Honeybees are important pollinators and support various important ecosystems with their ecological services. Rapid anthropogenic changes cause disruptive disturbances of their habitats which are currently endangering honeybee colonies around the world and incurring an immense financial toll.We aim to help the bees in coping with these adverse environmental factors by establishing technologies in and around a futuristic honeybee colony that allow the colony to perform well in very challenging environments, for example within high-precision farming, including monocultural agriculture involving pesticide, within smart cities of the future and within highly industrialized areas.We aim to make technologies available to honeybees that are naturally inaccessible for them (internet, databases, satellite data, robots...) and to feed information collected by bees through these channels back to humans and other hives. This collection of hives, technologies and humans is called HIVEOPOLIS in our concept.HIVEOPOLIS technology will be integrated in a way that it provides a synergistic added value to the colony, to its owner and to society in general. It will be sustainable from the ecological point of view and also from the intellectual point of view (open software, open hardware, open data, citizen scientists).Our society will benefit from the pollination services and other bee-derived services and products, in a more stable and controllable way, even in harsher ecological conditions of the future.The emphasis on community-forming activities of the project will bring together makers, beekeepers, farmers, programmers, environmentalists, educators and many other stakeholders.Ultimately, HIVEOPOLIS will bring honeybee societies into a new future and will integrate them into the hearts of our own future smart cities.

Nowadays, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is insufficient to cover the growing needs of the aviation sector. The European Commission has set a target for fuels supplied to EU airports to contain 70% SAF by 2050, representing a quantity of 40 million tons of SAF.To address this challenge, UNiCSAFe aims at developing new efficient and sustainable catalysts for alkylbenzene synthesis (SAF precursor). Alkylbenzene are synthesized by oligomerization of ethylene followed by Friedel Crafts alkylation of aromatic compounds (both precursors can be produced from biosources or CO2).All effective processes described in the literature are based on homogeneous catalysts (with a large excess of AlCl3) which prevents the easy separation of catalyst from the desired SAF precursor. To circumvent this, the Surface Organometallic Chemistry (SOMC), combining the advantages of both heterogeneous and molecular chemistry (well-defined catalysts that can be easily recycled), is a powerful approach that will allow the synthesis of new supported nickel catalysts for the tandem ethylene oligomerization/Friedel-Crafts alkylation.The rational development of such catalysts will be tackled by combining experimental and theoretical means. Beyond synthetic work and catalyst evaluation, the project targets a better understanding of the reaction mechanism, allowing fine-tuning of the second generation of catalysts (more efficient, selective and sustainable) for SAF precursor synthesis.In conclusion, UNiCSAFe represents a first step toward the development of a technology for SAF production, which is a gateway to increase the share of renewable energies in aviation industries. The UNiCSAFe project merges advanced organometallic chemistry, including SOMC, catalysis and both experimental and theoretical mechanistic investigation.Thus, it provides an excellent platform to develop and bolster my scientific- and soft-skills, and strengthen my profile to pursue my own independent career.

This research project on Affect, Form and Matter in 17th-Century Lyric Poetry (AFM) aims to trace the formal, material and textu(r)al entanglements of affect in English metaphysical poetry and to find a new methodology of reading (for) affect in literary texts.The project’s fundamental claims are that: Affect is entangled in a text’s form, materiality and cultural-historical contexts. It is a constitutive element of metaphysical poetry and accounts for the particularities of this style of early modern writing.To come to terms with affect’s complex textual entanglements, a new methodology, tentatively called “differential reading,” will be developed. Differential reading is an integrative method that combines approaches from affect studies, new formalism, new materialism and cognitive studies, but also pays heed to the cultural-historical contexts of production and reception that impact on a text’s affectivity.Differential reading will serve as the central approach to metaphysical poetry as well as to poetry by 17th-century women writers who are not typically classified as ‘metaphysical,’ but whose poems show similar affective-stylistic entanglements.The project will result in differential readings of a range of 17th-century poems that will show the centrality of affects to the metaphysical style. Poetic affect will be traced across different modes and motifs that are both key to metaphysical poetry and to the experience of affect, namely: Seeing and hearing as sensory modes of affective encounter. Time and space as affectively inflected modes of perception and orientation. Material objects as cultural-historical sites of affective encounters.Finally, the project will also consider how these poems metapoetically reflect their own engagement with affect. The project’s results will be of use not only for the field of early modern literature, but for researchers in literature and affect and in the wider field of affect studies alike.

The discovery of the green fluorescence protein (GFP) and the parallel development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy (2008 and 2014 Nobel Prizes) led to major breakthroughs in basic biology and medicine by enabling the visualization of the pathways of individual molecules inside living cells.While optical imaging is limited to studying thin specimens (<1mm) due to light scattering in tissue, the introduction of nanoscale gas vesicles (GVs) as the “GFP for ultrasound” provides an alternative to light for deep tissue cellular imaging. However, current ultrasound imaging methods are bound by the diffraction limit, leading to a resolution of ~100 μm at an ultrasound frequency of 15 MHz. While this allows for the detection of cell populations, signals arising from individual cells cannot be isolated.With this project, my goal is to develop a new super-resolution method for cellular ultrasound imaging. The first application of this method will consist in characterizing cancer microenvironments.Research Objectives First Research Objective: Develop a 3D super resolution method for cellular imaging that relies on nonlinear ultrasound imaging of engineered cells expressing GVs. The grand challenge for super-resolution cellular ultrasound imaging would be to reach a resolution of 10 μm, which is the characteristic length of a single cell. Second Research Objective: Apply this imaging method to preclinical cancer research. The development of super resolution cellular imaging would provide a new tool for drug screening and treatment monitoring, conducted on multi-cellular tumorous spheroid models.The output of this project will be a new ultrasound imaging method for oncology and basic biology research. The successful completion of this project will equip biomedical researchers around the world with a tool to inspect cellular functions deep into opaque tissue.

