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Characterizing Atrial fibrillation by Translating its Causes into Health Modifiers in the Elderly (CATCH ME)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2019,

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with a prevalence of 1.5-2% in European populations. By being a major cause of stroke, dementia, heart failure, and premature death, AF is a major threat to healthy ageing. Despite increasing knowledge on the diverse mechanisms that cause the AF substrate in individual patients, current strategies for prevention and therapy of AF rema ...
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European Virus Archive goes global (EVAg)

Start date: Apr 1, 2015, End date: Mar 31, 2019,

The overall objective will be to create and mobilise an International network of high calibre centres around a strong European group of institutes selected for their appropriate expertises, to collect, amplify, characterise, standardise, authenticate, distribute and track, mammalian and other exotic viruses. The network of EVAg laboratories including 25 institutions represents an extensive range o ...
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TBVAC2020; Advancing novel and promising TB vaccine candidates from discovery to preclinical and early clinical development (TBVAC2020)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

The TBVAC2020 proposal builds on the highly successful and long-standing collaborations in subsequent EC-FP5-, FP6- and FP7-funded TB vaccine and biomarker projects, but also brings in a large number of new key partners from excellent laboratories from Europe, USA, Asia, Africa and Australia, many of which are global leaders in the TB field. This was initiated by launching an open call for Express ...
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Valorisation of biorefinery by-products leading to closed loop systems with improved economic and environmental performance (VALOR-PLUS)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

The Valor-Plus supports the realisation of sustainable, economically viable closed loop integrated biorefineries through the development of new knowledge, (bio-)technologies and products that enable valorisation of key biorefinery by-products. The project comprises five key areas:• Pre-treatment and fractionation: development of a novel methodology for the controlled and selective breakdown, relea ...
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Novel Identification Technology for High-value Plastics Waste Stream (POLYMARK)

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

The POLYMARK consortium represent the SME communities of Polymer Recyclers. The EU polymer recycling sector forms a vital part of the polymer sector and has an estimated annual turnover of €2,500 million generated by over 1,000 SMEs. However, our members have a major problem. Within the EU legislation exists (EC/282/2008) that states that plastic containers that have been used in a non-food applic ...
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Tyre Recycling Pyrolysis for producing oil with less than 0.2% sulphur content, low cost sulphur impregnated carbon for reducing mercury air emissions, with simultaneous elemental (SULFREE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

SULFREE offers a complete, end-to-end process for ELT recycling, which breaks down tyres to valuable productsthat can be reused by the EU tyre industry; instead of merely recycling them either as tyre crumb or as fuel (i.e.tyres are burned for power production). The recovery of oil and sulphur reduces the dependence on importedproducts and lessens the effect of price volatility on tyre production ...
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Novel Mobile Sonification Process for Local Valorisation of Lignocellulosic (Forest) Materials to produce Valuable Chemicals (BIOSONIC)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The concept of the Lignocellulosic BioRefinery (LCBR) is gaining ground in the EU, as a way to increase the value obtained from wood waste such as sawdust and chippings, from €50/tonne to potentially as much as €500/tonne. To do this, the LCBR would cleanly fractionate the three components – cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin – without degrading them. (Paper and bioethanol “refineries” create good ...
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The European Network for Translational Research in Atrial Fibrillation (EUTRAF)

Start date: Nov 1, 2010, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

"The initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation (AF) can be regarded as a complication of a progressive transformation of the structure and functional properties of the atria. This transformation is the result of complex and multiple changes at the molecular, cellular and organ levels which interact to form the basis for proarrhythmic mechanisms in AF. Numerous individual and environmental ...
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Breast biopsy system guided by Positron Emission Mammography allowing real-time 3D visualization of tumour lesion and needle insertion guidance for higher sampling accuracy and efficiency (MAMMOCARE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women and one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality and early diagnosis is essential to reduce the risk of mortality. First diagnostic tool is clinical imaging (mainly Mammography and Ultrasound) but suspicious findings usually require a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis; 2% of women who undergo a screening mammogram will require some type ...
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Safe, Chemical-Free, Cleaning of Hospital Ward Surfaces (Cleanward)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

Cleanward aims to develop a novel, safe, user-friendly anti-microbial cleaning system, using titanium dioxide coated ultra-microfibre fabric that will integrate easily into existing contract cleaning equipment: it will achieve log105 microbial removal and the coating will react with water and UV to produce a highly reactive environment: this will kill all harmful micro-organisms quickly and thorou ...
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"A novel, integrated, wheelchair and hoist system" (HOMEHOIST)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

"The objective of the project is to produce a wheelchair with an integral hoist system. This will allow for more independent living, a reduced need for lifting and manual handling from carers and a reduction in the number of costly disability aids within the home.The Homehoist system will function initially as an everyday wheelchair, but will also be capable of lifting the user at certain positio ...
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Novel Processing Technology for Manufacturing Low- fat Mozzarella-type Cheese with Superior Performance in Ready Meals (CheeseCoat)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

