Portfolio

New technology for the generation of green hydrogen. The H-LEAF project develops a PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyser based on a new national patented technology. H-LEAF focuses on the research of new scalable and sustainable components, coatings, materials and processes to overcome current limitations in the provision of materials for hydrogen production, vital to the energy transition in Spain. The project promotes scientific research to obtain new electrode and membrane designs using scalable industrial printing techniques free of perfluorinated chemicals. H-LEAF develops new bipolar plates using technologies such as stamped stainless steel substrate and 3D printing [...]

Enablement of technologies that reduce pesticide and fertilizer use for a better environment. The Smart Droplets project advances in a holistic system capable of translating large amounts of data into meaningful information and impactful spraying commands on the field. Smart Droplets implements autonomous retrofit tractors with Direct Injection System (DIS) for intelligent spraying - avoiding exposure of farmers to hazardous chemicals, demonstrating a substantial impact on the Green Deal. Through the combination of high-level technologies, Smart Droplets adopts a hybrid approach for spraying operations, combining data/AI/digital farm twin technologies designed to translate data into actionable information, [...]

Expansion and improvement of the infrastructure around electric vehicles in Europe thanks to a shared economy platform. The SELECTIVE project promotes a digital solution that allows electric car charging points to be rented to other users, increasing their availability and promoting decarbonisation and green cities. SELECTIVE allows a much more efficient use of the current electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which is currently insufficient due to the exponential growth of the sector. SELECTIVE implements two pilots in Madrid (Spain) and Prague (Czech Republic) to technically evaluate the solution, the experience of the charging point owners and the [...]

Next-generation battery management system (BMS) platform to overcome critical challenges limiting the performance of existing solutions. The iBattMan project revolutionizes battery management for Li-ion technologies, crucial for replacing Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) vehicles by 2050. iBattMan, through an innovative, modular, and scalable BMS, improves the performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness of Li-ion technologies, contributing to its full market penetration.​ The project incorporates novel sensors and methodologies for monitoring the State-of-Health (SOH) of the cells during operation and in charging, together with cutting-edge technologies and tools for Vehicle-to-everything (V2X), second-life applications. Moreover, iBattman uses advanced physics and data-based models implemented on-board and on-cloud for performance evaluation, diagnosis, health management and safety evaluation tools, to address safety [...]

Zero emission electric vehicles enabled by harmonised circularity. The ZEvRA project improves the circularity of light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) throughout their entire value chain, from materials supply and manufacturing to end-of-life (EoL) processes. To do so, ZEvRA develops a Design for Circularity (DfC) methodology and a holistic circularity assessment aimed at improving the production of electric vehicles based on the 9Rs concept. This methodology is validated by developing zero emission solutions for the most important automotive materials, covering over 84% of material mix. These solutions are supported by a set of digital tools to support the [...]

Early phase implementation for a new European Research Infrastructure (ERIC) to promote high-level metrology services in food and nutrition to improve food quality and safety. The METROFOOD-EPI project allows the METROFOOD research infrastructure (RI) to become fully integrated, legal and operational, for its complete implementation (METROFOOD ERIC). METROFOOD-RI promotes scientific excellence in food quality and safety by providing metrology services in food and nutrition through various highly interconnected interdisciplinary fields along the food value chain, such as agri-food, sustainable development, food safety, food quality, traceability, authenticity, environmental safety and human health. With this project, the operational [...]

Transformation of social thinking that favors energy savings and efficiency at the same levels as savings and economic performance. The From Euro to Joule (EUR2J) project uses tools from the science of complex systems to study and understand how the dynamics of social transmission condition citizens’ acquisition of knowledge and the adoption of new habits and technologies in the context of energy. This transformation involves a process of training and educating citizens that enables them to make responsible and sustainable decisions and protects them against misinformation. In this sense, EUR2J promotes the creation of a digital [...]

