RCaz/eu-funding-proposals-sft huggingface dataset:
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Explain the overall concept, methodology and approach for the project 'Developing the Framework for an Epidemic Forecast Infrastructure' (EPIWORK).

assistant: **Concept**

In recent years a huge flow of quantitative social, demographic and behavioural data is becoming available spurring the quest for innovative technologies that can improve the traditional disease-surveillance systems, providing faster and better localized detection capabilities and resulting in a broad practical impact. Improved ICT techniques and methodologies support the inter-linkage and integration of datasets causing a qualitative change in the ways we can model epidemic processes. Visualization and analysis tools able to cope with multiple levels of representation are being developed along with computer simulations that provide experiments not feasible in the real world. For the first time, ICT and computation enable the study of epidemic in a comprehensive fashion that addresses the complexity inherent to the biological, social and behavioural aspects of health related problems. The EPIWORK project proposes a multidisciplinary research effort aimed at developing the approriate framework of tools and knowledge needed for the design of epidemic forecast infrastructures. The research considers most of the much needed development of modeling, computational and ICT tools such as i) the foundation and development of the mathematical and computational methods needed to achieve prediction and predictability of disease spreading in complex social systems; ii) the development of large scale, data driven computational models endowed with a high level of realism and aimed at epidemic scenario forecast; iii) the design and implemention of original data-collection schemes motivated by identified modelling needs, such as the collection of real-time disease incidence, through innovative web and ICT applications. v) the set up of a computational platform for epidemic research and
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Explain how 'Building and bypassing plant polyspermy blocks' goes beyond current state-of-the-art under Horizon 2020.

assistant: **Innovation**

The ultimate goal for the survival of all species on earth is to reproduce. This uncompromising principle has triggered the evolution of numerous adaptations. One strategy commonly employed by sexually reproducing eukaryotes is the production of tremendous amounts of sperm to maximize the likelihood of an egg becoming fertilised. High sperm to egg ratios are, however, associated with an increased risk of supernumerary sperm fusion. This so-called polyspermy is lethal in many organisms. Accordingly, eukaryotes have evolved polyspermy barriers, which are implemented at different levels in the reproductive process. Flowering plants tightly control the number of sperm-transporting pollen tubes approaching a single ovule by a so-called pollen tube block. We have recently shown that the pollen tube block is relaxed in ethylene hyposensitive plants. Capitalizing on these results, this project aims at identifying and characterising the molecular mechanisms underlying plant polyspermy barriers.
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Compose the 'State of the Art and Innovation' section for a Seventh Framework proposal on 'Analyzing Heterogeneity in Release of Synaptic Vesicles'.

assistant: **Innovation**

Recent studies in the Calyx of Held, a specialized synapse in the auditory pathway, have now produced clear evidence of heterogeneity in release-‘willingness’ among releasable vesicles.  The general aim of this project is to investigate heterogeneity of release willingness in typical CNS synapses and to characterize the molecular mechanisms that control this heterogeneity.   We will first develop a method that allows single synapse recording in primary cultured hippocampal neurons using pharmacological isolation of  single visually identified (fluorescently labelled) synapses. By combining electrophysiology, fluorescence microscopy and pharmacological tools (e.g. hyperosmotic sucrose to assess total synaptic release pool size), we will perform a detailed description of (the heterogeneity in) synaptic vesicle release from single synaptic boutons. In addition, the combined research methods permit simultaneous pre- and postsynaptic assessment of neurotransmission efficacy, allowing us to pioneer in segregating pre- and postsynaptic plasticity mechanisms.    Furthermore, a recently developed EGTA-based calcium-cage (DMNPE-4) allows stringent control over presynaptic Ca2+ concentrations, thereby enabling detailed analysis of Ca2+-sensitivity of synaptic vesicles within a single presynaptic terminal. Similar analyses will be performed in neurons deficient for candidate molecules or expressing mutated candidate molecules, thereby illuminating their role in controlling release willingness and/or Ca2+ sensitivity of synaptic vesicles.  A detailed understanding of these molecular mechanisms is a fundamental starting point for unravelling synaptic mechanisms behind learning and memory. In general, these efforts will provide new insights in synaptic processing and plasticity, bring
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Describe the specific objectives and expected outcomes for 'Nurspray Biostimulants - Protecting agriculture against climate stress with breakthrough sustainable crop treatment' in the context of a Horizon 2020 call.

