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

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Showing 96 of 1,449 projects

HE2025–20272 countries

BIOTAC · Microbial extracellular polymeric substances based-technology for selenium removal from drinking and wastewater using CSTR and UASB reactors

Selenium is a naturally occurring trace element in the earth's crust, a micronutrient for humans and wildlife but toxic at high concentrations. Microbial biotechnologies have emerged as eco-friendly, sustainable research fields for the dismissal or recovery of Se to impede environmental issues. Microorganisms and their…

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HE2024–20262 countries

CINCOS · Chirality inversion in colloidal self-assembly

Structurally-coloured films made from cellulose, the world’s most abundant biopolymer, show great promise as a sustainable alternative to conventional effect pigments and glitter. This colouration arises from the colloidal self-assembly of rod-like cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which spontaneously form a cholesteric l…

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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

PATHWAYS · Photoinduced ultrafast carriers and thermal effects within metasurfaces for light-driven catalysis

Catalysis lies at the heart of modern industrial chemistry. It enables the production of more than 85% of chemical goods essential to our daily life, from plastics and pharmaceutical products to fertilisers, and contributes to trillions of euros in annual revenue. Yet, the chemical processes behind these products remai…

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HE2024–20275 countries

CanDoIt · Intelligent Breast Cancer DiagnOsis and MonItoring Therapeutic Response Training Network

A breakthrough in precision diagnostics and treatement for breast cancer Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment face persistent challenges, with current methods often lacking the precision and ease of use required for optimal patient care. Existing techniques may lead to misdiagnosis, delayed intervention or non-adapted…

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HE2024–20262 countries

CCU Structure · A new CCU composite structure with a novel demountable connection towards CO2 sequestration and material recyclability.

The construction sector faces two closely linked challenges: reducing the carbon footprint of building materials and improving the reuse of structural components at the end of service life. Conventional cement-based materials are associated with high embodied carbon, while many steel–concrete composite systems rely on…

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HE2024–20276 countries

SynAM · Integration of Advanced Experiments, Imaging and Computation for Synergistic Structure-Performance Design of Powders and Materials in Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as 3D printing, is transforming traditional manufacturing by enabling unprecedented design flexibility, rapid prototyping, and customization. However, significant challenges remain, such as controlling material properties, predicting structural integrity, and managing surf…

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HE2024–20279 countries

CLEANWATER · Multifunctional sustainable adsorbents for water treatment assisted with plasma technologies and for health protection from xenobiotics

Contamination of drinking-water is an urgent health concern, preferentially in rural areas and highly related with the poor and vulnerable population (infants, children, pregnant and elderly people) that requires a single, easy to handle and low-cost solution able to decrease the levels of pathogens, chemical and radio…

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HE2024–20277 countries

TRACE-V2X · Smart and Proactive Multi-RAT Traffic Steering for V2X

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) have the potential to provide efficient and sustainable transportation. However, road safety of autonomous driving remains a critical challenge, the lack of which hinders their widespread adoption and integration into the transportation system. It is thus pressing to evolve vehi…

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HE2024–20278 countries

MolCal · Molecule-based magneto/electro/mechano-Calorics

MolCal was conceived to tackle one of Europe’s most pressing energy challenges: the need for sustainable, efficient refrigeration and heat pump technologies. Today, vapour-compression systems dominate the market, but they rely on greenhouse gases and have reached the limits of efficiency mprovements. MolCal proposes a…

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HE2024–20279 countries

PHABB · Pathogens of Algae for Biocontrol and Biosecurity

Micro- and macroalgae are fundamental components of aquatic ecosystems and will play an increasingly important role in our future. While many algae are beneficial, such as seaweeds used for food, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, others can have detrimental effects. Harmful algal blooms (HABs), for instance, de…

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HE2024–20275 countries

PROMATAI · Development and testing of innovative solutions for the processing of hybrid materials and nanomaterials using artificial intelligence algorithms

