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Post Quantum Cryptography Framework for Energy Aware Contexts (PQ-REACT)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Civil Security for Society
Theme: Civil Security for Society
Destination: Increased Cybersecurity
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Greece,Spain,Poland,Bulgaria,Germany,Italy,Estonia
Call: Transition towards Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2026-08-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 5366883.2
EU funding (EUR): 4935859.5
Participants: 16
Project status: SIGNED

In the last three decades, public key cryptography has become an indispensable component of global communication digital infrastructure. These networks support a plethora of applications that are important to our economy, our security, and our way of life, such as mobile phones, internet commerce, social networks, and cloud computing. In such a connected world, the ability of individuals, businesses and governments to communicate securely is of the utmost importance. At the moment, the quantum threat is theoretical as quantum computers that fulfill the requirements of Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms for long keys are not available, but it is evident that widely used RSA, ECDSA, ECDH, and DSA cryptosystems will need to be replaced by post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The need for addressing this problem early enough has been recognized by various relevant organizations and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has started an effort to identify cryptographic algorithms able to withstand quantum computer attacks by 2022 — and make them available by 2024. The main objective of PQ-REACT project is to design, develop and validate a framework for a faster and smoother transition from classical to post-quantum cryptography for a wide variety of contexts and usage domains, while leveraging Europe's most powerful Quantum infrastructure (IBM Quantum Computer from Fraunhofer FOKUS). This framework will include PQC migration paths and cryptographic agility methods and will develop a portfolio of tools for validation of post quantum cryptographic systems, that will allow users to switch to post-quantum cryptography, taking under consideration their individualities and various contexts and a wide variety of real world pilots, i.e., Smart Grids, 5G and Ledgers. The project will also foster a series of open calls for SMEs and other stakeholders to bring and test their PQC algorithms and external pilots on the PQ-REACT, Quantum Computing Infrastructure.

Keywords: qkd,5g,blockchain
Multi-component Soft Materials Advanced Research Training Network (MultiSMART)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Doctoral Networks
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: France,Netherlands,Spain,Germany,United Kingdom
Call: MSCA Doctoral Networks 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2026-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2488948.46
EU funding (EUR): 2377288.8
Participants: 10
Project status: SIGNED

MultiSMART, Multi-component Soft Materials Advanced Research Training Network, is a Doctoral Network of six Universities, one private nonprofit Research Institute, two large Companies and an SME, involving training, fundamental research and applications in the field of molecular soft materials. These have substantial societal and economic impact, but require innovation to ensure sustainable development. The primary research objectives are defined as (i) the innovation in soft materials through multi-component self-assemblies; (ii) the application of these materials in the formulation of actives with elevated performance in the large-scale industries of personal care and home care, as well as high-added value regenerative therapies. Multi-component systems based on low molecular weight gelators have considerable potential to achieve these goals with the key advantages of programmability and responsiveness. However, their development hinges upon the formation of an inter-disciplinary network with well-trained researchers. MultiSMART proposes: (1) the training of the future generation of researchers; (2) the tight integration between academic projects and private sector needs; (3) a network-wide, seamless multidisciplinary, international and inter-sectoral training that is not available at any one institution. MultiSMART will be formed around 9 hired researchers who will have the opportunity to become scientists employable in both the industrial and academic sectors. In an integrated approach, they will be trained to bridge the gap between chemistry, physics, biology and formulation technology, as well as to acquire transferable skills through their research and specifically designed network-wide schools and workshops. The participation of three industrial participants in research and training programmes will guarantee extensive inter-sectoral experience for the trainees and maximise the impact of the network.
Sustainability Transformation: Research and Innovation Network for Quality Information, Better Sustainability Reporting Practices and Business Resilience (STAR)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Staff Exchanges
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Economic Sciences
Countries involved: Romania,Bulgaria,Moldova, Republic of,Czechia,Poland,Türkiye,Italy,France,Austria
Call: MSCA Staff Exchanges 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01, 2023)
Start date: 2025-01-01
End date: 2028-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1119114.29
EU funding (EUR): 1085600.0
Participants: 11
Project status: SIGNED

