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From quantum particles to distant galaxies: what do we still not know?

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HE2025–20272 countries

DISCOVER · Dynamic response of cells to viscoelastic forces

Mechanobiology explores how physical forces affect cellular processes, providing insights into areas like embryogenesis and tumor growth. Cells exert forces onto their environment; the tissue in which they live. These tissues are not purely elastic.

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HE2025–20272 countries

DIANA · Disk Instabilities in Highly Accreting Neutron Stars

Accretion disks are found throughout the Universe and power a large fraction of high-energy astrophysical sources, from neutron stars in our Galaxy to supermassive black holes at the centres of galaxies. These disks not only generate intense radiation, but also launch powerful outflows that strongly influence both thei…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MOSAIC · Mode-selective ab-initio photoinduced dynamics in conjugated polymers

Sunlight is abundant, but figuring out how to efficiently grab that energy and convert it into something useful, like electricity for our homes, is a big puzzle. This research project dives into the world of a special type of molecules called "π-conjugated polymers." We can think of them as microscopic antennas that ar…

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HE2024–20262 countries

SUPERSET · Semiconductor free biophotoelectrodes for solar fuel production

The soaring demand for energy and use of fossil fuels has resulted in the release of vast amount of greenhouse gases and climate change. Developing photoelectrochemical devices for solar fuel production is one of the strategies to address these issues. The use of photosynthetic proteins as photoactive components could…

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HE2024–20262 countries

RAPID-AFM · Real Time 2D Polymerization studied using Atomic Force Microscopy

We are studying how tiny molecules join together directly on a surface to form sheets just a single layer thick, called two-dimensional polymers (2DPs) or 2D covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs). Instead of making these materials separately and analysing them later, we watch them grow in real-time, in the liquid-solid…

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HE2024–20272 countries

PROGRAM · PROgramming Gauge-invariant Rydberg AtoM arrays

The simulation of quantum systems is one of the most promising near-term applications of quantum technologies. In particular, lattice gauge theories (LGTs), which underpin the Standard Model of particle physics, describe a vast range of strongly interacting phenomena, from the behaviour of quarks and gluons in high-ene…

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HE2024–20262 countries

EQC · Energetics of quantum correlations

Quantum technologies promise faster computing, ultra-precise sensing and secure communications. Their real-world value, however, also depends on how efficiently they use and manage energy at small scales. EQC studies how distinctively quantum features—entanglement, steering and Bell non-locality—shape work, heat and pr…

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HE2024–20262 countries

Q-LAMP · Quantum lock-in amplifier phonon detectors

Phonons, the quantum excitations of atomic vibrations, are central to heat transport, superconductivity, and many quantum technologies [Phys. Rev. B, 109, 144303, (2024)].

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HE2024–20262 countries

OptoEpiC · Optogenetic control of collective dynamics in Epithelial Cells

Collective cell motility states, such as multicellular flocking and jamming, play important roles in development and disease. However, much of the physical force dynamics of these collective states remains to be discovered. A key advance in understanding the dynamics of collective systems would be to control collective…

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HE2024–20262 countries

IONIC · In-Operando characterizatioN of anti-ambipolar mIxed Conductors

Conjugated organic polymers can be made conductive through charge introduction (doping), enabling flexible organic electronics. A special class of conducting polymers is organic mixed ion–electron conductors (OMIECs), which combine electronic conductivity with the ability to support ionic conduction. OMIECs are finding…

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HE2024–20276 countries

ZooCELL · Tracing the evolution of sensory cell types in animal diversity: multidisciplinary training in 3D cellular reconstruction, multimodal data analysis and science outreach.

Sensory cells in marine invertebrates play a fundamental role in detecting environmental cues and translating them into biological responses that enable survival, feeding, reproduction, and interaction with the environment. These cells detect chemical and mechanical stimuli, gravity, temperature, and salinity, guiding…

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HE2024–20278 countries

ENRICH · Molecular receptors enrich methylated and acetylated peptides for ultra-sensitive proteomics to explore the hidden modified proteome in disease

ENRICH is a Horizon Europe – MSCA Staff Exchanges project built around a practical need in protein analysis: post-translational modifications (PTMs) on histone proteins are biologically important, but they are often difficult to detect and study because of their low concentration and complex matrices. Enrichment steps…