The PROMATAI project addresses the critical need for advanced manufacturing solutions in processing complex hybrid materials and nanomaterials. Traditional extrusion technologies often struggle with materials that have unique rheological properties, such as high viscosity or variable particle sizes, leading to energy i…

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HE2024–20262 countries

CHyAMera · COx-free Hydrogen Production in Additively Manufactured Electrified Reactor through Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonia

Europe’s transition to a decarbonised energy system, as outlined in the EU Green Deal, will transform how the EU generates, distributes, stores, and consumes energy. Hydrogen will become an important energy vector, as well as a chemical reactant for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries like steel. However…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MAGRITTE · Recovering plasma-facing components temperatures in fusion devices from IR camera measurements

Infrared (IR) cameras are key diagnostics to monitor and control plasma-facing components (PFCs) in fusion devices. Nevertheless, the use of all-metallic PFCs with low and variable emissivity (ε ~ 0.1-0.5) makes it difficult to obtain a correct surface temperature measurement. The radiance collected by the IR camera in…

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HE2024–20263 countries

HydroTheC · Biodegradable and Eco-friendly Smart Hydrogels for the Sustained Intraperitoneal Release of Chemotherapeutics as a Novel Local Therapy Approach for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

The general goal of the HydroTheC project is the development of a new non-toxic, natural, biocompatible, biodegradable, thermo-responsive, and injectable multidrug-loaded HG as an in situ depot system for the sustained intraperitoneal release of chemotherapeutics for ovarian cancer (OC) treatment. This new therapeutic…

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HE2024–20262 countries

SPUCS · Software architectures for Secure, Private, User-Controlled Smart devices

This project developed new tools to give European citizens greater transparency and control over their smartphones and other smart devices. European citizens rely on billions of smart electronic devices in their daily lives, from smartphones to smart watches, for communication, work, health, and access to public servic…

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HE2024–20289 countries

6thSense · Joint Communication and Sensing in 6G Networks

6thSense follows a holistic approach to address these challenges by: (WP1) Going beyond traditional sub-6GHz systems and enabling sensing in new B5G/6G communication bands, i.e., millimetre-wave and visible light; (WP2) Addressing distributed sensing and networking challenges through architecture and protocol design; (…

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HE2024–20262 countries

OASIS · Optimizing the Adsorption of water vapour to enhance the Sequestration of Inorganic carbon and phototrophs activity in dry Soils

Dryland ecosystems cover a substantial fraction of the Earth’s land surface and are projected to expand under climate change. Despite their global importance, their role in carbon and water cycling remains highly uncertain, partly due to challenges associated to measuring and understanding abiotic fluxes in extremely d…

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HE2024–202711 countries

ISLANDS · Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems – a Network of Doctoral Students

Project website: https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/ ISLANDS targets Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC)—also known as joint communication and sensing / dual-function radar-communication—as a key 6G enabler. By pooling spectrum, power, and hardware (antennas/RF/DSP), ISAC can improve efficiency while e…

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HE2024–20286 countries

PATRON · The Doctoral Network on Prognostics and heAlth management of nexT GeneRatiOn drivetraiNs

Europe’s industrial sector creates fantastically complex machines that rely on the synergy of multiple disciplines, such as mechanics, materials science, electronics, mathematics, and computer science. Moreover, the arrival of new technologies as part of Industry 4.0/5.0, Aviation 4.0/5.0 and Agriculture 4.0/5.0 lead t…

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HE2024–20276 countries

DENSE · DEPENDABLE SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS

The DN DENSE is addressing individual research projects and training of Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in the innovative dependable engineering of Smart Energy Systems (SESs) with the main focus on robustness as well as preventive and corrective actions under uncertainty. Within this concept, the term “Smart Energy Systems…

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HE2024–20252 countries

PITS3D · Polymer Informatics Tools for Sustainable 3D printing

The PITS3D project (Polymer Informatics Tools for Sustainable 3D printing) addresses the crucial European priority of merging digital innovation with sustainability. Specifically, it tackles the challenge of rapidly developing and optimizing materials for modern manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly know…

