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Raising knowledge and developing technology for the design and deployment of high-performance power transformers immersed in biodegradable fluids “BIOTRAFO” (BIOTRAFO)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Research and innovation staff exchange
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Information Science and Engineering
Countries involved: Germany,Spain,Italy,Argentina,Italy,Spain,Poland,Colombia,Türkiye,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Japan,Peru
Call: Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (H2020-MSCA-RISE-2018, 2018)
Start date: 2019-01-01
End date: 2023-09-30
Duration (months): 57.0
Total project cost (EUR): 685400.0
EU funding (EUR): 685400.0
Participants: 14
Project status: SIGNED

The BIOTRAFO project will analyze the effect of temperature on the designs of power transformers that use biodegradable esters as coolant, the environmental and fire performance of these liquids will be also evaluated. These machines are very common in our power distribution systems. Since electricity is generated until it reaches households, it passes through an average of four transformers. Currently the liquid used in most of these machines is a petroleum derivative, since its good performance is well known. However, the environmental awareness of many companies is demanding new transformers that are cooled by esters of natural origin. In this framework, BIOTRAFO proposes a study that allows to know the temperature in the windings of the transformer when using biodegradable liquids, which by their nature are more viscous. This temperature is a critical factor for the useful life of the transformer, due to the aging of dielectric solid materials. The aging of these materials when immersed in these liquids will also be analyzed. Not only the question will be observed from a theoretical perspective, industrial platforms will also be used to test the generated models. The results of the research will be disseminated among specialized and non-specialized audiences, considering the commercial exploitation of the results obtained. The project will also carry out tasks of knowledge transfer generated for this purpose, the training aspects of the research personnel involved in the project will be taken care of.Finally, the management and coordination of the project will be efficiently organized. To carry out this task, a consortium of thirteen partners has been formed, six of which do not belong to the EU. All of them have knowledge and proven experience in the field of study. Ten of the partners belong to the academic sector and three are companies. Two are manufacturers of power transformers, while the other performs diagnostic work on transformers that are in operation

Keywords: power transformer,biodegradable oils,thermo fluid analysis,aging experiments,lifespan
Enabling Technologies and Drug Discovery: Continuous Flow Processes to Discover Novel Antiviral Inhibitors (VIRO-FLOW)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Innovative Training Networks (ITN)-European Industrial Doctorates
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: Germany,Spain
Call: Innovative Training Networks (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017, 2017)
Start date: 2017-11-01
End date: 2021-10-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 743618.88
EU funding (EUR): 743618.88
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

VIRO-FLOW project aims to integrate the advantages of continuous flow chemistry with in vitro microfluidic bioassay technologies for the fast and efficient discovery of novel and innovative inhibitors of the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). This programme aims to contribute to the development of innovative methodologies that allow more efficient production of new compounds with anti-viral activity, specifically against HBV, for future transfer of technology and knowledge between different sectors with relevant economic impact. The global objective of this ITN-EID programme is to provide an innovative and high-level training in drug discovery and enabling technologies for 3 Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs), supported by a network of experts in anti-infective therapeutics, specifically virology and bacteriology in AiCuris, a pharmaceutical company; and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), a research Institute focused on sustainable chemistry in the field of catalysis and flow chemistry (through its technology development unit ERTFLOW). This ITN will educate the next generation of well-prepared ESRs, providing them with the skills necessary to pursue successful careers in a rapidly emerging field that requires novel multidisciplinary technological development as well as it will also be the channel for educating well-trained researchers with the scientific, technical and entrepreneurial skills so highly needed in the drug discovery field. This goal will be achieved through industrial doctoral training that includes international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectorial mobility, and that integrates both academic and industrial contributions. The research programme is composed of three closely related projects in the research areas of medicinal chemistry (including organic and computational chemistry), molecular biology and protein biochemistry.