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HE2024–20262 countries

IQARO · Integrated Quantum Repeater Nodes

Recent breakthroughs in the field of quantum technologies combining academic and R&D efforts have demonstrated the potential of quantum networks for major applications such as long-distance secure communication or quantum cloud computing. One current challenge is to deploy quantum networks out of the lab for realizing…

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HE2024–20278 countries

EDUCADO · Exploring the Deep Universe by Computational Analysis of Data from Observations

The formation and evolution of massive galaxies is reasonably well understood in the context of the successful standard ΛCDM formalism. Such simulations of cosmic evolution, however, lead to serious challenges in the regime of very faint galaxies, including the problems referred to as missing satellites, too big to fai…

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HE2024–20278 countries

SEASOUNDS · Innovative marine soundscape characterization to effectively mitigate ocean and sea noise pollution

SEASOUNDS aims to better characterize and predict marine soundscapes in various European eco-regions (e.g., parts of the Mediterranean and the Baltic Seas, the Venice Lagoon, the Norwegian fjords) where the scarcity of scientific data, upon which decisions are based, as well as the difficulties associated with sound fi…

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HE2024–20288 countries

TIMES · Time-resolved sImulations of ultrafast phenoMena in quantum matErialS

TIMES (Time-resolved sImulations of ultrafast phenoMena in quantum matErialS) addresses a key challenge in modern materials science: understanding, predicting, and controlling quantum materials under nonequilibrium conditions. Many emerging technologies, including quantum computing, ultrafast electronics, photonics, an…

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HE2024–20272 countries

NEOSC · Post Born-Oppenheimer Approximation for Semiclassical Spectroscopy Investigation of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer Processes

The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation (BOA) has determined how chemists describe molecules since 1927. BOA separates electronic and nuclear degrees of freedom, considering that the electron timescale is much shorter than the nuclear one. This project develops an accurate molecular dynamics method implemented as open-sourc…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MULTI-SOFT · Multi-scale and Multi-physics Modelling of Soft Tissues

Soft biological tissues—such as skin, vessels, and tumors—exhibit highly complex mechanical behavior driven by nonlinear, time-dependent, and multiphysical interactions. Traditional models often treat these effects in isolation, failing to explain critical phenomena like growth-induced instability, delayed buckling, or…

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HE2024–20288 countries

RESCUER · Resilient Solutions for Coastal, Urban, Estuarine and Riverine Environments

Historically, major storms, the associated storm surges and rainfall have posed the biggest threat to life and property around coastlines and along rivers. However, in the age of global warming and accompanying sea level rise the confluence of several risk factors creates a new set of hazards, and a different overall a…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MDS-APP-UAF · The Mosaic Design Strategy: Application to Underwater Acoustic Functionalities

Acoustic and elastic wave manipulation plays a central role in a wide range of scientific and engineering applications, including underwater sensing, noise mitigation, and vibration control. However, effective control of low-frequency waves remains particularly challenging due to their long wavelengths and strong fluid…

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HE2024–20252 countries

CHEERS · Chirality controlled spin to charge interconversion in Tellurium

CHEERS (Chirality controlled spin to charge interconversion in Tellurium) investigated how low-symmetry van der Waals and telluride materials can generate and convert spin information for future low-power spintronic devices. The project focused on understanding spin-charge interconversion (SCI) in chiral tellurium and…

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HE2024–20263 countries

ThorGW · Testing the horizon of black holes with gravitational waves

Black holes are, in many ways, the simplest objects in the Universe. According to general relativity, black holes are described by only two parameters: their mass and their spin. Yet this apparent simplicity hides a profound mystery.

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HE2024–20253 countries

PRISM · Probing the visible- light-driven photocatalytic mechanism to improve the photocatalytic performance of carbon nanodots (CNDs)

The PRISM project vision encompasses the Global warming and energy crisis from fossil fuels demand sustainable solar-to-fuel conversion via photocatalysis for H2 production and CO2 reduction. PRISM addresses limitations of conventional UV-absorbing carbon nanodots (CNDs) by developing visible-light-active, low-cost, me…

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HE2024–20286 countries

MetacMed · Acoustic and mechanical metamaterials for biomedical and energy harvesting applications

