pan-European Management of Biological toxin incidents through standaRdisAtion initiatives for Crisis response Enhancementcore
EMBRACE · Horizon Europe grant · 2024-10-01–2027-09-30
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About the data
Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01 · scheme HORIZON-RIA · topic HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-03. CORDIS record →
Objective
Biotoxins pose significant challenges to current crisis management approaches. Existing concepts of operation, derived from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear doctrines, and Union Civil Protection Mechanism initiatives, do not address the distinctive and highly complex attributes of a biotoxin crisis. EMBRACE aims to improve Europe’s capacity to respond effectively to biotoxin incidents. We will consolidate and apply scientific and clinical knowledge of biotoxins to revise response protocols and deliver innovative solutions specifically tailored to address gaps and needs identified in current provision. Highlights include analysis of biotoxins not previously addressed in this context, risk-based recommendations for PPE and novel decontaminants, in vitro studies to identify human biomarkers of exposure, novel samplers, portable biosensors and field diagnostics devices, and software tools to assist responders in biothreat risk assessment. To ensure intersectoral and cross-border interoperability of these solutions and successful commercialisation of our exploitable assets, we will prioritise a carefully planned standardisation and valorisation programme. EMBRACE will engage with existing initiatives and projects to create a vibrant biotoxin knowledge network; a multi-sectoral community of stakeholders, on the basis of which a sustainable Biotoxin Task Force will be established as a source of expertise and guidance on biotoxin incidents both for EMBRACE and the wider community. The network of stakeholders and EMBRACE’s ambitious programme of scientific, technological, and operational advances will be supported by the creation of a biotoxin reference and stakeholder hub designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and provide users with direct access to widely distributed and expertise. Finally, EMBRACE’s innovative sustainability strategy will ensure that its solutions and the biotoxin community continue to thrive beyond the duration of the project.
Beneficiaries (18)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELESTO TECHNOLOGIES PLIROFORIKIS KAI EPIKOINONION EPE | EL | coordinator | €763,750 | Yes |
| MEDIZINISCHE UNIVERSITAT GRAZ | AT | participant | €603,125 | |
| HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO | FI | participant | €587,221 | |
| PROMETECH BV | NL | participant | €510,000 | Yes |
| DISASTER COMPETENCE NETWORK AUSTRIA | AT | participant | €446,620 | |
| IANUS TECHNOLOGIES LTD | CY | participant | €382,500 | Yes |
| AIRSENSE ANALYTICS GMBH | DE | participant | €331,250 | Yes |
| OSTERREICHISCHES ROTES KREUZ | AT | participant | €323,625 | |
| BIOTALENTUM TUDASFEJLESZTO KFT | HU | participant | €279,750 | Yes |
| MOBILITY ION TECHNOLOGIES SL | ES | participant | €277,125 | Yes |
| SAITAMA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION | JP | participant | €269,375 | |
| POMPIERS DE L'URGENCE INTERNATIONALE | FR | participant | €246,750 | |
| THE LISBON COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS ASBL | BE | participant | €234,375 | |
| TECHNOLOGICKA PLATFORMA ENERGETICKABEZPECNOST CR ZS | CZ | participant | €180,000 | |
| CESKA AGENTURA PRO STANDARDIZACI | CZ | participant | €93,500 | |
| URAD PRE NORMALIZACIU, METROLOGIU A SKUSOBNICTVO SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY | SK | participant | €91,250 | |
| RESILIENCE ADVISORS LTD | UK | associatedPartner | — | |
| BIOXHALE LTD | UK | associatedPartner | — |
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