development, covering not only economic, but also social and cultural aspects. A typology of regions based on the multidimensional set of regional development indicators will also be developed. Causal modeling of mobility and regional development will point at the key drivers of mobility relevant for development, and the reverse relation of the key regional determinants of inward and outward moves. The PM will choose a palette of relevant policies for the user based on the regional profile in the mobility/regional development typology. Users will also be given the opportunity to feed their experiences into the RPD.

Keywords: policy dashboard,mobility typology,regional development typology
The Social Dilemma of Self-Reliance (SELFRELIANCE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: The Soci al World and Its Interactions
Panel description: Sociology, social psychology, education  sciences , communication  studies
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2021-STG, 2021)
Start date: 2022-02-01
End date: 2027-01-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499984.0
EU funding (EUR): 1499984.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

To tackle global challenges like climate change or pandemics, large-scale cooperation is needed. Cooperation and its maintenance are traditionally seen as a conflict between pro-sociality (dedicating resources towards public goods) and free-riding (taking advantage of the cooperation of others). Yet, when faced with shared problems that require cooperation, individuals may also have the ability to solve them individually. Societies often, and increasingly so, provide individuals with means to become independent of public goods through, e.g., private healthcare or retirement planning. How such opportunities of self-reliance influence cooperation and group-living is largely unknown. SELFRELIANCE fills this void and elucidates the functional and dysfunctional effects of (increasing opportunities for) self-reliance. Conceptualizing cooperation as a conflict between 'communalism' and 'individualism' reveals a heretofore neglected social dilemma and shows (1) how self-reliance changes the interdependence structure of groups, (2) how such changes influence the ability to solve shared problems, (3) affect norms of trust and responsibility, and (4) give rise to institutions able to solve the dilemma between independence and collective action. To this end, SELFRELIANCE is built on a new collective action model. Using this model as the theoretical bedrock, the strengths of three methodological approaches are combined: laboratory experiments (WP1/1PhD), a large-scale cross-cultural study (WP2/1Postdoc), and computer simulations (WP3/1PhD). In combination, this approach will reveal how self-reliance changes the normative foundation of groups, how cross-cultural differences in interdependence influence cooperation around the globe, and the co-evolution of self-reliance, institutions, and collective action. Results will advance our theoretical understanding of human cooperation and inform policies for promoting cooperation towards shared socio-economic problems across societies.

Keywords: cooperation,social dilemmas,social interdependence,individualism,institution formation
Protecting mental health in times of change (MENTBEST)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Health
Theme: Health
Destination: Staying Healthy in a rapidly changing society
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Portugal,Spain,Ireland,Denmark,Estonia,Albania,Belgium,Greece
Call: Boosting mental health in Europe in times of change (HORIZON-HLTH-2022-STAYHLTH-01-two-stage, 2022)
Start date: 2023-04-01
End date: 2028-03-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6975977.5
EU funding (EUR): 6975977.5
Participants: 14
Project status: SIGNED

Europe is in a time of dramatic change, war, economic crisis, climate change, migration, digitalisation, pandemics, ageing and demographic change, place increasing stress and pressure on our societies to adapt to fast-changing situations. Particular vulnerable groups in the general population are especially at risk of being disadvantaged by dramatic societal change, of experiencing particular stressors, and of suffering (further) negative impacts on their wellbeing, including mental health. Members of MENTBEST have researched, created and delivered community-based interventions to reduce depression and suicidal behaviour. These interventions have been implemented and proven effective in 120 communities across 17 EU countries. Building on this experience and intervention framework (EAAD 4-Level-Intervention), the MENTBEST consortium will (a) characterise the scale of the change-related mental health challenges; (b) work with patients, healthcare and other stakeholders to identify interventions and tools that can best build resilience and maintain mental health; (c) combine these interventions with an adapted and broadened EAAD 4 Level Intervention into a comprehensive community-based intervention (COMBINA) (d) deliver and validate COMBINA in five model regions, across five countries, with particular analysis of the benefits for vulnerable groups. An innovative addition will be the RCT of app-based self-monitoring and self-management technologies for mental health, which use AI and n=1 longitudinal statistics to create individualised predictive models and provide users preventive and self-management support. After validation and process evaluation, enhanced COMBINA will be a ready-to-use package which can be adopted throughout Europe and beyond. MENTBEST will inform a comprehensive communication,dissemination and policy-input programme to maximise impact, building on our relevant experience at all levels, from public outreach to government and EU policy.

