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A Turkish University seeks for the university for the(INTERREG VI-B)
NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme (Priority 2-Policy Objective 2-Specific Objective 7)

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Research & Development Request
POD Reference
RDRTR20240612021
Term of Validity
12 June 2024 - 12 June 2025
Company's Country
  • Turkey
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Ukraine
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General information

Short Summary
Techniques and Technologies NanoHub employs a variety of advanced techniques to characterize bionanomaterials. The NanoHub consortium is seeking expertise and technical capabilities in the related areas to effectively design, characterize, and utilize bionanomaterials and hybrid bionanomaterials derived from available natural sources in the Black Sea basin.
Full Description
The NanoHub consortium aims to address significant challenges in the field of bionanomaterials by focusing on the design and thorough characterization of these materials, particularly those derived from natural sources in the Black Sea basin. The consortium's efforts are directed toward leveraging these materials across a wide range of applications, including sensing, drug delivery, bioimaging, bone and tissue engineering, and art conservation. To achieve these goals, NanoHub integrates cutting-edge bio- and chemical technologies with advanced techniques for materials characterization. This multidisciplinary approach is essential for developing a comprehensive understanding of the structure-functionality correlation of bionanomaterials, enabling innovative solutions in various fields. Areas of Application Sensing: The development of sensitive and selective biosensors is crucial for environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics. Bionanomaterials offer unique properties that enhance the sensitivity and specificity of these sensors, leading to more accurate and reliable detection of various analytes. Drug Delivery: Efficient drug delivery systems are critical for targeted and controlled release of therapeutics. Bionanomaterials can be engineered to respond to specific stimuli, ensuring that drugs are delivered precisely where needed, thereby maximizing therapeutic effects while minimizing side effects. Bioimaging: Advanced bioimaging techniques are essential for visualizing biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels. Bionanomaterials can improve the resolution and contrast of imaging methods, facilitating better understanding of complex biological systems and aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Bone and Tissue Engineering: Innovating materials that support the repair and regeneration of bone and tissues is a major focus of the consortium. Bionanomaterials can mimic the natural extracellular matrix, promoting cell growth and differentiation, which is vital for effective tissue engineering solutions. Art Conservation: The preservation and restoration of cultural heritage artifacts require materials that are not only effective but also compatible with the original materials. Bionanomaterials offer new possibilities for conservation practices, ensuring the longevity and integrity of historical artifacts.
Advantages and Innovations
The consortium's efforts are directed toward leveraging these materials across a wide range of applications, including sensing, drug delivery, bioimaging, bone and tissue engineering, and art conservation. To achieve these goals, NanoHub integrates cutting-edge bio- and chemical technologies with advanced techniques for materials characterization. This multidisciplinary approach is essential for developing a comprehensive understanding of the structure-functionality correlation of bionanomaterials, enabling innovative solutions in various fields.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Expected Role of the Partner The NanoHub consortium seeks partners who can contribute to and enhance our multidisciplinary approach towards the design, characterization, and application of bionanomaterials and hybrid bionanomaterials. The expected roles and contributions of the partner include: 1. Research and Development • Collaborative Research: Engage in joint research projects focusing on the synthesis and development of bionanomaterials. Contribute expertise in biomimetics, green chemistry, polymer science, and other relevant fields. • Material Synthesis: Develop innovative synthesis methods for creating bionanomaterials and hybrid materials, utilizing natural resources from the Black Sea basin. • Advanced Characterization: Provide access to and expertise in advanced characterization techniques such as high-resolution microscopy, diffraction methods, and spectroscopy. Assist in interpreting the data to understand material properties and structure-function relationships. 2. Technological Innovation • Application Development: Collaborate on the development of applications for bionanomaterials in fields such as sensing, drug delivery, bioimaging, bone and tissue engineering, and art conservation. • Prototype Development: Assist in designing and creating prototypes for new technologies that leverage bionanomaterials, ensuring they meet the required performance standards for their intended applications. 3. Computational and Analytical Support • Computational Modeling: Contribute expertise in computational methods, including density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, to model and predict material behaviors. • Data Analysis: Provide support in chemometrics and other data analysis techniques to design experiments and analyze complex data sets generated from characterization studies.

(We have a Greek Partner and looking partners from Romania, Ukraine and Bulgaria.
Stage of Development
  • Under development
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The NanoHub consortium seeks partners who can contribute to and enhance our multidisciplinary approach towards the design, characterization, and application of bionanomaterials and hybrid bionanomaterials. The expected roles and contributions of the partner include: 1. Research and Development • Collaborative Research: Engage in joint research projects focusing on the synthesis and development of bionanomaterials. Contribute expertise in biomimetics, green chemistry, polymer science, and other relevant fields. • Material Synthesis: Develop innovative synthesis methods for creating bionanomaterials and hybrid materials, utilizing natural resources from the Black Sea basin. • Advanced Characterization: Provide access to and expertise in advanced characterization techniques such as high-resolution microscopy, diffraction methods, and spectroscopy. Assist in interpreting the data to understand material properties and structure-function relationships. 2. Technological Innovation • Application Development: Collaborate on the development of applications for bionanomaterials in fields such as sensing, drug delivery, bioimaging, bone and tissue engineering, and art conservation. • Prototype Development: Assist in designing and creating prototypes for new technologies that leverage bionanomaterials, ensuring they meet the required performance standards for their intended applications. 3. Computational and Analytical Support • Computational Modeling: Contribute expertise in computational methods, including density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, to model and predict material behaviors. • Data Analysis: Provide support in chemometrics and other data analysis techniques to design experiments and analyze complex data sets generated from characterization studies.
Type and Size of Partner
  • University
Type of partnership
  • Research and development cooperation agreement

Call details

Framework program
  • Interreg
Call title and identifier
(INTERREG VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme
Submission and evaluation scheme
The proposal will be submitted according to the rules of the subject call.
Anticipated project budget
1.500.000 Euro
Coordinator required
No
Deadline for EoI
Deadline of the call
Project duration in weeks
72
Web link to the call
https://blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027/calls-for-proposals/second…
Project title and acronym
NanoHub – From the Lab to the Society

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 01004001 - Applications for Health
  • 01006013 - Communications Protocols, Interoperability
  • 01001002 - Digital Systems, Digital Representation
Market keywords
  • 04004 - Other Genetic Engineering
  • 04001003 - Medical genetic engineering applications
Sector Groups Involved
  • Digital
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Agri-Food
  • Maritime Industries and Services
  • Electronics
  • Health
Targeted countries
  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Ukraine