Keywords: drug discovery,flow chemistry,microfluidics,antivirals,hepatitis b,enabling technologies,computational chemistry,inhibitors,technology transfer,entrepreneurial,intersectorial,industry
Magneto-Acoustically Engineered Steerable Robots (MAESTRO)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Systems and communication engineering
Panel description: Electrical, electronic, communication, optical and systems engineering
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC Consolidator Grant (ERC-2019-COG, 2019)
Start date: 2021-02-01
End date: 2026-01-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2000000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2000000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Manual insertion of rigid and unactuated probes are commonly used during minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for delivering diagnostic agents and performing therapeutic interventions. These agents move in an uncontrolled way and are visualized using non-real-time imaging modalities. Controlled release and real-time navigation of these agents would revolutionize MIS and pioneer a myriad of novel clinical interventions, including on-site diagnosis and targeted drug delivery. The goal of MAESTRO is to design a magneto-acoustic robotic system that will enable precise delivery of a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic micro-agents using ultrasound (US) and fluorescence images for accurate feedback. In an unprecedented approach, I propose that the magneto-acoustic agents will be delivered using a magnetically-actuated flexible probe. As the probe and micro-agents deviate from their intended paths due to probe-tissue interaction and physiological processes, their controlled navigation requires development of a reliable multi-scale 3D model describing the evolving shape of the probe, and real-time tracking of micro-agents. These challenges will be overcome using a personalized pre-operative model based on anatomical details (acquired via US and fluorescence images) to achieve real-time intra-operative control of the probe, with feedback from US images and optical sensors. Furthermore, ultrafast US- and fluorescence-based imaging will be coupled to electromagnetic and piezoelectric systems to robustly control the micro-agents. The novel probe and micro-agents will be designed and evaluated in clinically-relevant scenarios with realistic physiological functionalities. The knowledge gained will be applicable to a range of flexible instruments, and to an assortment of personalized treatment scenarios. This research is motivated by the need to further reduce the invasiveness of MIS, improve clinical outcomes, minimize patient trauma, and enable treatment of inoperable patients.

Keywords: surgical robotics,medical microrobotics,minimally invasive surgery
ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING AND TAXONOMY OF CHILDREN'S DIGITAL MATURITY (DIGYMATEX)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
Theme: Inclusive societies
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Austria,Germany,Germany,Spain,Ireland,Spain,Israel,Greece,Norway,France,Netherlands,Denmark,Denmark
Call: The impact of technological transformations on children and youth (H2020-SC6-TRANSFORMATIONS-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-02-01
End date: 2025-01-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3452638.75
EU funding (EUR): 3452638.75
Participants: 14
Project status: SIGNED

The overall goal of DIGYMATEX is to provide evidence-based tools that will assist in understanding and measuring children’s digital maturity. These tools are intended to be used e.g. by families, schools, and policy stakeholders. The first tool is the development of an innovative and market-ready instrument - the Digital Youth Maturity Index (DYMI) – as a cloud-based open-access tool in order to establish and implement a comprehensive understanding and taxonomy of children’s digital maturity leading to the prediction and explanation of benefits and risks regarding children’s ICT-related behaviour. The Digital Youth Maturity Index will act as a measurement tool for classification and segmentation of user groups as well as a behavioural prediction tool based on machine-learning techniques. The second tool is the development and application of the DiGYou-program - a technology-related solution and recommendation program, which is based on as well as supports the application of the DYMI. The two innovative tools will directly target the main impact goals associated with the call. With the Digital Youth Maturity Index (DMYI), the project will be able to develop and implement a comprehensive taxonomy, which will inform relevant stakeholders and practitioners on the long-term effects of ICT on child behaviour. Furthermore, with the DMYI in combination with the DigYou3-program, we will develop concrete solutions in order to contribute to a safer and more beneficial use of digital technologies by children and we will be able to formulate recommendations in support of national and European policies in the field. DYGIMATEX - builds on an inter-disciplinary, multi-method approach by integrating expertise, methods and knowledge from different research areas like business management, psychology, sociology, neuroscience, media and information systems, as well as industry partners (i.e., from IOT, food, telecommunication) and policy stakeholders (i.e., education, EU policy).