Several major unmet medical needs, such as autoimmune disorders and neuroinflammatory conditions, are characterized by aberrant Type-1 interferon production. This suggests that new drugs specifically targeting this central inflammatory signaling axis could provide significant value for patients and society.In this project, we will develop the foundation for future commercial exploitation of a class of novel macrocyclic immunosuppressants. These have been shown to possess unprecedented broad inhibitory activities against several innate immunological pathways that converge on the transcription factor IRF3 linked to interferon production.Based on diverse preliminary data that span both cellular biology and chemical synthesis strategies, the planned work aims at securing a strong IP position by providing novel structure-activity relation data on relevant cellular activities linked to IRF3 activity.The project will proceed to identify potential compound leads with favorable pharmacokinetic properties to be pushed forward for future in vivo experiments. The primary focus will be on the ability to permeate the blood-brain barrier to address major neuroinflammatory conditions and on achieving good plasma stability.Alongside the concrete experimental tasks and strengthening of the IP position, a broader business plan and associated funding strategy will be prepared. This involves engagement of key future stakeholders and establishment of an advisory board.Overall, the planned activities serve to make the project ready for a pre-seed investment or acceptance into a biotech accelerator program following completion of the ERC-PoC project.

Macrophages are innate immune cells present in almost every organ of the body. While previously considered to be a homogenous population, thanks to recent advances in single cell technologies, it is clear that each tissue harbours multiple distinct populations of macrophages especially in the context of tissue injury and inflammation.One subset of macrophages that has gained attention recently are the lipid-associated macrophages (LAMs). Originally described in obese adipose tissue, macrophages with very similar phenotypes have since been described across a range of diseased tissues in both the mouse and human.The widespread presence of LAMs across many important human diseases makes them an attractive target for future therapeutic strategies with the potential to improve patient health. However, despite this potential, our understanding of the biology and functionality of LAMs remains in its infancy.Therefore, I hypothesize that gaining a more in-depth understanding of LAMs will enable the design of novel therapeutic approaches which could benefit numerous patients. Thus, this project aims to further our understanding of LAM biology and functionality.We will focus this project on the context of chronic fibrosis of the liver and lung, as fibrosis is a common feature of many diseases and LAMs have been identified in this setting both in the mouse and human.

The promise of organic electron-conducting polymers creates outstanding opportunities for flexible, low-cost, and sustainable optoelectronics and energy storage devices.An emerging class of electron-conducting polymers is non-conjugated radical-containing polymers (RAPs). These are organic polymers with a non-conjugated backbone and pendant-stable radical sites. RAPs successfully transport charges without relying on π-conjugation, instead using redox reactions between the pendant radical groups. This introduces a new paradigm in polymer-based electron transport.However, our understanding of these materials is incomplete and the molecular mechanisms underpinning their properties remain elusive. In E-RADICAL, I will advance our understanding of RAPs through the development of a novel multiscale modeling approach that combines molecular dynamics, quantum dynamical methods, and machine learning.This approach will enable, for the first time, quantum-dynamically accurate and computationally efficient simulations of charge transport in realistic, disordered RAP morphologies. The proposed multiscale approach will be used to perform a comparative study of charge transport in highly conductive RAPs and conjugated polymers, extracting underlying principles governing efficient charge transport.Finally, I will generate the first computational condensed-phase library of RAPs, allowing me to deduce structure-property relationships and formulate design guidelines for this emerging class of materials.In summary, E-RADICAL will provide detailed and unprecedented understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving charge transport in RAPs, thereby informing the rational design of improved materials with ramifications for the development of devices that enable a future with clean and affordable energy.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a critical global health challenge, with limited treatment efficacy, particularly in advanced stages. The rising incidence of HCC is intricately linked to metabolic dysfunctions, such as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and its severe form, metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), highlighting an urgent need for enhanced precision oncology approaches.Despite recent advances, the lack of effective biomarkers and precision therapies for HCC underscores the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease. This proposal aims to address these gaps by integrating cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and genomic data to uncover novel mechanisms of HCC progression and treatment resistance.Objectives Characterizing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) in HCC, emphasizing cell-type-specific regulatory programs and enhancer-promoter interactions that influence tumor progression and immune evasion. Identifying specific cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) subtypes and their role in patient response to immune-based combination therapies, particularly atezolizumab and bevacizumab. Leveraging whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to pinpoint targetable mutations in regulatory regions, which can guide personalized treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.By analyzing single-cell data and integrating it with whole-genome and RNA sequencing, this project aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of HCC's molecular underpinnings and its interaction with the TME.The expected outcomes include identifying new biomarkers for patient stratification, elucidating the role of CAFs in therapy response, and proposing actionable genomic targets for precision treatment. This research promises to revolutionize HCC management by providing innovative strategies for better-targeted therapies and improving clinical outcomes through enhanced precision oncology methodologies.

