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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
Upcycling Trust
Upcycling substandard buildings into affordable housing with Community Land Trusts
ContextThe 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 s...