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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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HE2024–20288 countries

SIGSYNCELL · Engineering biological signaling pathways using synthetic cells

The 21st century’s challenges in climate, energy, and health demand new biotechnologies. Synthetic biology offer solutions with consistency and reproducibility unattainable by living cells, but models for integrated synthetic cells systems are lacking. While the IT industry’s complex microsystems – based on transistors…

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HE2024–20278 countries

MiFuture · ultra-massive MIMO for future cell-free heterogeneous networks

The increasing demand of higher data rates while ensuring sustainability through reduced energy consumption levels call for a collective effort to define and set up the new generation of mobile communications. It is expected that some of the newly arising services will need to accurately map the environment for a seaml…

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HE2024–20279 countries

HumanIC · Human - Centric Indoor Climate for Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent one of the most significant challenges facing modern healthcare systems. In the European Union alone, it is estimated that more than 4 million patients annually acquire at least one HAI during hospitalization, with the problem affecting on average 80,000 individuals per…

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HE2024–202712 countries

TALENTS · The doctoral rift science network for the energy transition

Active and ancient continental rifts are at the centre of a green energy and low carbon future. For the ~50 years since the birth of plate tectonics theory, studies of how and why continents break apart and new oceans form have been driven to a large degree by the search for hydrocarbons. This has led to significant kn…

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HE2024–20288 countries

AGRI-DRY · Dryland agriculture and Land use; past, present and future resilience [AGRI-DRY]

AGRI-DRY is a multidisciplinary research and training network addressing the need for sustainable food production and ecological resilience in dryland regions, which support around 40% of the world’s population. Focusing on the Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, and Southern Africa, the project examines long-term inter…

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HE2024–20278 countries

REBONE · End-to-end multidisciplinary optimal design for improved personalized bioactive glass/ceramic bone substitute implants

Large bone defects caused by trauma, disease, or ageing represent a growing clinical challenge in Europe, particularly in an ageing population. Current treatments heavily rely on bone grafts taken from the patient or donors, which are limited in availability and may cause complications. At the same time, conventional o…

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HE2024–20279 countries

CaLiForNIA · Cartan and differential geometry, Lie theory, quantum groups and non commutative geometry For novel and Innovative Applications to quantum algorithms and geometric deep learning

The aim of the MSCA-DN project CaLiForNIA is to provide a novel interdisciplinary training to a new generation of researchers in the key theoretical areas of Cartan geometry, Lie theory, and representation theory, as well as their quantum counterparts. Theoretical training will be complemented by strategic applications…

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HE2024–20278 countries

REWORLDING · Repositioning Participatory Design to Tackle Socio-Environmental Challenges

The REWORLDING Doctoral Network addresses the growing societal need for inclusive and participatory responses to socio-ecological challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. These issues are experienced differently by communities, organisations, and individuals, often leading to societal polarisation that…

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HE2024–20262 countries

HESOZA · All-in-one solar rechargeable Zinc-air battery enabling direct storage of solar energy

This project aimed at overcoming the high charge overpotential and instability of zinc-air batteries (ZAB) by developing High Entropy Materials (HEMs) for photoactive electrodes and modifying the anode morphology and electrolyte composition to push the practical charge voltage below the calculated theoretical voltage o…

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HE2024–20253 countries

ECHOS · Exploring aCtive edible materials based on pHenolic-biocOnjugates from agro-industrial by-products for Sustainable and healthy future food packaging

The ECHOS project addresses the growing need for sustainable and circular food packaging solutions in line with the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and Bioeconomy Strategy. Conventional plastic packaging remains a major source of environmental pollution, while large volumes of agro-industrial by-products are generated…

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HE2024–20272 countries

OMoRail · On-Board Monitoring of In-Service Trains for the Structural Health Monitoring of Railway Bridges

Railway bridges represent critical components of the European transport network, enabling safe and efficient mobility of passengers and goods across the continent. Many bridge assets currently in service are ageing and require continuous monitoring in order to ensure safety, optimise maintenance costs, and support the…

