Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Building Sustainable and Resilient Ecosystems with the Convergence of Nature-Based Solutions and Digital Technologies (BUSEECO)

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: Spain
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01, 2023)
Start date: 2025-09-01
End date: 2027-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 181152.96
EU funding (EUR): 181152.96
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

In response to the pressing challenges posed by rapid urbanization and climate change, innovative urban solutions are needed. Nature-based solutions (NBS) and digital technologies (DT) have emerged as promising strategies to address sustainability and resilience issues. Integrating NBS, which harnesses natural systems, with DT, which offers robust decision-making tools, offers a compelling pathway for climate adaptation. However, the convergence of NBS and digitalization remains unexplored. This research focuses on Horizon Europe-funded urban planning projects, including the LIFE program, known for their commitment to sustainable development and climate adaptation. Analyzing NBS and DT integration in these initiatives using data from the Web of Science, Google Scholar, the LIFE program, and other relevant sources, BUSEECO aims to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. To enhance this analysis, advanced methodologies will be employed. Engaging experts through the Delphi method will gather diverse perspectives, clarify challenges, and establish consensus on integration themes. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis will help select projects for in-depth analysis and Advanced linear and nonlinear regression models will unveil correlations and patterns in NBS-DT convergence, forming a foundation for evidence-based decision-making. By combining these diverse approaches with a focus on NBS-DT integration in European urban planning, BUSEECO aims to elevate sustainable urban development. Prof. Santiago is well-suited to guide BUSEECO from the perspective of Science and Technology Studies (STS). USAL's track record in hosting Marie Curie fellows and proficiency in project management ensure a supportive research environment. BUSEECO will advance my career by providing me with multidisciplinary skills and training, especially in the STS field. It aligns with the European Horizon framework and aspires to establish sustainable urban ecosystems for Castile and León.

Keywords: urbanization climate change nature based solutions digital technologies sustainable development
Non-Equilibrium Field Theory of Molecular Rotations (NeqMolRot)

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: Austria
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-02-01
End date: 2025-01-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 199440.96
EU funding (EUR): 199440.96
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

At the interface between chemistry and physics, in this project we aim to develop a non-equilibrium field-theoretical approach to investigate molecular rotations in the presence of a many-body environment and driving laser fields. Unlike electrons or atoms, molecules are extended objects, with a rich internal structure and the possibility to perform rotations, in compliance with the non-trivial algebra of quantized angular momentum. A long-standing goal of chemical physics is the control of bimolecular reactions: molecular reactivity strongly depends on the relative orientation of molecules which, in turn, is affected by the surrounding environment. External laser pulses are applied to prepare the reactants in certain rotational states and/or drive them to a specific alignments. Thus, the interplay between external driving and dissipation due to the solvent is crucial for the quantum control of molecular rotations. In this inherently out-of-equilibrium context we aim to develop a field-theoretical approach to describe molecules in bosonic and fermionic baths. Starting from diatomic molecules, we aim to extend our theory to more complex structures and different shape and duration of the aligning laser pulses. The project aims to pave the way for a highly innovative strategy to model dynamics of molecular systems and composite impurities, based on quantum field theory in its non-equilibrium functional formulation.

Keywords: atomic and molecular processes in external fields,coherent control,quantum control,quantum impurities,molecules,non equilibrium,quantum field theory
Brewer’s spent grains Bio-stimulant enriched with Selenium for Barley Stress Tolerance and Functional Beverages (BrewSelBar)

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: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Spain,Denmark,Germany,Italy,Argentina
Call: MSCA Staff Exchanges 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-SE-01, 2024)
Start date: 2026-01-01
End date: 2029-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 506010.0
EU funding (EUR): 475950.0
Participants: 7
Project status: SIGNED

