Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in Europe (RECLAIM)

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 Democracy and Governance
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Iceland,Czechia,Slovenia,Spain,Belgium,Bulgaria,Italy,Liechtenstein,United Kingdom,Norway,Poland,Croatia
Call: The future of liberal democracy in Europe (HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01, 2021)
Start date: 2022-10-01
End date: 2025-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2756066.25
EU funding (EUR): 2756065.0
Participants: 13
Project status: SIGNED

In recent years, it has become clear that what is frequently described as post-truth politics will be one of the central challenges facing liberal democracy in the 21st century. This project addresses the implications of this challenge. Drawing on a multi-disciplinary approach, the project will generate a conceptual definition as well as an operationalization and empirical indicators for the analysis of post-truth politics; spell out the ways in which post-truth politics constitutes an existential threat to liberal democracy; analyze the state of play as regards various dimensions of post-truth politics in Europe; and use its own empirical findings regarding the state of play to develop policy recommendations, methods and toolkits as to how best to respond to various expressions of the phenomenon. The project is structured along a temporal and a thematic axis. On the temporal axis, the project will proceed in three consecutive phases, i.e. a methodological-conceptual, an empirical-analytical and a critical-advisory phase. On the thematic axis, the project is divided into nine academic work packages that address central components of post-truth politics from the perspective of preconditions (how such phenomena have come about), expressions (how they manifest themselves in political processes), and potential responses (how their effects can and ought to be mitigated). The project’s academic work packages address post-truth politics from the vantage points of populism, public sphere dynamics and impacts on political culture; the role of technological aspects in fostering the rise of post-truth politics; the twin roles of lack of trust, but at the same time also increased demands for quality journalism; strategic disinformation as an external challenge to liberal democracy; the impacts of regulatory responses to disinformation; and importantly also the role that citizenship education and media literacy can play in mitigating the challenge of post-truth politics.

Keywords: post truth politics,liberal democracy,citizenship education,
Ancient Egyptian floral arrangements: a modern analytical key for the identification of their plant species and the study of their operational chain (FLOGYPT)

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: United Kingdom
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-09-01
End date: 2027-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 260347.92
EU funding (EUR): 260347.92
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The peculiarity of Egyptian archaeobotanical material has created many difficulties in its study over the last two centuries. Floral compositions (dry ancient garlands and bouquets found in tombs of the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods) have no comparison in Mediterranean and European archaeobotany, as they preserve parts of dehydrated plants with which the archaeobotanist has commonly not been trained to compare and study. The result is that to this day, many floral arrangements found in contemporary excavations remain unpublished, creating gaps in information regarding ancient Egyptian flora and cultural practices that use flora as raw material. The project will therefore focus on the development of specific identification tools for the plant species of this material available to all archaeobotanists who may find themselves dealing with Egyptian material. The numerous floral compositions preserved at the UCL Petrie Museum and Kew Gardens will be used as ancient material to develop valid species identification criteria. The project will propose identifying morphological characters of the species which can be established primarily with low magnification observation, and only secondarily with the collection of thin sections to be observed under a light microscope or samples for the SEM. The result will be a specific protocol and an analytical key for the analysis of ancient Egyptian floral compositions which will finally also bring greater uniformity in the identification of the species of floral compositions and their publications. Furthermore, all dissemination phases of the project will try to involve the ongoing archaeological excavations in Egypt as much as possible, to create a fruitful and mutual exchange on the presence and study of this material. Finally, the results of the identifications made on museum objects will be integrated with textual and iconographic evidence to explore the sociocultural dynamics behind these objects.