Despite their incredible durability, ceramics used are hampered by two limitations: they are difficult to manufacture compared with continuous manufacturing of metals and polymers, and they are brittle, even at relatively high temperature. Both these limitations are coming from their low fracture toughness and the absence of plastic deformation mechanisms.One of the goals of my ERC SSTEEL was to find a way to toughen ceramic composites by introducing strain hardening mechanisms at the nanometric scale. We succeeded and produced a ceramic composite that shows plastic deformation of at least 14% and toughness two orders of magnitude higher, in terms of energy release rate, than conventional structural ceramics at temperatures around 1000°C.These temperatures are close to the ones used to hot forge steel and thus open two new application avenues for these deformable ceramics: Enabling ceramics forging, using preform to produce complex shapes in a quick and simple way. Using this high toughness to produce structural ceramics for high temperature applications, in burners or even engines.The goal of this Proof-of-Concept project is three-fold: To work on the ceramic composition to lower the temperature needed for deformation or improve their high temperature mechanical resistance. To develop the forging of ceramic beyond the initial results to showcase the capabilities to future clients. To start testing the continuous processing of these composites.Succeeding in these goals holds promises for cheaper and faster manufacturing of complex-shaped ceramic parts, opening a wealth of potential applications previously limited to metals or polymers, as well as developing more ductile high temperature structures.

Throughout the nineteenth century, slavery in the Ottoman Empire relied heavily on Black female domestic labor. After the dissolution of the Empire (1922), the descendants of these enslaved Africans remained in the region and eventually became citizens of the Turkish Republic, identifying as Afro-Turks.Despite the significant historical presence, Ottoman slavery is often overlooked in global slavery studies and mainstream Turkish historiography. Today, the Afro-Turk community faces various forms of microaggressions on a daily basis.However, the exclusion of the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from studies on the legacies of slavery is not just a matter of geography. The neglect of the history of slavery in Turkey and other countries in the region reflects a larger global trend: the long-standing systemic marginalization of gendered domestic work from analyses of the development of capitalism and labor studies.Accordingly, this research has three main objectives: To investigate the erasure of domestic slavery in Ottoman history and its impact on Turkish identity and Afro-Turks’ experiences. To expand the sociological analysis through late Ottoman archival materials, tracing racial ideologies from the Ottoman Empire to the Turkish Republic. To disseminate this scholarship through a complementary visual digital project investigating the urban and rural sites that bear the mark of this history in the region.By examining the history of Ottoman slavery and its effects on contemporary Turkey, this project aims to create a framework that highlights how global patterns of gender oppression and racialized enslavement are interconnected. In doing so, LERSiT will highlight historical contexts often overlooked in studies of colonialism and slavery, thus broadening our understanding of historical and racial formation theories.

The Spermotile project addresses the growing issue of male infertility, which affects approximately 1 in 6 couples globally. Male infertility is responsible for 40% of fertility challenges and has been increasingly prevalent due to various environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors.Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ARTs) such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) rely on high-quality sperm selection to maximize fertility success. However, current sperm selection techniques are manual, low-throughput, and often subjective, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.Spermotile offers a breakthrough solution for ART through an automated, AI-driven platform that integrates three key technologies: Stain-free optical microscopy A Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) engine powered by trustworthy AI A novel ActiveFilter microfluidic chipThe system selects and collects the highest quality \"star sperm\" for use in ART procedures. This selection process is performed with high throughput, minimal manual input, and without damaging sperm quality, significantly improving the efficiency and outcomes of fertility treatments.Spermotile integrates easily into clinical workflows, adding just 30 minutes and minimal technician time. It improves ART success rates by up to 12%, reduces the number of cycles needed, boosts clinic throughput fivefold, and lowers costs for both patients and clinics.Spermotile builds on prior European projects, including MUSICAL, 3D-nanoMorph, and ERC PoC-funded Spermotile. Aiming for TRL 6 and EU regulatory approval by 2027, it holds three pending patents and a growing IP portfolio, positioning it for commercialization.By addressing SDGs 3.7 and 5.6, it also minimizes environmental impact through energy-efficient AI and ethical data management. The goal is to establish Spermotile as a standard tool in fertility clinics, revolutionizing male infertility treatment.

In an era of increasing international migration, understanding cultural dimensions is crucial for fostering mutual understanding and social cohesion.Roots to Routes (RTR) is a participatory action research on the West African Atlantic Route that investigates cultural representations and practices of migrants from West Africa to the Canary Islands, with a focus on food as a conveyor of identity and a ground for cultural encounter.Research on irregular migration to the Canary Islands has emphasized economic and political aspects, understating cultural elements. RTR addresses this gap by exploring cultural practices, especially food-related ones.Objectives Gathering information through field research Promoting participatory actions to involve local communities Creating visual documentation Offering policy recommendations for the European reception systemRTR employs a multi-sited ethnographic approach, engaging migrants, local communities, and NGOs in Senegal, Southern Morocco, and the Canary Islands. This strategy allows for a nuanced examination of migrants' experiences and cultural transformations before and after their journey to Europe.Participatory actions include workshops and events centered on food and cultural exchange, while the visual component involves collecting and creating images and videos for dissemination.By examining the maintenance and transformation of cultural identity and food habits during migration, RTR offers insights into social integration dynamics and contributes to culturally informed policies, aligning with key EU migration and cultural diversity objectives.The project is timely given the ongoing humanitarian crisis associated with the Atlantic Route. RTR's innovative approach positions it to make significant contributions to both academic discourse and policy development in migration studies, ultimately fostering mutual cultural knowledge and promoting positive intercultural interactions.

