Portfolio

Bolstering the resilience and technological adaptability of SMEs within the European Union. The IDEALIST project supports SMEs in three industrial ecosystems in their ability to understand and adapt to changes brought about by rapid and unexpected developments in the world, such as the COVID-19 crisis or the war in Ukraine. In particular, the sectors supported by IDEALIST are energy-intensive industries, aerospace and defence, and mobility, transport and automotive. These industries are of capital importance for the European economy and, despite their specificity, have common challenges that the project helps to address: transition to more sustainable practices, [...]

New approach to engineering soft structures. The SWAG project develops lower limb exosuits, specifically, soft wearable exoskeletal robots to empower the lower body and core. SWAG replaces the traditional rigid materials found in exoskeletons with high-strength inflatable fabrics and sensing films to create smart, human-assistive, soft and lightweight garments. These exosuits ensure user comfort and safety, while remaining virtually undetected, invisible under clothing thanks to their garment-like design. In addition, SWAG exosuits empower humans in activities from occupational assistance to daily mobility, fitness and immersive entertainment. Eurecat's Functional Textiles Unit participates in the SWAG project by [...]

Development of an Innovation Booster Package to accelerate and foster transformation through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). The NATALIE project addresses the risks posed by climate change and its impacts and advances ecosystem-based adaptation in Europe. To this end, NATALIE offers 25 innovative solutions through cocreation processes, financial innovation, stakeholder participation, modeling, testing, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, pre-feasibility studies and evidence-based results. NATALIE demonstrates 18 Nature-Based Solutions in eight pilot sites located in five different biogeographic regions of Europe. Its replication is studied in four follower sites located in the same biogeographic regions. Eurecat participates in the project [...]

Web portal to boost shift to rail in freight transport. The ESEP4Freight project provides freight customers with an overview of the available rail freight services in Europe via a web platform. This platform is built on an interactive map and makes it possible to identify the flows of goods with a higher potential for using the train as a mode of transport. On this interactive map, the platform offers different modules, such as an external costs calculator (CO2 consumption, noise costs, congestion...), a schedule viewer offered by the main European operators, calculation of multimodal routes being [...]

Creation of a cyber-physical device that monitors and optimizes the plastic injection process. The DASIT project develops a cyber-physical prototype that allows real-time and remote monitoring of the injection process, obtaining direct data from sensors embedded in the mould and indirect data through a device connected to the mould. The device powered by DASIT is energy efficient, by integrating an energy harvesting system, and has a geolocation system through the implementation of advanced technologies to track the location of the molds. It is a cloud-connected wireless device with a low-cost approach. In addition, data quality validation [...]

Development of new biodegradable plastic formulations for the biomedical sector. The PHASAL project develops different bioplastic formulations that introduce PHB-HV with different loads of hydroxyvalerate (-HV) from the revaluation of organic waste. The objective is that these formulations, applicable to the health field, present advanced biodegradability and biocompatibility properties to minimize the environmental impact they present due to their poor recyclability. In this sense, PHASAL develops a complex rigid packaging system, such as a suture kit, and a direct medical application with controlled drug release, such as a transdermal patch. The new advanced formulations developed during [...]

Development of advanced surface treatment equipment for functional enhancement of dental implant components. The main objective of the EQUIDENTAL project is the development of low cost, simple, flexible and modular surface treatment equipment addressed to manufacturers of dental implants and surgical tools. The technological innovation of the project is based on: Development of specific and optimized coatings obtained by means of magnetron sputtering PVD deposition technique on different components and dental implants. Development and optimization of bactericidal treatments on dental implants based on silver and copper ion implantation. Validation of the functionality of the developed surface [...]

More transparent and fair financing system. The Belender project brings greater transparency and equity to the financing system, with the goal of improving overall financial stability. This is essential in times of economic uncertainty, where opacity in financial data can generate risks and imbalances in the system. Eurecat's IT&OT Security Unit focuses on identifying the most promising blockchain technologies and existing SSI identity wallet solutions that can be adapted to the project's needs. Additionally, it investigates critical aspects of cybersecurity related to the selected blockchain technology, such as the security of smart contracts and vulnerabilities of [...]

Analysis of the exposition on the foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The ATHENA project contributes to Europe’s defence against foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) by examining at least 30 manifestations in case studies, including the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) used by attackers. ATHENA analyses the behavioural and societal effects of FIMI and assesses and develops countermeasures against the TTP. Moreover, the initiative collects and processes FIMI data and develops a knowledge graph, a disinformation analysis toolbox and dashboard showing the prevalence of FIMI and the countermeasures in action. Throughout the project, ATHENA conducts [...]

Towards a common European Mobility Data Space (EMDS). The DeployEMDS project marks a key step forward in the European Union's journey towards the creation of a common data space, facilitating data access, sharing and reuse in the mobility sector. Through common governance mechanisms, the goal is to unite data providers and users by developing common building blocks and practical applications. In line with the European Data Strategy and the Smart Sustainable Mobility Strategy, DeployEMDS helps unlock the potential of data to support a more sustainable and efficient urban mobility. The project will support implementation in nine [...]

Development, testing and validation of good practices in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The TEACH4SD project mobilizes industry, research and innovation capacities and links them in new and innovative ways to the education and training sector. TEACH4SD fully integrates and expands certified approaches to ESD in vocational education and training (VET) and higher education institutions (HEIs) across Europe, in collaboration with key industrial partners. For successful transitions to sustainability, the guiding principle of TEACH4SD is to empower and educate teachers to take a leading role as agents of change and thus contribute to the European ambition [...]

Feasibility study on the activation of sensitive capabilities in the surface materials of kitchen furniture to accelerate the digitization of professional kitchens. The FURN4COOK project has tested the integration of advanced electronics embedded in the surface layers and materials of the kitchen equipment to facilitate control and access to the options of the digital environment, stimulate more inclusive co-creation activities in the work processes and offer new value utilities to professional and domestic kitchen users. Specifically, Eurecat, through the Product Innovation and Multiphysics Simulation Unit, has developed an invisible and transparent interface system for the user, [...]

Creation of a multifunctional training platform to transform the business model of regional enotourism industries. The ENOTOUR project bolsters regional development and innovation in the enotourism sector by creating and sustaining public-private digital solutions for training, up-skilling, business innovation and marketing. The project is driven by a European network of universities, professional education providers, wine cooperatives, wineries and regional tourist boards in Catalonia, Porto, Veneto and Bordeaux, with the following specific objectives: Develop digital tools to support the wine tourism sectors in comparable European wine regions, to bolster local and international enotourism. Create innovative pathways to [...]

Development of a new generation of eco-designed and automated circular knitting machines. The EcoTex project focuses on reducing the environmental impact in the production of circular knitting machines, implementing a sustainable design and optimizing the use of materials. EcoTex improves the ergonomics of the operator with a solution that contemplates the redesign of the machine in order  to reduce its environmental impact, the development of specific sensors, predictive maintenance, and improving the ergonomy throught automated needle feeding and loading systems. This initiative arises as a response to the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact in [...]

Experimental development of a novel collective intelligence platform for cybersecurity. The CybersecBRAIN project addresses the experimental development of the application of algorithms, techniques and technologies based on artificial intelligence for security management. CybersecBRAIN focuses on two areas of innovation through the application of solutions based on artificial intelligence: automatic learning in certain tasks of a SOC (Security Operations Center) and the application of collective intelligence through federated learning algorithms or swarm learning. Currently, the management of SOC activity is a question that MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers, systems that can collect cybersecurity data from different organizations) [...]