Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Data-Driven Verification and Learning Under Uncertainty (DEUCE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Computer Science and Informatics
Panel description: Informatics and information systems, computer science, scientific computing, intelligent systems
Countries involved: Netherlands,Germany
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2022-STG, 2022)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2027-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 1500000.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Reinforcement learning (RL) agents learn to behave optimally via trial and error, without the need to encode complicated behavior explicitly. However, RL generally lacks mechanisms to constantly ensure correct behavior regarding sophisticated task and safety specifications. Formal verification (FV), and in particular model checking, provides formal guarantees on a system's correctness based on rigorous methods and precise specifications. Despite active development by researchers from all over the world, fundamental challenges obstruct the application of FV to RL so far. We identify three key challenges that frame the objectives of this proposal. (1) Complex environments with large degrees of freedom induce large state and feature spaces. This curse of dimensionality poses a longstanding problem for verification. (2) Common approaches for the correctness of RL systems employ idealized discrete state spaces. However, realistic problems are often continuous. (3) Knowledge about real-world environments is inherently uncertain. To ensure safety, correctness guarantees need to be robust against such imprecise knowledge about the environment. The main objective of the DEUCE project is to develop novel and data-driven verification methods that tightly integrate with RL. To cope with the curse of dimensionality, we devise learning-based abstraction schemes that distill the system parts that are relevant for the correctness. We employ and define models whose expressiveness captures various types of uncertainty. These models are the basis for formal and data-driven abstractions of continuous spaces. We provide model-based FV mechanisms that ensure safe and correct exploration for RL agents. DEUCE will elevate the scalability and expressiveness of verification towards real-world deployment of reinforcement learning.

Keywords: formal verification,model checking,safe reinforcement learning,decision making under uncertainty,markov decision process
Visually Impaired children and adolescents: bridging the gap with Personalized Prevention Strategies, Tools, Approaches, and Resources (VIPPSTAR)

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: Italy,France,Greece,Spain,Belgium,Netherlands,Germany,Ireland,Moldova, Republic of,United Kingdom
Call: Towards a holistic support to children and adolescents’ health and care provisions in an increasingly digital society (HORIZON-HLTH-2024-STAYHLTH-01-two-stage, 2024)
Start date: 2025-01-01
End date: 2028-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 8744090.65
EU funding (EUR): 8152256.84
Participants: 18
Project status: SIGNED

The VIPPSTAR project aims to offer the first holistic framework for a life-long enhancement of health, well-being, and autonomy of children and adolescents with Visual Impairment (VI). We will support a personalized prevention of the profound and sometimes irreversible impacts of VI on individual psychological, educational, and social competence. VI can be identifiable shortly after birth, persists throughout the lifetime and is likely to have an impact on all areas of development. VIPPSTAR will include families and young individuals to overcome the burden of VI and achieve a healthy, independent life and full rights to engage critically and safely with future digital technologies for health, including AI systems. Self empowerment and agency will be promoted moving from healthcare support to family, then self-administered serious gaming, personalized eLearning, and assistant-based coaching. The system will be co-designed together with youths to support a healthy physical and mental growth to adulthood. As a key innovation, we will study body image and identity development in youth with VI and consider its impact on digital media use in youth with VI, drawing concepts to develop personalized programs to prevent inadequate nutrition, limited mobility, and addiction to social media. A dedicated surveillance network will be established to collect data in different socio-economic and geographical groups to obtain an evidence-based comparison of the new programs with the national standard of care. All aspects on ethics, data protection, and AI use will be harmonized with the relevant EU regulations and guidelines for trustworthy AI: VIPPSTAR will establish the first regulatory Sandbox for digital health services in children and youths with VI, collaborating with regulators and stakeholders according to the AI.Act principles, also contributing to other EU initiatives.

