Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Condition Monitoring and Wide Bandgap Power Electronics - Leading Innovations for the European Energy Sector (MoWiLife)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Theme: Energy
Destination: Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Denmark,France,Sweden,United Kingdom,Italy
Call: Condition & Health Monitoring in Power Electronics (PE) - Wide Band Gap PE for the energy sector (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01, 2024)
Start date: 2024-10-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3955691.25
EU funding (EUR): 3955691.25
Participants: 11
Project status: SIGNED

The Horizon CL5 call D3-01-14 asks for a) Condition and Health Monitoring and b) Wide Bandgap and Ultra-Wide Bandgap power electronics for the energy sector with a focus on converters for wind farms and the DC grid. The MoWiLife consortium addresses this call with the most advanced technology. Basis for the four MoWiLife pilots is a 2.3 kV SiC MOSFET, which will be developed by project partner Infineon. It includes a source-gate PiN diode, whose on-state voltage has a strong temperature dependence and can be read out by the gate drive, which will be developed by Rostock University. In addition, self-protection features will be integrated into the SiC chip for robustness and direct water cooling will be realized for higher output power. Two wind energy converter pilots are being realized in MoWiLife by two industrial partners. As one of the technology leaders in wind energy, Vestas – supported by University of Aalborg – will realize a TRL 6 SiC converter with +20% power density and digital-twin Condition and Health Monitoring. The start-up RKL together with Rostock University will develop a TRL 5 wind energy power stack with Condition and Health Monitoring based on online chip temperature and on-state voltage measurement. Solar medium voltage DC collection grids and meshed high voltage transmission grids will play an important role in the future. As third and fourth pilots, a TRL 5 DC-DC converter and a TRL 5 DC circuit breaker including condition monitoring are being developed by the MoWiLife university partners KTH Stockholm and University of Aberdeen. While SiC is today’s Wide Bandgap material for high power applications, ultra-high voltage Ultra-Wide Bandgap semiconductors may allow further efficiency improvements for future HVDC converters. The MoWiLife industrial partner DiamFab together with two IUNET universities will work on diamond as the ultimate semiconductor material. The TRL is still low but the potential for energy saving is high.

Keywords: power electronics,wide bandgap,ultra wide bandgap,condition monitoring,wind energy,dc dc converter,dc circuit breaker
Bactolife: Empowering the consumer and redefining gut health with breakthrough Binding Proteins, new category of functional food ingredients (Bactolife)

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

Bactolife, a Danish biotech scale-up founded in 2017, is revolutionizing worldwide health for humans and animals by developing a new category of functional ingredients - our groundbreaking Binding Proteins. These proteins, inspired by nature’s innate immunity, are meticulously designed to specifically and effectively bind to harmful microbes and their toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. This innovative approach is instrumental in protecting against gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and infection while sustaining healthy digestion. The global significance of gut health is paramount, with increasing research highlighting the crucial role of gut microbiota in overall health and the growing consumer focus on health and healthy aging. A major cause of dysbiosis and microbiome disruption is gut pathogens, an issue inadequately addressed in today's ingredient space. Also the increased use of antimicrobials to treating infections when they happen, are unsustainable and contribute to the escalating problem of antimicrobial resistance, a significant health threat recognized by WHO and EU. Our innovative Binding Proteins meet the rising demand in the nutraceutical market by disrupting current ingredient offerings. They are founded on strong scientific principles, clear mode of action, personal health, and cost effectiveness. Bactolife is on track to launch three Binding Protein products by 2026/27. These include a functional feed additive for animal health, developed in collaboration with Novozymes A/S, and two for human health: E-Defend, targeting the retail/D2C consumer segment, and CD Balance, aimed at healthcare professionals. The full potential of these Binding Proteins, post-launch, relies on the generation of clinical data to document their real-life health impacts. EIC support is crucial in accelerating this process, unlocking Bactolife’s pioneering status in the European biotech sector and establishing our future as a global leader in health ingredient innovation.