Keywords: ancient egyptian garlands archaeobotany plant species identification social archaeology
Cryogenic storage and refuelling in space (CRYSALIS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Digital, Industry and Space
Theme: Space
Destination: Open Strategic Autonomy in Developing, Deploying and Using Global Space-Based Infrastructures, Services, Applications and Data
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: France,Germany,Belgium,Spain
Call: New space transportation solutions and services (HORIZON-CL4-2023-SPACE-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-01-01
End date: 2028-06-30
Duration (months): 54.0
Total project cost (EUR): 7430993.75
EU funding (EUR): 7430993.75
Participants: 4
Project status: SIGNED

To move away from the dependence on hydrazine for space propulsion, greener alternatives must be sought. Cryogenic propellant combinations such as oxygen / methane offer higher specific impulses than storable combinations, but their low saturation temperatures raise additional challenges with respect to preventing their evaporation during long-term storage. While the ability to refuel craft with cryogenic propellants would allow for longer-term manned missions to Mars and the Moon, as well as aid in the improvement of in-space sustainability, preventing the evaporation of the propellants during the transfer process also poses challenges. As of today, neither long-term storage nor refuelling with cryogenic propellants has been demonstrated in-orbit. CRYSALIS will develop and mature the technologies needed for the management of cryogenic propellant for future space transportation and in-orbit servicing activities. This maturation will include performing a small-scale in-orbit demonstration to mature those whose performance can only be characterised in a microgravity environment. This will be a closed-system demonstrator flown on-board the Nyx capsule, which will aim to not only demonstrate the feasibility of such processes but will aim to improve the understanding of the behaviour of such propellants under microgravity, allowing for development of future systems. These technologies will aid in ensuring the independent access of the EU to space, in particular to manned and heavy missions beyond GEO and LEO, by supporting the development of a logistical network of craft, depots, and hubs, required for cis-lunar and future Martian missions.

Keywords: cryogenic propellent,in orbit refuelling,zbo storage
PantaRhei: Gas flows in galaxies at Cosmic Noon (Panta Rhei)

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: Italy
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01, 2023)
Start date: 2025-01-02
End date: 2027-01-01
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 172750.08
EU funding (EUR): 172750.08
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The formation and evolution of galaxies over cosmic time is driven by the continuous flow of gas in and out of systems, known as the "baryon cycle." Current theoretical models suggest that feedback from star formation (SF) and active galactic nuclei (AGN) leads to gas outflows, regulating SF activity and enriching galaxy metal content. This ejective feedback is believed to be particularly powerful at z=1-2, during the peak of SF and AGN activity, known as Cosmic Noon. Yet, a comprehensive understanding of gas outflows at z=1-2 remains elusive. The PantaRhei project hosted at SNS seeks to fully characterise the galaxy baryon cycle at Cosmic Noon using a unique approach: (i) build the largest, high-resolution (R>3000), optical-restframe spectroscopic sample to date by combining new data from Subaru/FMOS (with exclusive access) and public archival data from VLT/KMOS, totallin ~7600 galaxies at z=1-2; (ii) gather direct evidence of ionised gas outflows through the study of emission lines, employing stacking and modelling techniques that I have pioneered during the past years; (iii) explore archaeological evidence of multiphase gas outflows using the footprints left in the chemical enrichment of gas and stars; and (iv) build mock optical-restframe spectra from zoom-in simulations using the theoretical prescriptions developed in the Host Institute. This approach will allow quantifying the impact of ionised gas outflows on the overall gas phase and determine whether these outflows are transient or enduring features in galaxy life cycles. Comparing these observational findings with predictions from cosmological hydrodynamical simulations of galaxy formation will provide crucial constraints for refining numerical models of SF and AGN feedback. This project promises to advance our understanding of galaxy formation and guide the planning of future surveys using instruments like JWST/NIRspec, VLT/MOONS, VISTA/4MOST, and ELT.

Keywords: gas outflows,gas phase metallicity,stellar metallicity
Flexibly adapted MetaInnovations, use cases, collaborative business and governance models to accelerate deployment of smart and shared Zero Emission mobility for passengers and freight (metaCCAZE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Mission
Theme: Climate neutral and smart cities
Destination: Climate neutral and smart cities
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Greece,Cyprus,Spain,Germany,Italy,Netherlands,Finland,Poland,Malta,Hungary,France,Belgium,Switzerland
Call: Co-designed smart systems and services for user-centred shared zero-emission mobility of people and freight in urban areas (2Zero, CCAM and Cities’ Mission) (HORIZON-MISS-2023-CIT-01, 2023)
Start date: 2024-01-01
End date: 2027-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 28450737.5
EU funding (EUR): 24724551.13
Participants: 44
Project status: SIGNED

