Objective
The impact of the current economic crisis on investment in construction of new roads has been acute, and this negative
impact has also been the reality for maintenance budgets. This situation, stagnant for the last four years, has led us to a
point where the deterioration of the roads we transit is appreciable. The focus of maintenance expenditure in Europe is now
shifting towards road infrastructure preservation.
Helopav’s SPA4ROADS project offers an innovative solution for road maintenance, providing an efficient treatment method
at a reduced cost based on new surfacing materials (polyurea). The solution consists of 1) a preevaluation of the road, 2)
definition of the application methodology and 3) the application of the polyurea through a specific machine. The effect of the
solution is twofold, as it preserves the road from deterioration and also enhances its properties, significantly reducing
maintenance costs. Thus, the main objective the SPA4ROADS project is to improve the lifespan and security of roads in
urban environments, in turn minimizing emissions of CO2 from application and VOCs, and also reducing vehicle braking
distance.
SPA4ROADS will compete in public bidding projects for road maintenance projects, targeting segments of urban roads that
are particularly susceptible to erosion from traffic (e.g. roundabouts, cross-sections). Spain, Italy and Germany will be
targeted initially due to Helopav’s previous experience dwelling in these markets, with a gradual expansion into further
European markets. New jobs and increased revenue will greatly increase Helopav’s market positioning.
Presenting a strategic solution in comparison to its competitors, SPA4ROADS has the potential to greatly improve the safety,
economics and environmental performance of Europe’s urban roads, and participation of Helopav in the SME Instrument
phase 1 will provide the company with the tools catalyse this innovation at the European level.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences environmental sciences pollution
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Programme(s)
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Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport
MAIN PROGRAMME
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H2020-EU.2.1.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
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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.
18100 ARMILLA GRANADA
Spain
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.