During the Xecs Matchmaking Event in Hamburg on October 15, two exceptional Euripides² and Penta projects – SAP4MA and PLANtAR – were recognized for their pioneering innovations and significant impact. Both projects represent a balanced consortium of large industries, SMEs, and Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs), showcasing the power of collaborative innovation.
SAP4MA Wins Euripides² Innovation Award
The SAP4MA project has received the Euripides² Innovation Award for its groundbreaking work in developing smart packaging technology. This innovative solution is designed to extend the lifespan of food while maintaining its quality, offering a transformative approach to food storage and waste reduction. As sustainability becomes more critical, the technology developed by SAP4MA is poised to significantly reduce food spoilage and promote more sustainable consumption practices.
The SAP4MA project consortium includes the following partners: CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, MOLDIT Industries, CENTIMFE – Technological Center for Mouldmaking, Special Tooling, and Plastic Industries, Kerevitaş, Nanomik Biotechnology, SEM.
This project is funded by Portugal, Türkiye, and the Czech Republic, through ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação, TÜBİTAK, and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.
More about this project here.
PLANtAR Receives Penta Innovation Award 2024
The PENTA Project PLANtAR has been honored with the prestigious Penta Innovation Award 2024, recognizing its remarkable work in advancing smart farming and sustainable agriculture.
With the global population exceeding 8 billion, the need for increased food production with a reduced environmental footprint has never been more urgent. In line with the European Commission’s Farm to Fork strategy to halve the use of chemical plant protection by 2030, PLANtAR has developed cost-efficient, miniaturized, biodegradable monitoring electronics. These sensors detect pests, plant pathogens, soil moisture, CO2 levels, and more, helping farmers apply targeted treatments to reduce chemical use while improving efficiency.
The PLANtAR project consortium includes: Infineon Technologies, AlphaSIP, Alianza Nanotecnología Diagnóstica (ANT), EVALAN, Fraunhofer ENAS, Freudenberg Group, HANSENHOF electronic, KSI Meinsberg, Munisense, ROCKWOOL Group, Stichting IMEC Nederland, Stichting Wageningen Research.
This project is supported by Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, with funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), and CDTI Innovación.
More about this project here.
Both of these awards reflect the significant societal, business, and technological impact achieved through the collaborative efforts of the consortia. AENEAS, as the operating body for the Eureka Network clusters Xecs, PENTA, and Euripides², is proud to support these innovative projects that contribute to building a sustainable future.
Congratulations to both the SAP4MA and PLANtAR project consortia for their extraordinary accomplishments!