Keywords: artificial intelligence,visual impairment,blindness,digital competence,serious games
Early warning of Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases (EWA)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Slovakia
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1750000.0
EU funding (EUR): 1750000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

EWA is an innovative software solution focused on a major societal problem of a massive increase in cases of neurodegenerative diseases. In Europe, about 8 million people are affected with dementia mostly in the form of Alzheimer disease. By 2050, the number of patients is expected to reach 14 million. By catching the onset of the disease in time, its development can be rapidly slowed down. This will ensure higher quality of life and significantly reduced costs of the treatment. The main idea behind the solution is to detect early symptoms of neurodegenerative disease based on speech analysis. It utilizes artificial intelligence, which is "learned" through the spoken word and its many specifics, such as semantics, articulation, speed of response, accuracy, loudness and hundreds of other parameters. The evaluation is made on the cloud and the result is delivered within minutes. If the symptoms are detected, the patient can reach a doctor and start treatment several years before the disease breaks out. The project is supported not only by experienced managers and IT experts, but also by doctors and scientists from the fields of psychology, speech therapy, linguistics and neurology. The solution is non-invasive, available to anyone, highly acceptable and affordable. Engagement of end users confirmed that it is also easy to use and in comparison with other screening tests, the results are not distorted by the subjective answers and estimates of users, as the app evaluate their speech recordings. The reliability of results is already on sufficient level and will be increased within further research.

Keywords: screening
High-performance Satellite Avionics Powered by Agile Semiconductor Design. (SPHERICAL)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Open to supporting projects in all areas of science, technology,...
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: EIC Accelerator Open 2024 (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02, 2024)
Start date: 2024-10-01
End date: 2027-03-31
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3571427.14
EU funding (EUR): 2499999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

SPHERICAL disrupts outdated space electronics, initiating a satellite tech revolution. It pioneers a shift from standardised commodity components to prioritise custom chip designs, taking control of tech and supply chains for superior outcomes. This innovative strategy targets satellite electronics, reducing reliance on vulnerable microchips and other components while addressing critical functional gaps. The Agile Semiconductor Engine drives rapid chip design cycles, empowering compact subsystems and maximising efficiency through generative design. Our flagship component, the PCDU, ensures amplified efficiency, significantly reducing time and expenses per satellite mission. This breakthrough innovation is positioned at the forefront of the industry, poised to disrupt the market and capture significant market share. This innovation represents a game-changer, and the projected revenue of €30M/yr by 2030 from selling satellite avionics to satellite integrators.

Keywords: strategic autonomy,eee components,spacecraft subsystems,spacecraft electronics,satellite avionics
Changes in salivary proteome and flavour perception induced by a physical activity program in overweight and obese children (FLAVOUR2HEALTHYCHILD)

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: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Portugal
Call: ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-02, 2023)
Start date: 2024-07-15
End date: 2026-07-14
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 156778.56
EU funding (EUR): 156778.56
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Overweight and obesity in children is growing worldwide at alarming rate, affecting 1/3 of children in WHO European region. This is a matter of concern since an overweight child has a high probability to be an obese adult. In the case of children, dietary patterns and lifestyle starts to be developed at this age, therefore is essential promote in them healthy habits. Despite of the relationship between obesity and food consumption habits, it is still unknown how the food preferences can determine eating patterns, and finally body weight, since the way food is perceived in the mouth is decisive for its medium-long term acceptance or rejection. Regarding this, understanding fundamental aspects of eating behaviour is crucial to develop strategies aimed at promoting healthy diets and preventing obesity. In the last few years, evidence emerged about the participation of salivary proteome in food oral perception, as salivary proteins can interact with flavour molecules (e.g. aroma compounds). In spite of this, the role of salivary proteome on oral perception is not fully understood yet. Moreover, saliva presents plasticity, and the levels of salivary proteins may differ with different metabolic or physiological conditions (e.g. obesity), changing also with food intake/dietary habits. As such, more studies are necessary to gain understanding about how salivary proteins may impact flavour perception. The purpose of this action is to elucidate how salivary proteome could contribute to flavour perception, potentially affecting food choices, and if this impact could vary depending on the body weight and lifestyle. This focusing on children (5-12 years) as a risk group of population for develop obesity. For that, the research objectives aimed to determine changes in salivary proteome and sensory responsiveness (taste sensitivity and retronasal aroma) induced by a 3-month physical activity program in healthy weight, overweight and obese children from Portugal.