The construction industry is at a crossroads where the demand for sustainable and efficient building methods is rapidly increasing. Low-rise prefabricated volumetric modular steel (PFVMS) structures effectively handle vertical and lateral loads through inter-modular connections (IMCs). However, high-rise PFVMS structures face limitations due to their reliance on concrete core structures for lateral load resistance, highlighting a gap in connecting modular units with concrete core tubes while maintaining the sustainable nature of PFVMS structures.MODULARIZATION addresses this gap by advancing PFVMS construction through sustainability principles, circular economy, and artificial intelligence. While PFVMS buildings are recognized for their efficiency, existing assembly methods struggle with structural stability, sustainability, flexibility, and waste management challenges.MODULARIZATION proposes a groundbreaking, fully bolted, size-flexible connection system that allows for disassembly and reuse, thereby reducing the need for on-site welding and minimizing construction waste.MODULARIZATION includes experimental studies and finite element simulations to investigate the load transfer mechanisms, seismic performance, and failure modes of modular connections. Advanced artificial intelligence techniques, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Support Vector Machines (SVMs), and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), will be employed for enhanced data analysis and parametric research.Additionally, Cellular Automata (CA) and Genetic Algorithms (GA) will be used to develop a comprehensive model addressing material and geometric nonlinearities, resulting in accurate design methodologies for the connection's bearing capacity and stiffness.MODULARIZATION is intended to contribute to the circular economy substantially, sustainability in the construction industry, and revolutionize modular construction practices.

Cancer treatment is a significant healthcare challenge, costing Europe up to €199 billion annually. The burden will grow substantially, with a projected 60% increase in cancer cases from 2018 to 2040.To address these challenges, the ScanNanoTreat consortium, consisting of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, Maastricht University, Guerbet, Philips, and Inlecom Commercial Pathways, is developing a revolutionary theranostic approach combining advanced photonics and nanotechnology.The innovative system integrates Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPCCT) with X-ray-activated Photodynamic Therapy (X-PDT) using gadolinium-based nanoprobes. This approach enables simultaneous imaging and treatment of solid tumours, with an initial focus on breast and pancreatic cancers.By leveraging low-energy X-rays and optimized nanoprobes, ScanNanoTreat aims to reduce radiation doses by over 30% compared to conventional radiotherapy. This technology is expected to radically shorten the diagnosis-treatment cycle, leading to improved prognosis and better patient outcomes, and up to 40% reduction in cancer treatment costs.If successfully deployed, ScanNanoTreat could revolutionize the European theranostic market, aiming to capture 10-17% of the projected €493 million market by 2032, suggesting a potential market size of €35-€60 million by 2035.The project will advance the technology from TRL 3 to TRL 5, preparing for clinical trials by 2027 and potential market entry by 2035. Additionally, a business plan and exploitation strategy will be developed, targeting a spinoff creation to commercialize the technology.The support of the EIC Transition grant is crucial to conduct preclinical studies, optimize the SPCCT system, and develop a comprehensive regulatory strategy. By addressing critical healthcare needs and aligning with EU strategic autonomy in MedTech, ScanNanoTreat will radically improve cancer care and contribute to the sustainability of European healthcare systems.

Precision spectroscopy is a rapidly advancing field, where advanced experimental and theoretical methods converge to measure fundamental constants and test the laws of nature with remarkable accuracy.In this MSCA project, I propose innovative laser spectroscopy experiments in molecular hydrogen ions (MHI) to improve the determination of the proton-to-electron mass ratio, a very important fundamental constant of nature.My current group at LaserLaB Amsterdam and the host research group at the Kastler Brossel Laboratory (LKB) in Paris are both key players in the field. The MHI spectroscopy experiments performed in Amsterdam, combined with the quantum electrodynamics (QED) calculation methods developed at LKB, have enabled an improved determination of the proton-to-electron mass ratio and the electron relative atomic mass.Thanks to these exceptional results, as of 2022 MHI spectroscopy contributes to the definition of the CODATA internationally recommended values of the fundamental physics constants.To improve this further, I will implement Doppler-free laser excitation of an MHI quadrupole and/or two-photon vibrational transition, perform precision laser spectroscopy of the excited transition, and extract an even improved determination of the proton-to-electron mass ratio by comparing the measured transition frequency to the theoretically predicted value.This MSCA fellowship will give me the opportunity to do outstanding research by combining my hands-on expertise in precision spectroscopy with the expertise of the host research group in frequency metrology and QED calculations.It will also give me the perfect platform to foster international collaborations within my personal scientific network and to lay out my longer-term research plans, including developing the first MHI-based optical molecular clock to advance novel applications across science and industry.