Keywords: functional food ingredients,gut health,foodborne disease,biotech,innate immunity
Supporting Creative Minds In Urban Planning (SEMINAL)

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: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Netherlands,Germany
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2024-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 187624.32
EU funding (EUR): 187624.32
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Design thinking today is talked about as a ‘new democratic and liberating form of creativity’, transforming social and economic life and revolutionizing problem-solving. Design-driven living labs as creative, collaborative, and experimental spaces have become the go-to model for cities in fostering innovation and exploring solutions to complex social and environmental challenges, such as energy transition, climate adaptation and urban inequality. The number of living labs registered in the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) has increased from 20 living labs in 2006 to 188 in 2010 and to more than 475 labs in 2020. While being successful in creating new technologies, insights and solutions, the effectiveness of the applied models is proven to be limited in innovating strategic and foresight activities that are set to deliver evidence-based future-proof solutions. Urban planning, concerned with long-tern management of spatial activities in cities, is one of such processes that is extremely influential in shaping future of cities, and yet hard to innovate. Addressing the lack of conceptual clarity on what creative thinking and innovation means for foresight activities and urban policy making is a crucial step in bridging this seemingly unbridgeable gap between experimental design-oriented ways of thinking and delivering future-proof foresight strategies. SEMINAL aims to develop state-of-art information system, to facilitate and accommodate for creative thinking as part of spatial decision-making processes. To do so, SEMINAL uses design science research as its main overarching methodological strategy and will bridge the works on collaborative decision making and creativity in the fields of urban planning, social cognitive psychology and design. The project is expected to have a major impact in the field of urban planning and design as it will deliver a toolkit for creative spatial strategic thinking.

Keywords: spatial planning,planning support systems,decision support systems,
3D printing electrodes for electrochemical nitrate to ammonia conversion: Towards a scalable preparation of cathodes for nitrate reduction electrolyzers (RedNitro3D)

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 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2025-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 166278.72
EU funding (EUR): 166278.72
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Ammonia is a fundamental molecule to produce fertilizers. It is one of the largest human-synthesized chemicals. Most of the ammonia is produced by the well-known Haber-Bosch (H-B) process, that is an energy-intensive industrial process, consuming around 1 to 2% of the worldwide energy output, and is responsible for large emission of greenhouse gases in the form of CO2. Therefore, alternative ways of producing ammonia with less environmental impact are urgently needed. Another very serious environmental problem is the nitrate contamination of water and soil, with dire consequences for aquatic ecosystems and human health. Reducing nitrate levels in groundwaters is paramount and is in line with the strategy of the European commission to preserve the balance of the ecosystem. To address these problems, electrochemical nitrate to ammonia conversion emerges as an ideal alternative, since nitrate pollution can be effectively reduced in waters, at the time that ammonia is produced on a decentralized scale. In this sense, RedNitro3D takes a step forward in solving these problems, by providing a viable strategy to reduce nitrate pollution, and at the same time take advantage of this process to obtain ammonia as a value-added product, generating profit, and enhancing the sustainability of the process. Thus, combining the electrochemical nitrate to ammonia conversion with the advances in 3D printing technology, a scalable method to prepare cathodes for electrolyzers for nitrate to ammonia conversion is proposed in RedNitro3D. The project will be implemented by following three main objectives: i) benchmarking state-of-the-art electrocatalysts, ii) integrating those electrocatalyst in a printable FDM filament to produce 3D printed cathodes, and iii) the design and implementation of a 3D printed electrolyzer containing the electrodes prepared previously. This project persues to achieve the revalorization of waste, and paves the way towards a circular economy.

