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INL Fellowship programme in nanotechnologies for nanomedicine, energy, ICT, food and environment applications (NanoTRAINforGrowthII)

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2021,

The NanoTRAINforGrowth II is the International Iberian Nanotechnology Institute’s (INL) fellowship programme for Experienced Researchers (ER). It is set to be a 5 year programme and is a 2nd edition of INL´s fellowship programme. It´s main objective is to attract talented researchers and provide opportunities for training and career development, at a one of a kind and state of the art research inf ...
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PROMOTING ACTIVE AGEING: FUNCTIONAL NANOSTRUCTURES FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AT ULTRA-EARLY STAGES. (PANA)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2021,

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and loss of autonomy in the elderly, implying a progressive cognitive decline and limitation of social activities. Progressive aging of EU population will increase the magnitude of this problem in the next decades. Currently, there is not an effective method for the early diagnosis of AD. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop new ef ...
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Drug Discovery and Delivery NEtwork for ONcology and Eye Therapeutics (3D NEONET)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Severe ocular disorders are affecting the lives of more than 100Mill people world-wide and at least 25% of the population above 70 years of age, a growing demographic group in EU. More than 8 million people lose their lives to cancer every year, making cancer a leading cause of pre-mature mortality in the world. The main hallmarks of severe eye conditions (i.e angiogenesis, inflammation and vascul ...
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Advanced aRchitectures for ultra-thin high-efficiency CIGS solar cells with high Manufacturability (ARCIGS-M)

Start date: Dec 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2019,

Advanced aRchitectures for ultra-thin high-efficiency CIGS solar cells with high Manufacturability (ARCIGS-M)This project´s goal is advanced materials and nanotechnologies for novel CIGS PV device architectures with efficiencies ≥ 23.0 %, thus beyond that of the current state-of-the-art technologies. The technology targets the BIPV sector and enables several innovative solutions for BIPV.The novel ...
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Towards Replacement of Critical Catalyst Materials by Improved Nanoparticle Control and Rational Design (CritCat)

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2019,

The CritCat proposal aims to provide solutions for the substitution of critical metals, especially rare platinum group metals (PGMs), used in heterogeneous and electrochemical catalysis. CritCat will explore the properties of ultra-small transition metal (TM) nanoparticles in order achieve optimal catalytic performance with earth-abundant materials. The emphasis will be on industrially-relevant ch ...
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Driving Europe’s NMBP economy - Cross-cluster innovation and value creation through validated NMBP collaborative strategies and roadmap (CLUSTERNANOROAD)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

The CLUSTERNANOROAD project is aimed at developing & implementing effective smart specialization strategies in the field of NMBP aligned with cluster development, thus accelerating differentiation and structural change towards a knowledge-based economy for all European regions.In the proposed CLUSTERNANOROAD project, we will implement evidence-based and deliverable-oriented complementary approache ...
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Super high efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin-film solar cells approaching 25% (Sharc25)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

Prime objective of the Sharc25 project is to develop super-high efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cells for next generation of cost-beneficial solar module technology with the world leading expertise establishing the new benchmarks of global excellence. The project partners ZSW and EMPA hold the current CIGS solar cell efficiency world records of 21.7% on glass and 20.4% on polymer film, achie ...
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INL Fellowship programme in nanotechnologies for biomedical, environment and food applications (NanoTRAINforGrowth)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

The INL International Fellowship Programme for Experienced Researchers is set to be a 4 year programme to foster and consolidate the European Research Area (ERA) by attracting talented researchers and developing their careers. INL´s Post-doc fellowship programme is an individual-driven bottom-up approach that comprises the incoming mobility scheme. INL´s international Post-doctoral fellowship prog ...
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Spintronics in Graphene (SPINOGRAPH)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

"The “Spintronics in Graphene” Training project (SPINOGRAPH) will create a European network of experts providing state-of-the-art training for early stage researchers (ESR) and Experienced Researchers (ER) in the blooming field of Spintronics in Graphene. The huge success of spintronics in metals which, starting from the pioneering discovery of Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR), has revolutionized t ...
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Networking and market approach to tackle the bottleneck of deploying micro and nanofluidics in Europe (NET- MARKET- FLUIDICS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

Micro & nanofluidics is characterized by a broad number of research groups and enterprises developing knowledge and technology for many diverse application fields. The creation of a European network with the main research groups working on these lines will allow researchers to analyze better the main challenges for micro & nanofluidics applications (system integration, manufacturability and afford ...
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A common European approach to the regulatory testing of nanomaterials (NANOREG)

