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START selected research teams

EPF3BIO: THE POTENTIAL OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI AS BIOLOGICAL CONTOL AGENTS, BIOFERTILISERS AND BIOSTIMULANTS

The research team is developing entomopathogenic fungi based products as Biological control agents, Biofertilisers and Biostimulants.

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Alexandra Kortsinoglou, Anastasia Christinaki, Antonios Myridakis, Marios Andrikopoulos – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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SUMATRIX BIOTECH

The research team is accelerating bacteria’s life cycle to increase the efficiency of its metabolic output, which is biocellulose. This will enable them to produce material that can be used as a leather alternative.

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Semra Unal Yildirim, Rümeysa Saglam, Berna Alemdag – Sumatrix Biotech

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DRL 5G RAN SLICING

The research team is developing a project that aims at providing a Reinforcement-Learning-based solution for the management of Radio Access Network slicing tools for communication service providers.

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Juan Carlón, Oriol Sllent, Jordi Pérez Romero, Irene Vilà Muñoz – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Researcher at Mobile Communication Research Group

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NANOFERTILIZER

The research team is developing a technology capable of producing nanofertilizers using nanofibers. Nanofertilizers are materials that contain both macro and micronutrients that are given to agricultural crops in a controlled manner.

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Nur Melis Kiliç, Dilek Odaci – Ege Universisty

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NANO-INK: EXPLORING NANOFLUIDS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT THIN FILM PRODUCTION

The research team is developing a technology that explores nanofluids as high-value inputs for a drop-on-demand inkjet printing process.

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Elif Begum Elcioglu, Erdem Özyurt, Nur Çobanoğlu, Omur Sayligil – Eskisehir Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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MET LAB: PROTEIN PORTFLOLIO FOR SUSTAINABLE CHEMICALS

The research team is developing a technology that can produce added-value compounds, such as vanillin fragrance, from plant biomass, which is considered waste material.

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Diogo Silva, André Taborda, Carolina Ferro Rodrigues – ITQB NOVA – Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier

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CE4LAND: LIFE ON HEALTHY LAND- CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR MICROBIAL INOCULANTS TO IMPROVE SOIL QUALITY

The research team is developing a technology for producing a microbial inoculant under the name CEL to improve soil quality.

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Ivana Pajčin, Jovana Grahovac, Vanja Vlajkov – Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad

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MARCIA: IN VITRO SYSTEM FOR METASTATIC BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSTIC

The research team is developing a product for the follow-up of breast cancer patients for detecting metastasis early.

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Clotilde Costa, Gloria García – Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela

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GENOME EDITING OF THE KOZAK SEQUENCE FOR TREATING DISEASES

The research team have developed and patented a genome editing approach capable of precisely increasing or decreasing the expression of specific genes related to Haploinsufficiency disease.

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Alberto Raoss, Alessandro Quattrone – University of Trento
Davide Ederle – Fondazione Hub Innovazione Trentino (HIT)

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Italy

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COPPER (II) NITROPRUSSIDE (CU(II)NP) FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF TUMORS

The research team is developing a technology that will allow the use of copper (II) nitroprusside (Cu(II)NP) for tumor treatment.

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Kanwal Asif, Muhammad Adeel, Flavio Rizzolio – Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Isabella Caligiuri, Kranjc Brezar – Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano

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Italy

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HTS-INKS: COLLOIDAL INKS FOR SUPERCONDUCTORS

The research team is developing new colloidal inks that unlock additional potential for low cost superconductors, manufactured at a scale that will allow a rapid increase in high temperature superconductors (HTS) adoption.

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Mar Tristany, Teresa Puig, Xavier Obradors, Roxana Vlad, Cornelia Pop – Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC)

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CAVI

The research team is developing a reactor that will revolutionize liquid processing and is currently testing it for improving processes in wastewater treatment plants.

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Jurij Gostisa – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Tadej Stepisnik – National Technical University of Athens
Mojca Zupanc – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Matevz Dular – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana

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BUCKS$$$: BRINE UTILISATION FOR CO2 TO BE ‘KONCRETELY’ SEQUESTERED, SOLIDIFIED AND STORED

The research team is developing a process that efficiently produces carbonates (magnesium, calcium, sodium) which are high-value products for use in infrastructure, industry and agriculture.