BrewSelBar seeks to develop an innovative, selenium-enriched, plant-based biostimulant derived from Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG), the most abundant by-product of the brewing industry. By valorizing BSG into a high-value agricultural input, this project addresses the critical need for sustainable farming practices, climate resilience, and functional food production. Selenium's proven ability to enhance plant stress tolerance and human health underscores its central role in this novel approach. The project aims to optimize BSG extraction processes, enrich the bio-stimulant with selenium, and validate its efficacy under both laboratory and field conditions to improve barley yield and resilience to abiotic stress. This will directly support the production of selenium-enriched beverages, including beer and non-alcoholic products, fostering a circular bioeconomy while reducing industrial waste. BrewSelBar integrates academic, industrial, and innovation expertise from five European and two Argentine partners, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration, international secondments, and knowledge exchange. The consortium combines cutting-edge research in selenium biofortification, biostimulant development, and advanced analytical chemistry with practical applications in agriculture and brewing. Through its innovative framework, the project aligns with key EU strategies, including the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork, promoting sustainable production and resource efficiency. Ultimately, BrewSelBar represents a holistic solution to global challenges in agriculture, climate change, and food security, delivering impactful results for stakeholders and paving the way for a sustainable future.

Keywords: biofortification,selenium enriched crops,brewer s spent grain bsg,sustainable bioeconomy,agricultural innovation,plant speciation analysis,functional food development
Real-time Monitoring of Deep Crustal Mass Redistribution for Timely Prediction of Earthquake using Integrated Geodetic, Gravity and Seismic Data (REMCRUMR)

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: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Malta,Italy,Germany
Call: ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-02, 2023)
Start date: 2025-02-24
End date: 2028-02-23
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 221564.4
EU funding (EUR): 221564.4
Participants: 5
Project status: SIGNED

The proposed REMCRUMR research is a concerted effort designed to get as close as possible to being able to predict the time (to an accuracy of 1 week) and location (to a accuracy of 100 x 100 km) of occurrence of imminent devastating earthquakes (M>5) based on lithosphere strain and upper mantle dynamics. It makes use of a multidisciplinary approach involving applied gravimetry, satellite geodesy, digital signal processing and seismology. Applied Gravimetry is used as an alternative approach to the highly erratic “electromagnetic phenomena”, and forms the core of the integrated approaches. Geodetic data have been integrated to give information about plates’ motion, strain conditions and rupture-risk modelling. Seismic monitoring method is to be used for comparing and calibrating gravity responses against established seismological magnitude where seismic activities appear to accompany mass anomaly. Results from plates’ velocity model, computed strain parameters and calibrated isolated gravity anomalies are integrated to predict the impact in the form of pressure necessary to cause rupture in the overlying lithospheric plate and the time required for the rupture to take place at the onset of the impact. This is used to develop a final model that notes the lithosphere’s yield point, compares it with instantaneous lithospheric pressure and uses these information to determine when the yield point may likely be exceeded on instantaneous basis, and subsequently predict the time when a lithospheric rupture will occur, and its expected magnitude. The research is in line with sustainable cities and settlement goal (Sustainable Development Goal 11). REMCRUMR intuitively considers the concept of isolating the alterations to the ambient gravity field caused by subsurface mass-redistribution that is usually precursor to the emergence of earthquakes in near-real time with a view to establishing the character of the potential corresponding seismic activity before it emerges.

Keywords: earthquake prediction,satellite geodesy,applied gravimetry,earthquake seismology
Starcounter’s AI-enabled Application Platform for Next Generation Enterprise Software (Starcounter OS)