Fugitive methane emissions (“FME”) from fossil fuels account for 20% of total methane emissions. Fugitive emissions are the result of loss of well and pipeline integrity, particularly in aging or decommissioned infrastructure.Emissions are largely self-reported by fossil fuel companies, and one survey indicated leaks from approximately 47% of active wells in the area, indicating that actual methane emissions may be much higher than that reported by industry or estimated by government.Gas Analysers based on the current mid infrared (mid IR) Laser Absorption Spectroscopy technology are still complex, delicate, and expensive, which limits their potential for deployment.WILLOWISP will combine four recent breakthroughs to make an ultraportable gas analyser for methane, which will be lightweight, streamlined, and fully self-contained comprising the laser, photothermal transducer, gas management, and electronics.We will reduce a spectroscopy system that currently occupies 1m² on an optical bench to a 5cm x 5cm footprint, with the same and potentially better performance relative to the benchtop system.The system will be capable of operating in environments that are challenging to traditional spectroscopy systems, such as small unmanned aerial vehicles.WILLOWISP will realise a separate transducer chip and excitation chip that are indirectly coupled via the photothermal effect in the analyte. No optical elements (lenses, mirrors, fibres, etc.) are required to couple the two chips.As a result, our gas analyser will have very high vibration and shock resistance. The two photonic chips can be assembled with standard electronics industry high throughput pick-and-place assembly tools.This simplicity and compactness translate into significantly reduced costs, by at least two orders of magnitude, creating a great opportunity for a spin-out company.

ARIEL (scaling sustainable Anodes for efficient water ElectroLysis) seeks to demonstrate and validate a scalable process for the synthesis, activation, and implementation of non-platinum-group catalysts for water electrolysis – a bottleneck on the path to the projected gigawatt deployment of this technology that is needed to meet carbon emission targets.We have previously demonstrated, at the lab-scale, the feasibility and potential of cobalt-based anodes as an alternative to iridium in proton-exchange membrane water electrolysers (PEMWE), achieving activity and stability at PEMWE-relevant current densities (Science 384, 1373, 2024).ARIEL aims to build on these results, translating original, non-scalable synthesis and manufacturing protocols into scalable processes that retain catalytic activity and stability. The aim is to demonstrate a process compatible with kg-synthesis and activation, prototyping electrodes up to 400 cm2; and externally validating these, as a prelude to the potential commercial exploitation of this invention.ARIEL will further assess the sensitivity of the different parts of the process on reliability, and perform scale-informed technoeconomic and lifecycle analysis to evaluate different exploitation schemes.

One of the main challenges in the domain of respiratory RNA delivery has been administration. Today, while 15 RNA therapeutics are undergoing clinical trials for pulmonary diseases, none has yet secured regulatory approval.Our nano-embedded microparticles (NEMs) represent a disruptive approach and paradigm shift in the field of RNA therapeutics for the treatment of pulmonary diseases. Our IP-protected NEM technology comprises therapeutic RNA, which is encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and formulated as an inhalable dry powder.This innovation builds the foundation to RNhale's two-pronged business concept: In-house drug development RNA formulation in R&D partnershipsIn brief, we have developed a standalone approach, pioneering an RNAi-based drug candidate for the treatment of moderate and severe allergic asthma. Additionally, our scalable and indication-independent production technology of RNA-loaded dry powders will be a second mainstay of our commercialization strategy.

The SUPCAP project aims to develop a new 2D heterostructure electrode material that embeds metal phosphides between graphene oxide sheets for enhanced energy storage applications.This method will address the difficulty of developing conductive, high-capacitive, and stable charge storage materials by combining battery-type and capacitive materials in a layered configuration.We will use a “Nano-to-Nano” approach to make all-solid-state symmetric devices using electrophoretic and electrochemical deposition (EPD/ECD) techniques. This will eliminate the need for binders, making the process cheaper and more useful in industry.The research will use in-situ Raman spectroscopy to monitor electrode structural changes in real time throughout charge and discharge cycles. Furthermore, scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) will allow for localized deposition of 2D materials by varying local pH and ionic strength.Our goal is to reach a specific capacity of more than 1000 mAhg-1 and a power density of more than 100 kWkg-1.We intend to employ these materials to create 3D-printed micro-supercapacitors for wearable devices, biomedical applications, and airplane backup power systems.This work aims to significantly advance flexible energy storage technology by integrating synthesis, density functional theory (DFT) analysis, and deposition technique optimization to bridge the gap between batteries and supercapacitors.

The NextGW project aims to revolutionise gravitational wave (GW) astronomy by developing next-generation waveform models for extreme-mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs), which will be critical for the success of the future space-based GW observatory LISA.EMRIs provide unique insights into the strong-field regime of gravity around supermassive black holes, enabling precise tests of general relativity and a deeper understanding of the fundamental nature of black holes.Accurate models are essential for detecting and interpreting these signals, and this project will push the frontiers of waveform modelling by incorporating astrophysically realistic features, including: The spin of the primary black hole Eccentric orbits PrecessionBy enhancing the predictive power of gravitational self-force (GSF) theory, NextGW will pave the way for transformative discoveries that could reshape our understanding of gravity, space-time, and the universe.As a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, I will receive world-class training at the University of Southampton, working closely with leaders in the field of GW science. This fellowship will provide me with advanced expertise in GSF theory, waveform modelling, and data analysis, as well as training in interdisciplinary collaboration, project management, and public engagement.By collaborating with the LISA Consortium and participating in international research efforts, I will be well-prepared to lead future research initiatives in gravitational wave astronomy.The outcomes of NextGW will advance the scientific objectives of upcoming GW observatories like LISA and the Einstein Telescope and contribute to Europe’s leadership in a field poised to revolutionise fundamental physics.