MetacMed addresses a major gap in Europe’s innovation ecosystem: the translation of advanced acoustic and mechanical metamaterials (MMs) from laboratory research into practical solutions for healthcare, energy harvesting and noise reduction. The project combines metamaterial design, numerical modelling, artificial inte…

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HE2024–20252 countries

MaDLED · Mastering Electronic Doping in Tin-Halide Perovskites to Develop Near Infrared Light Emitting Diodes

Near-infrared light (NIR, roughly 800–1000 nm) is widely used in everyday technologies, from secure sensing and night-vision style detection to biomedical imaging and optical communications. Today’s mainstream NIR emitters often rely on high-temperature vacuum epitaxy of inorganic semiconductors, which can be costly an…

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HE2024–20276 countries

PROHITS · Prokaryote proteomics at high temperature for single cells

A sustainable climate and an ecosystem-friendly economy demands novel "cell factories", in which organisms convert renewable biomass into various biomaterials that would otherwise be derived from fossil fuels or (harsh) chemistry. Especially promising is the use of thermophilic bacteria and archaea that operate at high…

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HE2024–20262 countries

Inlight · Process intensification towards sustainable wastewater treatment with phototropic biofilms

Wastewater treatment is essential for public health and environmental protection, yet conventional treatment technologies rely heavily on mechanical aeration, which consumes large amounts of energy and leads to substantial greenhouse gas emissions. Aeration alone can account for up to 70% of the operational energy dema…

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HE2024–20289 countries

CaviPRO · Modelling, Control and Applications of Hydrodynamic Cavitation Phenomena

The manufacturing industry faces big challenges in rising raw material costs, depleting feed stocks, and reducing environmental impact. Europe has set the goal of doubling its resource productivity by 2030 and of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 (EU 2030 climate and energy framework and 2050 long-te…

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HE2024–20275 countries

PlasmACT · Plasma Medicine against Actinic Keratosis

Physical technologies are playing an increasing role in medicine; among these, cold (gas) plasma – partially ionized gas generated at near‑body temperature – shows promise, especially in dermatology. Based on positive clinical results in wound care and encouraging preclinical cancer data, the plasmACT network investiga…

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HE2024–20272 countries

Non-Eq-Dyno · Non-equilibrium dynamics in the Milky Way and Local Group

The aim of this action is to develop and apply novel techniques for modelling non-equilibrium dynamics in the Milky Way and Local Group. This new frontier, enabled by current and near future data sets, can shed light on one of the great mysteries of modern science: the fundamental nature of dark matter. Although non-eq…

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HE2024–20279 countries

PhotoCaM · Photosynthetic Antennas in a Computational Microscope: Training a new generation of computational scientists

Photosynthesis is a natural process that relies on harvesting solar energy and transforming it into chemical energy. In addition to its ecological importance, obtaining a better molecular-level understanding of photosynthesis, particularly of the light-harvesting process, is important because it is of key significance.…

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HE2023–202710 countries

EPISTEAM · Epistemology in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths.

EPISTEAM stands for Epistemology in Art, Science and Technology. The objective of the Consortium of 14 partners behind this project is to develop an intersectoral and interdisciplinary common research program for cutting-edge strategies of technological mediation and innovation with a direct impact on society and knowl…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MS2DCOFO · Multiswtichable Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Framework-based Optoelectronics

Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) are crucial elements for the fabrication of flexible, wearable, and biocompatible electronic devices. As miniaturization is approaching its limits, bringing an end to Moore’s law, beyond−CMOS devices, “More-than-Moore” technologies aimed at functional diversification are emergin…

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HE2023–20253 countries

OSIRIS · Observational Signatures of planet formation in externally IRradiated dIScs

Most stars—and most planets—form in massive, crowded stellar nurseries. Although planet formation is often assumed to be an isolated process, the reality is far more complex. Star forming regions are often flooded by intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation from nearby massive stars, which drives photoevaporative winds that…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MuSICA-V · Multi-Scale Investigation of the Chemistry of the Atmosphere of Venus

Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Despite a similar size and mass, there are differences between the two planets. At the surface, the temperature can reach 730 K with pressure of 90 bar, and a composition of 96 % of carbon dioxide.

