Portfolio

Empowering quantum computing with artificial intelligence (AI). QIA develops AI-based tools aimed at optimising quantum algorithms and addressing hardware limitations associated with quantum computing. Specifically, the project optimises computational resources for algorithms based on gates and tensor networks, with the help of AI to improve the execution of these algorithms through metrics and reduce operations necessary for their implementation. AI-based tools are also developed for the design, control and mitigation of errors in quantum devices based on superconducting technology, especially in flux kubits. Finally, an important part of the project is dedicated to the research of [...]

Artificial intelligence applied to the Barcelona metropolitan bus network. AI4Bus develops tools that allow for flexibility, adaptation and improvement of the bus network service in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Based on demand analysis and historical patterns, AI4Bus develops artificial intelligence models capable of predicting passenger flow, allowing the operator to anticipate changing circumstances and adjust the frequencies of the main transport lines to provide a more efficient service. AI4Bus offers a comprehensive solution with interconnected components through the integration of heterogeneous data sources to capture the complexity of the transport system. The project's predictive models provide [...]

Transforming agricultural by-products into sustainable protein sources. SAN-PROT valorises ​​olive oil the residue from olive oil extraction, known as sansa, as a new alternative protein source, addressing the challenges of the protein transition. In a context in which the demand for proteins will grow significantly until 2050, and with the increasing environmental pressures derived from animal production, SAN-PROT proposes a sustainable solution that reduces dependence on traditional sources such as soy and promotes more environmentally responsible production. The project takes advantage of the residue generated during the extraction of olive oil to develop new protein applications [...]

Fair transition for the fashion sector. Just Fashion drives the climate transition in the fashion industry, promoting circular, sustainable, inclusive and resilient business models. With the collaboration of several European regions and actors, the project prepares companies in the sector for the demands of the Green Deal, transforming their production methods, internal processes and end products towards more sustainable practices. The main objectives of the project are: Research and innovation: Generate practical and transferable knowledge through six pilots to accelerate the transformation of the fashion sector. Sustainability and circular economy: Promote sustainable and circular practices to [...]

Circular steel for mass market applications. CiSMA introduces scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace steel products into mass-market sheet metal consumer goods with high-quality requirements. Scrap-based steel production using Electric Arc Furnace leads to drastic reduction of CO2 emissions. It also favours a Circular Economy production model with reduced foreign dependency. However, this is currently not possible for high-performance applications, where the less flexible and more contaminant Blast Furnace- Basic Oxygen Furnace route is used. Moreover, low-quality scrap also affects the final performance of the steel. In that sense, CiSMA works to generate fundamental knowledge on how residual [...]

Pilot test of an hamburger chef robot. Roboxef has developed a robot capable of preparing hamburgers autonomously using an advanced robotic manipulator arm. The process has been studied and optimised at each stage to ensure efficient execution that meets the standards of the catering sector, achieving a result suitable for consumption. To develop this application, it has been necessary to analyse in detail the process of preparing hamburgers, identifying the tools and utensils required and adapting them for robotic handling. Among these adaptations, tools such as spatulas and other cooking utensils have been modified so that [...]

Transformative shift towards a fair, safer, and resilient agriculture sector. The AgRibot project advances robotics and augmented and extended reality (AR/XR) technologies within the agricultural sector. The project provides a skill transfer to experienced farmers, who may not be experts in robotics, to easily use fleets of mobile manipulators, specifically to automate pruning tasks on organically grown fruit trees, such as apple trees. In short, AgRibot improves working conditions, reduces the environmental footprint, addresses workforce shortages, and enhances overall sustainability and competitiveness. Particularly, its focus is on developing technologies that enhance human potential, such that robots [...]

A microwave plasma system to decompose hydrogen sulphide generated in foundries and valorise the sulphur and hydrogen produced. The PRIM-ROCK project improves the resource efficiency of the calcination and roasting processes, that are commonly used in the mineral and cement industries. To this end, process simulations in collaboration with AI data-driven models are used, and a digital twin for each process is developed. PRIM-ROCK addresses process efficiency through a multifaceted strategy addressing industrial processes from input to output, supported by an ambitious digital framework and transversal supporting activities. In particular, advanced techniques for the pre-processing of [...]