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HE2024–20262 countries

OSpaMa · Objects, Spaces and Material Culture. Gender and Politics in Early Modern European Republics (Venice, Genova, XV-XVIII centuries)

The project OSPaMa – Objects, Spaces and Material Culture: Gender and Politics in Early Modern European Republics (Venice and Genoa, 15th–18th centuries) addresses a major historiographical gap in the study of early modern republics. Traditional political history has relied primarily on institutional and normative sour…

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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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HE2024–20262 countries

DesiRTA · Localize and Controlled co-delivery of AuNPs conjugated siRNA by Cationic Shear-thinning Gel Matrix for Treatment of Arthritis (DesiRTA)

DesiRTA: A Targeted Nanotherapeutic Approach for Revolutionizing Arthritis Treatment Arthritis, a prevalent global health concern affecting over 350 million individuals, substantially burdens healthcare systems. This chronic condition, characterized by joint pain, edema, and restricted mobility, significantly impairs p…

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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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HE2024–20262 countries

AESTHESIS · Innovative multi-functional retrofitting systems for heritage structures

Cultural heritage is at risk. 65% of the global heritage stock is structurally deficient due to ageing, lack of maintenance, environmental exposure and natural and human-induced hazards. However, the long-term performance of current retrofitting solutions is under question.

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HE2023–202711 countries

GRASP-SYNERGY · Developments of the Generalized Retrieval of Atmospheric and Surface Properties for the synergy of different satellites and ground-based networks: Advances in atmosphere and surface characterizations

The “Developments of the Generalized Retrieval of Atmospheric and Surface Properties for the synergy of different satellites and ground-based networks: Advances in atmosphere and surface characterization (GRASP-SYNERGY)” project aims to create an international collaboration of universities, research institutes, compani…

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HE2023–20277 countries

UNITE · Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Non-Terrestrial Communications and Sensing

Europe is investing heavily in next-generation communication systems (6G) to ensure secure, resilient, and sustainable connectivity for all citizens. However, traditional terrestrial networks alone cannot guarantee reliable coverage in rural, remote, maritime, or disastered areas. At the same time, new services such as…

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HE2023–20276 countries

Regeneration · PeRsonalised treatmEnts and pain manaGEmeNt for rEpaiR of Aged bone Tissue wIth quantum mOlecular resoNance

The REGENERATION project proposes an innovative, bioinspired, and integrated approach to the development of engineered bone tissues mimicking healthy and aged bone that will be used in bioreactors as in vitro bone models for preclinical drug screening and for understanding the possible effect obtained in basic physiolo…

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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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HE2023–20278 countries

Bicyclos · Breaking down barriers to foster new Cyclodextrin-based applications for healthcare by implementing sustainable design principles

Cyclodextrins (CD) are circular "sugar" molecules with a truncated cone shape and have found applications in different sectors: pharmaceutical sector, food, agriculture, environment, separation processes, etc They have a “green” origin, as they can be obtained from enzymatic degradation of starch, a natural product. Th…

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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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HE2023–20253 countries

ChirPlasBiosensing · Self-assembled 2D Chiral Plasmene Nanosheets for Biomarker Detection Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

Self-assemble 2D chiral plasmene nanosheets: ultrasensitive biomarker and chirality detectors. Surface plasmons are coherent and collective electron oscillations along the surface of a metal. In the case of plasmonic metal nanoparticles, this collective oscillation of conduction electrons yields remarkable optical prop…

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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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HE2023–202711 countries

ESCULAPE · Electro-conductive polymeric 3D scaffolds as novel strategies for biomedical applications

ESCULAPE project addresses the urgent need for advanced, sustainable, and clinically relevant biomaterials to support regenerative medicine, with a focus on cardiovascular and musculoskeletal applications. Existing solutions often fall short in long-term biocompatibility, mechanical performance, or integration with hos…

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HE2023–20278 countries

Piezo2D · Piezoelectricity in 2D-materials: materials, modeling, and applications

