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🌱 Horizon Europe Soils for Europe Project: 2nd Stakeholder Meeting 🌍 From Nov 4-7, 2024, the #HorizonEurope SOLO project brought 60 participants to Sofia, Bulgaria, for workshops and brainstorming sessions, advancing the EU Soil Mission goals. SOLO’s roadmaps, co-created with stakeholders, tackle soil health challenges and drive innovation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fQBcVr The project partners of the Horizon Europe SOLO Project 👏 Universidade de Coimbra, University of Évora, Leitat Technological Center, Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus, Leipzig University, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, Agroecology Europe Association, NIOO-KNAW, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Pensoft Publishers, Lund University, Institute of Advanced Studies Koszeg, National Observatory of Athens, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences, University of Antwerp, Università di Trento, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, ICLEI Europe, University of Barcelona) #SoilHealth #Sustainability #Innovation

🌊 Global OTEC Unveils the OTEC Power Module® for Offshore Energy! Announced at the 1st Brazilian Workshop on Geothermal Energy Utilization and Storage, the OTEC Power Module® by Global OTEC offers a game-changing, carbon-free solution for offshore platforms. Providing clean, continuous power without the need for long subsea tiebacks, this modular system is designed to meet the unique demands of deepwater operations—cutting costs and emissions. A major step towards sustainable energy at sea! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fMfaTE #OceanEnergy #OTEC #SustainableEnergy #OffshoreInnovation #CleanTech

📢 ELLIPSE Project Month 18 General Assembly Update! The ELLIPSE project recently held a successful two-day meeting in Tulln an der Donau, Austria, hosted by BEST. Partners from 13 organizations reviewed progress, shared insights, and toured Heinzelpaper and the BEST pilot plant for VFAs. The project continues to push forward in transforming organic waste into bio-based materials to support a circular bioeconomy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CpA10J AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics | Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant | Biotrend SA | Novamont | Bio-Mi Sustainable Solutions | CARTIF | ZER0-E Engineering | University of Verona | Helian Polymers | ENCO Engineering and Consulting srl | BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH | Generation Green | heinzelpaper #ELLIPSEProject #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation

🚀 Join at Battery Innovation Days! GIGAGREEN project and Battery Heroes will showcase the latest in sustainable battery technology on Nov 26-27 in Barcelona and online. Discover innovations in Li-ion manufacturing, connect with 1400+ industry pros, and explore future trends in battery research. 🔋 About Battery Heroes: A collaboration of six EU-funded projects advancing sustainable manufacturing in Europe. 🔬 GIGAGREEN's Focus: Highlighting advanced materials and eco-friendly processes for battery production. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dKRM4Yxf #BatteryInnovationDays #GIGAGREEN #SustainableBatteryTech #EUProjects  NoVOC, greenSPEED EU Project, BatWoMan, BATMACHINE - greener EU battery cell manufacturing, GIGABAT project and GIGAGREEN project. Politecnico di Torino, Sustainable Innovations (SIE), Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering MK (ABEE MK), Solvionic, Leclanché SA, Nanomakers, Università degli Studi di Parma, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) , SINTEF, INEGI driving science & innovation, CIC energiGUNE, ARLANXEO, ALPhANOV, Manz AG, and CETIM Technological Centre.

🚀 One Year in Orbit! 🚀 KP Labs Intuition-1 satellite just celebrated its first year in space, orbiting Earth 5,490 times! Using its advanced AI-powered Leopard DPU, it’s been processing hyperspectral data in real-time—capturing precise details from vegetation to urban landscapes. A breakthrough in autonomous space tech! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4erde1O

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B-Resilient Project Empowers 81 European Food Processing and Producing SMEs with Over €1.1 Million in Financial Support The B-Resilient Project has successfully supported 81 European food processing and producing SMEs with over €1.1 million in funding to boost resilience through sustainable biomass usage and digital innovations. Built on zero-waste principles, this support aims to optimize feedstock use and transform by-products into valuable bio-based ingredients, driving both environmental and economic benefits. Key initiatives funded include participation in bioeconomy events, innovative process upgrades, business continuity planning, and international expansion efforts. B-Resilient continues to foster growth with its Skills Hub, offering resources to strengthen European food sector sustainability. 🔗 Learn more:https://lnkd.in/dCkQVG_9 European Commission | European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) | European Clusters Alliance #Innovation #Biomass #Eurocluster #lastcall #bioeconomy 🔗 Learn more:https://lnkd.in/dCkQVG_9

🚀 Final Webinar: GIESEPP MP Project – shaping the future of electric space propulsion 🚀 Scheduled for November 20 at 17:00 CET on Webex, this final webinar from the EU #Horizon2020 funded GIESEPP MP consortium will highlight key achievements in efficient and adaptable space propulsion. Experts from ArianeGroup, Airbus Defence and Space, Justus Liebig University Giessen, and Aerospazio Tecnologie s.r.l. will discuss breakthroughs in high-efficiency propulsion technology, ready for commercial and scientific missions. 📅 Date: November 20 🕔 Time: 17:00 CET 💻 Platform: Webex A must-attend for professionals and enthusiasts in space propulsion technology! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGzAEFRg #GIESEPPMP #SpacePropulsion #Horizon2020 Christian Knorr, Christoph Montag, Guillermo Salinas, Fabien Malet

After four years and €4.5 million in EU funding, the Horizon 2020 BOW Project has achieved breakthroughs in bio-nanotechnology by combining extracellular vesicles with magnetic nanoparticles. This innovation opens new possibilities for targeted treatments in cancer and regenerative medicine. We congratulate the team on this impressive achievement, and the journey continues with BOW2! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dR_D2Egm 👏 Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, University of Brescia, the CSGI - Center for Colloid and Surface Science, Atlantic Technological University, University of Brescia HansaBioMed Life Sciences Ltd, Zabala Innovation Spain, Helmholtz Munich, Atlantic Technological University, ETH Zürich, BIODEVICE systems, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, #Nanotechnology #Horizon2020 #Innovation #Research

🔗 Join the HAlMan Webinar – November 14, 2024! Manganese is essential for industries like steel and battery production, yet traditional extraction methods are energy-heavy and emit high CO2 levels. The Horizon Europe HAlMan Project aims to change this. By using hydrogen and recycled aluminum, HAlMan is pioneering a sustainable, low-emission approach for manganese production. 🌍 Learn about the project’s impact on reducing emissions and waste! Join us for the HAlMan Webinar on November 14, 2024, to hear from experts on the latest findings and industry-wide implications. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the future of sustainable metallurgy! 🗓 Date: November 14, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 CET via Webex 🎤 Leading experts from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), AdMiRIS P.C. - Advanced Minerals and Recycling Industrial Solutions, SINTEF, and Mintek will present the latest developments and results! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dvi2KS6R