Safe and sustainable by design – mainstreaming the inclusion of social sciences in the SSbD framework

On the 5th and 6th of December 2024 Kveloce participated in the 5th Stakeholder workshop on”Safe and sustainable by design” (SSbD), held in Brussels. Conclusions and lessons learned in the last year were presented and discussed in this event that convened leading European organizations in the development and implementation of the SSbD framework. The SSbD…

NPower – balancing Nitrogen and Phosphorus flOWs by budgEting at Regional scale

Programme: Horizon Europe (GA 101181873) Date: 2025-2028 NPower, an HE project coordinated by CETENMA, focuses on tackling nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) pollution by creating region-specific solutions to restore ecosystems and promote circular practices. It will establish four Regional Clusters: Spain (South Europe), Belgium (Central Europe), Finland (North Europe), and Ireland (West Europe). Starting in…

ANIPH – Avoiding the Negative Impacts produced by Plastic materials in Humanitarian contexts

Programme: Horizon Europe (GA 101181943) Date: 2025-2028 ANIPH is an HE project, coordinated by CETEC, focused on developing a value chain for the production of biobased and biodegradable plastics (BBpPs) for use in humanitarian contexts. Its goal is to reduce plastic pollution from fossil-based plastics, particularly in situations such as natural disasters or armed conflicts,…

ViReal4STEM – Envisioning a future in STEM using Virtual Reality

Programme: Erasmus+ (2024-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000247362​) Date: 2025-2027 The ViReal4STEM project, led by the University of Burgos, will run from January 2025 to December 2027. Its main aimed at engaging and motivating students in STEM, highlighting inclusion and equity for underrepresented groups, especially girls. The main results of the project are a VR app and an inclusive Pedagogical…

Consolidator Grant: ERC awards EUR 678 million in grants to support excellent research across Europe

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its Consolidator Grants 2024 to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support scientists in setting up their independent research teams and developing their most promising scientific ideas. Projects selected for funding Grants will support frontier research through projects in any area of knowledge,…

From Proposal to Reality: Interview with Guillermo González Rubio

In the competitive field of scientific research, obtaining a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) is a significant achievement. Guillermo González Rubio, a researcher from Madrid, has reached this milestone, standing out for his commitment and contributions to knowledge. At Kveloce, thanks to the collaboration with the Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d, we…

NTDs-POCT Project: A Breakthrough in the Fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases successfully concluded

To support the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and following the guidelines of the World Health Organization and the Sustainable Development Goals, at Kveloce we have successfully completed the project ‘Feasibility study for the development of a point-of-care diagnostic platform in Sub-Saharan Africa’ (INNTA2/2022/19). This project, led by PhD. Luisa Hueso, is part of…

Challenging the Limits of Science: Kveloce and the ERC boosting excellent research in Europe

In the vibrant European research landscape, where inquiring minds are constantly seeking to challenge the status quo and explore new horizons of knowledge, the European Research Council (ERC) programme, the flagship programme for excellent science articulated by the European Commission, stands out.  It is an ambitious commitment to cutting-edge research, to the promotion of brilliant…

PHANTASTIC – PHA-based iNnovative agriculTurAl Solutions to deliver bio-based ferTIlisers and plant protection produCts

Programme: Horizon Europe (GA 101130073) Date: 2024-2028 Agrochemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, have doubled crop yields over the past century but cause significant environmental and human health issues. In response, the EU plans to reduce fertilizer losses and pesticide use by 50% by 2030. Controlled polymer-based delivery systems can limit agrochemical losses but rely…