Piezoelectricity in two-dimensional (2D) materials is increasingly important because of its potential in realizing thin yet efficient and flexible piezoelectric devices. In contrast to traditional 3D piezo- and ferroelectrics that are prone to size effects, piezoelectricity in 2D materials may be controlled by flexoele…

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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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HE2023–20252 countries

Q-JEPS · Quantum simulation of Jet Evolution and Parton Structure

The Q-JEPS project addresses one of the grand challenges in particle physics: simulating the behavior of strongly interacting particles, such as quarks and gluons, in extreme environments like those created in high-energy collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) or future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). These interac…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MultiphaseGTR · Bioactive multiphase membrane for periodontal regeneration

Periodontitis is one of the world's most prevalent chronic dental and maxillofacial diseases that will ultimately lead to unwanted tooth loss. This disease was responsible for a significant loss of 158.64 billion in Europe in 2018. Autograft and allograft-based methods have been long used for restoring the lost support…

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HE2023–20272 countries

SCIseg · Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: The Need to Classify Disease Severity

This project aims to develop an automatic and reproducible analysis tool for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images based on machine learning and deep learning techniques, with the goal of extracting clinically relevant metrics to improve the management of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). Each year, t…

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HE2023–20252 countries

CoMeTES · Performance study of innovative Corrosion and Mechanically resistant coated materials against molten salts for next-generation concentrated solar power plants and Thermal Energy Storage systems

In 1990, the first GIEC report was published, assessing the influence of human activities on the climate change and its harmful consequences for future generations. More than 30 years later, almost half of the global population is considered as highly vulnerable: drought, heatwaves, forest fires, storms, floods, water…

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HE2023–20263 countries

WaterDecor · Water for the People, Décor for the City: Nymphaea and Public Fountains in Iudaea/Syria-Palaestina and Provincia Arabia from the Roman until the Byzantine Periods (ca. 1st BCE-7th CE)

The Project WaterDecor “Water for the People, Décor for the City: Nymphaea and Public Fountains in Iudaea/Syria-Palaestina and Provincia Arabia from the Roman until the Byzantine Periods (ca. 1st BCE-7th CE)” analyses how these water management installations were built across this vast semi-arid geographical area and…

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HE2023–20253 countries

FlexiMMG · Flexible Sensors for portable Magnetomyography: Envisaging innovation and Unveiling opportunities

The Flexi-MMG project addresses the growing need for non-invasive, portable tools to monitor human muscle activity in real-time, particularly for applications in healthcare, rehabilitation, and human-machine interfaces. Traditional methods like electromyography (EMG) rely on electrical signals from muscles, but they su…

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HE2023–20252 countries

GBV_COP_SOC · Exploring Complex Realities Around Gender Based Violence, Multiple Legal Orders and Role of Police in Addressing GBV Cases in Pakistan and Pakistani Immigrant Community in Norway

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) within Pakistani society and among Pakistani immigrant communities in Norway is a serious issue. The study examined how entrenched patriarchal norms and power imbalances perpetuate violence against marginalized groups, particularly women, across both national and diasporic contexts. Hosted b…

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HE2023–20252 countries

DAFNE · Delivery of Small RNAs by Functional Hydrogel Nanoparticles to Improve Osmotic strEss Tolerance in Plants

Climate change is having a huge impact on the worldwide crop yield with a considerable decreasing of crop production every year (between 20% to 40% of global crop production). Plant genetic improvement is continuously looking for novel approaches to obtain climate-ready crops, preserving the biodiversity and food safet…

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HE2023–20263 countries

NEUCODES · Neuro-encoded electronic skin

The NEUCODES project aims to realise neuro-encoded electronic skin that can convert the tactile sensing signal (analogue signal) into biological spike trains. By doing so, the electronic skin will “speak the same language” as the human skin, enabling a smooth communication between the two. Such tactile signal encoding…