assistant: **Objectives**

Fyteko's Nurspray is a biostimulant that makes crops resilient to climate stress. Nurspray activates a plant's tolerance mechanism to drought, heat and salinity, boosting recovery and crop yield. It is non-toxic and compatible with agricultural methods. Field trials have shown yield increases of 12% to 53% over a broad range of crops and locations. Problem: Heat, drought and salinity are undermining global agricultural output by 50%, worth $100B p.a. Current agrochemicals are insufficient: there is no abiotic stress treatment product. Solution: Nurspray is the world’s first single-molecule biostimulant with a scientifically proven effect. It competes with other biostimulants which are mix/extracts/microorganisms with limited effect. Timing: The EU’s revised Directive on Fertilising Products (2019) will allow biostimulants to obtain CE marking in 2022. Progress: Fyteko has invented and patented Nurspray, produced demonstration batches at scale, proven effectiveness in 170+ tests, and won numerous awards. Trial contracts to treat fields in Latin American and Africa are already signed. Sales: End-users are farmers, reached through distributors, agrochemical partners and seed companies. Market: Agrochemicals are worth €5B annually. Biostimulants will disrupt this, as farmers are seeking non-chemical solutions for crop stress management. Project: Fyteko will improve its formulations; upscale its production process; conduct field trials in eight EU countries (data generation); secure CE Marking; and prepare for European market launch in 2022-2023.


**Keywords:** Plant Signal Molecules, Biostimulants, Sustainable farming, abiotic stress, integrated agriculture, protecting yield, reduction of traditional chemical input, Crop productivity under Climate change..
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Describe how 'The composition and evolution of C. elegans behavioural genetic architectures' will create measurable scientific, societal and economic impact aligned with Horizon 2020.

assistant: **Impact**

The maintenance of genetic diversity in the face of neutral and non-neutral processes that continually erode it is one of the longstanding puzzles of biology. Natural selection shapes the genetic variation provided by mutation, segregation and recombination to (generally) improve fitness, but it is often difficult to obtain measures of fitness and genetic variation in the interesting, but uncontrolled, natural environments in which we find organisms. A related question is the heritable basis of phenotypic variance. Knowing the genetic architectures of well-defined traits – the number and type of loci that contribute to phenotypic variance, and the distribution and conditionality of their effects – is central to our general understanding of evolutionary processes, and for our ability to predict phenotypes of interest in agriculture and medicine. In this context, the genetic basis of behavioural variation is particularly fascinating but poorly understood. Caenorhabditis elegans is an exceptional model system with which to tackle these problems, and experimental evolution provides exceptional power to dissect genetic architectures of well-defined behavioural traits and their dynamic properties under controlled conditions. The proposed research will advance our understanding of how trait correlations shape the distribution of genetic variance, and will reveal, in unprecedented detail, the composition and evolution of behavioural genetic architectures shaped by natural selection.
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Write a project proposal abstract for 'Improvement of comprehensive bio-waste transformation and nutrient recovery treatment processes for production of combined natural products' to be submitted under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Abstract**

The objective driven goal of this SME targeted project is to improve the currently used compost and biochar treatment systems, towards advanced, efficient and comprehensive bio-waste treatment and nutrient recovery process with zero emission performance. The improved output products are safe, economical, ecological and standardized compost and bio-char combined natural fertilizers and soil amendment agricultural products used by farmers. The added value and energy efficient transformation of urban organic waste, farm organic residues and food industrial by-product streams made by improved carbonization, biotechnological formulation and upgraded composting technologies, with particular attention to the recovery of nutrients, such as phosphorous and nitrogen. The targeted high quality output products aiming to reduce mineral fertilizers and intensive chemicals use in agriculture; enhancing the environmental, ecological and economical sustainability of food crop production; reducing the negative footprint of the cities and overall contributing to climate change mitigation. In this context the improved bio-waste treatment process opens new technical, economical, environmental and social improvement opportunities, while improving the use, effectiveness and safety of the resulting compost and bio-char products in agriculture. The output products developed in a standardized way to meet all industrial, agricultural and environmental norms and stands in European dimension. Proactive and coherently integrated cooperation made between multi level stakeholder in Europe, with result oriented potential benefit to SMEs and farmers for more efficient utilization of the final products by the end-users. The project is providing strong support for policy makers for the revision of relevan
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Explain how 'Methodologies and Tools Advancing the DesiGN and Validation of EGNOS/GALILEO Aware Applications' goes beyond current state-of-the-art under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Innovation**

Positioning applications (especially in Europe) are based on positioning data mainly provided by GPS (and in the medium-term GALILEO), which in many cases may become problematic due to the low accuracy provided (thus preventing the take-up of services with high accuracy constraints), the low availability of satellite positioning signals particularly in urban areas and the reliability of the positioning information, the so-called integrity.  GNSS Augmentation Systems like WAAS (in United States), MSAS (in Japan) and EGNOS (in Europe) has been a consistent attempt to overcome these GNSS problems and improve the positioning applications attributes, such as accuracy, reliability, and availability. These systems have reached today a quite mature state, however related technology and algorithms on the applications side have being certified and used with efficiency only in niche areas like the air navigation systems. Still the significant technological know-how of embedding EGNOS (in Europe) functionality in positioning applications, has prevented European SMEs, developing location based applications, from adopting these new technological opportunities, thus not getting them in a position to be able to exploit the accuracy, reliability, and availability offered by EGNOS (and future GALILEO) in their applications. This fact also prevents them from presenting new pioneering positioning applications, as it would require a huge EGNOS/GALILEO technology investment, which usually is outside of the core business of such companies.  The MAGNA project aims to provide a viable solution to the aforementioned SME problems, by supplying the software libraries and tools required for the design and validation of EGNOS/GALILEO aware positioning applications, targeting SMEs who are seeking to
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Draft an impact statement for 'Widening Excellence and Mentoring in Cybersecurity', explaining its relevance to EU policy priorities under Horizon Europe.