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HE2023–20278 countries

DETMED · Novel detector concept for medical gamma probe

The DETMED project aims to develop a novel, high-precision gamma probe for radioguided surgeries, significantly improving cancer detection and treatment. By leveraging next-generation silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) with a buried pixel structure, the project seeks to enhance photon detection efficiency, expand energy…

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HE2023–20277 countries

SameMultiPhys · Novel Biophysical Tools to Measure Multiple Parameters In The Same Cell

Mechanobiology is a dynamic and rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field focused on understanding how physical forces influence cells and tissues at multiple scales. This field holds immense potential for advancing healthcare and diagnostics, but its progress relies on the development of precise tools and methodologies…

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HE2023–20277 countries

QuNEST · Doctoral Training Network for Quantum Enhanced Optical Communication Network Security

The security of data has never been more valuable. Today, cryptography is critical to the safe operation of digital infrastructures. However, yearly advances in quantum computing present new threats.

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HE2023–20252 countries

INCEPT · A new strategy for chilldown enhancement in cryogenic propulsion systems

Ambitious goals of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and decarbonisation have been set by the recent policies European Green Deal, Energy Union (2030 energy and climate targets) and European Union’s 2050 long-term decarbonisation strategy, aiming for a successful green energy transition. The project’s overa…

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HE2023–20253 countries

SIREN · Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in liquid biopsy for breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. However, current diagnostic approaches often rely on invasive procedures or lack sufficient sensitivity at early stages. The SIREN project aimed to address this challenge by developing advanced, lab…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ONESTEP · Optimized Nanofluids for Efficient Solar Thermal Energy Production

Climate change is the greatest existential threat to the world. To overcome this challenge, the EU has set substantial decarbonization goals through the European Green Deal. Renewable energy production is among the main drivers of emission reduction and solar energy covers over half of today’s green energy generation.

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HE2023–20252 countries

2D-InTune · Tuning the electronic structure of two-dimensional semiconductor junctions

Modern electronics increasingly relies on atomically thin “two-dimensional” (2D) materials whose properties can be tailored by stacking or joining different layers. A central challenge is to control what happens at the interfaces—where charge enters or leaves a 2D layer and where band bending, screening and strain can…

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HE2023–20277 countries

ICHAruS · Investigation and Control of Hydrogen flames Across the Scales

This project develops physics-based control concepts for hydrogen combustion using external electric and magnetic fields and non-thermal plasma. Experiments and simulations indicate that electromagnetic actuation can promote ignition, stabilize lean flames, and mitigate thermoacoustics through ionic wind, plasma-genera…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ViROSCa · Deciphering the roles of reactive oxygen species and calcium during viral infection in Arabidopsis

Viral diseases are a major and growing threat to global food security, responsible for severe crop losses and rising pesticide use. One such emerging pathogen is Plantago asiatica mosaic virus (PlAMV), a potexvirus capable of infecting a wide range of hosts and spreading rapidly between plant cells. Once a virus enters…

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HE2023–20287 countries

SCALE · Industry empowerment to Multiphase fluid dynamics simulations using Artificial intelligence and Statistical methods on modern hardware architectures at Scale

SCALE develops optimisation strategies to address real-world industrial applications aligning with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Horizon Europe mission on Cancer. The Doctoral Candidates develop data-driven numerical CFD models to predict the behaviour of multiphase flows. This prediction is essenti…

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HE2023–20277 countries

NERVSPAN · Molecular Dynamic of Neurons during C. elegans Lifespan

Neurons form intricate networks and communicate with each other through synaptic protein complexes. Neuronal excitability and signal propagation are governed by transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression as well as by precise protein trafficking. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curi…

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HE2023–20278 countries

CARES · Human ECM-based platform for anti-cancer drug testing - CARES (CAncer dRug tESting)

Cancer remains one of Europe’s greatest health challenges, causing 2 million deaths annually and imposing an economic burden of €100 billion. Despite significant progress in cancer treatments over recent decades, the success rate of new anti-cancer drugs in clinical trials remains disappointingly low. This limits the r…

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HE2023–20275 countries

BE-LIGHT · BE-LIGHT Improving BiomEdical diagnosis through LIGHT-based technologies and machine learning

Photonics is crucial for maintaining and increasing the competitiveness of EU industry, and light-based instruments are fundamental for non-invasive diagnostics and treatment of diseases, delivering huge economic benefits for national health systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have demonstra…

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