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HE2023–202710 countries

OWIN6G · Optical and wireless sensors networks for 6G scenarios

In the Optical and WIreless sensors Networks for 6G scenarios (OWIN6G) MSCA DN project, key industry and academic stakeholders are brought together with the aim of developing a structured European training programme (TP) in optical technologies to facilitate disruptive wireless sensor applications within sixth-generati…

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HE2023–20253 countries

HARMFIX · Harmonic Brushless Field Excitation Methods for Electrical Machines

Electrical machines are central to the global energy transition and electrification. They currently consume over 45% of the world’s electricity, and their numbers are expected to double by 2040. Conventional high performance machines often rely on rare earth permanent magnets, whose extraction is environmentally harmfu…

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HE2023–20278 countries

YAF · Yeast-based solutions for sustainable Aviation Fuels

Aviation is one of the most challenging transport sectors to decarbonise due to its reliance on high-energy-density liquid fuels and the absence of viable large-scale alternatives in the near future. Drop-in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) represent a short- to medium-term solution, as they are fully compatible with e…

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HE2023–20277 countries

INCLUE · From waste to resource: Training young researchers on developing innovative, circular solutions for waste sludge

The overarching aim of INCLUE is to provide top-level training to a new generation of high-potential doctoral candidates (DCs) in a crucial field of today’s society: the exploitation of organic waste streams as a resource. In this training through research program, INCLUE doctoral candidates will focus on sustainable a…

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HE2023–20289 countries

EMPOWER-6G · EMPOWER CONVERGED OPTICAL WIRELESS CONFIGURATIONS WITH CELL-FREE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH-DENSITY 6G NETWORKS

EMPOWER-6G proposes a break-through converged optical-wireless architecture that makes reality an efficient 6G Cell-Free (CF)-based access network for enabling the requested 1 Tb/s peak data rate and deployments with over 10 million devices/km2 and for supporting new advanced user-services (e.g. holographic telepresenc…

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HE2023–20279 countries

RE-MAKE · REFURBISHMENT AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ACCOMPLISHED BY KINETIC DEPOSITION

Ambitious goals of the European Green Deal call for new sustainable and material-efficient manufacturing technologies that can reduce energy and raw material consumption; this objective can be upheld by extending the product life via optimized production methods, recovering product performance through refurbishing, and…

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HE2023–20252 countries

BionovFOOD · GREEN PROCESSING AND VALORIZATION OF ORGANIC BY-PRODUCTS OF DISTILLERIES, AS NOVEL APPROACHES FOR CLIMATE-SMART PROTEIN APPLICATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE FOOD AND CIRCULAR BIO-ECONOMY

Food systems are under growing pressure to deliver safe, healthy, accessible, and affordable nutrition for a rapidly expanding global population, projected to reach 10 billion by 2050. This challenge is intensified by climate change, pandemics, economic instability, and rising demand for dietary supplements. Meeting th…

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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

StoreAGE · Surface and Interface phenomena in sustainable energy storage systems

Europe’s transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient energy system relies on safe, affordable and sustainable energy-storage technologies. As renewable electricity expands, long-duration storage becomes essential for grid stability, energy security and reduced dependence on imported raw materials. Meanwhile, ri…

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HE2023–20276 countries

DurAMat · Sustainable production, processing and modelling of durable additive manufactured materials for enhanced performance and long-term service in complex environments.

In the context of Europe’s urgent push toward sustainability, industrial innovation, and digital transformation, the DurAMat project emerges as a game-changer in materials science. It addresses a persistent and critical bottleneck: the slow adoption of sustainable materials in high-impact sectors such as energy, transp…

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HE2023–20277 countries

AptWind · Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence for Wind Energy

AptWind provides training for a new creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient industry-oriented academic generation apt to face current and future challenges at the frontier of research within atmospheric flow physics and turbulence for wind energy applications, where the trained Doctoral Candidates (DCs) wil…

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HE2023–20279 countries

SurfEx · Epithelial Exchange Surfaces – From organizing principles to novel culture models of the gatekeepers of the body

