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Next-generation Strong Ultrasonic Fingerprint Biometrics (UltraFiBi)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Secure societies - protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: France
Call: Engaging SMEs in security research and development (H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017, 2017)
Start date: 2017-10-01
End date: 2018-03-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Biometrics is becoming increasingly popular to allow secure and passwordless authentication. The conventional fingerprint sensors currently in use are basically low-cost products mainly targeting mobile applications, such as smartphones and tablets. Due to security problems (easy to spoof), they do not meet the end-user requirements when true security and strong authentication is needed. Because ultrasound waves easily travel inside matter, a fingerprint sensor based on ultrasound provides significantly more secure authentication as it is able to capture 3D features. Ultrasound sensor is as convenient to use as other competing fingerprint sensors. Thus far, full benefits of ultrasound technology have not yet been used to meet the all end-user needs. MODULEUS will exploit technological advantages of ultrasound to address end-user needs related to high security confidence, usage convenience and privacy safeguard. The SME Phase 1 project will focus on security sector with the main objective to conceive comprehensive business plan with a strong go-to market strategy to facilitate the market expansion to high-volume markets.

Keywords: ultrasound
SMILE - SMall Innovative Launcher for Europe (SMILE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Space
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Spain,Germany,Spain,Norway,Norway,Belgium,Romania,Greece,Netherlands,Netherlands,Netherlands,Denmark
Call: Independent access to space (H2020-COMPET-2015, 2015)
Start date: 2016-01-01
End date: 2018-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4058642.5
EU funding (EUR): 3990925.0
Participants: 15
Project status: CLOSED

Current launchers (ARIANE6 and VEGA C) will guarantee Europe’s independent access to space for the high-end satellite market. These launchers however are significantly less attractive for classes of smaller satellites. The SMILE initiative therefore addresses reliable, affordable, quick and frequent access to space for the emerging market of small satellites up to 50 kg, fulfilling the needs from the European space RTD community and commercial initiatives to put satellites into preferred orbits within a preferred time window. Herewith a market niche is addressed, which is projected to grow significantly in the coming decades and presently lacks availability of a European launcher. The project focuses on research and innovation to obtain European solutions enabling the development and realization of such a launcher system. Main objectives are to: • develop a concept for an innovative, cost-effective European launcher system for small satellites (target price below 50.000 Euro/kg) • design a Europe-based ground facility for these launcher systems • increase the Technology Readiness Level of several critical technologies required for such a launcher including the development and demonstration of component prototypes • create a roadmap defining the development plan for the launcher system from a technical operational and economical perspective These objectives are achieved through combined research into a novel and innovative launcher system following a multidisciplinary concurrent engineering design and optimization approach. The overall design and development process encompasses technology and process advances aiming at cost reduction, such as series production, re-usability, and the applicability of European industrial grade components. The consortium is composed of organizations in relevant fields from eight European countries, from well-established and experienced SMEs to young and innovative start-ups.

Keywords: cost efficient launch infrastructure and operations,technological readiness level increase,orbit debris mitigation,future roadmap,business development strategies
IP1 Traction TD1– Phase 3 and HVAC TD8 (PINTA3)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Smart, green and integrated transport
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: European rail initiative
Action type: Innovation actions
Partnership: Shift2Rail (Art-187)
Countries involved: Spain,Austria,Austria,Germany,Germany,Germany,Germany,Germany,Germany,Spain,Sweden,France
Call: Demonstrators for the next generation of traction systems, smart maintenance, virtual validation and eco-friendly HVAC, and Technical research on battery and hydrogen powered regional trains (BEMU/ HMU) (IP1/IP3) (H2020-S2RJU-CFM-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2020-12-01
End date: 2023-05-31
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 12262576.51
EU funding (EUR): 8583803.559999999
Participants: 19
Project status: SIGNED

