Portfolio

Irrigation management tool with alternative water sources for the resilience of fruit and vegetable farms. CLIMASEQ develops an advanced decision support system for irrigation, which integrates alternative water sources such as groundwater, rainwater and reclaimed water. This tool will help farmers efficiently manage irrigation in the short and medium term, optimising the use of water resources according to the specific needs of crops and water availability. In addition, it promotes sustainable management of water resources in the long term, taking into account future climate scenarios, and will improve the resilience of farms to climate change, especially [...]

Improvement of care and monitoring of anxiety and depression disorders in women during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. Laia Health improves the approach to emotional disorders in women during maternity through a digital platform that acts as a training and support tool for both patients and healthcare professionals. Laia Health seeks to address the growing challenge of maternal mental health, an area where the prevalence of emotional disorders is high (1 in 4 women) and detection capacity remains very low (less than 25%). These disorders can affect the cognitive development of the baby in its first weeks [...]

Insecticulture and circular economy. LIVLAB-IN transforms agriculture and agroindustry through insecticulture and the principles of the circular economy. This project uses insect production as a solution for the valorisation of by-products, waste and plant residues, contributing to a more sustainable and profitable model in several links of the food chain, from the first transformation to the waste generated in food stores. Through this methodology, LIVLAB-IN proposes solutions to optimise the use of resources (breeding substrate, space, energy and water), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to take advantage of waste nutrients efficiently, helping to convert waste [...]

Excellence in the execution of research and innovation projects participated by Eurecat and fundraising for their financing. STEP-UP HORIZON EUROPE 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. STEP-UP HORIZON EUROPE 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 STEP-UP HORIZON EUROPE – STrategies for the Expansion [...]

Disruptive carbon-fibre sternal closure system for fast and secure fixation of a sternotomy. CarbonSC develops and clinically tests a disruptive sternal closure compatible with mini-sternotomies that solves the main drawbacks of current technologies. In this sense, CarbonSC is the first cost-effective solution that fixes the sternum in a safe, fast and error-proof way, while avoiding bone damage. The main clinical innovations of the CarbonSC system are, on the one hand, designing a unique mechanism, integrated into the device itself, that ensures the application of a precise tightening force to close the sternum, and on the other [...]

Towards a more sustainable future with biobased vitrimeric resins. BioVit develops vitrimeric resins from natural resources for the production of high-performance composite materials, offering sustainable solutions for industry. Vitrimers combine the mechanical properties of thermoset polymers at low temperatures with the malleability of thermoplastic polymers at high temperatures, allowing not only their use in advanced applications, but also their reuse or recycling at the end of their useful life. BioVit adapts the synthesis of vitrimeric resins to produce large batches suitable for the manufacture of composite material parts on an industrial scale. This adaptation ensures that [...]

Type III compressed hydrogen tanks for collective mobility using high-cadence processes. H3MOV develops high-cadence production processes to provide innovative solutions for compressed hydrogen storage, to address the high cost and low efficiency of current manufacturing methods. The project focuses on type III compressed hydrogen tanks, which, although not the lightest for a given volume, have several advantages over type IV tanks, such as lower hydrogen permeability and simpler sealing systems for the tank nozzles. Due to their slightly higher weight, these tanks are currently used in collective mobility vehicles, such as buses and trains. H3MOV focuses [...]

Revolutionising the manufacturing sector through sustainable practices and advanced technologies. GEAR-UP develops digital tools and methodologies that address recycled materials variability, covering stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and fiber-reinforced plastics for additive manufacturing (AM). The project employs simulation-driven approaches for optimising various AM processes, including laser beam-directed energy deposition, metal laser beam powder bed fusion, and fiber-reinforced polymer material extrusion. GEAR-UP emphasises environmental conservation by using recycled materials in engineering design, significantly reducing virgin resources, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. The project overcomes challenges associated with secondary materials, such as performance variability, through resilient design and [...]

Transforming the evaluation of high-risk medical devices and diagnostics in Europe. EU4MEDTECH revolutionises the generation and evaluation of clinical and performance evidence for high-risk, innovative medical devices (MDs) and in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) by co-creating and validating the versatile and lifecycle-oriented EU4MEDTECH framework. This framework addresses the challenges posed by the new EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), which, while ensuring higher patient safety, have increased regulatory burdens for stakeholders across the HealthTech value chain. The EU4MEDTECH framework will be operationalised through an interactive, cloud-based digital platform and [...]

A mission-driven system to create zero-emission electric vehicles optimised for urban logistics. Shift2Zero, coordinated by Eurecat, is developing innovative designs and functionalities for mission-specific, zero-emission N1 electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) to address the evolving demands of urban logistics while reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency. Shift2Zero shapes zero-emission right-sized N1 concepts with enhanced and safe functionalities, including dual transport (people and freight), assessing the combined potential of novel design variants and logistics innovations to materialise user requirements in current and future missions. To further optimise logistics operations, Shift2Zero is integrating advanced cargo management solutions. These [...]

Nutrient management strategies for regional ecosystems across Europe. GREENHOOD pioneers a comprehensive approach to address the global challenge of unbalanced nutrient flows in regional ecosystems, tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. Specifically, GREENHOOD reduces nutrient losses in soil, air and water; develops scalable solutions for nutrient management, and enables cross-sector collaboration across all stakeholders. The rebalancing actions are being tested in four different demonstrators, representing different cases of unbalanced regions and focusing on diverse emitting hotspots, including diffuse and point-based emitting sectors. As outcomes of the project, GREENHOOD will implement nutrient flow mapping by analysing and [...]

Km0 foods with a social perspective. CONNECTEM optimises nutritionally improved products using local ingredients in different applications such as vegetable creams, meat derivatives and dehydrated products. The project responds to the need for social inclusion of a segment of the population, promoting the development of new foods using ingredients of high nutritional value from organic and regenerative Km0 agriculture. This new range of products will be framed in the use of local plant-based raw materials with high protein content. In addition to developing new innovative food products with differentiated nutritional and sensory quality, prioritszing the sustainability [...]

Revolutionising sustainability in additive manufacturing processes. REPAM addresses inefficiencies in additive manufacturing, focusing on enhancing material recycling and optimising processes for greater sustainability. Current production methods, such as metal powder production, suffer from low yields (30-50%), with significant energy losses due to remelting and limited recycling options for advanced alloys. REPAM transforms the entire process chain through innovation, from material production to recycling and reuse. The project develops advanced sensors and artificial intelligence models to monitor and optimise powder production processes, enabling real-time process control and the use of a broader range of recycled materials. Scrap [...]

TwinOps and vehicle-specific Digital Twin for Software Defined Electric Vehicles (EVs). TWIN-LOOP advances in computational capacity from High-Performance Computing (HPC) and the digitalisation of Electric Vehicles (EVs) under the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture. Current Digital Twin technologies do not fully capture the complexity of EV core performance and often overlook the unique characteristics of individual vehicles, which depend on the specific hardware, software versions, operational conditions, and usage patterns. The project develops an Open Framework for TwinOps tailored for EVs and a suite of digital tools designed to continuously optimise energy consumption, hardware costs, driver experience, [...]

Study of alternative insect protein in the development and sustainable production of new foods. PISA studies and evaluates insect-derived ingredients as an emerging source of protein, both of animal and plant-based, for the development of new hybrid meat products. The project advances the knowledge of the properties of these ingredients and their applicability in different food matrices, thus aligning with the recommendations of the FAO and the UN to explore more sustainable and efficient solutions in food production. With the growth of the global population, a higher demand for proteins is expected, especially from animal sources, [...]