metaCCAZE accelerates the user-centred deployment of smart systems and services that combine electric automated and connected mobility and related infrastructure across European cities. metaCCAZE organizes a series of MetaDesign activities with multisector-stakeholders and different population groups to develop metadesigned shared zero-emission mobility use cases, collaborative business and governance models. A toolkit called MetaInnovations, is developed consisting of six main smart technologies (1. Align: grid supply-fleet-demand; 2. Harmonise: AI-Datawarehouse; 3. Charge: inductive automated charging; 4. Automate: i. remote control center, ii. Advanced Driver Assistance System; iii. 5. Connect: V2X protocols; 6. Manage & Operate: i. electric vehicle scheduling and demand; 6. Digital twin optimisation). MetaInnovations are pioneered in passenger and freight services (public transport, on-demand mini buses, bike sharing, deliveries) and related infrastructure (mobility and logistics hubs, traffic management centres, charging infrastructure) and widely demonstrated in 4 trailblazer cities (Amsterdam, Munich, Limassol, Tampere). Successful use cases, MetaInnovations and MetaServices are transferred, implemented and demonstrated in 6 follower cities (Athens, Krakow, Gonzo, Milan, Miskolc, Paris region). Demonstrations are monitored to ensure that their impact aligns with the MISSION and SUMP/SULP targets, and that the society embrace them. The MetaSkills Hub is developed and utilizes the lessons learned to deliver a series of cross-sectorial interactive training courses. The MetaPolicy Package is developed to contribute to updates of urban and transport policies and feed the strategic research and innovation agendas (SRIA) of CCAM, 2ZERO and other initiatives. metaCCAZE is a project, and an initiative to transition cities to the green metamobility era that the Green Deal, 2ZERO, CCAM, Mission and other EU partnerships envisage by 2030 and beyond.

Keywords: electrification,metainnovations,metadesign,metapolicy
Photodriven spin selectivity in chiral organic molecules and devices (PHOTOCODE)

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: Italy,United States
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-10-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 265099.2
EU funding (EUR): 265099.2
Participants: 2
Project status: TERMINATED

The control of electron spin with light in organic semiconductors holds great potential to revolutionise several organic electronic industries such as renewable energy, illumination and displays, informatics, sensing and healthcare. However, beneath the glamour and excitement of these promises lies the stark reality. In fact, the intrinsic carbon-based nature of organic materials engenders low spin-orbit coupling, thereby hindering efficient electron spin manipulation mediated by light. In this context, the chiral induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect has paved the way for a new paradigm to provide spin control at molecular level through the chirality of organic molecules. Despite being very promising, the lack of direct experimental evidence, and thus in-depth understanding of the CISS effect has prevented it from unleashing its full potential for technological and commercial applications. The PHOTOCODE project aims to extend the concept of the CISS effect from the field of spintronics to organic optoelectronics and to achieve unprecedented control of the electron spin in organic molecules and devices. The scientific idea behind this ambitious aim consists of getting access to the photoexcited spin interactions in novel chiral donor-bridge-acceptor organic dyads via sophisticated optical and spin-sensitive techniques. Following an interdisciplinary approach based on advanced photophysical characterization and molecular engineering, backed by quantum mechanical calculations, PHOTOCODE will ultimately enable the fabrication of spin photovoltaic devices, where spin currents are generated following light absorption and charge transfer. In a broader sense, PHOTOCODE will not only foster a better understanding of spin processes in organic semiconductors but also extend the reach of organic materials to the exciting field of organic opto/spintronics.

