Objective
The EXCITE² Network is revolutionizing Earth and environmental material science research by consolidating a critical mass of 18 research facilities in 12 European and associated partner countries into a unified infrastructure and providing transnational access to advanced imaging technologies. This enables scientists to decipher complex processes within Earth materials at scales from nanometres to hundreds of centimetres, gaining unparalleled insight into the chemical and physical processes that govern, among others, environmental toxicity and its impact on human health, critical metal extraction for renewable energies, and the utilisation of Earth materials as long-term storage for climate-altering gases. The consortium fosters knowledge-sharing and talent attraction, bolstering the problem-solving capacity of the European Research Area. Moreover, EXCITE² is driving interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-fertilisation across academic institutions, scientific disciplines, and industry, propelling Europe towards a sustainable future. The initiative offers dedicated training programmes to a new generation of researchers within the European open science landscape, paired with access to world-class imaging facilities and expertise for problem-solving research and innovation. EXCITE² is introducing innovative service developments, such as artificial intelligence and leading-edge imaging experiments, to increase the user's problem-solving capacity. In addition, the consortium is implementing customised project valorisation strategies to maximize the impact of research outcomes in academia, society, and the economy. Citizen science projects allow the public to participate directly within the EXCITE² Network, contributing to solving EU challenges. As such, EXCITE² is paving the way towards a sustainable future, driving scientific excellence, and creating positive societal impact.
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation ActionsCoordinator
3584 CS Utrecht
Netherlands
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Participants (17)
9000 Gent
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01328 Dresden
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14473 POTSDAM
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18071 Granada
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75794 Paris
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0313 Oslo
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4099-002 Porto
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CB2 1TN Cambridge
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09599 Freiberg
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64000 Pau
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00143 Roma
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2628 CN Delft
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7491 Trondheim
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EH8 9YL Edinburgh
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601 90 Brno Stred
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6845 Perth
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52062 Aachen
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Partners (1)
8200 Veszprem
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