EIC Accelerator Challenge: Aerosol and surface decontamination for pandemic management

This Challenge calls for proposals by SMEs with technologies, backed by scientific evidence, supporting normal social interaction, devoid of social distancing, in the presence of air- or surface-borne pathogens. In doing so, this Challenge aims to strengthen EU’s industry preparedness and competitiveness in the area of pandemic safety technologies.

The proposals should target the development and commercialisation of technological solutions facilitating social interaction in the context of pandemic emergencies, by means of one or more of the three following approaches:

• Full systems for high-efficiency aerosol capture, pathogen deactivation and air circulation management in closed-environments (e.g. office space, in-flight, retail stores, etc.), including advanced air-filtering architectures and dynamic air circulation optimisation.
• Next-generation face mask technologies with smart filtration materials to exceed N95 performance at low airflow resistance, with improved re