Objective "NanoPack will demonstrate a solution for extending food shelf life by using novel smart antimicrobial surfaces, applied in active food packaging products. It will run pilot lines in operational industrial environments to manufacture commercially feasible antimicrobial polymer films, accepted by consumers. It will minimize the amount of preservatives required to maintain freshness, add value and assure safety to the entire supply chain. The project will employ natural Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) as reliable and safe carriers of bio-active compounds which are unable to migrate from the food packaging into food. Maximising safety, they slowly release minute amounts of potent, volatile and broad-spectrum natural agents into the packaging headspace. Using nanotechnology enables 1) introducing sensitive molecules into polymer films; 2) anti-microbial functionality without impaired film properties; 3) manufacturing potent antimicrobial surfaces with tunable properties, while creating a pH-triggered ""gate keeper” effect to slow down release of the payload encapsulated. The resulting film will exhibit antimicrobial properties unmet by the current state-of-the-art.The processes across the supply chain will be validated through 5 pilot runs on existing production lines: 1) loading antimicrobials, 2) anti-microbial HNT polymer production, 3) anti-microbial packaging film production and 4-5) using the novel packaging on food products. Commercial feasibility will be assessed, including consumer acceptance and legal, regulatory, safety and environmental aspects. The success of NanoPack will result in validated consumer-accepted nanotechnology-based antimicrobial food packaging that will enhance food safety, prevent foodborne illness outbreaks and reduce food waste caused by early spoilage. Better performing, safer and ‘smarter’ products will position Europe as the leader in food nanotechnology & smart antimicrobial packaging while increasing competitiveness and industry growth." Fields of science engineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesfood technologyfood safetyengineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesfood technologyfood packagingengineering and technologymaterials engineeringnanocomposites Keywords anti-microbial smart food packaging shelf life extension functional polymer nanocomposites halloysite nanotubes Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.1.2. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Nanotechnologies Main Programme Topic(s) PILOTS-02-2016 - Pilot Line Manufacturing of Nanostructured Antimicrobial Surfaces using Advanced Nanosurface Functionalization Technologies Call for proposal H2020-IND-CE-2016-17 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-NMBP-PILOTS-2016 Funding Scheme IA - Innovation action Coordinator TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Net EU contribution € 1 021 250,00 Address Senate building technion city 32000 Haifa Israel See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (18) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all BIO BASE EUROPE PILOT PLANT VZW Belgium Net EU contribution € 636 000,00 Address Rodenhuizekaai 1 9042 Desteldonk gent See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen Arr. Gent Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 CARMEL OLEFINS LIMITED Israel Net EU contribution € 487 375,00 Address Haifa 31014 Haifa See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 208 875,00 CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES INTERNATIONAL GMBH Austria Net EU contribution € 372 050,00 Address Handelskai 92, rivergate 1200 Wien See on map Region Ostösterreich Wien Wien Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 159 450,00 TOMMEN GRAM FOLIE AS Norway Net EU contribution € 203 293,00 Address Halsanveien 3-11 7600 Levanger See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Norge Trøndelag Trøndelag Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 87 125,75 ASOCIACION PARA LA INVESTIGACION DESARROLLO E INNOVACION DEL SECTOR AGROALIMENTARIO - AIDISA Spain Net EU contribution € 200 000,00 Address Carretera nacional 120 km 22.8 26315 Aleson la rioja See on map Region Noreste La Rioja La Rioja Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 DAWN MEATS GROUP Ireland Net EU contribution € 254 625,00 Address Grannagh X91 HRRS Waterford See on map Region Ireland Southern South-East Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 109 125,00 ARLA FOODS AMBA Denmark Net EU contribution € 254 625,00 Address Sonderhoj 14 8260 Viby j See on map Region Danmark Midtjylland Østjylland Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 109 125,00 M. FERREIRA & FILHAS LDA Portugal Net EU contribution € 136 500,00 Address Avenida do sabor 2 5300 367 Gimonde braganca See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Continente Norte Terras de Trás-os-Montes Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 58 500,00 VERTECH GROUP France Net EU contribution € 475 125,00 Address 11 rue defly 06000 Nice See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Alpes-Maritimes Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 203 625,00 FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV Germany Net EU contribution € 1 409 375,00 Address Hansastrasse 27c 80686 Munchen See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 DHI A/S Participation ended Denmark Net EU contribution € 73 064,24 Address Agern alle 5 2970 Hoersholm See on map Region Danmark Hovedstaden Nordsjælland Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 DET NATIONALE FORSKNINGSCENTER FOR ARBEJDSMILJØ Denmark Net EU contribution € 400 000,00 Address Lerso parkalle 105 2100 Kobenhavn See on map Region Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 DE FERRANTE PRIVATE HOLDING B.V. Netherlands Net EU contribution € 126 000,00 Address Predikherenstraat 5 3512TL Utrecht See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region West-Nederland Utrecht Utrecht Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 54 000,00 EUROPEAN FOOD INFORMATION COUNCIL Belgium Net EU contribution € 281 250,00 Address Rue belliard 2a 1040 Bruxelles See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 STICHTING EFFOST Netherlands Net EU contribution € 353 750,00 Address Agro business park 82 6708 PW Wageningen See on map Region Oost-Nederland Gelderland Veluwe Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 AARHUS UNIVERSITET Denmark Net EU contribution € 375 000,00 Address Nordre ringgade 1 8000 Aarhus c See on map Region Danmark Midtjylland Østjylland Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 AGORA P.S.V.D. Israel Net EU contribution € 337 750,00 Address Hamapiliemstreet 17/3 92545 Jerusalem See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 144 750,00 DHI A/S Denmark Net EU contribution € 268 185,76 Address Agern alle 5 2970 Hoersholm See on map Region Danmark Hovedstaden Nordsjælland Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00