This proposal has been developed as the last phase of the work which will be developed within the Technical Demonstrators Traction (TD1.1) and HVAC (TD1.8) during the implementation of Shift2Rail. It takes place after PINTA2 and PIVOT-2. The ultimate goals of TD Traction and TD HVAC are, from one side to bring to the market a new generation of traction drive equipment and, on the other side, to develop Green house gases free HVAC. The proposal PINTA3 addresses the topic S2R-CFM-IP1-01-2020 Demonstrators for the next generation of traction systems including Silicon Carbide semi-conductor based Tractions systems demonstrations on trains, wheel-motor demonstration on High Speed Train, smart maintenance, virtual validation and eco-friendly Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning and Cooling (HVAC) and research on battery and hydrogen powered regional trains. This proposal has been developed to tackle the three main challenges related to Traction systems , HVAC and future decarbonised trains highlighted in the Call text: master technology breakthroughs, contributions to the implementation of new methodologies, tools, norms and standards, demonstrate environment friendly HVAC and improve the Shift2Rail Key Performance Indicators like Life Cycle Cost and reliability. PINTA3 will continue and extend the development of the work, mainly in terms of manufacturing and validation of the prototypes solutions on trains (up to TRL7), which has been initiated within PINTA2 and PIVOT-2. The same as PINTA2 high quality and experienced project coordination and management with defined roles will ensure the successful timely deliveries. This proposal addresses the topic S2R-CFM-IP1-01-2020 on Traction and HVAC.

Keywords: sic traction systems on trains demonstration,sic traction development,driven independently motor for high speed train,noise methodology and tools,reliability,availability and smart maintenance
Increasing the value of Hydropower through increased Flexibilty (HydroFlex)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Secure, clean and efficient energy
Theme: Low-cost, low-carbon energy supply
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,North Macedonia,Sweden,Sweden,Sweden,Norway,Norway,Norway,Sweden,Norway,United Kingdom
Call: Developing the next generation technologies of renewable electricity and heating/cooling (H2020-LCE-2017-RES-RIA-TwoStage, 2017)
Start date: 2018-05-01
End date: 2022-04-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 5716988.5
EU funding (EUR): 5426688.75
Participants: 16
Project status: CLOSED

HydroFlex aims to increase the value of hydro power through increased Flexibility. The commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has been an important contributor to the increasing share of renewables in the European energy system. Variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, as well as increased end-user flexibility and a market-oriented operation of power plants, results in larger fluctuations in the power system. Hydro power, due to its quick response and storage capability represents an important asset for grid balancing. HydroFlex aims to make hydro power available in a time as short as possible by performing well-focused research and innovation actions on the key bottlenecks of hydro power plants that restricts their flexibility. The project will start off by identifying the operating conditions of hydro power plants in the future energy system. Research will be focused on the flexibility of Francis turbines, the most common turbine type in Europe, and the configuration of synchronous generators and frequency converters that allow for variable speed operation. Variable speed operation increases the operating range of the turbines, reduces the fatigue loads, and allow for higher ramping rates and start-stop-cycles reaching up to 30 times per day. HydroFlex also addresses methods to mitigate the negative effects on downstream water courses that may result from higher flexibility of hydro power plants, by developing and testing a technology for active underground storage of water. To promote the research results to the hydro power industry, the scientific community and the public, the results will be presented in workshops, conferences, scientific journals, newspapers and various social media.

Keywords: hydropower,turbine,generator,frequency converter,variable speed,acur
Replicating the rain process to provide a sustainable drinking water supply where most needed (STRATUS)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Spain
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-2, 2019)
Start date: 2019-11-01
End date: 2021-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1521295.0
EU funding (EUR): 1064906.5
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

GENAQ is a Spanish SME focused on the development and commercialisation of disruptive Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs). With a consolidated team of 6 engineers, developers and market experts our aim is to become the global standard in AWG technology. Bottled water is the most popular solution to supply drinking water to areas where water is scarce or lacks sufficient quality. However, it is expensive, generates large amounts of plastic waste and results in multiple impacts associated to its production and transportation. Current alternatives to bottled water such as water filters and water tanks also face several limitations (need of a water source, insufficient water quality). AWGs generate drinking water by condensing ambient humidity, avoiding the generation of residues or transportation impacts. Nevertheless, available AWGs are expensive, have low efficiency and are poorly suited for their installation in residential or commercial premises. The global AWGs market is expected to grow at a booming 30% CAGR, reaching over €7 bn by 2025, creating a unique opportunity for the introduction of affordable, efficient and functional AWGs. STRATUS is the next AWG series in GENAQ’s pipeline. Targeting residential, commercial and public premises, STRATUS models (with 20, 50 and 200l/day capacity) produce top quality drinking water, achieving 50% higher water production and 150% reduced energy consumption compared to available AWGs while offering a 1-year payback period and a user-friendly interface. Moreover, STRATUS contributes to maintain optimum ambient humidity and generates hot water without consuming additional energy. STRATUS has reached TRL7 through the successful implementation of larger models for remote locations and emergency response purposes (NIMBUS and CUMULUS) and the development and testing of STRATUS prototypes. The last development steps will be achieved through STRATUS project by further developing, validating and bringing it into the market.