Initial consulting and proof of concept for printed sensor for nitrate detection in agricultural waters. The PADIH LABFERRER project develops a printed sensor for the detection of nitrates in agricultural waters, as well as the consultancy for the technology implementation. This type of low-cost sensor enables the deployment of a widespread monitoring network for nitrates, an essential nutrient in the agricultural industry. However, at the same time, nitrates are a significant contaminant in waters and aquifers. Developing environmental monitoring sensors using printed electronics technology offers several significant advantages. This technology allows the fabrication of flexible and [...]

Addressing intersectional inequalities in Europe. The FITTER-EU project develops an ecosystem that includes an interactive digital platform with an intelligent predictive decision support system to help policy makers mitigate the possible negative effects and impacts of twin transition on vulnerable social groups in four main sectors (agriculture, energy, mobility and housing). In this sense, FITTER-EU anticipates future social problems through a methodology of creating scenarios for a more solid social Europe in the next 36 months. Through this approach, the ecosystem enables policy makers to anticipate which social groups may be at risk of being adversely [...]

Incorporation of circular economy processes in small businesses. The COMDUR project improves competitiveness and innovation in the retail commercial sector of the partner territories by supporting SMEs in commerce and their support structures (chambers, associations, trade areas of town councils...) towards business models where the economy circular is integrated into the business. COMDUR adopts a personalized, scalable and mentored approach with the sector that adapts to the maturity level of each SME and the subsector to which it belongs. For example, in voluminous sectors such as furniture, reuse becomes very important, while in food, proper waste management [...]

Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations. The HYPIEND project, coordinated by Eurecat, investigates the effects of multiple endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) exposure in the function and epigenetic programming of the hypothalamus-pituitary (HP) axis to delineate interventional strategies for minimizing exposure and consequences on the neuroendocrine system during the perinatal and pre-pubertal stages. To do that, a computational toxicology methodological framework will be built leveraging public data and state of the art data analysis techniques to define EDC co-exposure patterns in target population. The resulting patterns will be [...]

Cognitive robotics and artificial intelligence for the safe handling of hazardous industrial waste drums. The RoboQuimIA project investigates robotics and artificial intelligence technologies applied to the handling of dangerous substances and waste in mobile containers, managed by the companies of the Tradebe Group, during the logistics of receiving and accepting waste stored in drums. These operations, involving meticulous and complex handling and currently carried out manually by workers, are the previous step in the management of waste, with a view to its subsequent transfer, treatment and recovery. Likewise, the operations allow determining the acceptance or not [...]

Collaborative robots and cameras for fruit harvesting and handling. The HarvBot project improves strawberry harvesting and handling through the integration of collaborative robots and cost-effective cameras in hydroponic crop environments. The key innovation lies in harnessing computer vision technologies to enable the automated detection and harvesting of strawberries. In collaboration with Enkitek, the project has successfully conducted a pilot test, introducing novel 3D printed components designed specifically for the robot. These components play a crucial role in tailoring the robot's capabilities to identify and harvest strawberries with precision. Furthermore, advanced algorithms for detection and handling tasks [...]

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for factories with high capacity for adaptation and resilience. The ADAPTA project develops a set of technologies and strategies that respond to the handling, intra-logistics and definition of production processes needs of manufacturing companies. This general objective is based on flexible robotic solutions that incorporate the advances of artificial intelligence and the use of digital infrastructures and is materialized in five partial objectives: Improve the perception capabilities of robotic systems, both through images and by monitoring contact in handling processes. Develop handling systems that allow adaptation to unknown or changing [...]

Reliability and effectiveness of integrated alternative water resources management for regional climate change adaption. The RECREATE project improves the resilience of water supplies and protects the status of natural water resources by facilitating the assessment and inclusion of Alternative Water Resources (AWR) in water management planning for water-scarce regions. RECREATE will compile existing information and will use existing and newly developed models and tools to support the evidence-based, quantitative assessment of different water management strategies under different socio-economic scenarios and climate change projections. The project will improve the cost efficiency of selected AWR solutions by demonstrating [...]