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 2025 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01, 2025)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2499999.0
EU funding (EUR): 2499999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Starcounter is revolutionizing enterprise software development with its AI-enabled software development platform based on an innovative invariant database architecture that improves enterprise software development productivity by up to 10x compared to current state of the art. This platform tackles inefficiencies in enterprise software systems, high development costs, and rising regulatory demands, offering scalable and sustainable solutions. Starcounter's invariant data representation eliminates application-specific schemas, enabling AI to work seamlessly through a single formal language. It accelerates development cycles and minimizes application integration complexities. Its patented in-memory database, merged with an application server, ensures real-time performance, interoperability, and reduced energy consumption, driving economic and environmental benefits. The patented Information Operating System introduces modularity, allowing independently developed applications to interoperate without APIs or glue code, avoiding costly integration challenges. Proven in industries like retail, hospitality, and manufacturing, Starcounter processes billions of transactions monthly and has delivered significant results for global leaders like Bosch and Volvo. Clients report up to 90% cost savings, faster development, and substantial carbon footprint reductions. Starcounter seeks EIC support to finalize platform development and scale globally, enabling it to compete against traditional software vendors. Its innovation offers a transformative solution for enterprises seeking efficiency, scalability, and sustainability, with the potential to redefine industry standards and address the growing demand for next-generation enterprise software. Without EIC support, Starcounter risks losing its competitive edge, limiting its ability to translate groundbreaking technology into impactful economic value.

Keywords: enterprise software development ai enabled development platform in memory database application development software invariant database architecture
Next-generation scalable smart IOT lighting control platform optimising application and sustainability within major new and renovation projects from VR design through the complete building life cycle (DOTS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Innovative Europe
Programme: The European Innovation Council (EIC)
Theme: EIC Accelerator
Destination: Other destinations
Action type: EIC actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: EIC Accelerator 2024 - Short application (HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-01, 2024)
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1509375.0
EU funding (EUR): 1509375.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The need for energy-efficient and eco-friendly infrastructures to meet net zero targets continues to drive interest in how to make buildings smarter and greener. Lighting control is critical and the efficient management of lighting and integrated services is essential for reducing energy consumption and enhancing building performance and comfort. During building construction and renovation, lighting systems need to be designed and redesigned to embrace changes in building and office layouts as more devices are introduced. Limitations of existing protocols mean lighting control systems are more complex than they need to be. This causes issues for stakeholders involved in the design, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of lighting controls, especially when it involves hundreds of thousands of lighting devices and sensors across multiple floors in large infrastructure building and renovation projects. This project completes development of the DOTS platform. DOTS is the world’s first scalable multi-exchange protocol and GUI system for large infrastructure construction projects such as skyscrapers, sports stadia, concert/exhibition halls, hospitals and major transport interchanges. DOTS supports stakeholders involved in the design and introduction of complex lighting and integrated services systems. Incorporating the latest Digital Twin and VR functionality, DOTS transforms manual lengthy processes into seamless real time interaction and simulation. DOTS facilitates easier, flexible installations and fit-outs with direct import of design configuration saving time, avoiding rekeying and duplication throughout the contractual chain. From commissioning and ongoing maintenance of lighting control systems in new buildings and the retrofitting of existing large complex structures DOTS is a catalyst for significant gains to be made in energy efficiency, cost, performance and smart data sharing across the complete building life cycle.

Keywords: delmatic,lighting control,smart building,innovation,digital twin,dots,protocol,platform,integration,open technology,lighting management,open solution,vr visualisation,commissioning
Illiberal Capitalist Development: Extra-European Capital, Sectoral Investment, and Changing Ideology in Europe (ILLINVESTMENTS)

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: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Croatia
Call: ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-TALENTS-02, 2024)
Start date: 2025-10-01
End date: 2027-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 171791.76
EU funding (EUR): 171791.76
Participants: 1
Project status: SUSPENDED