Keywords: resilience,community based interventions,protecting vulnerable groups,mental self care
Finding novel antifungals targeting Aspergillus fumigatus (BIO-FUNGAS)

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): 2450000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2450000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Invasive aspergillosis, caused by fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus, affects over 2 million patients globally each year, with mortality rates of up to 95%. Current antifungal treatments are ineffective and can have serious, life-threatening side effects, highlighting the urgent need for new therapeutic options. Microbial natural products are a valuable source of novel chemical diversity and two of the three current antifungal classes are derived from a small fraction of culturable soil microbes (<1%). Bactobio’s innovative platform combines next generation sequencing, automation, data science, and bioengineering to unlock the untapped potential of the 99% previously unculturable soil microbes. With this approach, we aim to discover new antifungal solutions that overcome the limitations of current treatments while drastically reducing discovery costs and timelines. We have already validated our discovery platform by identifying novel compounds targeting fungal plant pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. Our objectives are to enhance the platform’s efficiency in discovering new antifungal compounds through genome-guided validation, AI-driven analysis, and structural identification. We will also scale up compound production to enable compound testing and commercialisation. Additionally, we will validate the effectiveness and safety of these compounds through bioproduction trials and preliminary screenings. Finally, we plan to commercialise 5-10 novel compounds through outlicensing to major pharmaceutical companies. The project will introduce new treatments at reduced discovery costs to combat antimicrobial resistance and improve public health. The successful development and commercialisation of these novel compounds can be expected to achieve annual revenues of >€400Mn. These new treatment options will help reduce mortality rates, ease healthcare burdens, and strengthen Europe’s position as a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation.

Keywords: bioinformatics,data science,bioengineering,automation
Development of Multifunctional Nanofibre Composite Membranes for Air Filtration (NANOFILT)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Attracting and mobilising the best talents
Destination: Attracting and mobilising the best talents
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Information Science and Engineering
Countries involved: Lithuania,Poland,France
Call: ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-TALENTS-02, 2024)
Start date: 2026-02-01
End date: 2028-01-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 196976.16
EU funding (EUR): 196976.16
Participants: 3
Project status: SIGNED

Air pollution is a critical global challenge affecting public health and the environment. The NANOFILT project will address this issue by advancing nanofibre-based filtration technologies. Current air filters face limitations in balancing efficiency with durability and cost effectiveness. This research will develop novel nanofibre composite membranes that go beyond state-of-the-art air filtration. The main objectives are to: (1) Create innovative nanofibre composites with enhanced mechanical and functional properties. (2) Conduct comprehensive characterisation of these new materials. (3) Develop predictive models for material behaviour. (4) Evaluate the composites' performance in real-world air filtration scenarios. The project will involve extensive laboratory work, computational modelling and performance testing. A planned short secondment to an industrial partner will offer insights into practical applications and market needs. This MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship will greatly enhance the researcher's career by providing advanced nanomaterial synthesis and characterisation skills, expertise in computational modelling of advanced materials, experience in translating research into practical applications and opportunities for interdisciplinary/intersectoral collaboration. The project outcomes will be improved air quality solutions with potential applications in residential, industrial and automotive sectors. The research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and EU priorities in innovative materials and environmental challenges. By combining cutting-edge materials science with practical air filtration needs, this timely project promises to deliver significant scientific advances and societal benefits. Its interdisciplinary nature, along with the fellow's expertise and the host institution's advanced facilities, position this project to make substantial contributions to air filtration technology.

Keywords: nanofibre composites air filtration zinc oxide tetrapods polyacrylonitrile pan mechanical properties finite element analysis fea nanoindentation antibacterial materials
Optimization and certification of non-invasive, immediate, in vivo blood analyser for decentralized settings. (HemoScope)