The general objective of this Technical Cooperation TC is to support the generation of knowledge to integrate bioeconomy into debt capital markets, with the objective to further leverage financing towards bioeconomy-based activities and bio-businesses in the Amazon Region. It will build institutional capacity for potential issuers and lay the foundations for market development of thematic bonds issuances with bioeconomy components in this region. The specific objectives are: i to promote and develop the market for Amazon labelled thematic bonds, with bioeconomy components, by supporting the development of definitions, methodologies and frameworks related and aligned to these types of businesses, ii to boost institutional capacity and building the necessary conditions to ensure the viability of projects with scope and activities aligned with bioeconomy-based activities, products, value chains, and iii to facilitate access to bioeconomy investments, and mobilize resources for such investments by developing financial innovations in capital markets instruments.

The general objective of this project is to achieve greater impact on sustainable development and climate change in the Latin American and Caribbean LAC region through the implementation and promotion of priority knowledge activities necessary for the implementation of effective disaster risk management public policies in the borrowing member countries. There are three specific objectives to achieve the general objective: i to improve the availability and quality of risk datainformation for use in development planning to enhance resilience; ii to develop a regional coordination mechanism for multi-country participation to ensure rapid response in the event of a disaster; and iii to support the expansion of post-disaster financing programs for rehabilitation and reconstruction. In addition, there is a cross-cutting objective in this program that is necessary to achieve these three specific objectives: Improving the knowledge and skills needed to achieve resilience.

To contribute to the resilience and mitigation capacity of livestock systems in LAC.

Improve the efficiency in the management of grass and the sustainability of dairy and livestock pastoral systems in Latin America and the Caribbean by enhancing the capabilities of the AgTech tool '3RWeb'.

Increase the resilience of wheat in Latin America to the effects of drought and thermal stress resulting from climate change.

Strengthen the knowledge of the diagnosis and management of CPMP in the topics of seed tuber quality and pest management in producers.

Increase the availability of bio-input-based technologies that improve the sustainability of agricultural production systems in LAC.

Increase the agricultural yield of native potatoes through the revaluation of ancestral knowledge and the use of genomic technology to adapt to climate change.

Contribute to food security in LAC by improving ware potato production through increased use and production of certified seed potatoes.

The objective of this TC is to provide complimentary technical support activities to the Government of Barbados GoBA necessary to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of the investment loan project: Climate resilient and sustainable Integrated Coastal Zone Management BA-L1059.

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTematicaRicerca e innovazioneTerritorioTarantoEntitàEnte di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalyEnte attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalyBeneficiario: Acciaierie d'Italia S.p.A.Esecutore: Acciaierie d'Italia S.p.A.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesioneImporto: € 157.850.000,00Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0,00Area politicaCompetitività delle impreseSettore di interventoIndustria e servizi

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseNuova RealizzazioneTema: Ricerca e innovazioneTerritorio: PozzilliEntità Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Packaging to Polymers S.R.L. Esecutore: Packaging to Polymers S.R.L.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondi Fondo Nazionale di Sviluppo e Coesione 2021-2027 Importo Fondi di coesione € 30,005,038.00 Pagamenti su fondi di coesione € 0.00 Area PoliticaCompetitività: ImpreseSettore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Il progetto di investimento promosso dalla società proponente Ecologistic S.p.A. è finalizzato all'aumento della capacità produttiva dello stabilimento esistente ubicato nel comune di Ginosa (TA).È prevista la realizzazione di una centrale termoelettrica in assetto cogenerativo con criteri 'Smart Factory 4.0' per la produzione di energia destinata all'autoconsumo, la realizzazione di un capannone in ampliamento all'unità produttiva esistente e l'acquisto di impianti e macchinari coerenti con il Piano Nazionale Industria 4.0.Dettagli del Progetto Tipo: Incentives for firms Tematica: Ricerca e innovazione Territorio: Ginosa Entità: Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Ecologistic Società per Azioni Esecutore: Ecologistic Società per Azioni Programmazione Area di programmazione: Programma FSC Anticipazioni: Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027 Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 18.000.000,00 Pagamenti su fondi di coesione: € 0,00Area PoliticaArea Politica: Competitività ImpreseSettore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTematicaRicerca e innovazioneTerritorioGragnanoEntitàEnte di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalyEnte attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalyBeneficiario: Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.AEsecutore: Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.AArea di programmazioneProgramma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesioneImporto: € 51.120.000,00Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0,00Area politicaCompetitività delle impreseSettore di interventoIndustria e servizi

Il progetto si concentra sugli incentivi per le imprese, con particolare attenzione alla ricerca e all'innovazione nel territorio di Castel San Giorgio.Enti coinvolti Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: BLU PLAST SRL Esecutore: BLU PLAST SRLArea di programmazioneIl programma è finanziato attraverso il Fondo Sviluppo e Coesione 2021-2027.Fondi di coesione Tipo di fondo Importo Fondi di coesione € 41.349.314,00 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione € 0,00 Area politicaIl progetto rientra nell'area della Competitività delle Imprese.Settore di interventoIl settore di intervento è Industria e servizi.

ObiettivoIl progetto si concentra sugli incentivi per le imprese, con particolare attenzione alla ricerca e innovazione nel territorio di Faenza.Entità coinvolte Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Caviro Extra S.p.A. Esecutore: Caviro Extra S.p.A.Area di programmazioneIl programma è finanziato attraverso il Fondo Sviluppo e Coesione 2021-2027.Fondi di coesione Tipo di fondo Importo Fondi di coesione € 35.956.246,00 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione € 0,00 Area politicaIl progetto rientra nell'area della competitività delle imprese.Settore di interventoIl settore di intervento è industria e servizi.