Sustainability reporting is a critical component of corporate responsibility and accountability in today's business landscape. It involves the disclosure of an organization's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance to various stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, and the public. To increase scrutiny of businesses’ sustainability performance and strategy, current legislative changes endorsed by the EC emphasize the shift from voluntary to mandatory ESG disclosure as a world effort to address climate change and social inequalities by having the same referential framework for sustainability information. Thus, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners should collaborate to drive progress in this critical area. Our proposal aims to create a transnational, cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary research network aiming to design and provide a comprehensive understanding of how cultural and contextual factors shape sustainability reporting practices i.e. corporate disclosure on ESG risks and opportunities. The research objectives are: O1. Investigate the cultural barriers and identify cultural enablers that facilitate high-quality non-financial disclosures of ESG–related matters. O2. Systematically collect and analyze the quality of information toward a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between cultural, regional, and industrial factors in sustainability reporting practices. O3. Define cutting-edge interdisciplinary models with culturally sensitive information and promote effective disclosure strategies for better sustainability reporting practices. The STAR project will move beyond the current debate over the quality of sustainability data and information and put forward robust research combining international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration to develop more effective and culturally sensitive reporting strategies as key means for greater transparency, accountability, and business resilience.

Keywords: business analysis,innovation and continuous improvement,business process management and modelling,standards for sustainability,process design and analysis,organizational sustainable development
Recovering Electronics Parts and Materials for Maximum Resource Efficiency (RETURN)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Theme: Bio-Environment
Destination: Other Bio-environnement destinations
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Italy,Germany,Switzerland,France
Call: Increasing the circularity in electronics value chains (HORIZON-CL6-2024-CIRCBIO-02, 2024)
Start date: 2025-06-01
End date: 2028-05-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6845148.79
EU funding (EUR): 4972344.5
Participants: 10
Project status: SIGNED

The RETURN project uses eco-friendly liquid salts and low-energy electrochemical processes to recover >99% of the metals contained in waste PCBs panels. It utilises digital recognition, assessment and sorting, working in parallel with Digital Product Passport systems and a Dynamic Digital Marketplace to return recovered or repaired components and materials to EU markets. The impact is maximised by commercially attractive circular or closed-loop recycling of e-waste with facilities located directly into existing recycling centres at low investment levels. Sustainability and techno-economic viability assessments are built into all stages, assisting decision making and contributing to commercially useful performance and sustainability data to support post-project exploitation.

Keywords: weee,closed loop,critical materials
Understanding and Alleviating Inequalities in Digital News Consumption (INEQNEWS)

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: United Kingdom,Belgium
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2022-STG, 2022)
Start date: 2023-10-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1196778.0
EU funding (EUR): 1196778.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

This project’s vision is to understand and develop strategies to mitigate inequalities in digital news consumption, the acquisition of political knowledge and vulnerability to misinformation. While inequalities in digital news access have been lowered with very high levels of internet access in many countries, there are indications that inequalities in digital news use and the benefits of being exposed to it, like the acquisition of political knowledge, are increasing. Academic literature has been instrumental in describing how digital intermediaries (e.g. social media or search engines) and different modes (mobile devices) have changed the way people consume news, however little attention has been given to how these changes manifest against the backdrop of pre-existing social inequalities in news use and the acquisition of political information. Thus, the project will a) reliably identify digital inequalities in news use, the acquisition of political knowledge, and vulnerability in online misinformation in countries of the Global North and the Global South. In its examination it will focus on b) long-standing informational inequalities related to social class, gender, and age and c) the role of new information technologies like digital intermediaries and mobile devices. Apart from identifying people with low levels of news use, this project will d) explore the ways that parts of the population navigate and face disadvantages in a complex digital media environment. Last, this project, will for the first time, e) test digital public health style interventions that could reduce inequalities in digital news use, political knowledge, and exposure to as well as belief in online misinformation. To achieve these objectives, this project will employ a novel set of methods. Overall, this project will be the first to examine and to find ways to alleviate inequalities in digital news use, using a holistic mixed-methods approach in a Global North/South comparative framework.