Green and Resilient European Excellence Network for Smart MED SMEs. The GREENSMARTMED project creates a European community able to uptake innovations for a green and resilient manufacturing value chain, contributing to RIS3 implementation, and helping SMEs to turn sustainability challenges into opportunities and establish sustainable business development opportunities. GREENSMARTMED integrates and upgrades the methodologies developed in the Interreg Med GREENOMED and finMED projects, leveraging the GREEN GROWTH community, to develop, test, and make transferable a new integrated methodology and its related toolkit, enhancing interregional cooperation among the 4helix stakeholders in five Mediterranean Regions (Italy, Spain, France, [...]

Building a water-smart economy and society. The CIRSEAU cluster consists of five sister projects granted within the Horizon 2020 call topic CE-SC5-04-2019 “Building a water-smart economy and society” demonstrating the feasibility of a water-smart economy and society, including B-WaterSmart, Wider Uptake, Rewaise, ULTIMATE and WATER-MINING. These five projects share the objectives of identifying alternative water sources, reducing water consumption, and increasing use efficiency, recovering valuable materials from wastewater, producing carbon-free water cycles, and increase their resilience in the face of climate change. The initiatives of the CIRSEAU alliance help mobilise water-related investments and synergies with other [...]

Training course in printed electronics. The MAV-PEC4ALL_2 project offered a training course to provide an introductory and practical approach on the knowledge of printed electronics, from the materials and the different printing techniques to the application of the technology and implementation guidance personalised for each student. This course, 100% funded, was the result of the need detected by research centers, technology centers and institutions specialised in printed and flexible electronics in relation to the lack of knowledge of this technological area and its potential for integration into products and new applications thanks to its transversality. The [...]

Digital growth initiatives for the transformation of the social economy. The DIGISET project supports social SMEs on their way to digitalisation, particularly in terms of AI, data management and new business models. Based on the identified needs for their digitalisation and training, DIGISET prepares and implements tailor-made training programmes, with both a national and transnational scope. Alongside training, support is provided to social entities to ensure the implementation of digital tools, providing financial support to carry it out. In parallel, DIGISET also supports enablers who make the social economy possible, as they need to improve their [...]

Production of vehicular biomethane from agro-food waste in rural areas. The LIFE CHANDELIER project demonstrates an innovative solution for the production of high-quality vehicular biomethane in rural areas, using agro-food waste. LIFE CHANDELIER addresses one of the great environmental challenges of our time: the mitigation of climate change through the efficient and traceable production of biomethane, a renewable fuel with a significantly lower environmental impact than traditional fossil fuels. The project focuses on the integration of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of biomethane production, while ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability [...]

Development of new fruit-based products adapted to the export and quality requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to the Halal certification, responding to the increase in demand for nutritious and healthy products with entry into new international markets such as the American or the Muslim. Halal products, consumed by the Muslim population, are not associated with any specific country, but within the European Union it is important to highlight the relevant role of France and, outside Europe, the importance of penetrating markets such as Saudi Arabia. In the food industry, technological [...]

Turning agri-food waste and biomass into sustainable polymers. The Polymers-5B project develops novel alternative biological polymers synthesized from biobased monomers sourced from underexploited second-generation feedstocks, such as agri/food waste and biomass, obeying the food first and cascading principle. Polymers-5B brings together cutting-edge technologies and knowledge to develop and drive innovation in biocatalysis and green chemistry processes, generating novel bio-based polymers like polyesters and polyamides with pendent functional groups (e.g. hydroxy, carboxylic, amine, epoxy, thiol, etc.), polyphenols and polyfurans, which mimic fossil-based polymers properties, targeting improved biodegradability. These new polymers will be blended to provide valuable bio-composites [...]