The overall goal of the project “DIGIMEDFOR – digital tools and technology systems for the sustainable management of Mediterranean forest resources” is to transform the technological landscape of the Mediterranean forest-wood supply chain. Mainly by increasing its competitiveness and allowing different stakeholders to better manage and supply multiple forest ecosystem services, including the traceability of wood origin from forests to end-users.
v4decarb – Decarbonisation of the industrial sector
Steel, cement, and chemical production are deemed to be hard-to-abate sectors. The project “Decarbonisation of the industrial sector: Sustainable finance as an opportunity?” aims at developing a policy roadmap for the industries as well as coordinating a dialogue among industry leaders, policymakers, and capital market influencers in Visegrad 4 countries.
INNOAQUA – Innovative use of algae for sustainable aquaculture
The “INNOAQUA – Innovative Approaches for an Integrated Use of Algae in Sustainable Aquaculture Practices and High – Value Food Applications” project plans to pave the path towards the upcoming sustainable and diversified European in-land aquaculture industry. Mostly by means of leaning on the demonstration and mainstreaming of innovative algae-based foods and solutions, as well as ecology, circularity and digitalization concepts.
OPINCHARGE – Innovation in producing safe and long-lasting batteries
The main goal of the initiative “OPINCHARGE – OPerando analyses and modelling of INterface dynamics and CHARGE transport in lithium-ion batteries” is to develop a set of effective operando nano-scale and sub-nano-scale techniques and methodologies. The aim being the analysis and understanding of interactions between the interfacial structure, its chemical evolution and charge dynamics in unprecedented level of detail.
SOIL2POWER – Revolutionary biological reactor
Smart agriculture is determined to play a major role in fostering water and energy conservation solutions. Innovation technologies should help with overcoming current technical, economic, and sustainable barriers.
SUSTRACK – designing a sustainable track towards circular bio-based systems
The SUSTRACK – “Supporting the identification of policy priorities and recommendations for designing a sustainable track towards circular bio-based systems” – is a three-year project aimed at supporting policymakers in their efforts to develop sustainable pathways to replace fossil and carbon-intensive systems with sustainable circular and biobased systems at the EU and regional scale. In this way it plans to contribute to achieving the European Green Deal’s objectives.
CARINA – Carinata and Camelina to boost EU farming systems
The “CARinata and CamelINA to boost the sustainable diversification in EU farming systems – CARINA” project builds on 2 new oilseed crops, Carinata and Camelina. They are special thanks to their ability to provide multiple low iLUC feedstocks for the bio-based economy.
ITHACA – Responsible artificial intelligence in civic participation
The ITHACA project aims to better understand the complexities and controversies for applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the field of civic participation. Also, to emulate new and responsible practices of research and innovation that anchor AI technologies design in human rights, values and principles, and moral and ethical reflection.
PROCEDIN – Procurement Capability – Embedding and Driving Innovation
The project PROCEDIN – Procurement capability for embedding and driving innovation aims to map, make more accessible, and promote the use of procurement of innovation
PEDAL Consulting is a partner in this project that is being coordinated by The University of Twente.
FOODCOST – FOOD costing and internalisation
The project FOODCoST – FOOD Costing and Internalisation of Externalities for System Transition aims to ensure a sustainable food system. Mainly by internalizing the externalities along the food value chain.
BUILD – Building capacities in innovation procurement for cities
The BUILD project aims to encourage cooperation and knowledge sharing between public buyers. Thus promote the use of public procurement to contribute to the development of sustainable innovation. In this way it will also
Skill Bill – ReSKILLing for sustainability
The project “SKILL BILL – Skill to boost innovation and professional fulfilment in a sustainable economy” aims to develop a large and strong foundation for the growth