Keywords: news social media search engines digital inequalities digital intermediaries mixed methods
Low-Coordinate Bimetallics for the Catalytic Activation of Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide and Ammonia (BiMetalGAS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Synthetic Chemistry and Materials
Panel description: New materials and new synthetic approaches, structure -properties relations, solid state chemistry, molecular architecture, organic chemistry
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2024-COG, 2024)
Start date: 2025-05-01
End date: 2030-04-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1998946.0
EU funding (EUR): 1998946.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and ammonia poses a major challenge in modern chemistry due to the high inertness of their strong chemical bonds. These gaseous molecules are abundant and cheap. Therefore, their use as C1, O1 and N1 building blocks in synthetic chemistry entails remarkable environmental and economic advantages. Nonetheless, there are yet many limitations to meet their true synthetic potential and industrial applicability, which clearly demands innovative catalytic solutions. In BiMetalGAS, I will develop two unique families of tailor-made heterobimetallic complexes specifically designed for the catalytic activation of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and ammonia. The two types of cooperative bimetallic catalysts are: (i) highly polarized bimetallic complexes and (ii) transition metal/heavier tetrylene (Ge, Sn) compounds. The high polarization of the former and the distinct and flexible bonding of the latter, will enable the activation and cleavage of the strong bonds within CO2, N2O and NH3. Importantly, these systems will share for the first time the key feature of exceptionally low-coordination environments, a design principle mostly underdeveloped in bimetallic chemistry. This will unlock the main mechanistic bottlenecks associated to highly challenging catalytic transformations of these gaseous molecules by reducing the existing energetic barriers through metal-metal cooperation or by introducing alternative pathways based on bimetallic synergisms. Of high synthetic feasibility, the targeted catalysts will offer a range of tunable features and a landscape of multi-site molecular reactivity unattainable for mononuclear complexes. This project will offer cutting-edge science to transform cheap and abundant, yet largely inert gaseous molecules. Through groundbreaking bimetallic synergies, BiMetalGAS will set new grounds towards a more sustainable production of large-scale commodity chemicals with broad ranging applications.

Keywords: bimetallic complexes organometallic chemistry
Large-scale Multicore Smart Photonics: Using advanced design and configuration protocols to develop the largest-scale programmable photonic processor (LS-Photonics)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Systems and Communication Engineering
Panel description: Electrical, electronic, communication, optical and systems engineering
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2022-STG, 2022)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2028-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499325.0
EU funding (EUR): 1499325.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Emerging communications and computing fields are pushing the limits of integrated electronics demanding growing performance and requiring to symbiotically team up with integrated photonics. The development of multipurpose programmable photonic integrated circuits promises cost-effective mass production and the system versatility required in novel dynamic processing scenarios. However, their scalability is a major challenge constrained both by hardware and software. To unleash the potential of programmable photonics it is essential to create novel circuits and components as well as to re-define its fundamentals. Multicore architectures are a potential unexplored solution offering scalability, multitasking, and parallelization, but key technology enablers are required to jump to practical large-scale applications. The aim of this project is to develop the theoretical and technological fundamentals of programmable integrated photonics to unlock their limited-scale by developing the first large-scale multicore programmable photonic processor and its application as a complex-valued neuromorphic computer. To achieve this aim, we will (i) identify the main scalability limits, advanced photonic circuit architectures and component development solutions for large-scale programmable photonic circuits; (ii) develop a functional single-core programmable photonic processor with more than 2500 phase actuators; (iii) demonstrate large-scale complex-valued coherent neuromorphic circuits; and (iv) develop a functional 4-core programmable photonic processor with more than 10000 actuators and demonstrate its experimental application to photonic neuromorphic systems. LS-PHOTONICS’s will have a major impact on high-density integrated photonics circuits by facilitating a new paradigm of general-purpose/application, advanced photonic computing and ready-to-use and flexible devices that will extend the penetration of advanced photonics technology into seamless areas of application.