Epithelia are sheets of interconnected cells that line the surfaces of our body and organs, such as the intestine, kidney, lung, and skin. They form essential barriers that protect us from harmful substances and microorganisms while allowing the controlled exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste. When epithelial cells…

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HE2023–202710 countries

EarthSafe · Unveiling Earth’s Critical Resources for Clean Energy and a Sustainable Future

EarthSafe sets the stage for a transformational leap in the exploration and assessment of deep geothermal energy and critical minerals. As humanity approaches the third energy transition, the demand for low-carbon and renewable energy sources is rising sharply, accompanied by a rapidly increasing need for critical mine…

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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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HE2023–20262 countries

FUNnY-SUMO · FUlly Numerical strategY for SUrrogate modelling of Monopile Offshore wind turbines

Europe’s transition to climate neutrality and greater energy independence requires a major increase in offshore wind energy. However, offshore wind turbines operate in harsh environments where structures are exposed simultaneously to wind, waves, and sea currents. Predicting these combined loads accurately is essential…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MicroCoFE · A Microscale View to Coral Function in a Changing Environment

Context Coral reefs are highly valuable ecosystems that support biodiversity, coastal protection, and millions of people worldwide. However, they are rapidly declining due to climate-driven stressors such as warming, acidification, and deoxygenation. These factors disrupt coral physiology and lead to bleaching and mort…

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HE2023–20252 countries

StemStation · On-demand hydrogel microbeads mass production by inkjet bioprinting for stem cell large-scale cultivation

The increasing demand for efficient three-dimensional (3D) cell culture methods, particularly for mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs), has driven the development of innovative biofabrication techniques. Traditional microcarrier-based bioprocessing faces limitations, such as complex cell separation, sedimentation issu…

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HE2023–20252 countries

HyNNet NISQ · Hybrid quantum-classical neural networks for the characterization of noisy intermediate scale quantum computers

Existing noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers can perform computations that are challenging for classical computers. However, quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms need to be further developed to enable the exploitation of quantum computers in areas such as the simulation of many-body systems and mach…

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HE2023–20252 countries

INT-PVK-PRINT · An intelligent perovskite solution printing line

The project an intelligent perovskite printing line tackles the problem of optimizing and controlling solution-processed hybrid perovskite solution films by employing state-of-the-art in situ characterization and Machine Learning methods. Hybrid perovskite absorbers are an emerging semiconductor technology that will li…

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HE2023–20252 countries

ADeHEx · Advanced Design of Heat Exchangers using multiscale models and machine learning

The project addressed the urgent need for more energy-efficient cooling technologies, which are critical for a sustainable and climate-neutral society. Modern industries such as electronics, renewable energy, and transportation face increasing challenges in managing heat while reducing energy consumption and greenhouse…

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HE2023–20253 countries

LC-NanoCoat · Design, characterization, and evaluation of biofilm eradicating hybrid liquid crystalline nano-coatings for new 3D porous orthopedic implants

Orthopedic implant-associated biofilm infections represent a major public health and socioeconomic burden due to the intrinsic tolerance of biofilms that behave as protective and immobile scaffolds to conventional antibiotics and immune system. Further, their long-term and repeated antibiotic treatments lead to an incr…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MFCBioFactory · Novel bioelectrochemical factory system for energy production and treatment of industrial wastewater: Electroactive and non-electroactive microbiome

Industrial wastewater treatment is one of the greatest environmental and technological challenges of our time, particularly when dealing with high-salinity effluents generated by sectors such as the canned food industry. These wastewaters contain high levels of organic matter, nutrients, and salts, making conventional…

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HE2023–20253 countries

QuMeta · Space-time quantum metasurfaces with two-dimensional layered materials

The project is positioned at the frontier of quantum photonics and metasurface engineering, addressing urgent global challenges in information and communication technologies. With the exponential growth of data traffic and the rise of 6G networks, artificial intelligence, and quantum information systems, there is an in…