The principal objective of this research is to advance understanding of the capitalist development of European illiberalism. ILLINVESTMENTS addresses two understudied features of illiberal capitalist development in Europe: (1) extra-European investment inflows into countries where illiberalism is under variegated development, and (2) illiberal capitalist development in Western Europe. ILLINVESTMENTS presents a novel approach to exploring an emerging multifarious investment nexus at the intersection of multiple geographical and market contexts investigates the ways in which extra-European investment inflow contribute to what it terms ‘illiberalisation’: a process by which any liberal/former liberal democracy moves towards the strengthening of the executive at the expense of the judiciary and legislature. This project examines the relationship between two sectors that have experienced significant investment inflows from Chinese and Gulf-sourced capital in shaping the illiberalisation (infrastructure and real estate) in three EU member states, at what it sees as varying stages of illiberalisation: Hungary (advanced), Italy (aspiring), and Germany (pre-). Research activities are divided into two parts: (a) theoretical, which will take place at the University of Rijeka, and (b) empirical, a qualitative case study analysis, principally using semi-structured interviews with sectoral actors, conducted in the three countries under study. ILLINVESTMENTS will create much-needed knowledge of the wider dimensions of illiberalism, moving beyond the common focus on political leadership, which is unable to capture the varied aspects of illiberal capitalist development. In so doing, ILLINVESTMENTS will fill four knowledge gaps: (1) illiberalisation as a process; (2) illiberalisation in Western Europe; (3) the role of sectoral actors in the capitalist development of illiberalism, and; (4) the role of extra-European investment inflows in the European political economy.

Keywords: illiberalism,political economy,european union,china,germany,hungary,italy,gulf states,interdisciplinarity,
Column with AC-EOF Induced Vortices for HPLC (EVO-LC)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS1 (ERC-2022-POC1, 2022)
Start date: 2022-09-01
End date: 2024-02-29
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In most high-performance analytical instruments, which are used to carry out blood analysis, for example, the first step is separation, in which the various components in a sample to be examined are divided into groups before being presented to a detector. Further improvement of the process is limited due to the slow spontaneous transport of the components in the traditionally exploited, naturally occurring, diffusion process. In the context of ERC Starting Grant EVODIS, the µFlow group of Prof. Wim De Malsche of VUB was able to generate a vortex mixing effect between channel walls of microdevices, in order to accelerate the mass transport rate much more than what is possible by pure diffusion only, therewith reducing dispersion. This effect was achieved by applying an oscillating electric field. In EVO-LC these lateral vortices will be integrated in an HPLC column to realize an improvement in chromatographic efficiency by a factor of 2-3 under relevant chromatographic conditions. As part of the ERC POC a demonstrator for such miniaturized HPLC column will be built. The new column promises faster and higher-performance separations in a miniaturized system, which can be used in analytical labs, but also for patients in a point-of-care setting. One possible application is the analysis of haemoglobin levels for better diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes.
On-demand hydrogel microbeads mass production by inkjet bioprinting for stem cell large-scale cultivation (StemStation)

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: Life Sciences
Countries involved: France,Germany
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-06-01
End date: 2025-05-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 195914.88
EU funding (EUR): 195914.88
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The aim of the StemStation project is to propose a novel strategy for human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) cultivation and production allowing to overcome the current limitations faced by manufacturers to develop efficient and scalable processes to answer the market demand. The main strategy is to exploit the inkjet bioprinting technology to manufacture MSCs-loaded microbeads of a hydrogel for cell expansion and production scale-up. This strategy will allow the on-demand fabrication of cell-loaded customized microbeads directly inside the bioreactor. Thus, StemStation is proposing an all-included production system for MSCs with a clear objective of shortening the expansion steps in a scale-up process. Such methodological and technological innovation has the potential to be further transferred to other adherent cell bioproduction systems. Current large-scale MSCs production strategies are strongly focused on solid microcarrier cultivation where cells are adhered on their surface. Such microcarriers are then suspended in production tanks where standard cultivation protocols must be specifically optimized. Such technologies are commonly limited by the cell source, the cell-microcarrier interaction, as well as the lack of an easy to handle, robust, transferable, and scalable process. STEMSTATION targets to overcome problematics by offering an original and innovative production strategy which will bring novel scientific knowledge in the field of bioproduction, stem cell growth, inkjet bioprinting, proliferative biomaterials, and clinical grade transfer of large-scale cultivation process of human MSCs.

Keywords: bioprinting,inkjet printing,bioreactors