Our novel concept is to develop a low-fat cheese processing technology to enable the production of low-fat Mozzarella-type ingredient cheese with superior texture, flavour and melting qualities. The newly developed low-fat cheese will be suitable for use in pizzas, ready meals, fast food, sandwiches and salads. Our primary target markets are the industrial cheese sector for chilled and frozen pizz ...
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Low Energy Washer Dryer through the Development of an Innovative Load Balancing & High Efficient Heat Recovery System (LoWash)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2014,

Recent trends in European housing and demographics have had a significant effect on the European domestic appliances sector, in particular for laundry. A growth in single occupancy, an increase in multi-dwelling buildings (flats) and a fall in household floor space have all driven an increase in the purchase of combined washer-dryers, growing at 9% p.a.However, washer-dryers are inefficient, using ...
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Advanced Microwave Plasma Gasification of pig and cow manure for cost-effective biogas generation (PLAGASMIC)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2014,

"The livestock sector in Europe is facing a problem: The manure it generates cannot all be used as fertiliser because excessive amounts of manure to land can lead to surface and ground water contamination through the accumulation of minerals in the soil, as manure contains high amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. The EU has legislated to place severe restrictions on the quantity of organic manure ...
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A Novel and combined domestic grey water treatment and heat recovery system suitable for cost effective installation in 90% of European households (AQUACONSERVER)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: May 31, 2014,

AquaConserver concept addresses the twin problems of energy and water conservation faced by all citizens of the EU27 and offer us, as Europe’s leading SME Plumber, equipment suppliers and consulting Associations, at this specific time, an opportunity to bring a new demand-led, offering to our customers, requiring high levels of expertise and training to install correctly and efficiently. Our conce ...
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High algal recovery using a Salsnes Water to Algae Treatment (SWAT) filter technology (Operation SWAT)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2013,

Microalgae has been researched and cultivated commercially for human and animal nutrition, for cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications, for biofuels and biomass production, for wastewater treatment and to some extent for greenhouse gas abatement. The production for the microalgal biomass market today alone generates a turnover of 1.25 billion US$ per year (0.94 billion €/yr) while the total alga ...
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High Efficiency In Situ Treatment Technology for Contaminated Groundwater (HEISTT)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

"The proposed HEISTT solution is the rapid installation of groundwater treatment chemicals as an insitu subsurface remediation technique, brought about by the use of ultrasonic assisted injection technology to create a closely spaced grid of single treatment small diameter wells to a depth of 20m. As part of the boreholing process, remediation chemicals will be introduced in to the ground containe ...
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OPTICAST: Production of two phase low cost functional gradient recyclable wear resistant Cast Iron products (Opticast)

Start date: Aug 1, 2011, End date: Jul 31, 2013,

This project will provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly method to produce wear resistant cast iron products which are hard only in strategic locations and softer and more machinable elsewhere, creating a more flexible product in a one step process. This will contribute greatly towards the increased competitiveness in a wide range of European SMEs in a wide scope of industries, thro ...
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A new system for creating wheelchair access into family cars through vehicle interior scanning and the design of a six degree of freedom system carrying the wheelchair through a complex 3D path (CarGo)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2013,

The SMEs in our consortium are established providers of access products, and wheelchair-into-car solutions. The United States dominates global supply, providing over 49% of access and support devices sold worldwide. Within Europe, they control 29% of the market, with European suppliers only holding 21% of the European market. Global sales of wheelchairs and access products are increasing at 5% pa, ...
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Farm and Agriculture Stabilised Thermophilic Anaerobic Digestion (Smart Tank)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

... content of 60%. • Have a payback period of less than 6 years. The development of the Smart-Tank system will allow our SME consortium to compete in the growing market in Germany, France and the UK for agricultural AD technology and the estimated €2.13Bn EU market for the AD of municipal solid waste.
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Piezo Pair Materials for the Selective Exclusion of Workplace Noise (PiezoSelEx)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

The problem of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in the work place is a problem for SMEs and European workers, particularly in the manufacturing and transport sectors. NIHL results in reduced productivity from lost work days, insurance claims and potential early retirement. Current EU legislation requires employers to provide suitable ear protection for workers exposed to high levels of noise, but ...
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An innovative technology platform for the enhanced treatment of industrial wastewaters achieving cost reductions, electricity generation and enabling water reuse for non-potable applications (AquaCell)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

Major water using and discharging industries are of significant European economic importance, generating >€1500 billion turnover and employing >7.5 million people in 220,000 companies (90% SMEs). With continued European growth in demand for water, finite reservoirs of readily-treatable water, rising energy costs and increased environmental legislation, EU industry is experiencing significant compe ...
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AN INNOVATIVE FILTER AID PRODUCT & INTEGRATION SYSTEM FOR THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE KIESELGHUR FILTER AID & REDUCTION OF UNDESIRABLE SUBSTANCES (MYCOTOXINS) IN BEVERAGES, SUCH AS BEER & WINE” (DEMYBE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2012,