Keywords: 3d printing,nitrate reduction,nitrate to ammonia conversion,electrocatalysis,electrolyzers
Matter-wave circuits of multi-component ultracold atomic systems (SUN_Atomtronics)

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: France,Italy
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-09-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 25.0
Total project cost (EUR): 235854.75
EU funding (EUR): 235854.75
Participants: 4
Project status: SIGNED

The proposed research project is in the field of atomtronics, a research area that capitalizes on the versatility and customizability of ultracold atoms trapped in magneto-optical traps to realize quantum circuits of guided matter-waves in various architectures. Specifically, I rely on a peculiar aspect of atomtronic circuits: the statistical nature of the quantum fluid coursing through them, be it bosons, fermions, or a mixture thereof, which dictates their functionality, leading to radical new circuitry. Focusing on atomtronic circuits whose quantum fluid is composed of strongly interacting multi-component fermionic and bosonic atoms, I will provide prototypes for unique and innovative hardware for quantum technologies geared towards quantum sensing, extending the scope of cold atom quantum simulators in basic science. My efforts will simultaneously span across three domains that Europe's Quantum Flagship and its several extensions outlined: sensing, simulation, and basic science. An attractive feature of atomtronics is the expectation that final applications exploiting its devices and its strategic sub-fields are close to fruition, corroborated by the great efforts and resources of important 'world nerve-centres' for quantum technologies (NIST (USA), CQT-NUS (Singapore) and LENS (Italy)). After an intensive study of atomtronic circuits operating with bosonic fluids, recent experiments have set in motion the next chapter in atomtronics to explore the potential of multi-component fermionic matter-waves circuits. Building on the foundation of my earlier works on this topic, the ideas outlined in this proposal explore this new direction of atomtronics-enabled quantum technologies revolving around the SU(N) AQUID -- the atomtronic counterpart of the SQUID, which is expected to realize rotation sensors with heightened capabilities and serve as a platform for the realization of a current-based atomtronic qubit.

Keywords: atomtronics,multi component particles,su n fermions,persistent currents,mesoscopic physics,many body physics,quantum technologies,quantum sensing,quantum simulation,basic science
EU-ALMPO -EU Active Labor Market Policies Observatory (EU-ALMPO)

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: Greece,Italy,Poland,Spain,Germany,Denmark
Call: Strengthen economic fairness and resilience of active labour market policies and address high unemployment (HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-01-01
End date: 2027-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2484233.75
EU funding (EUR): 2484233.75
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

The EU-ALMPO introduces the establishment of the EU ALMP Observatory, an innovative entity aimed at reshaping the approach toward ALMPs within the European Union. The primary goal of this observatory is to address and rectify the prevalent deficiencies in the formulation, execution, and evaluation of ALMPs among EU member states. It seeks to create a comprehensive framework to guide policymakers in the development, implementation, and scrutiny of ALMPs, ensuring more effective and equitable labor market interventions. The observatory plans to leverage a centralized information technology platform, augmented with sophisticated AI tools. These technological advancements will provide indispensable support to policymakers, researchers, and labor market professionals in designing ALMPs that are both innovative and inclusive. The AI tools integration is particularly significant, as it promises to enhance the analytical capabilities of the observatory, enabling a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the complexities associated with ALMPs. This, is anticipated to lead to the formulation of more targeted and effective labor market strategies. Moreover, the EU ALMPO is envisioned to serve as a critical resource for labor market policy, combining advanced methodologies, comprehensive data sets, cutting-edge technology, and expert insights. This will empower stakeholders across the EU to develop more effective labor market policies but also more responsive to the dynamic needs of the workforce. Furthermore, the observatory aims to facilitate the improvement of labor market integration and skill enhancement among workers, focusing on vulnerable groups. It addresses the current challenges faced by the labor market, anticipates future trends and requirements, and meets the diverse needs of labor market stakeholders. The EU ALMP Observatory aspires to become an indispensable tool in the realm of labor market policy, towards a more inclusive and resilient European labor market.