Keywords: index development,children s digital maturity,performance,decison making,mobile ict,child development,children s daily mobile ict use
Establishing a new generation of horticulturists: Multidisciplinary approach for breeding innovative novelties using classical and biotechnological methods (FLOWERPOWER)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Innovative Training Networks (ITN)-European Industrial Doctorates
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Austria,Germany,Germany,Germany,Finland
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN-EID) (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2015, 2015)
Start date: 2016-03-01
End date: 2020-02-29
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1515451.68
EU funding (EUR): 1515451.68
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

FlowerPower aims at establishing a new generation of horticulturists capable of exploiting plant genetic resources in an innovation oriented way using cutting edge technology. The co-operation between the professional horticultural industry, a research-oriented company in the field of functional genomics and scientists from five Universities from 3 countries addresses urgent needs in the non-academic sector and scientific hot-spots in plant research simultaneously. Flavonoid based pigments, which are also important health promoting compounds, are the common research platform in combination with a broad spectrum of breeding techniques with genetics, plant biochemistry, plant molecular biology, analytics and bioinformatics. Classical breeding will concentrate on red/white colouration in poinsettia, apple and rose and aims at resolving fundamental questions of the flavonoid pathway arising after the recent detection of novel flavonoids in poinsettia. This will promote the breeding of novel varieties with favourable flavonoid compositions with respect to pigmentation and plant- and human health related compounds. In addition, FlowerPower applies for the first time a genome editing approach on an ornamental plant with the aim to create blue flower colour exploiting recently obtained knowledge on amino acids determining flavonoid enzyme activity/substrate specificity. New yellow breeding approaches will identify novel genes and evaluate their relevance for the establishment of anthochlor pigments. This will close important gaps in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and will establish a novel biotechnological approach in breeding for yellow flower colour. The young researchers will obtain multi-sectorial training in the relevant disciplines. In addition, training in research management, communication/presentation and team management will provide key transferable skills for public and private sector employment thereby improving employment chances of young researchers

Keywords: horticulture,ornamental plants,fruits,breeding,flower colour,yellow,white,blue flowers,pigments,genome editing,genetically modified plants,poinsettia,geranium
SUPPORTING MOBILITY IN THE ERA THROUGH AN INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DEVELOPEMENT OF BASIC RESEARCH IN POLAND (POLONEZ)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND)-Fellowship programmes
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Countries involved: Poland
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND-FP) (H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-09-01
End date: 2021-05-31
Duration (months): 69.0
Total project cost (EUR): 11682000.0
EU funding (EUR): 5841000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

POLONEZ is a Fellowship Programme supporting international incoming researchers working in the broad field of research regardless of their nationality. It will be implemented by the National Science Centre (NCN), a government agency funding basic research in Poland. The NCN has already designed 11 funding schemes supporting researchers on every stage of their research career and regularly announces calls for proposals. The Centre is also involved in international funding initiatives, e.g. ERA-nets, JPIs. It follows a strictly bottom-up approach, allowing researchers to freely choose their research topic and host institution. POLONEZ, planned for 69 months, enables the NCN to implement 3 calls for proposals in order to select 90 fellows. It is targeted at experienced researchers who may apply for 12-24-month-fellowships in host institutions in Poland, both academic and non-academic, public or private. Apart from living, mobility and family allowances, they are offered a research grant which amounts to ca. € 4 200 per month, to cover the costs of a research project in a discipline freely chosen by the applicant. The fellows are also given an opportunity to participate in a variety of research and non-research trainings provided by the NCN and the host institution. One of the main goals of POLONEZ is to enhance incoming mobility in Poland. Although Polish host institutions offer an attractive research setting and high quality resources, fellowships in Poland attract fewer researchers. Also, many Polish researchers still seek temporary and permanent positions outside of Poland and Europe. Therefore, in order to counteract “brain drain,” build up a positive image of Polish research institutions and encourage foreign researchers to develop their careers in Poland, we offer them the opportunity to collaborate with the best Polish research organisations. POLONEZ thus paves the way for stronger international mobility in research and the integration of research communities.