Keywords: chirality,photophysics,spin selectivity,electron spin resonance
Mitochondrial DNA homeostasis in growing cells (MITOSIZE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Cell Biology, Development, Stem Cells and R egeneration
Panel description: For all organisms : Structure and function of the cell, cell -cell communication, embryogenesis, tissue differentiation, organogenesis, growth, development, evolution of development, organoids, stem cells, regeneration, therapeutic approaches
Countries involved: Germany
Call: ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS (ERC-2024-COG, 2024)
Start date: 2025-06-01
End date: 2030-05-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1999933.0
EU funding (EUR): 1999933.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) constitutes a substantial proportion of DNA in eukaryotes, and its regulation is critical not only for mitochondrial function but also for cell survival. However, it is still unclear how mtDNA copy number is maintained during cell proliferation and how mtDNA copy number impacts on cell function. Recently, my group showed that in budding yeast, mtDNA copy number is tightly linked to cell volume to maintain constant concentrations, providing an elegant and potentially conserved strategy for mtDNA homeostasis. But how is mtDNA coupled to cell volume? Based on my group’s work, we proposed that nuclear-encoded mtDNA maintenance factors produced in proportion to cell volume limit mtDNA replication and stability. This provides a conceptual mechanism for how cells link mtDNA copy number to total cellular protein content, and opens the door to a quantitative and molecular understanding of mtDNA homeostasis. With MITOSIZE, I will reveal the molecular basis of this ‘limiting machinery’ mechanism. To test whether the mechanism is conserved across species and to chloroplast DNA, I will use two evolutionary distant eukaryotes: S. cerevisiae, whose size I can control genetically, and C. reinhardtii, whose size I can control with light. I will use an interdisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, quantitative live-cell imaging, and modelling to develop a quantitative understanding based on measurements of mtDNA replication and degradation. I will then unravel the contribution of the ‘limiting machinery’ regulation to the dynamic adaptation of mtDNA to changing environments. Moreover, by breaking the coupling of mtDNA copy number to cell volume, I will dissect how cell volume and mtDNA copy number determine cell function and aging. By identifying the molecular regulation underlying organellar DNA homeostasis, I will address a fundamental question in cell biology and open the door to new intervention strategies for mtDNA misregulation in diseases.

Keywords: mitochondrial dna,cell size,single cell imaging,chloroplast dna
Novel biodegradable, REcyclable, BIO-based and safe plastic polymers with enhanced circuLar properties for food packaging and agricUltural applicaTIONs (REBIOLUTION)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Theme: Bio-Environment
Destination: Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Belgium,Spain,Netherlands,Finland,France,Switzerland
Call: Sustainable biodegradable novel bio-based plastics: innovation for sustainability and end-of-life options of plastics (HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage, 2022)
Start date: 2023-06-01
End date: 2026-12-31
Duration (months): 43.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6423813.75
EU funding (EUR): 4858619.64
Participants: 9
Project status: SIGNED

Plastic waste poses an important environmental problem in Europe and worldwide, especially from leakage to natural habitats. Of more than 29 Mt of plastic post-consumer waste collected in the EU in 2020, the average recycling rate of packaging waste was less than 40%. Packaging is the largest end-use market of plastic demand (40.5%). Multilayer packaging (e.g. paper/plastic composites), widely used in the food and beverage industry, applies mostly polyethylene (PE) film as plastic coating. In the agriculture sector, plastics are used to enhance crop yield, save water and agrochemicals but bear the risk of being lost during operation. Agricultural plastics market represents 3.2% of the plastic demand and the 50% increase in global food supplies expected by 2050 will lead to a substantially higher demand of plastics for mulch films (today mainly made of PE). REBIOLUTION aims to design and synthetize novel fully bio-based and biodegradable polyester blends based on 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and other bio-based monomers fit for specific product-market applications selected in this project for their widespread use and negative impact on the environment: (1) plastic coating for food packaging (e.g. for frozen/chilled food or ready meal trays) and (2) mulch films for agricultural applications. Well-defined properties will be established by carefully tuning the polymer blends for each application in order to boost the sustainability performance (non-toxic substances used, reduced non-renewable energy consumption, recyclable and at the same time home compostable and biodegradable in soil and aquatic environments) and improved functionality while ensuring product and processes safety. REBIOLUTION is committed to remove barriers to market penetration by providing a drop-in bio-based polymer blend replacement that fosters a seamless transition for the downstream value-chain, avoiding additional investment in the processing industrial lines and extra-costs for consumers

Keywords: polyester blends,2,5 furandicarboxylic acid fdca,biodegradable,recyclable,bio based,compostable,mulch films,food packaging,plastic coated paper,end of life,circular bioeconomy