EXTRA-BRAIN
The EXTRA-BRAIN project, funded by the EU, aims to develop flexible, hardware-friendly, and energy-efficient AI solutions inspired by brain-like neural networks. These networks address AI limitations, such as reliability and data dependence, using insights from computational neuroscience. The project includes data optimization pipelines and an explainability framework, validated across various use cases with different hardware needs.
RE-INTEGRATE
In climate-compatible development planning, scientific tools in the EU and African Union (AU) often fail due to uncoordinated and biased models that don't reflect country-specific conditions, causing a lack of credibility. The EU-funded RE-INTEGRATE project aims to create an inclusive environment for knowledge-sharing and context-specific modelling toolkits. It addresses the AU's need for independent models, using local expertise in 8 AU contexts.
nPETS
Despite stricter EU emission directives, air pollution in European cities still threatens health. The nPETS project studies ultrafine particles (sub-100 nm) from traffic (road, rail, air, sea) and their health impacts. Using advanced instruments, it monitors and samples these particles in field and lab settings. By linking particle size, composition, and sources, nPETS aims to understand health risks and evaluate the impact of new policies on public health.
ECEMF
ECEMF aims to inform future energy and climate policies in Europe, supporting the European Green Deal. It will co-develop key research questions with stakeholders and conduct a model comparison on achieving climate neutrality, involving 20 models and 15 research groups. Insights will be shared via interactive visuals, policy briefs, and events. ECEMF will advance energy modeling, sharing data, methods, tools, and training, and become a long-term hub for researchers and policymakers.
ReCreate
Concrete is a major construction material and C&D waste in the EU. ReCreate aims to reuse precast components, reducing energy use and carbon footprint by 93-98%. The project pilots deconstruction and reuse, exploring necessary systemic changes. Four pilots cover different technologies and regulations, advancing audits, quality assurance, logistics, BIM integration, and design practices. It examines supply, demand, climate targets, and regulatory changes for reuse.