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTema: Ricerca e innovazioneTerritorio: AugustaEnti: Ente di programmazione: MIMIT - MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALY Ente attuatore: MIMIT - MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALY Beneficiario: SASOL ITALY S.P.A. Esecutore: SASOL ITALY S.P.A.Area di programmazione: Programma FSC ANTICIPAZIONI MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALY 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesione: € 35,885,000.00Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0.00Area politica: Competitività ImpreseSettore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Incentivi per le impreseInformazioni GeneraliIl progetto si concentra su ricerca e innovazione nel territorio di Benevento.Enti Coinvolti Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: RUMMO S.P.A. Esecutore: RUMMO S.P.A.Area di ProgrammazioneIl programma è finanziato attraverso il Fondo Sviluppo e Coesione 2021-2027.Fondi di Coesione Tipo di Fondo Importo Fondi di coesione € 12.545.832,00 Pagamenti su fondi di coesione € 0,00 Area PoliticaIl progetto rientra nell'area di politica della Competitività delle Imprese.Settore di InterventoIl settore di intervento è Industria e Servizi.

Il programma di sviluppo si compone di due progetti d'investimento produttivo, uno presentato dalla proponente, Laminazione Sottile S.p.A. e uno presentato dall'aderente Italcoat S.r.l., entrambi finalizzati all'ampliamento della capacità delle unità produttive site a Caserta, sulla S.S. 87 al km 21,200 nel comune di San Marco Evangelista (CE).Il programma di sviluppo, presentato dalla proponente, che opera nel settore metallurgico e in particolare effettua la laminazione dell'alluminio, consentirà alla società di ampliare la quantità dei prodotti attualmente offerti in termini di volumi e qualità.Dettagli del Programma Tipo: Incentivi per le imprese Tema: Ricerca e innovazione Territorio: San Marco Evangelista Entità: Organo di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Organo attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Laminazione Sottile S.p.A. Esecutore: Laminazione Sottile S.p.A. Area di programmazione: Programma FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027 Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 7.581.712,00 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0,00 Area Politica: Competitività Imprese Settore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Il contratto di sviluppo 'Mutti' è stato presentato dalla società 'Mutti S.p.A.' in qualità di soggetto proponente e dalla società 'Fiordagosto S.r.l.' in qualità di soggetto aderente.Il programma di sviluppo, promosso da due società appartenenti al gruppo Mutti, prevede 2 progetti di investimento produttivo, afferenti all'attività di trasformazione e commercializzazione di prodotti agricoli (TPA), finalizzati all'ampliamento della capacità produttiva dei siti produttivi della Mutti S.p.A. localizzati nella regione Emilia-Romagna a Montechiarugolo (PR) e Collecchio (PR) e del sito produttivo della Fiordagosto S.r.l., localizzato in Campania ad Oliveto Citra (SA).Gli investimenti previsti nel contratto di sviluppo, diretti ad incrementare la capacità produttiva e a potenziare la struttura logistica e di stoccaggio, sono finalizzati principalmente al rafforzamento del posizionamento del gruppo sui mercati esteri, nell'ambito delle categorie di base dell'industria del pomodoro.Dettagli del Progetto Tipo di incentivi: Incentivi per le imprese Tema: Ricerca e innovazione Territorio: Collecchio, MontechiarugoloEntità Coinvolte Ruolo Entità Organismo di pianificazione MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Organismo attuatore MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario Mutti S.p.A. Esecutore Mutti S.p.A. Area di Programmazione Programma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027 Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 29,781,025.04 Pagamenti su fondi di coesione: € 0.00Area PoliticaCompetitività delle impreseSettore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Incentivi per le impreseTematica: Ricerca e innovazioneTerritorio: AnacapriEntità Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Giovanni Acampora S.N.C. di Gianluigi e Gianfranco Acampora Esecutore: Giovanni Acampora S.N.C. di Gianluigi e Gianfranco AcamporaArea di programmazioneProgramma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesioneImporto totale: € 18.051.400,00Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0,00Area politicaCompetitività delle impreseSettore di intervento: Turismo e ospitalità

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseNuova RealizzazioneTema: Ricerca e innovazioneTerritorio: Priolo GargalloEntità Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Versalis S.p.A. Esecutore: Versalis S.p.A.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondi Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 25.168.000,00 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0,00Area PoliticaCompetitività: ImpreseSettore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTematicaRicerca e innovazioneTerritorioMateraEntitàEnte di programmazione: MIMIT - MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALYEnte attuatore: MIMIT - MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALYBeneficiario: HOTEL CARLTON INTERNATIONAL S.R.L.Esecutore: HOTEL CARLTON INTERNATIONAL S.R.L.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC ANTICIPAZIONI MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALY 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesioneFondi di coesione: € 11,899,678.00Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0.00Area politicaCompetitività: ImpreseSettore di interventoTurismo e ospitalità

ObiettivoIl progetto si concentra sugli incentivi per le imprese, con particolare attenzione alla ricerca e all'innovazione nel territorio di Acerra.Entità coinvolte Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: GESVIT S.P.A. Esecutore: GESVIT S.P.A.Area di programmazioneIl programma è finanziato attraverso il Fondo Sviluppo e Coesione 2021-2027.Fondi di coesione Tipo di fondo Importo Fondi di coesione € 11.449.540,00 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione € 0,00 Area politicaIl progetto rientra nell'area della Competitività delle Imprese.Settore di interventoIl settore di intervento è Industria e servizi.

