P4 : Innovation and resilience

P4 : Innovation and resilience

Priority 4 – Improving territorial resilience in NWE through innovative and smart transformation - refers to Policy objective 1 “a more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity”.


Although the NWE area is leading in many sectors, disparities relating to innovation capacities, the use of technologies and the deployment of digitalisation can be observed in the different NWE territories and economies. Furthermore the COVID crisis and its aftermath, the impact of Brexit and globalisation have emphasised the need to support public and private innovation players in NWE (SMEs, business support organisations, clusters, representative chambers of professionals/sectors, local, regional and national authorities, public infrastructure providers, research and technology organisations, (public) service providers, citizen associations etc.). In this context, innovation and the support to public and private innovation players shall be an enabler for economic and territorial development. Innovation capacities are needed to support the transformation of economies towards future-proof business development as well as for tackling territorial challenges and boost smart and integrated development. Innovative capacities ranging from private to public sectors are crucial for the balanced territorial development of all regions.

SO 1.1: Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

The North-West Europe (NWE) region is a leader in many sectors, however regional disparities in innovation capacity, the use of technologies and the deployment of digitalisation have been observed across the Programme area.

SO 1.1: Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

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HoliCow

Enable small/med dairy farmers to benefit from big data for holistic decision-making

HoliCow was born from the observation of a dramatical decrease in the number of small and medium-sized dairy farms in our territories. This decrease is multifactorial. First, access to technologies is complicated for these farms because of the invest...

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BEPROACT

BEPROACT – Building an Ecosystem to PROACTively develop data-driven asset management

Society depends on critical infrastructure assets e.g. highways/traffic management systems, built environment and water plants to perform their purpose, be secure and reliable, and to avoid significant economic impact. Ideally, “Talking Assets” could...

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T4R

Twin4Resilience

Transforming Territorial Planning with Local Digital TwinsEmbracing Change in Territorial PlanningIn the midst of the transition towards sustainability and digitalization, local and regional public authorities are facing increasingly complex challeng...

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BiDebA

BioBased Debondable Adhesives

Composite materials offer great opportunities to contribute to the European Green Deal by enabling substantial reductions in fuel consumption and carbon emissions in the transportation sector due to their lightweight and high strength properties. The...

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OMELETTE

OptiMise and Extend hen Longevity to Expedite the Transition to susTainable Eggs

To ensure a future proof sustainable and resilient egg production in NWE, integrating hen longevity with animal health and welfare will become a vital necessity. Both territorial and common EU challenges amplify the need for longevity. The implementa...

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Smart Carbon Farming

Smart Carbon Farming

Many of today’s standard farming practices deplete the very soil they rely on. With a growing population and more than half the world’s agricultural land already degraded, there may not be enough soil to support global food production within 50 years...

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DigiHerb

Building digital and informatics innovation capacity of regional herbaria in NWE

To effectively tackle biodiversity issues, it is crucial to establish a robust foundation of biological data for comparison. Digitised herbarium collections are now being used to address important research questions on biodiversity issues across dive...

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SIMONE

Systemic Innovations with Multiple performance evaluated in ON-farm Experimentations

SIMONE will explore innovative farming methods through on-farm testing, aiming to improve the sustainability and performance of farms.SIMONE will identify, deliver, and evaluate innovations that involve technical, environmental, and economic dimensio...

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MSD-CARE

Overcoming barriers to adoption of innovations preventing MSDs among NWE caregivers

ContextCaregivers (including nurses, nursing assistants and informal caregivers) in NWE are coming under increasing pressure. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common, and lead to life-affecting injuries, absenteeism and early retirement. Over 50%...

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Upcycling Trust

Upcycling substandard buildings into affordable housing with Community Land Trusts

The housing crisis affecting many cities in the NWE region is calling for the production of more affordable housing. Building new housing is often in conflict with many cities' circular strategies, including the preservation of existing open space, a...

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