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Knowledge and innovation community designed to strengthen and transform Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI). The EIT Culture & Creativity initiative, promoted by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), connects creatives and organisations to Europe’s largest innovation network. The objectives of the EIT Culture & Creativity are: Empower and connect creatives and innovators across Europe and contribute to a more resilient, sustainable and transformational sector. Unlock the latent value of a multitude of small cultural and creative stakeholders through technology transfer, improved cross-sectoral collaboration and their effective integration in production value networks. [...]

Research and development of ceramic and metallic powder material from recycled sources for the additive manufacturing sector. The VIVALDI project promotes recovery processes for ceramic and metallic material waste through the generation of powder, to be used in additive manufacturing and other value-added applications, such as laser cladding or the development of light alloys. Eurecat participates in VIVALDI through different Technological Units: The Metallic and Ceramic Materials Unit manufactures powder by centrifugal atomisation from chips, develops new reinforced alloys with recycled particles, andvalidates the properties of the parts manufactured with these recovered materials. The New Manufacturing Processes Unit [...]

Development of innovative and of high-functional value fermented vegetables based on fruit and vegetables. The EKOFERM project aims to achieve a deeper understanding of the development of vegetable ferments, as well as fermented beverages such as kombucha. With this aim, EKOFERM identifies the raw materials and the critical points of the process, carrying out concept tests and product design and promoting a technological characterisation of innovative products. The development of these products is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized companies in the Catalan agricultural sector, increasing the value and giving way to the production of non-marketable [...]

Development of an overarching framework to achieve sustainable desalination strategies. The SUSTDESALT project tackles the environmental and economic issues related to using conventional reverse osmosis (RO) for desalting highly saline streams, recovering raw materials, and obtaining fresh water from non-conventional sources. For that, the project overcomes different challenges through the following objectives: low energy requirements, high water recoveries, low brine generation, and achieving brine valorisation and material recovery. SUSTDESALT studies new promising technologies using membrane processes to treat several non-conventional streams, such as industrial saline wastewaters, brackish groundwater, and seawater. The concept of SUSTDESALT is based on the belief that mining minerals [...]

Data monetisation and sharing/trading platform for secure, reliable and controlled exchange and usage of proprietary data assets and data-driven intelligence. The PISTIS project advances the available techniques and technologies, such as federated data discovery and sharing, distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or AI-driven data quality assessment and monetisation. These stakeholders formulate a distributed network of data spaces with built-in governance brought by PISTIS to eliminate silos while accruing the actual data value and multiplying it through derivative assets in a fair and transparent manner. PISTIS establishes the methodological and technical bases in different areas: [...]

Suspension vibratory system by means of rigid braces anchored to a fixed support. The INSTAVIB project allows the improvement of the performance and neuromuscular response of athletes training in suspension by vibration. INSTAVIB has developed a wireless laboratory prototype through an app with the mechanical capacity to vibrate loads of more than 100kg at the desired frequencies. This electronics, which has been validated with users, can measure different parameters to know the effort that the athlete is making. In addition, the system has different security mechanisms. The project has jointly applied the knowledge of motor mechanisms [...]

European championship of innovation in the field of health. The i-Days promote innovation in health among university students through dozens of programs of one or two days that take place in European academic institutions. Students from all academic backgrounds receive an introduction to practical health innovation tools and compete in teams to tackle real health challenges posed by EIT Health, local organisations, private companies or start-ups. The winning team of each i-Day attends the Winners' Event, a final competition that unites students from all over Europe. Specifically, the i-Days Vic begin with the aim of finding [...]

Definition, structure and validation of the interconnected knowledge space foreseen by the European Research Area (ERA) Hubs Initiative. The ERA_FABRIC project adopts three different and intertwined dimensions, all of them relevant for the elaboration of policies, that act as a structuring principle for the community that will be built during the project: Knowledge ecosystems by fostering the dynamic interaction of R&D and innovation actors at regional and multiregional levels, taking into account the different knowledge and cultural contexts, as well as the alignment of research focus and industrial needs. Multi-stakeholder platforms by bringing together the representatives [...]