Keywords: integrated optics,optimization algorithms,programmable photonics,neuromorphic computing
ROBOTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES FOR BIOPSY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE TARGETED THERAPY (MAGNISITY)

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 2025 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01, 2025)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2500000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2500000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Magnisity is redefining the future of pulmonary interventions with a breakthrough robotic navigation platform that enables real-time, deformation-aware guidance inside dynamic, living anatomy. Unlike existing systems that rely on static imaging, rigid maps, or manual compensation, Magnisity's single-use, sensor-embedded bronchoscope, and compact robotic console deliver sub-millimeter precision by continuously adapting to anatomical changes during the procedure. This disruptive approach eliminates CT-to-body mismatch, radically improving diagnostic and therapeutic procedures' accuracy, consistency, and safety. Magnisity operates at the critical intersection of medical devices, robotics for healthcare, and medical imaging and diagnostics. Its first application targets the €20 BN global lung cancer care market, addressing the urgent need for minimally invasive, early-stage biopsy and localized therapy. Preclinical validation in live animal models demonstrated best-in-class accuracy of less than 2 mm deviation in dynamic breathing environments. Independent technical assessments by leading industry players, including top imaging and healthcare companies, have confirmed Magnisity's technological superiority and generated strong interest in future collaborations. Magnisity is preparing for initial clinical evaluation in EU centers of excellence, supported by advanced pre-submission processes for FDA 510(k) clearance and CE marking under the MDR framework. The regulatory strategy aims for simultaneous entry into the US and EU markets, with Europe prioritized for early adoption and scaling. Magnisity has secured initial funding from Peregrine Ventures and a prominent MedTech pioneer. With strong backing and leadership, including experts from Memorial Sloan Kettering and the University of Chicago, Magnisity is poised to revolutionize robotic endoluminal navigation, setting a new standard for precision care in pulmonary interventions across Europe and beyond.

Keywords: lung cancer diagnosis,medtech innovation,bronchoscopy,medical robotics,medical devices
Coastal Observation Advances leveraging Space Technology Services (COASTS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Digital, Industry and Space
Theme: EU Space
Destination: EU Space
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Belgium,Maldives,Netherlands
Call: Copernicus-based applications for businesses and policy-making (HORIZON-EUSPA-2023-SPACE, 2023)
Start date: 2024-11-01
End date: 2027-10-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1971987.5
EU funding (EUR): 1971987.5
Participants: 5
Project status: SIGNED

Coastal zones are critical regions, accommodating a significant proportion of the global population and hosting diverse ecosystems that provide essential services. Coastal “Blue carbon” ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes, play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and storage, biodiversity and coastal protection. Despite their socio-economic and biological importance, they face numerous threats from human activities and climate change, necessitating their conservation and management. Mapping, modelling and monitoring coastal zones using Earth Observation (EO) data is essential for this task. It needs to consider the complex coastal dynamics, past and future change scenarios, and the interaction between Blue Carbon and the coastal zone dynamics. By integrating EO data, advanced modelling techniques, and detailed process-based morphodynamic models, COASTS aims to develop a downstream service for coastal observation, with a focus on Blue Carbon. This service, utilizing Copernicus Marine and other initiatives, will provide govern. stakeholders and coastal planning with relevant information for developing coastal management strategies, including the assessment of blue carbon habitats and their environmental services. Further, COASTS will develop innovative methods and comprehensive analyses to create new business models related to emergent blue carbon markets and will offer new international income sources for countries with blue carbon ecosystem presence. COASTS will initially focus on pilot sites in Germany, Jersey Island and Chausey Archipelago, and the Maldives where govern. customers have a demand and support the project. The learnings from these examples will form a blueprint for broader application in other regions in response to a growing global need. Supported by an interdisciplinary team and strong links with governmental institutions, the COASTS project presents an innovative, scaleable and sustainable approach to coastal conservation and blue carbon management.

Keywords: blue carbon,coastal resilience,downstream service