Current agricultural pest control is highly dependent on synthetic pesticides. These pose significant risks to the environment and human health. Microbial pesticides offer promising alternatives with greater specificity and reduced risk. However, their use is often hampered by ineffective formulations containing synthetic additives which pose an environment risk themselves. We propose to solve both problems by developing formulations that use only bio-sourced materials to stabilize the interface between two fluid media. The 2-Phase High Interface Materials (BIO2PHIMs) that form in this manner are ideal carries for a bacterial cargo, and have superior stability and application features as formulations. The projects main objectives are fourfold: (i) Improve bacterial fitness in biopesticide formulations using BIO2PHIMs as carriers. These materials not only resist destabilization, but also allow for the inclusion of nutrient-supplying mediums. (ii) Enable rational formulation design by developing models with predictive capabilities for the correlations between the physicochemical properties of BIO2PHIM, the viability of enclosed bacteria, and their post-deposition performance. (iii) enhancing the benefits of BIO2PHIM by identifying bacteria with high pesticide potential, improving application methods and monitoring the environmental impact of the formulations. (iv) Training a cohort of young scientist equipped with the necessary interdisciplinary knowledge to tackle the synthetic pesticide emission problem, and implement solutions. To achieve these goals, we will implement a truly multidisciplinary approach, bringing together expertise from microbiology, soft matter physics, physical chemistry, chemical and materials engineering and agricultural science. Realizing BIO2PHIM pesticides is at the heart of the MSCA work programme, as it will contribute to the EUs target of reducing the use of synthetic pesticides by 50% by 2030, as part of the European Green Deal.

CLEANHYPRO gathers some of the most recognised experts in Europe on the electrolysis field for clean hydrogen production and acknowledged facilitators of technology transfer, corporate finance, funding and coaching, making available (i) the most promising and breakthrough manufacturing pilots and (ii) advanced characterization techniques and modelling together with (iii) non-technical services through this Test Bed: while relevant improvement metrics can be defined, the potential network of reachable stakeholders counts thousands of businesses on an international scale. Key facts are reported below. Within the scope of CLEANHYPRO, several circular innovative materials and key components, four main electrolysis technologies and geometries will be covered, providing for the first time a single entry point for industrial partners, mainly SMEs, aspiring to answer their concerns but with minimum investment costs and reduction of risks associated with technology transfer, while opening-up opportunities for demonstration of materials and components (TRL7) and thus faster opening the market for these new products. The main KPIs for CLEANHYPRO: Technical: >20% cell productivity improvement, 30% faster verification, 27-58% and 22-79% cost reduction of technologies in CAPEX and OPEX respectively, 3-9% efficiency enhancement. Non-Technical: 4 Showcases, 4 certification schemes, ≥16 Democases, >100 reachable SMEs and > 300 reachable investors. INNOMEM stems from the consideration that the development of products based on key materials and components for electrolysis require access to finance and an optimised business planning, relying on a sound prior analysis of the market, of the economic impacts and capacity of a company. The project aims at developing and organizing a sustainable Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) for electrolysis materials and components for different applications. The OITB will also offer a network of facilities and services through a SEP to companies.

The Green Deal sets up ambitious roadmaps for increasing EU sovereignty while promoting safer and more sustainable approaches. The SSbD framework published by JRC and adopted by the Commission proposes an approach to evaluate the safety, environmental, and socio/economic dimensions of molecules, materials and processes. The applicability of this framework is currently being tested under different typologies of products and maturity levels. PLANETS will demonstrate the applicability of the framework while technically developing alternatives for 3 of the most important classes of molecules in chemical industries (plasticizers, flame retardants and surfactants) at TRL 6 and their incorporation into broadly available consumer goods at TRL7. The new molecules and products will be significantly safer to workers and consumers and will have considerably lower environmental impact, while ensuring economic viability and social awareness throughout the 3 value chains (VC). PLANETS consortium brings together 18 complementary partners from 7 countries, including 8 large companies and 2 SMEs, covering the 3 complete VC, 5 RTO and the 3 non-profit organizations. These actors will bring the expertise required for all the project development: - Development of safer and more sustainable alternatives through SSbD assessments in a tiered approach. - Demonstration of the integration of the new molecules for the manufacturing of new products for various applications (coating, insulation foams and childcare articles). - Social and humanities sciences. - Business plans and market uptake approaches. - Digital Product Passport. - Identification of new skills and training. - Interactions with appropriate stakeholders and citizens and feedback to JRC and the EC. PLANETS ambitions are to strongly contribute to pave the road for the adoption of SSbD framework while proposing a roadmap towards industrialisation and market uptake of the alternative solutions.

MonaLisa, a pioneering European consortium, is at the forefront of artificial molecular machine research, setting the stage for breakthroughs in chemical synthesis, nanotechnology, medical treatment and smart materials. Building on the foundational work recognised by the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, MonaLisa aims to make groundbreaking discoveries in the design and functional control of molecular machines that will lead to first demonstrations with practical relevance. At the heart of MonaLisa is an innovative training programme. Fifteen doctoral candidates will receive comprehensive mentoring and training to become future leaders in the field. The programme is designed to foster not only academic excellence but also entrepreneurial skills, enabling these professionals to translate scientific breakthroughs into innovations and support evidence-based decision-making. The strength of MonaLisa lies in its joint vision and collaborative framework, bringing together top scientists, including four Nobel laureates, prestigious institutions and a wide range of industry partners. The non-academic support ranges from dynamic SMEs to large global players, supported by leading organisations that act as multipliers, fostering new programmes and partnerships. Looking to the future, MonaLisa is committed to developing sustainable, educational structures that integrate the non-academic sector to cultivate skills essential for the academic and non-academic workplaces of the 21st century. This initiative will increase collaboration, research intensity and innovation capacity within the European chemistry ecosystem. In doing so, MonaLisa is poised to secure Europe's leadership in science and technology, driving economic growth and societal benefits.

Wide global deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) is necessary to reduce transport related emissions, as transport is responsible for around a quarter of EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and more than two thirds of transport-related GHG emissions are from road transport. SUBLIME’s overall aim is to significantly increase EV adoption by taking on the technical challenges that are presented by the consumer needs - especially the reduction in costs of EVs, increasing their capabilities regarding long distance traveling and fast charging. SUBLIME concept entails development of a complete value chain, from requirements to testing, for new sulfide electrolyte based solid-state battery cells with high capacity and high voltage stability (scalable to mass production) to reach gravimetric energy density of >450 Wh/kg and volumetric Energy density of >1200 Wh/l. SUBLIME proposes the usage of high capacity and high voltage electrode materials. Li metal as anode (LiM), Ni rich NMC material e.g. or NMC90505 as cathode are foreseen to be used to achieve the targeted energy density. The battery will be inherently safe and will be able to operate at room temperature or lower; thus facilitating the start of the vehicle in broad operating conditions. Interfaces showing a fast Li-ion transport will be developed in the project and partners will focus on developing intimate and (electro)-chemically stable interfaces with strong mechanical properties. The interfaces will be specifically designed to increase stability of the component and the malleable nature of the sulfide enables good interfacial contact. SUBLIME will bring the sulfide electrolyte solid-state battery technology to TRL 6. The scale-up to pre-industrial volume will ensure that results are, indeed, scalable to large-volume commercial manufacturing. SUBLIME will deliver a roadmap to 2030, enabling eventual market entry by a very strong constellation of European partners, to bring about the transition towards electric