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Kun V Tian, Isabella Romeo – Sapienza University of Rome
Gregory Chasse – Sapienza University of Rome + Queen Mary University of London

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Italy

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BREAST 4.0: AR-ENABLED BREAST CANCER LOCALIZATION

The research team is developing a novel medical device that can visualize malignant tissue in real-time inside the patient’s breast and within the operating room.

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Tiago Marques, João Santinha, Pedro Gouveia – Clinical Center Champalimaud

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BIOMEMS: BIOMICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR HARD TISSUE ENGINEERING

The research team is improving existing metal implants by depositing a bioactive coating to establish a strong connection between bone tissue and the surface of metallic implants.

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Maxim Ivanov, Júlio Rocha, Noelle Zanini – University of Aveiro

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START selected tech transfer offices

UNISMART- FONDAZIONE UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA

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Justina Sileikyte

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Italy

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BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES – INSTITUTE OF ROBOTICS

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Slaff Mollov

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ODTÜ TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE

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Aytulu Sert

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BABES-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY

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Kinga Hening

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CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) & COMPETENCE CENTER I4BYDESIGN

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Emmanouil Chatzigiannis

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BILKENT UNIVERSITY

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Gizem Burken

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INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING (CIMNE)

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Jordi Hierro

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TEC LABS

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Mafalda Gil de Carvalho

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ODTÜ TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE

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Feride Eylül Özkul

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CENTRO DI RIFERIMENTO ONCOLOGICO DI AVIANO

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Ermes Mestroni

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Italy

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HOSPITAL GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL | GERÈNCIA TERRITORIAL METROPOLITANA NORD | INSTITUT CATALÀ DE LA SALUT

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Daniel Moreno Martinez

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ALIAĞA INDUSTRIAL ZONE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (ALOTTO)

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Ferhat Can Özkaya

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CHARGE deep tech startups

ARCAN

Arcan is a tool for software developers and tech product managers that leverages AI to estimate the cost of keeping and solving Technical Debt (code inefficiencies). In few minutes, with both metrics, one can strategically decide if and when to invest in improving their system’s quality.

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Italy

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IIO

The first Voice-as-a-Service (VaaS) Ecosystem with human voice & emotions recognition, representing the ideal solution for new applications and voice services deployment in any context.

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Italy

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FRESHWATER

Science-based innovation applied to develop a more efficient usage of natural resources

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WATER2KW

R&D, design and manufacture of disruptive technology for the production of green hydrogen and recovery of by-products of the process.

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THETABIOMARKERS

ThetaBiomarkers created an innovative and technologically advanced research clinical chemistry laboratory for the provision of quality metabolomics-based services for a plethora of biomarkers and drugs regarding health and wellness.

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PSYCHOMEASURE

Psychomeasure specializes in the development of computer-based diagnostic tools for mental health. Its expertise lies in the automated measurement of cognitive performance, particularly in the areas of psychiatry and wellness.

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DIGITAL BITES

Digital Bites provides Food Companies with on-point, accurate Biometric Data collected in Virtual Reality environments. Such data serves as valuable consumer insights, helping food companies to promote and launch new products with a higher probability of market success!

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INTELIGG PRIVATE COMPANY (P.C.)

Inteligg delivers intelligent, innovative and sustainable solutions for Smart Cities and Communities such as c-BEMS, a unique SaaS tool for Building energy management systems (BEMS) of HVAC/lighting systems for energy savings of 40%.

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BLUANA FOODS

Bluana is committed to providing high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective plant-based seafood products. To achieve this goal, we have developed proprietary technology and production processes that allow us to create healthy and delicious options that meet the needs and expectations of our customers.

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GRAWINDY RENEWABLE ENERGY INC.

Grawindy is a wind-based green energy innovation aimed at generating low-cost electricity. The materials of this equipment are recyclable, making it an excellent product to decrease the carbon footprint ratio significantly. The panels of our developed equipment swing with the low or high-speed wind with the effect of gravity therefore it could generate electrical power. The materials of this equipment are less costly than other wind turbines and are also scalable, making it an excellent product for those dealing with greenhouse or livestock activities in the short and long term.

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DISTINKT

Distinkt has created smart inks based on patented nanotechnology. These inks can change color for specified durations when exposed to focused, near infrared light. They use the inks to create unique patterns, QR codes, holographic type features for the purposes of anti-counterfeiting applications.

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RESPIBIT

Company focusing on solutions for chronic and infectious respiratory diseases.

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