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URGENT : Project Coordinator seeks expertise in AI-driven optimization to address the inherent complexity in the thermochemical liquefaction (TCL) process - (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02 call Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply)

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Research & Development Request
POD Reference
RDRBE20250106006
Term of Validity
6 January 2025 - 6 January 2026
Company's Country
  • Belgium
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Brussels-based University with large experience in EU R&I projects is preparing a proposal under Horizon Europe, Call "Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02)".
In order to complete the consortium, they are urgently looking for a SME with proven experience in applying machine learning to chemical or energy systems.
Full Description
This Brussels-based university - in the top 20 of all participating universities in securing Horizon Europe grants in 2023 and with a total of 205 projects secured by its researchers under Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) - is now preparing a Horizon Europe proposal for the "Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02) Call.

They are leading the consortium working on the above-mentioned call whose related project results are - according to the call - expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

- Expand the portfolio of cost-effective advanced biofuel production concepts through energy-driven biorefineries.
- Reduce cost, improve efficiency, support de-risking, to accelerate the availability of competitive and zero-waste advanced biofuel production concepts.
- Contribute to the Mission Innovation 2.0 mission of Integrated Biorefineries.
- Optimize resource efficiency, energy output and total products value from biomass
- Reinforce the European scientific basis and European export potential for renewable fuel production solutions through international collaborations.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
For optimizing the Thermochemical Liquefaction (TCL) process foreseen in the proposal, the Brussels-based university seeks expertise in AI-driven optimization to address its inherent complexity.

They aim to apply machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Regression (SVR), Random Forest Regression (RFR), and Gradient Boosting Regression (GBR) to model the non-linear TCL process.

The goal is to enhance prediction accuracy, manage large datasets effectively, and improve overall system efficiency.

A SME partner with experience in applying machine learning to chemical or energy systems is essential for this collaboration.

Preference will be given to SMEs with experience in EU R&D projects under Horizon2020 or HorizonEurope
Stage of Development
  • Under development
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The coordinator is looking for a SME from EU countries (EXCEPT FOR Italy, Spain, Denmark and Belgium) with strong and proved experience in applying machine learning to chemical or energy systems as this is essential for this collaboration.

This experience can be shown with suitable information available on the company web site or via pdf documents with business cases or product solutions.

The SME will be in charge of the AI part in the project
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement

Call details

Framework program
  • Horizon Europe
Call title and identifier
Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02) - Development of smart concepts of integrated energy driven bio-refineries for co-production of advanced biofuels, bio-chemicals and biomaterials
Submission and evaluation scheme
single-stage // HORIZON-RIA Research and Innovation Actions
Anticipated project budget
3.2 MEuros
Coordinator required
No
Deadline for EoI
Deadline of the call
Project duration in weeks
208
Web link to the call
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportuni…
Project title and acronym
to be disclosed to selected SME

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 04005010 - Integrated waste-energy processes
  • 04005003 - Liquid biofuels
Market keywords
  • 06003008 - Other alternative energy
  • 06007001 - Other energy production
Sector Groups Involved
  • Renewable Energy
Targeted countries
  • All countries