Research Projects

Icy Trace

IcyTrace

Project title
IcyTrace: Monitoring and detection of authentic of food ingredients, allergens and pathogens in high-value food products by novel metagenomics analysis methods (project code: Τ2ΕDΚ-04399)

Program
Operational Program «Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation», under the call RESEARCH – CREATE – INNOVATE

Starting date
29/10/2020

Duration
30 Μonths

Summary
The proposed project IcyTrace aims to develop an integrated solution for identifying the ingredients of handmade ice cream. Blockchain technology applied for data integrity to avoid food safety scandals and protect the consumers

Coordinator
DNASequence

Total budget
573.250,00€ (Public Expenditure: 456.500,00€ Total Private Expenditure: 116.750,00 €)

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Archaeogene

ArchaeoGene

Project title
ArchaeoGene: Detection of microbial communities in an archaeological excavation to corroboration historical research and novel ways of protecting cultural heritage monuments (project code: Τ2ΕDΚ-03210)

Program
Operational Program «Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation», under the call RESEARCH – CREATE – INNOVATE

Starting date
13/10/2020

Duration
30 Μonths

Summary
The ArchaeoGene research program is based on groundbreaking international and interdisciplinary research and development in the field of application of meta-genomics of the build environment to archaeological excavations, with the contribution of scientists in life science, archeology and computing. The subject of the project is part of the thematic section “Targeted research, implementation and development of services related to the corroboration of our cultural heritage, including demonstration facilities in real conditions” is a specific excavation and is fully compatible with its objectives and philosophy to promote high-level industrial research.

Coordinator
DNASequence

Total budget
599.950,00€ (Public Expenditure: 477.860,00€ Total Private Expenditure: 122.090,00 €)

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