Start date: Mar 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

The innovative and economic potential of Manufactured Nano Materials (MNMs) is threatened by a limited understanding of the related EHS issues. While toxicity data is continuously becoming available, the relevance to regulators is often unclear or unproven. The shrinking time to market of new MNM drives the need for urgent action by regulators. NANoREG is the first FP7 project to deliver the answe ...
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Development and application of ultra-high resolution nano-organized films by self-assembly of plant-based materials for next generation opto- and bio-electronics (GREENANOFILMS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2014, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

Carbohydrate biomass constitutes an abundant and renewable resource that is attracting growing interest as a biomaterial. Convincingly the use of different natural “elementary bricks”, from oligosaccharides to fibers found in biomass, when mimicking self-assembly as Nature does, is a promising field towards innovative nanostructured biomaterials, leading to eco-friendly manufacturing processes of ...
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MicrOwave Spintronics as an AlternatIve Path to Components and Systems for Telecommunications, Storage and Security Applications (MOSAIC)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Description Process (mix, modulate, synchronise) and detect microwave frequencies based on innovative spin transfer devices.The overarching objective of the MOSAIC project is to bring the device level knowledge acquired in the past years by the partners towards systems as a first crucial step towards industrialization, warranting the lead ...
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Spin Currents (SpinIcur)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

SPINICUR (from spin currents) is a training network of European experts dedicated to providing state-of-the-art education and training for early stage and experienced researchers. We have concentrated on an aspect of spintronics – pure spin currents – and specific technical goals in order to secure a very high level of industrial involvement and strong network connectivity through a sharp focus. ...
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Enhanced Power Pilot Line - EPPL (EPPL)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

A sustainable and competitive European power semiconductor industry is essential to support the megatrend developments formulated in the Europe 2020 strategy - climate change, energy security, food security, and health and aging population. In practically all these areas, power semiconductors play a vital role. Thus, it is of paramount importance to defend and further extend Europe’s leading posit ...
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Novel Nano-enabled Energy Efficient and Safe HVAC ducts and systems contributing to an healthier indoor environment (NANO-HVAC)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

The NANO-HVAC project concept aims at developing an innovative approach for ducts insulation while introducing new cleaning and maintenance technologies, all enabled by cost-effective application of nanotechnology. The main concepts are:1. Safe, high insulating HVAC-ducts enabling minimization of heat/cool losses: cost-effective, safe and extremely thin insulating duct layers that can be applied ...
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Innovación en Nanomedicina: apoyo al empleo y al desarrollo socio-económico en el nuevo ecosistema productivo de la Eurorregión. (0681_INVENNTA_1_E)

Start date: Dec 31, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

Reducción de costes asistenciales (estimados en más de €10 Millones/año en la Eurorregión) y fomento de la monitorización y seguimiento de pacientes con enfermedades complejas y de alto impacto económico y social.Desarrollar un espacio colaborativo de equipos de investigación mixtos en Nanomedicina y apoyados por unos modelos de transferencia de tecnología con el propósito de impulsar el empleo y ...
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Chalcopyrite Quantum dots for Intermediate band Solar cells (ChalQd)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

Solar cells based on today’s technology are limited to power conversion efficiency around 30%. To achieve mass deployment of photovoltaic systems there is the need to lower the actual production costs and one way to do so is to produce solar cells with very high efficiencies. Intermediate band solar cells are, in theory, limited to efficiencies as high as 60% and they can be prepared by incorporat ...
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International Congress on Nanotechnology and Research Infrastructures (GENNESYS)

Start date: Apr 26, 2010, End date: Jul 25, 2011,

This Project builds on the GENNESYS European-wide study, which extensively analized the needs and opportunities for coordinating future research and development in nanomaterials science and technology. The mission of the International GENNESYS Congress on Nanotechnology and Research Infrastructures is to establish a strategic partnership between nanomaterials research laboratories, universities, i ...
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Edificação de um Laboratório Internacional de Nanotecnologia (0315_INL_6_P)

Start date: Dec 31, 2006, End date: Dec 30, 2010,

OBJECTIVO: Criação de um pólo de excelência europeia de investigação aplicada em Nanotecnologia que melhore a competitividade regional e promova o emprego qualificado, a criação de empresas e o desenvolvimentos do modelo relacional Administração-INL-empresas- universidades.ACÇÕES: Edificação de umas infra-estruturas competitivas para conseguir a integração de cientistas de primeiro nível NANO. De ...
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