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HE2023–20263 countries

PLANTID · Conserved develoPmentaL trAjectories chaNnelling laTeral root prImorDium morphogenesis

One of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century is sustaining agricultural productivity in the face of mounting environmental stress. Root systems are central to this challenge, as they anchor plants in the soil and control the uptake of water and nutrients. Their spatial configuration, referred to as root syst…

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HE2023–20252 countries

DAMOCLES · Design And Modeling of Oxide Catalysts by machine LEarning and atomistic Simulations

A major fraction of chemical reactions needed by our society is carried out on heterogeneous catalysts, solid materials that enhance the rate of desired chemical reactions without being consumed during the process. Nowadays, heterogeneous catalysts are also expected to solve the challenges related to the diversificatio…

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HE2023–20252 countries

HYHP · salt HYdrate Heat Pipes; a breakthrough in thermal energy transfer methods

Heat pipes (HPs) are highly efficient passive devices employed for heat transfer between different regions. Due to their high thermal conductivity, HPs are capable of transferring heat through their evaporator and condenser sections without a significant temperature gradient. Recent advances in HP technology have demon…

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HE2023–20262 countries

ReTouch · Physics-based Remote Touch

The ability to feel is central to how humans interact with the world. We rely on our sense of touch to hold a pen, find keys in a pocket, or judge the texture and softness of an object often without needing to look. In contrast, most robotic systems still operate largely by vision alone.

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HE2023–20252 countries

EarthSea · Ecocritical Approach to Land Subsidence in Italy's Po Delta region

EarthSea investigates the ways in which literature and visual media addressed forms of water-soil relationships– with a particular focus on land subsidence – in the context of the Po Delta in Italy. The Po Delta, a significant anthropogenic river delta in Europe, endured a long history of disruptive soil transformation…

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HE2023–20262 countries

STRATEGUS · STRATEgic GUide to Smart manufacturing

Manufacturing is undergoing a major digital transformation. Over the last decade, advances in low-cost sensors, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence have made it possible for factories to become smart, adapting to changing demand, integrating new processes, and cooperating with human operators. Initi…

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HE2023–20252 countries

BIOCATMAG · CATALYSIS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY MAGNETIC INDUCTION: BIOMASS VALORIZATION

The transition to a greener economy requires innovative methods for producing chemicals using sustainable resources and cleaner technologies. One promising solution lies in transforming non-edible biomass, such as agricultural residues, industrial by-products, and urban waste, into valuable chemicals, including solvent…

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HE2023–20252 countries

SEINE · 2-Dimensional Graphene/MoS2 HeteroStructures as AnodE Compartment of SodIum IoN BattEries

The global shift toward renewable energy has made energy storage a key technological challenge. Since solar and wind power are intermittent, storing electricity reliably and affordably is vital for a stable and sustainable energy supply. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) currently dominate storage in electric vehicles and e…

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HE2023–20262 countries

VolcanAI · Volcan Activity monItoring by light cycled dynamic opeRation of metal oxide gas sensors

There exists a direct relation between gas emissions and earth’s dynamics and climate: the impact of anthropogenic emissions and volcanic eruptions on the climate are well known and from the opposite, the effect of the climate on the volcano activity remains mainly unexplored. To develop climate-volcano models and impr…

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HE2023–20252 countries

RECIRCULATE · The development of bio-supported homogeneous organocatalysts with improved recycling potential through sequential de- and re-polymerization and their use in CO2 valorization catalysis

This work presents the development of new biodegradable plastics that can carry and release drug molecules in a controlled way. Researchers created two types of specialized building blocks (cyclic carbonates) that were chemically linked to a drug called oxaprozin. These were then used to make a new kind of polymer that…

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HE2023–20252 countries

MINIMA · Microbial navigation strategies in ecologically relevant porous media

Microorganisms may be too small to see, but they are everywhere around us—and inside us. In fact, the number of bacteria living in our body is roughly the same as the number of human cells we have. These tiny companions keep us healthy by aiding digestion, defending against harmful germs, and even shaping how we feel.

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