The proposed DEMYBE project (filter aid-fine particles of the size of 50 μm average) has been conceived upon the needs of the reduction of mycotoxins, such as ochratoxin A (OTA), in everyday beverages (particularly beer and wine) and at the same time to substitute the Kieselghur filter aid. The aims of the proposed DEMYBE project are: to substitute the currently used carcinogenic Kieselghur filter ...
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Release of sugars from lignocellulosic biomass by microwave plasma (Micrograss)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jan 31, 2012,

Biofuels for transport are considered to be the answer decreasing green house gas emissions, to enhance energy security and respond to rising oil prices by substituting or blending petrol and diesel with biofuels and to contribute to regional development by increasing employment opportunities and diversifying activities for farmer through energy crops. The EU only produces 4.1 % of the total world ...
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The Development of a Novel Remote Stress Sensing System to Increase Safety, Efficiency and Reduce Environmental Effects in Fishing and Mooring applications (SMARTCATCH)

Start date: Nov 1, 2008, End date: Jan 31, 2012,

The EU fishing industry is a major source of employment and food providing more than 7.5 million tonnes of fish and employing over 526,000 people of which 88% work within the SME community. The European SMEs in this sector are under increased pressure to increase efficiency due to rising crude oil prices. In addition, there is the EU legislation on Total Allowable Catch or minimum landing sizes a ...
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Development of an energy efficient domestic electric storage water heater with a >40% reduced standing heat loss, priced competitively (EcoWaterHeater)

Start date: Nov 1, 2009, End date: Oct 31, 2011,

Water heaters are on the list of appliances mandatory for EU energy labelling, but this has not been implemented pending appropriate test standards. The objective of this project is to develop a Domestic Electrical Storage Water Heater (DESWH) which will meet the label requirements’ best possible rating in the suggested, mandatory EU EcoDesign scheme which will enter into force in 2013 . With the ...
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Development of a new adsorbent material for efficient and economic removal of Arsenic from potable water (AquAsZero)

Start date: Jul 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2011,

The standards for arsenic in drinking water have been revised; in Europe, through the Directive 98/83/CE, and in the U.S.. the new Maximum Contaminant Level is now 10 μgAs/L. Fulfilling these new requirements is therefore urgent and it will be a major challenge for the water supply companies, as existing technologies are partly meeting these needs. The major issue in the new Arsenic limit is the a ...
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Low Temperature and Lean Volume Cleaning System (LOWTEV)

Start date: Nov 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2011,

"Under the current issues surrounding climate change, conserving water resources is becoming an increasing priority. As areas become stressed due to water exploitation or environmental pressures, the amount of water resources available for use have been decreasing (World Meteorological Organisation, 1999) and Europe has not been able to avoid these pressures. It is crucial to protect and improve w ...
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Creation of a synthetic, absorbable, haemostatic fleece for delivery of active agents into healing wounds (synthafleece)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2011,

The SME Participants in the SynthaFleece project (NANOVAL, BBS, ASTERIE, STERIPACK) aim to create a new, totally synthetic medical device based on a poly-lactide (PLA) polymer platform that is capable of the sustained release of ionic silver, antibiotics and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) whist stimulating haemostasis and encouraging bone growth and healing. With such a device we can target th ...
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Development of an affordable heat treatment process for wood (TORCHWOOD)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Feb 28, 2011,

"Recent developments of large scale heat treatment processes that use a variety of indirect heat sources are now available, as are traditional preservation treatments which involve certain hazardous chemicals. While these technologies offer some attraction to large scale enterprises, the ability of SMEs to afford this technology makes them an impractical solution. Furthermore these new heat treatm ...
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Development of novel sintered sphere filtering technique for moulding opaper pulp to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects of plastic (SINFILTRATE)

Start date: Jul 15, 2008, End date: Oct 14, 2010,

"China poses a major competitive threat to the European market for the manufacture of products for packaging. Moulded Paper Products (MPP) from China are up 20% cheaper than the equivalent EU products. Due to continued increase in prices there is a need for the EU industry to reduce cost affiliated with low energy efficiencies. A major portion of recovered fibre is sourced from local SMEs such as ...
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Development of an efficient technique for the reduction of waste in sheeting dough processing in the baking industry (REDUXDO)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Aug 31, 2010,

"Current dough-sheeting process produces up to 30% of waste (The mass of waste is of 20% order of the end-product produced). The average cost of waste is €100/tonne (including landfill or incineration tax, administration, transport and raw material cost). Such high cost has burdened the industry greatly, and SMEs are particularly vulnerable to further increase of landfill tax. In response to the c ...
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