Promotion of the bioeconomy and climate resilience in Mediterranean landscapes based on scientific knowledge and co-design with socioeconomic actors. The BIORESILMED project generates the tools for the joint design of a plan and the execution of actions that promote bioeconomy in the two main types of Mediterranean landscapes, those of the coast and those of the interior. BIORESILMED uses participatory methodologies to provide innovative solutions, establishing a network of experimental farms to promote the bioeconomy. The purpose is to transform the bioeconomy of Mediterranean rural territories and extend the model to other similar landscapes through pilot tests, [...]

Non-profit regional innovation ecosystem formed by the main agents supporting digitisation in Catalonia. The Digital Innovation Hub of Catalonia (DIH4CAT) connects the main technology infrastructure of the region to accelerate technology transformation towards a more green and digital industry. DIH4CAT is mainly aimed at Catalan technology start-ups, public administrations and SMEs, with a special focus on manufacturing companies and technology providers. Catalonia has a strong industrial base with 35.339 companies (99% SMEs), which represent 18.1% of Spanish industrial enterprises. In 2019, data shows that only 16% of those companies had adopted advanced digital technologies. Besides, Catalonia [...]

Investigation of 3D browsing in virtual environments and of an online interface that allows access and consultation of content by enriching it with artificial intelligence. The METAGLAM project focuses on the research of a 3D browsing interface and on carrying out a pilot test with the collections of the National Library of Catalonia linked to the artistic avant-gardes. The project includes, on the one hand, the enrichment of content through artificial intelligence and, on the other, the integration of users and the uses they make of this content in order to improve browsing and recommendations. Currently, browsing in [...]

Excellence in the execution of research and innovation projects participated by Eurecat and fundraising for their financing. The European Projects Office (OPE) “Horizon Eurecat” captures resources for the funding of research and innovation projects participated by the centre, mainly through the R+D+i Framework Program of the European Union. Moreover, this initiative ensures excellence in the execution of projects, especially those coordinated by Eurecat. The OPE of Eurecat ensures the success of the entire strategy of the centre, increasing European research projects and achieving the growth that the territory needs. General details Project Horizon Eurecat – [...]

Design of a pruning shears prototype to improve the competitiveness of the wine sector. The VIPO project creates a technological solution to facilitate, through a virtual reality training tool, the incorporation of qualified personnel into vineyard tasks, contributing to improving the competitiveness of the wine sector. VIPO designs a pruning shears prototype with sensors that allows to simulate in a virtual environment an experience close to reality and the parameters of a real vineyard. Moreover, VIPO launches a training platform based on artificial intelligence, which is easily usable and customised, through which an introductory pruning course [...]

Development of digital tools to increase circularity in secondary raw materials. The Plooto project offers a circular and resilient information system (CRIS) to help manufacturers in their ecological, digital and circular transition. The system developed by Plooto enables waste reduction and end-to-end traceability of secondary raw materials through interconnected digital services for real-time decision-making, material and product tracking and certification. This solution is demonstrated in three pilot projects for the recycling of organic waste, composites and permanent magnets from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). WEEE recycling is crucial due to the rise of the electric [...]

Development and demonstration of advanced membrane materials for pervaporation, gas separation and membrane distillation technologies, setting the basis for future commercialisation of greener technological pathways all along the value chain. By using advanced tools and by taking a holistic approach, MEASURED tackles the sustainability challenges of the chemical industry coming from waste streams, water footprints, energy efficiency and industrial emissions. MEASURED includes thorough multiscale modelling and simulation techniques, including a full Life Cycle Assessment, and addresses the societal implications to increase the acceptance and further market readiness. Eurecat participates in the MEASURED project through their Water, Air [...]