Keywords: almps,skills matching,skills development,labor market needs,overarching ai tools and methodologies,holistic and contextual approaches,innovation experiments,guidance,training,policy strategies
Self-Foldable Origami-Architected Metamaterials (S-FOAM)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Products and Processes Engineering
Panel description: Product and process design, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, vehicle engineering, energy processes and relevant computational methods
Countries involved: Italy
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2022-COG, 2022)
Start date: 2024-01-01
End date: 2028-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1930096.0
EU funding (EUR): 1930096.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Technological progress and increasingly environmental-related problems call for new cutting-edge design strategies to improve materials’ functionalities. The S-FOAM's challenge is to breakthrough metamaterial design by implanting origami/kirigami capabilities within architected cellular structures at different scales, thus bringing metamaterials to unprecedented mechanical performance. The resulting metamaterials will combine multistability, anisotropy, geometrical frustration, control of localized deformation, and ellipticity loss to achieve a new capability: self-foldability and shape-morphing induced by external stimuli. Unlike what happens in currently available origami, the location of the creases is not a priori imposed, but self-guided by ellipticity loss, occurring in the homogenized material, equivalent to the kirigami/origami, and self-controlled by embedding within the microstructure topological point and line defects. This introduces an unexplored field of research in which a material element will become able to mechanically react to actions from the surroundings through a direct change in its shape, thus reaching a configuration that optimizes its stiffness, strength, toughness, and, in a word, its environmental resilience. The research project S-FOAM will develop modelling based on the mechanics of solids and structures, numerical simulations, and experimental tools for the optimal design of origami/kirigami-lattice metamaterials. Applications are envisaged in soft robotics where grippers grasp and manipulate objects without damaging them, and in wearable devices where materials gently adapt to humans’ movements. Moreover, the design principle provided by S-FOAM is of great interest in developing adaptive medical devices and in maximizing solar power intake through flexible PVs integrated into metamaterials capable of changing shape depending on the sun motion.

Keywords: solid mechanics structural mechanics origami engineering architected materials structural metamaterials
Boosting the adoption of Ultrashort Pulsed Laser large scale structuring with an agile, dexterous and efficient manufacturing platform (OPeraTIC)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Digital, Industry and Space
Theme: Industry
Destination: Climate neutral, Circular and Digitised Production
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Partnership: Photonics, Made in Europe (co-programmed)
Countries involved: Spain,Italy,Germany,Belgium,Lithuania,France,Türkiye,United Kingdom
Call: Laser-based technologies for green manufacturing (Photonics - Made in Europe Partnerships) (RIA) (HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2026-12-31
Duration (months): 51.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6113210.75
EU funding (EUR): 6113210.0
Participants: 17
Project status: SIGNED

OPeraTIC will develop a highly efficient and modular manufacturing platform to boost the adoption of high-power Ultra-Short Pulsed Lasers, as a sustainable alternative to current surface processing. The OPeraTIC open, interoperable and expandable architecture will tackle the industrial entrance barriers of laser microstructuring of large 3D parts. OPeraTIC provides the required productivity/quality through different developments: (i) combination of advanced optical modules for beam transport and manipulation (ii) dexterous and precision robotic manipulator. iii) AI-enhanced process planning and adaptability. OPeraTIC proposes a modular and automated routing of optical components guaranteeing versatility and replicability, i.e beam delivery (polarization maintaining fiber), management (dynamic control beam shaping) and metrology (novel optical setups for product & process monitoring). On top of that, OPeraTIC will develop a system architecture for the upscaling of USPL machines to large envelope and complex trajectories, driven by a novel RAMI4.0-compliant controller (merging dexterous manipulation with high level CNC motion accuracy and full synchronization of motion, laser process and quality control). Finally, OPeraTIC proposes an I4.0-compliant platform for systematic data exchange and integrated bidirectional communication (Automation-ML and OPC-UA standards) between real environment and its digital representation. This end-to-end seamless connection enhances a Machine Intelligence Framework for the definition of Zero Defect Manufacturing strategies, empowered by AI and real-time monitorization and control, for process optimisation. A consortium of 4 top Research Institutions and 7 laser sector industry partners, backed by 2 adoption-oriented partners, will demonstrate OPeraTIC potential on relevant and high impact large-scale use-cases by 4 industrial end-users in the automotive, aeronautic, lighting, and white goods sectors.

Keywords: ultrashort pulsed high power lasers,microstructuring,surface functionalization,large 3d parts,beam shaping,control strategies,ai,robotics,data driven process optimisation,modularity