Keywords: salivary proteome,oral flavour perception,saliva flavour interactions,overweight,obesity,childhood,healthy diets,healthy lifestyle
AI accelerated Quantum Computing (AIQCelerate)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Germany
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2499999.0
EU funding (EUR): 2499999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

planqc is a full-stack quantum technology company founded in 2022, specializing in developing neutral atom quantum hardware, quantum applications, and control software. Leveraging decades of fundamental research from the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ), planqc has already achieved significant milestones, including securing two major contracts. These achievements have been recognized by, for example, the German Federal Chancellery and the World Economic Forum. The company's mission is to become a global leader in quantum technology, driving innovation in areas like drug discovery, materials science, and climate science. The primary objective of the AIQCelerate is to accelerate the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers by integrating novel AI techniques across the entire quantum computing stack. AIQCelerate aims to 1) improve uptime and reduce maintenance of quantum computing hardware, 2) enable low-latency circuit compilation for systems with tens of thousands of qubits, and 3) overcome the quantum knowledge threshold for customers, making quantum computing more accessible. To achieve these objectives, planqc will establish a dedicated AI taskforce to harness the latest advancements in machine learning methods with the aim accelerating the development of fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. This high-risk initiative cannot be funded by private investments alone, and the EIC Accelerator would address this critical financing gap. AIQCelerate aligns well with the goals of the EIC Working Programme, particularly under the EIC Accelerator Challenge for "Enabling the Smart Edge & Quantum Technology Components”, as it represents a high-impact, deep-tech innovation with the potential to scale rapidly and create new markets or disrupt existing ones. Furthermore, planqc brings European public research to commercialization, fostering Europe’s technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.

Keywords: quantum computing,ai,fault tolerance
AI-DRIVEN AND SCALABLE MARINE VESSEL OPTIMIZATION SOLUTION BASED ON BIG DATA AND DYNAMIC IOT NETWORKS FOR SUSTAINABILITY, COST EFFICIENCY AND INDUSTRY SYNERGY (Green Marine AI)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: Sweden
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2424625.0
EU funding (EUR): 2424625.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The marine industry is struggling to reduce carbon emissions with the EU projecting an up to 130% growth by 2050 compared to 2008 values. Sustainability targets by the EU and IMO to mitigate this detrimental climate impact exist but the marine sector has been exceptionally hard to decarbonize. At the core of the challenge is a high level of fragmentation and cost-sensitiveness combined with an unprecedented level of marine data complexity that have rendered the developments of technological solutions elusive. With the majority of marine vessels being small- and medium-sized, current solutions are unable to meet the pain points or scale efficiently. Cetasol has developed a unique innovation that brings sustainability and smart data solutions to the marine industry at scale. We use AI and big data to generate energy savings of 10-25%, cost savings of 5-15%, pathways for full electrification and level 2 automation as a rapidly scalable solution leveraging AI and IoT networks.

Keywords: marine,ocean,vessels,boats,ships,ai
Borderline Personality Disorder: Memory and Identity in Adolescence (BOLD MINDS)

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: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Norway,Denmark
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01, 2022)
Start date: 2024-09-01
End date: 2026-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 210911.04
EU funding (EUR): 210911.04
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

BOLD MINDS aspires to enhance the understanding of vulnerability factors underlying the emergence of borderline personality disorder (BPD), with an ultimate aim of increasing the potential for young individuals to receive early, evidence-based help when their mental health is at risk. BOLD MINDS will achieve this by investigating whether disruptions in two aspects of autobiographical memory (AM), narrative identity (NI) and involuntary AM (IAM), are associated with BPD features and problem behaviours in adolescents concurrently and over time. In doing so, BOLD MINDS will strengthen the understanding of mechanisms underlying the emergence of BPD in adolescence and lay a groundwork for developing evidence-based early interventions for BPD. While currently limited, the study of AM in this field is essential for two reasons. Firstly, because the aspects of AM under investigation, NI and IAM, are known to be involved in identity formation and emotion regulation which represent two key psychological processes that are disrupted in adults with BPD and are linked to problem behaviours such as self-harm and suicidality. Secondly, because promising research is emerging on the use of AM targets in the treatment of emotional disorder in adults, and provides a strong model for future treatment development with vulnerable adolescents. In addition, this timely research program aligns with calls from international organizations to prioritize early interventions to promote adolescent mental health. BOLD MINDS will adopt and adapt state-of-the-art ecological momentary assessment and analytical techniques and work at the crossroads of clinical and cognitive psychological perspectives, allowing for a multidimensional approach to understanding BPD vulnerability. Training-through-research and formalized training of the experienced researcher will prepare her for a permanent academic position and the founding of her own research lab specializing in AM and early interventions for BPD.

