DNA Microfactory for Autonomous Archiving

Informations projet

DNAMIC

N° de convention de subvention: 101115389

DOI

10.3030/101115389

Date de signature de la CE 21 Juin 2023

Date de début 1 Octobre 2023

Date de fin 30 Septembre 2026

Financé au titre de

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Coût total

€ 2 437 522,50

Contribution de l’UE

€ 2 437 522,50

Coordonné par

UAB GENOMIKA
Lithuania

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - DNAMIC (DNA Microfactory for Autonomous Archiving)

Période du rapport: 2023-10-01 au 2024-09-30

Résumé du contexte et des objectifs généraux du projet

In an era where digital services are booming, the need for secure, long-term, and sustainable data storage has never been more critical. The DNAMIC (DNA Microfactory for Autonomous Archiving) project is addressing this challenge. By harnessing the properties of DNA as a high-density, durable, and energy-efficient medium, DNAMIC aims to develop end-to-end solution for digital data storage, based on DNA.
DNAMIC's primary goal is to develop an autonomous DNA microfactory that handles the entire data archiving process—from encoding and synthesis to storage and decoding. This innovative solution adheres to the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) standards (ISO 14721), ensuring it meets the highest standards for digital resilience and sustainability. By aligning with EU priorities, DNAMIC offers a future-proof, eco-friendly alternative to traditional data centres, emphasising interoperability, standardisation, and user accessibility.

Travail effectué depuis le début du projet jusqu’à la fin de la période considérée dans le rapport et principaux résultats atteints jusqu’à présent

One year into the project, DNAMIC has made significant progress. Our team of seven partners has defined the modular architecture and key technological components of the DNA microfactory. We've outlined the complete end-to-end DNA data storage workflow and begun developing and integrating these components into a prototype.
We are currently testing our approach with real-world digital data, including veterinary medical diagnostics, industrial non-destructive testing images, and patrimonial archives. Importantly, many of DNAMIC's processes rely on existing standards, which will facilitate the medium-term adoption of our solutions. These achievements will allow us to move to the next phase, where we will integrate all components into a unified, functional system.

Progrès au-delà de l’état des connaissances et impact potentiel prévu (y compris l’impact socio-économique et les conséquences sociétales plus larges du projet jusqu’à présent)

Our work has already yielded groundbreaking results that could accelerate the adoption of DNA data storage. Key innovations include:
• A novel DNA encoding scheme compatible with disaster recovery.
• Cost-effective techniques for sequencing library preparation (reading back the data).
• The groundwork for a scalable, autonomous DNA microfactory.
We are in the process of securing intellectual property protection for these innovations and are committed to bringing them to the wider community through strategic exploitation plans.

Consortium members standing in front of the Microfactory being developed

DNA data storage laboratory at KTU (Kaunas University of Technology)