European Projects

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Green, low-cost, and environmentally friendly recycling processes for end-of-life batteries. The REVITALISE project offers a holistic solution for green, low-cost and low environmental impact recycling of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC Hi-Ni), lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and sodium-ion (Na-Ion) batteries, representing 85% of battery waste streams up to 2025. REVITALISE develops low-cost and green processes to recover a full range of battery materials, including NMC, LFP, aluminium, copper, lithium, graphite, fluorides, phosphates and plastics. The project proves overall recycling rates of over 91% at TRL4 for waste processed from post-production scrap and end-of-life battery black [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]