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTemaRicerca e innovazioneTerritorioAugustaEntitàEnte di programmazione: MIMIT MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALYEnte attuatore: MIMIT MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALYBeneficiario: SONATARCH RAFFINERIA ITALIANA S.R.L.Esecutore: SONATARCH RAFFINERIA ITALIANA S.R.L.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC ANTICIPAZIONI MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALY 2021-2027Fondi Fondo Importo Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione 2021-2027 € 23,280,724.05 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione € 0.00 Area PoliticaCompetitività: ImpreseSettore di interventoIndustria e servizi

Il programma di sviluppo è stato presentato da Merletto S.r.l. in qualità di soggetto proponente e si compone di un unico progetto di investimento turistico, finalizzato alla creazione di una nuova unità produttiva localizzata ad Ostuni, nella regione Puglia.In particolare, il progetto consiste nella creazione di un ecoresort di lusso, costituito da un hotel 5 stelle superior, con spiaggia privata, piscina, centro benessere, centro congressi e ricevimenti e servizio di ristorazione.Il complesso alberghiero sarà immerso e integrato in un parco naturale di vaste dimensioni, nel pieno rispetto del caratteristico paesaggio rurale e marino della zona, e punta a diventare un riferimento nella ricettività pugliese e italiana nel segmento luxury.Dettagli del Progetto Tipo: Incentives for firms Nuova realizzazione Tema: Ricerca e innovazione Territorio: Ostuni Entità: Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: Merletto S.r.l. Esecutore: Merletto S.r.l. Area di programmazione: Programma FSC Anticipazioni: Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027 Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 22.496.400,00 Pagamenti su fondi di coesione: € 0,00 Area politica: Competitività Imprese Settore di intervento: Turismo e ospitalità

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTematicaRicerca e innovazioneTerritorioPomigliano d'ArcoEntità Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: GE AVIO SRL Esecutore: GE AVIO SRLArea di programmazioneProgramma FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondi Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 22,120,780.84 Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 0.00Area PoliticaCompetitività delle impreseSettore di interventoIndustria e servizi

Tipo: Incentivi per le impreseTematicaRicerca e innovazioneTerritorioBariEntitàEnte di programmazione: MIMIT MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALYEnte attuatore: MIMIT MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALYBeneficiario: MAGNA PT S.P.A.Esecutore: MAGNA PT S.P.A.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC ANTICIPAZIONI MINISTERO DELLE IMPRESE E DEL MADE IN ITALY 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesioneImporto totale: € 20.200.960,00Pagamenti sui fondi di coesione: € 6.197.000,00Area politicaCompetitività delle impreseSettore di interventoIndustria e servizi

Il progetto d'investimento produttivo prevede un ampliamento dell'unità esistente ed è focalizzato su tre interventi: Realizzazione di un magazzino intensivo automatico per materie prime e prodotto finito, con capacità di movimentazione pedane. Creazione di: Una linea asettica (in assenza di microrganismi) di produzione per sport drinks e Fuze Tea. Un nuovo sistema di packaging Keel-Clip, che dagli anelli di plastica, i coperchi e la pellicola termoretraibile passi al cartone, in grado di funzionare alle alte velocità e con l'efficienza richiesta alle aziende globali di bevande. Diventare carbon neutral entro il 2026, attraverso: Nuovo impianto fotovoltaico. Efficientamento linee di soffiaggio. Aumento del fattore di utilizzo della CO2 rispetto a quella acquistata. Implementazione sistema di recupero del calore per alimentare i serbatoi di acqua calda. Installazione caldaia a condensazione. Adoption frigo vetrine eco-compatibili. Informazioni sul progettoTipo: Incentives for firmsTematica: Ricerca e innovazioneTerritorio: CataniaEntità coinvolteEnte di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalyEnte attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in ItalyBeneficiario: S.I.BE.G. S.R.L.Esecutore: S.I.BE.G. S.R.L.Area di programmazioneProgramma: FSC Anticipazioni Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027Fondi di coesione: € 20.009.864,00Pagamenti su fondi di coesione: € 0,00Area politicaCompetitività impreseSettore di intervento: Industria e servizi

Il programma di sviluppo proposto da FIS è articolato in tre progetti di investimento industriale ed è finalizzato all'ampliamento di altrettante unità produttive, ubicate presso i comuni di Termoli (CB), Lonigo (VI) e Montecchio Maggiore (VI).Il programma consentirà di aumentare la capacità produttiva della società proponente e, al contempo, determinerà una riduzione dell'impatto ambientale ad essa correlato, mediante efficientamento e digitalizzazione dei processi.Progetti di investimentoPrimo progettoIl primo progetto di investimento industriale proposto è finalizzato all'ampliamento della capacità produttiva dello stabilimento localizzato a Termoli (CB).Dettagli del progetto Tipo: Incentivi per le imprese Tematica: Ricerca e innovazione Territorio: Termoli Entità: Ente di pianificazione: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Ente attuatore: MIMIT - Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy Beneficiario: FIS Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici SPA Esecutore: FIS Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici SPA Area di programmazione: Programma FSC Anticipazioni: Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy 2021-2027 Fondo Nazionale per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione: 2021-2027 Fondi di coesione: € 19,985,000.00 Pagamenti su fondi di coesione: € 0.00 Area politica: Competitività Imprese Settore di intervento: Industria e servizi