assistant: **Impact**

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Europe faces a critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, with women representing just 22% of the workforce. This underrepresentation not only underscores inequality but also limits Europe's potential in this crucial sector.WEM Cyber's mission is to boost women's participation and expertise in cybersecurity through targeted secondments, mentorship, and skills development programmes. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, the project aims to build research capacity and facilitate knowledge exchange, equipping participants with the entrepreneurial and leadership skills necessary to excel, and thereby contribute to the mitigation of brain drain in widening countries. Key objectives include funding 38 secondments across 5 organisations, enhancing participants' technical and soft skills through tailored training, and strengthening academia-industry collaboration. Each secondee will follow a personalised development plan, ensuring they gain relevant skills for career advancement and cybersecurity expertise. Some measurable outcomes include 29 research publications, contribution to 10 new cybersecurity solutions and at least 50% of secondees reporting improved career prospects. Additionally, the dissemination of the project's methodology and knowledge will help establish a sustainable, long-term network within the consortium partners and beyond. The WEM Cyber consortium comprises 8 partners from 7 European countries (Türkiye, Greece, Slovenia, Lithuania, Spain, France and Belgium) all with extensive experience in cybersecurity. Bisilim Vadisi will act as coordinator, joined by the University of Maribor, University Pompeu Fabra, University Paul Sabatier, Women4Cyber, Ubitech, Vilnius Tech and Bogazici
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Describe how 'Advanced manufacturing processes for Low Cost Greener Li-Ion batteries' will create measurable scientific, societal and economic impact aligned with Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Impact**

GREENLION is a Large Scale Collaborative Project with the FP7 (topic GC.NMP.2011-1) leading  to the manufacturing of greener and cheaper Li-Ion batteries for electric vehicle applications via the use  of water soluble,  fluorine-free,  high thermally stable binders, which would eliminate  the use  of VOCs and reduce the cell assembly cost.GREENLION has  6 key objectives: (i) development of new active and inactive battery  materials viable for water processes (green chemistry); (ii) development of innovative  processes (coating  from aqueous slurries)  capable of reducing electrode production cost and avoid environmental pollution; (iii) development of new assembly procedures (including laser  cutting and high temperature pre-treatment) capable of substantially reduce thetime and the cost of cell fabrication;  (iv) lighter battery  modules with air cooling and easier disassembly through eco-designed bonding  techniques (v) waste reduction, which, by making use  of the water solubility of the binder, allows the extensive recovery of the active and inactive battery  materials; and (vi) construction of fully integrated battery  module  for electric vehicle applications with optimized  cells, modules, and other ancillaries.Accordingly, GREENLION aims to overcome the limitations of present Li-ion manufacturing technology for electric vehicle batteries with the goal to: 1- perform breakthrough work to position Europe as a leader in the manufacturing of high energy and environmentally benign  batteries; 2- develop highly effective eco-designed processes; 3- develop automotive battery  module  systems with: A) specific energy higher than 100 Wh/kg and specific power higher than 500 W/kg with respect to the overall weight of the system; B) coulombic  efficiencyon average higher t
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Explain the overall concept, methodology and approach for the project 'Knowledge - based radical innovation surfacing for tribology and advanced lubrication' (KRISTAL).

assistant: **Concept**

In addition to their traditional roles as seals and diaphragms, components made of rubber-like materials are increasingly replacing traditional metallic components (cams,slides) due to their ease of manufacture, lightness and cost. However, industrial s takeholders suffer from a lack of understanding of the time-dependent tribological behaviour of rubber-like materials (lubrication, wear & friction mechanisms). Moreover, surface modifications to improve tribological properties of rubber-like materials are rather unexplored, and the few existing coatings (graphite layers, PE layers or water based lacquers) suffer from a low wear resistance and bad adhesion. Therefore, understanding&modelling tribological behaviour of rubber-like materials is a manda tory step towards a knowledge-based engineering of their surfaces. Indeed, a radical innovation in the tribological behaviour of these materials can only be achieved through an integrated R&D approach for the development of advanced thin films. Hence, the overall objective of KRISTAL is to deliver innovative coating&surfacing techniques and associated modelling tools, to industrial partners for them to integrate tribology as a main design criteria of sealing&sliding systems using rubber-like mat erials. Because understanding tribological behaviour at nanoscale is a mandatory step to control tribological functions at macroscale, research will be carried out on three levels; going from nanoscale, then microscale to macro scale. This innovative appro ach will enable KRISTAL industrial consortium to: - develop quick and cost-effective design methods of sliding /sealing systems by considering tribological aspects - control friction during the life of the component by tailored surface engineering - minimi ze the environmental impac