Keywords: incoming mobility,experienced researchers,poland
ISAAC-AMD: an active self-tuned device for seismic protection and continuous monitoring of civil structures (ISAAC)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Italy
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1, 2019)
Start date: 2019-09-01
End date: 2020-02-29
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The ISAAC-AMD is a smart device for the seismic protection of already existent buildings, first patented active anti-seismic device proposed in the European market. ISAAC-AMD is the best solution in terms of versatility, noninvasiveness, and installation time and very competitive in terms of costs. Moreover, it offers a structure monitoring service and a post-earthquake analysis directly integrated in the product that has never been presented in the market before. Placed on the top floor of the building, it is made by an inertial actuator and motion sensors placed on the structure to be protected from the seismic event. Once positioned on the structure, the system autonomously identifies an accurate and continuously updated dynamic model of the building on which it is installed. As soon as the structure is stroked by a seismic event, the device counteracts the motion of the building, ensuring the safety and comfort of the tenants. The system is also able to continuously monitor the building, analysing its stability and safety 24/7. This makes the maintenance operations targeted and reduces the time required for the post-earthquake analysis after a seismic event. The market targeted by ISAAC consists of reinforced concrete and steel buildings located in high seismic risk area. With Italy as the initial pilot country, and a potential market of 119 billion€ and considering as main customers the facility management and re- engineering companies and taking into account the substitutes already present in the market, an effective market of 53 million € has been identified, to be addressed in the first 5 years. Based on ISAAC’s social impact estimations, globally, in the first 10 years a total of 2,358 buildings will be retrofitted and monitored, a total of 14,148 devices sold, implying 16,506 people safer in their houses and 2,5 billion€ saved by the government for reconstruction after a seismic event. Moreover, this would create job opportunities for around 30 people.

Keywords: seismic protection,anti seismic device
Where Silicon Valley meets Silicon Prairie: Exploring the Research and Development of Digital Farming Technologies (AGTECH)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Global Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Netherlands,United States
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2022-04-01
End date: 2025-03-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 271052.16
EU funding (EUR): 271052.16
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

This research aims to understand how, by whom, and with what intentions and objectives digital farming technologies are being developed, and what this means for the future of food production. Digital innovations in agriculture have attracted much interest in recent years, and are often touted as the solution to feed the world with less resources, inputs, pesticides, human labour, and detrimental environmental impacts than the current food system. At this point, however, it is unclear whether digital farming technologies will indeed fulfil such promises. This research project presumes that digital farming technologies need to be studied at their initial research and development levels – to fully understand the various motivations, goals, practices, and decisions made during these early, but critical, stages of technological development – and therefore the products that will come to market. Long before technologies arrive at the farm, various actors – scientists, technology developers, engineers, Start-Up entrepreneurs, ‘urban hipsters’, financiers, and business leaders – begin to imagine, develop, and make key decisions concerning the future use of technologies. Understanding these initial stages of development will allow us to gauge how these processes determine how, by whom, and under what conditions digital farming technologies will be used in society. This research will be done by undertaking participant observation and qualitative interviews within two of the most expansive and innovative clusters of agricultural technology development in the world, the University of California (UC) system, coupled with Silicon and Central Valleys in the US; and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with Food Valley, in the Netherlands. Within these sites, I focus on two major funding structures and entrepreneurial cultures, university-based Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), and finance-capital funded Agtech Start-Ups to draw my larger conclusions.

Keywords: digitization,digital farming,research and development
Japan and Europe Network for Neutrino and Intensity Frontier Experimental Research (JENNIFER)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Research and innovation staff exchange
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Physics
Countries involved: Austria,Germany,Spain,Italy,Italy,Türkiye,Poland,Poland,Slovenia,France,Czechia,United Kingdom,Japan,United Kingdom
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) (H2020-MSCA-RISE-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-04-01
End date: 2019-03-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2308500.0
EU funding (EUR): 2308500.0
Participants: 17
Project status: CLOSED

European particle physics groups interested in searching signals of new physics both with neutrinos, at T2K experiment, and at the intensity frontier, with the Belle-II experiment at the SUPERKEKB machine, want to share between them and with KEK laboratory their knowledge in data analysis and detector technologies. Such knowledge sharing will enhance skills and competences of all participants, will allow Europe to play a primary role in the search for deviations from the actually known fundamental physics in the flavour sector and, last but not least, will produce an unprecedented collaboration with japanese scientists on the ground of dissemination and outreach.

Keywords: neutrinos,flavour physics,physics beyond standard model,particle detectors,silicon detectors,photodetectors,diamond detectors