Objective
The aim of GEOFOOD project is to develop an innovative eco-friendly industrial process to enable the use of geopolymers (produced from metakaolin) and 3D printing technology in the production of food preparation/storage ceramic objects (e.g.vessels for wine, beer, etc. production/storage). Geopolymers have the advantages of delivering food safety to consumers (no use of toxic pigments) and reducing energy consumption. 3D printing brings the additional values of faster manufacturing, full individualization and waste reduction. The business opportunity is tangible: Cibas has already been receiving requests from at least 10 companies from EU and USA, specifically wine and beer producers. These sectors are the initial most relevant market segments, because of their needs for innovative vessels with advantages in terms of biocompatibility, food safety, recyclability. Additional market segments include vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil production.The market potential is significant considering: the growth (+15% in 2009-2016) in tableware, cookingware and items for industrial use. Food/drink industry is the largest manufacturing industry in the EU (turnover of € 956 billion in 2010). This project wants to verify: the technological feasibility (use of industrial grade of food safe metakaolin; validation of geopolymer best formulae for 3D printing); the economic viability (market penetration rate assessment, end users involvement, IP management, innovation strategy). Coherently, in Phase 2, Cibas will carry on activities such as: deployment and validation of an industrial plant; production and testing of scaled-up prototypes; validation of prototypes via panels/focus groups; market exploitation. The project contributes to face some of the main European challenges: a) expected CO2 reduction per year in Europe of 170.625 Tons/CO2; b) reduction of toxic waste (-25.000 Tons) thanks to 3D printing manufacturing; c) more competitive and faster industry (-25%time/piece).
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- engineering and technology mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering additive manufacturing
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Programme(s)
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H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy
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H2020-EU.3.2.4. - Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries and supporting the development of a European bioeconomy
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H2020-EU.3.2.1. - Sustainable agriculture and forestry
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H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
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H2020-EU.3.2.2. - Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet
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Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
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Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017
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Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
36061 BASSANO DEL GRAPPA
Italy
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.