Keywords: borderline personality disorder,autobiographical memory,narrative identity,involuntary memory,adolescence,vulnerability factors,ecological momentary assessment,life story assessment
Multi-organ toxicity and efficacy test platform for Personalized medicine & Drug development (ASTEROID)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Open to supporting projects in all areas of science, technology,...
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: France
Call: EIC Accelerator Open 2024 (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02, 2024)
Start date: 2024-09-02
End date: 2027-03-01
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3571187.5
EU funding (EUR): 2499831.25
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The pharmaceutical and medical fields need more predictive models to assess the effects of drugs on patients. The demand arises from the desire to replace animal tests, enhance predictability, and reduce drug development time and costs. In personalized medicine, there's a need for tools like companion diagnostics to identify patients who will benefit and respond from specific treatments. Recent changes in EU and US regulations, allowing drug candidates to be submitted without animal testing, have led to the development of alternative solutions like 3D cell culture and organs-on-a-chip. These technologies have shown promise in predicting drug effects on patients, but 3 scientific challenges persist, namely including functional vascular interfaces, multilayer tissue equivalent reconstruction without PDMS, and cultivating interconnected organs with varying oxygen concentrations. Also, 2 industrial bottlenecks on the compatibility with multiwell plate formats and the need for reproducible biological protocols are present. Cherry Biotech has developed a 3D cell culture platform that addresses these bottlenecks with three innovations: the Microfluidic Perfusion Lid (MPL), the Hydroflat, and the Cubix control unit. These innovations have received approval from industrial and hospital partners and has been patented in Europe and US. The company aims to address the preclinical drug development (CubiX RUO, 2026) market and the precision medicine market (CubiX CDx, 2030). The preclinical drug development market is growing rapidly due to favorable regulatory changes, while the precision oncology market is driven by biomarker-based assays for guiding medical treatments. Cherry Biotech's work not only has financial implications but also has a significant impact on human health and animal welfare by offering predictive models and reducing the need for animal testing. It contributes to technological advancement and innovation in the EU.

Keywords: organ on chips,microphysiological system,precision oncology,preclinical drug development,companion diagnostic
Pioneering Fully Autonomous Hull Cleaning and Inspection for a Sustainable Maritime Future (NakAI)

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

NakAI Robotics is revolutionizing maritime technology with its pioneering approach to managing biofouling, a critical challenge in the shipping industry. By transcending traditional biofouling management methods like antifouling coatings and dry docking, NakAI introduces an advanced, autonomous robotic system that enhances ship maintenance efficiency and environmental sustainability. This cutting-edge solution not only complements existing antifouling measures by extending their effectiveness but also eliminates the need for labor-intensive, port-based cleaning operations. Founded by Yair Tamir and Aviv Melman, NakAI has secured $5 million in funding to drive its mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering eco-friendly shipping practices. The company's technology focuses on proactive hull cleaning to reduce vessel drag, significantly cutting fuel consumption and, consequently, GHG emissions. Designed to operate autonomously, NakAI's robots employ AI-driven navigation and machine learning to optimize cleaning paths, ensuring thorough, efficient, and environmentally safe biofouling removal. Targeting bulk carriers, tankers, and cargo vessels, NakAI has already attracted significant interest, secured a 5-year service agreement, and engaged in discussions for additional paid trials. With its in-house manufacturing capabilities and a dedicated team committed to industry transformation, NakAI stands as a beacon of innovation in environmental protection within the maritime sector, promising substantial reductions in fuel use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the spread of invasive species through its eco-friendly cleaning technology.

Keywords: maritime technology,autonomous robotic system,biofouling,ai driven navigation,eco friendly cleaning technology