Keywords: atmospheric water generator,humidity harvesting,water generation,plastic bottled water,water scarcity,energy savings
Axion Search in DarkSide-20k (ASiD)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Physics
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2022-01-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 212933.76
EU funding (EUR): 212933.76
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Dark matter constitutes approximately 85 % of our Milky Way galaxy. Relic axions and Weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) are two of the most promising candidates for dark matter. Axions were proposed to explain the invariance of the two discrete symmetries P and CP, in strong interactions while the rest of the Standard Model (SM) violates them. While relic axions were produced in abundance during the big bang, axion-like-particles are produced in stars due to Compton-like and bremsstrahlung processes. The axion-like-particles produced in Sun are called the solar axions. Because the solar axions are relativistic, they are a candidate for hot dark matter. This project aims at detecting the solar axion interaction and the diurnal and annual modulation of light dark matter particles in the silicon of the state-of-the-art Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPM) sensor array of the DarkSide-20k experiment. The proposed search would be first of its kind. This project involves training in new and advanced research techniques which will pave the way towards a successful career in astroparticle physics for the applicant and the transfer of knowledge to the host institution.

Keywords: solar axions,silicon photomultipliers,sipm module
Neural basis of natural navigation: Representation of goals, 3-D spaces and 1-km distances in the bat hippocampal formation – the role of experience (NATURAL_BAT_NAV)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Consolidator grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Neuroscience and Disorders of the Nervous System
Panel description: Nervous system development, homeostasis and ageing, nervous system function and dysfunction, systems neuroscience and modelling, biological basis of cognitive processes and of behaviour, neurological and mental disorders
Countries involved: Israel
Call: ERC Consolidator Grant (ERC-2015-CoG, 2015)
Start date: 2016-11-01
End date: 2022-04-30
Duration (months): 66.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2000000.0
EU funding (EUR): 2000000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The mammalian hippocampal formation contains place cells, grid cells, head-direction cells and border cells, which collectively represent the animal’s position (‘map’), distance traveled (‘odometer’) and direction (‘compass’), and are thought to underlie navigation. These neurons are typically studied in rodents running on linear tracks or in small empty boxes, ~1×1 m in size. However, real-world navigation differs dramatically from typical laboratory setups, in at least three ways – which we plan to study: (1) The world is not empty, but contains objects and goals. Almost nothing is known about how neural circuits represent goal location – which is essential for navigating towards the goal. We will record single-neuron activity in bats flying towards spatial goals, in search for cells that encode vectorial information about the direction and distance to the goal. Preliminary results support the existence of such cells in the bat hippocampal formation. This new functional cell class of vectorial goal-encoding neurons may underlie goal-directed navigation. (2) The world is not flat, but three-dimensional (3-D). We will train bats to fly in a large flight-room and examine 3-D grid cells and 3-D border cells. (3) The world is not 1-m in size, and both rodents and bats navigate over kilometer-scale distances. Nothing is known about how the brain supports such real-life navigation. We will utilize a 1-km long test facility at the Weizmann Institute of Science, and record place cells and grid cells in bats navigating over biologically relevant spatial scales. Further, we will compare neural codes for space in wild-born bats versus bats born in the lab – which have never experienced a 1-km distance – to illuminate the role of experience in mammalian spatial cognition. Taken together, this set of studies will bridge the gap – a conceptual gap and a gap in spatial scale – between hippocampal laboratory studies and real-world natural navigation.

Keywords: place cells,grid cells,border cells,hippocampus,entorhinal cortex,neurophysiology,spatial cognition,navigation,bats
A “Smart” Self-monitoring composite tool for aerospace composite manufacturing using Silicon photonic multi-sEnsors Embedded using through-thickness Reinforcement techniques (SEER)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Action type: Innovation actions
Partnership: Photonics (cPPP)
Countries involved: Spain,Spain,Belgium,Greece,Greece,France,Czechia,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,United Kingdom
Call: Application driven Photonics components (H2020-ICT-2019-2, 2019)
Start date: 2020-01-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 5962311.96
EU funding (EUR): 5089284.75
Participants: 11
Project status: SIGNED