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

We believe that a needle-free, optical, and AI-based in vivo blood analyser which provides immediate results will transform the way patients are diagnosed and monitored: saving oncology patients’ lives by avoiding Neutropenia, assisting neonatal care by decreasing the need to draw blood and increasing monitoring rate, through close monitoring of geriatrics, and even home testing of patients, shifting from reactive to proactive care. Our HemoScope device will not only allow for more immediate and informed care but will also reduce healthcare costs by decreasing acute events through earlier diagnoses. HemoScope is based on ten years of research at the Technion University, Israel. It is based on advanced optics with cutting edge AI algorithms performing an in-vivo blood count within 30 seconds without taking a single drop of blood. HemoScope’s technology, protected by numerous patents, is unique in providing completely non-invasive measurements of all cardinal blood count parameters, unlike other developing devices that measure only a single parameter. Blood counts, with over 3 billion tests performed annually, are mostly done in labs, with a few using finger-prick devices. LiteBC will first market HemoScope to hospitals and clinics, and once established, will introduce a more compact, cost-effective version for home use. HemoScope offers significant benefits: it provides immediate diagnostic results, reduces the risk of iatrogenic anaemia and sharps injuries, and can be operated by non-specialists. It eliminates the need for needles, syringes, and biohazard disposal, improving logistics. Patients benefit from a painless process, enhancing compliance. Overall, these advantages lead to substantial cost savings. The EIC project LiteBC will upgrade the benchtop prototype, already tested on thousands, to a handheld, clinically validated version aimed at achieving certification and commercialization in Europe.

Keywords: blood count,non invasive,haematology,point of care devices,decentralization,personalized medicine,engineering and technology electronics,photonics
Warren Unified Cloud - a cloud platform as a service for regional infrastructure service providers to collectively deliver a global, unified cloud experience. (WRN)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Estonia
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

Warren addresses a significant problem in the market by providing a complete self-service cloud platform for regional infrastructure service providers (data centers and hosting companies) to collectively deliver a global unified cloud experience, a secure and sovereign alternative to compete with international public clouds. Today the core platform is ready and functional. The platform covers computing, storage, networking, user management, billing, and support for regional payment methods, as well as handling potential abuse, all within a unified system. The core focus of the EIC proposal is to bring Warren into the second phase of development by building out the network between local partners. The key component in connecting all data center partners into a coherent network is a new billing/accounting system with a meta-data management layer. A blockchain-based solution resulting in a transparent self-governing system. The secondary element is an intelligent resource allocator (machine learning system to automatically organize workloads on hardware clusters to optimize hardware utilization and energy consumption while increasing ROI for the service provider). The product was first released in the spring of 2019 with our Estonian partner. In 2020 we expanded to the first external market starting with Indonesia which was quickly followed by Singapore. Today we are deployed in 10 countries (Estonia, Indonesia, Finland, France, UK, USA, Thailand, Singapore, Bangladesh, and Australia), and over 20 data centers, ready to be connected, with many more in the pipeline. With EIC support, we aim to launch the most important part of the platform and transform the cloud industry, creating a more equitable and efficient digital future.

Keywords: cloud computing,data sovereignty,digital infrastructure
GOCAP®: GRAPHENE LIGHT-ACTIVATED, ANTIBIOTIC-FREE CATHETER CAP FOR INFECTION PREVENTION (GOCAP)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Portugal
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2490000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2490000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

At GOTECH, we address the critical challenge of catheter-related infections (CRI) in hemodialysis patients. Annually, over 10 million patients globally face a 17.5% infection rate, with a 15% mortality rate, contributing to significant healthcare costs, with antibiotics treatment rising antimicrobial resistance. These infections lead to extended hospital stays, patient discomfort, and increased staff workload. Our patented solution, GOcap®, is a revolutionary graphene-based, light-activated, self-sterilizing catheter cap designed to prevent CRIs without relying on antibiotics or chemicals. GOcap® integrates a near-infrared (NIR) light source, a graphene oxide-coated waveguide, a battery, and an electronic controller. When the GOcap® is inserted in the catheter, the NIR light activates the graphene oxide, eliminating 99% of bacteria through photothermal and photodynamic effects. Unlike standard caps that just act as a physical barrier, this reusable medical device ensures long-term protection, reducing infection rates and the associated healthcare burden. GOcap® offers substantial benefits: it addresses the urgent need for innovative infection prevention, provides continuous antimicrobial action without the risk of bacterial resistance, and is economically and environmentally sustainable. Our prototypes have demonstrated 99% antimicrobial efficacy in clinically relevant settings. Partnering with Diaverum (one of the three primary dialysis clinics globally), we plan to conduct a pilot clinical study involving 250 patients by early 2025 and a global multi-center study with >1000 patients, aiming to validate our technology further and bring it to market, ultimately transforming patient care and setting a new standard for safety in hemodialysis.

Keywords: catheter related infections cri,hemodialysis,graphene based technology,light activated self sterilizing,antimicrobial resistance,nanotechnology,materials engineering