SEER aims to develop smart self-monitoring composite tools, able to measure process and material parameters and, thus, to provide real-time process control with unprecedented reliability. SEER consortium will achieve this by: 1) developing miniature photonic sensors, 2) embedding those sensors in the tool with through-the-thickness techniques which minimise alteration of the structural integrity of the tool itself and 3) optimising the manufacturing control system through the implementation of a prototype process monitoring, optimisation, and process control unit. SEER will adopt a multi-sensor approach that will comprise a temperature, a refractive index, and a pressure sensor, operating in the near infrared and all integrated on a miniature photonic integrated circuit (PIC). The SEER solution will be compatible with and optimise existing composite manufacturing methods and its reuse for several resin curing cycles will increase efficiency and save resources. The embedded PIC sensors in a reusable tool will cater perfectly to address pre-processing and will use acquired raw data for process optimisation, using theoretical models and machine learning algorithms, establishing for each tool a link between the sensor data, material state models, process parameters, as well as degradation of the tool. This will allow efficient preventive maintenance of the tool with less effort and provide insight on better tool design. Finally, the acquired data from quality testing of cured parts will be used to optimise the process control ensuring further enhance in the quality yield and will provide with a part quality fingerprint.

Keywords: optical sensors,photonic integrated circuits,composite tooling,composite manufacturing,process automation,industry 4 0,aerospace
Multiparametric probe for monitoring in real time environmental variables in drilling boreholes (MMP)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC-Proof of Concept-2016 (ERC-2016-PoC, 2016)
Start date: 2017-02-01
End date: 2018-07-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 147753.0
EU funding (EUR): 147753.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The idea that is presented is the commercialization of a multiparametric probe for monitoring in real time environmental variables in drilling boreholes which was designed and tested during the development of the ERC project IPBSL 250350 and able to perform in hostile environments (acidic pH, high concentration of oxidants, high pressure). The main difference between our prototype and the already existing commercial multiparametric probes is the number of measurable parameters, its control and transmission in real time to long distances and the flexibility to use different probes to obtain measurements at different depths of the borehole at the same time. The multiparametric probes already exiting in the market are restricted by the need to operate at low pressures, due mainly to the use of glass chemical sensors which have serious drawbacks such as the need of frequent maintenance, large size and limited range of operative pressures. To solve these problems we are using solid state sensors, ISFETs, carbon nanotubes and optical sensors which reduce the final size of the probe and extend the functioning period, increasing the range of scenarios in which can perform. The improvements that we plan to implement are the miniturization of the probe and improvement of its felxibility for its use in different areas of interest. Different experts from geophysical, geological, mining prospection, environment and space exploration have shown their interest in using our multiparametric adaptable probe. The plan of activities presented is affordable taking in consideration the experience of the proposing team.

Keywords: multiparametric probe,drilling boreholes,real time,physicochemical variables
Market Entry Feasibility Project for Next Generation Rubber (Project NGR M)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Processing, and Biotechnology
Theme: Nanotechnologies
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Latvia
Call: Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies, advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs (H2020-SMEINST-1-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-05-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 4.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Through participation in the Horizon 2020 SME instrument Phase 1 project, Rubber Products Ltd hopes to receive funding in order to continue development and commercialization of their new rubber technology (Next Generation Rubber, hereafter NGR®). The objective of the project is to develop a market entry feasibility study for NGR® and NGR® compounds commercialization that would include an thorough analysis of market needs, including recipes, and a business plan with an extensive sales strategy. The feasibility study will: (1) identify potential customer needs in terms of quality and tailor recipes to suit those needs (2) define target market and its size and map potential customers (3) define NGR® and NGR® compounds sales strategy and create detailed sales models. In an industry that has seen sustained growth on the world stage, the use of NGR® in the production of rubber products will limit the need for other resources, namely natural and synthetic rubber, allow for recycled rubber to be used in high value added rubber products, and reduce the negative environmental impact related to the production of natural and synthetic rubber. NGR® and NGR® compounds will be usable as partial substitutes for other raw materials across the rubber goods industry, but they will be particularly impactful to the tire manufacturing industry. The tire manufacturing industry is the largest consumer of raw rubber material and the producer of rubber materials in the world. NGR® products offer producers a competitive advantage by reducing price of production, while also allowing for recycled rubber products to be reused instead adding to the already large amount of rubber waste. Bringing NGR® products to the market, will also help achieve the European Innovation Union initiative for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth.

Keywords: tires,rubber,environment,competitiveness,recycling,scrap tires,synthetic rubber,natural rubber,closed loop design,circular economy