Objective Neurodegenerative diseases (ND) like AD, PD, MS and ALS/MND are on the rise in developed societies worldwide. Currently, there exists no cure for any ND, and most of the available drugs fail to tackle ND pathogenesis. Preclinical studies point to the therapeutic potential of neurotrophins, which have been shown to control a number of aspects of survival, development and function of neurons. However, the poor pharmacokinetic properties of neurotrophins render their use as drugs prohibitive.The key idea behind this project is to address this limitation by developing novel small molecule, neurotrophin mimetics with favourable profiles of stability, tissue penetration and targeted biological actions. We are motivated by seminal (patented) results of beneficiaries NHRF and FORTH, who recently demonstrated promising effects of small neurotrophin mimetics in neuroprotection and neurogenesis. EuroNeurotrophin will be the first European consortium to study small molecule neurotrophin mimetics in depth, use them as molecular probes to interrogate neurotrophins, and emphasise their clinical translation.This approach requires highly skilled researchers that have a deep understanding of neurotrophins, comprehend all steps of drug discovery and development for ND, and possess the necessary skills to translate results into novel therapies.The network has been designed to address the need for the development of new ND treatments through the collaborative training of 14 early-stage researchers. It builds on previous successful collaborations enriched with key specialists, and consists of 12 leading European research groups and 5 private companies of complementary expertise covering all steps of drug discovery and development. Collectively we will (a) conduct a unique training programme that could not be achieved by doctoral training within a single academic institution and (b) accelerate the translation of identified drug candidate molecules into the market. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiologymedical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacydrug discovery Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.1. - Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers Topic(s) MSCA-ITN-2017 - Innovative Training Networks Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-ITN - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN) Coordinator ETHNIKO IDRYMA EREVNON Net EU contribution € 484 773,84 Address VAS KONSTANTINOU 48 11635 Athina Greece See on map Region Αττική Aττική Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών 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 Total cost € 484 773,84 Participants (9) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all HITS GGMBH Germany Net EU contribution € 498 432,96 Address SCHLOSS WOLFSBRUNNENWEG 35 69118 Heidelberg 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 Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe Heidelberg, Stadtkreis 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 Total cost € 498 432,96 UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI SIENA Italy Net EU contribution € 258 061,32 Address VIA BANCHI DI SOTTO 55 53100 Siena See on map Region Centro (IT) Toscana Siena 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 Total cost € 258 061,32 UNIVERSITE DE CAEN NORMANDIE France Net EU contribution € 262 875,60 Address ESPLANADE DE LA PAIX 14032 Caen Cedex 5 See on map Region Normandie Basse-Normandie Calvados 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 Total cost € 262 875,60 ETHNIKO KAI KAPODISTRIAKO PANEPISTIMIO ATHINON Greece Net EU contribution € 242 386,92 Address 6 CHRISTOU LADA STR 10561 Athina See on map Region Αττική Aττική Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών 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 Total cost € 242 386,92 TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET DRESDEN Germany Net EU contribution € 249 216,48 Address HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 10 01069 Dresden See on map Region Sachsen Dresden Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt 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 Total cost € 249 216,48 AvantiCell Science Ltd Participation ended United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 194 565,79 Address GIBBSYARD BUILDING KA6 5HW Ayr 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 Scotland Southern Scotland South Ayrshire 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 Total cost € 194 565,79 IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNAS Greece Net EU contribution € 484 773,84 Address N PLASTIRA STR 100 70013 Irakleio See on map Region Νησιά Αιγαίου Κρήτη Ηράκλειο 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 Total cost € 484 773,84 THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 450 697,26 Address FIRTH COURT WESTERN BANK S10 2TN Sheffield See on map Region Yorkshire and the Humber South Yorkshire Sheffield 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 Total cost € 450 697,26 STICHTING VU Netherlands Net EU contribution € 418 530,07 Address DE BOELELAAN 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam See on map Region West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam 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 Total cost € 418 530,07 Partners (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. Novartis (Ελλάς) Α.Ε.Β.Ε. Greece Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address National Rd. No 1 12th Km 14451 Metamorphosis See on map Region Αττική Aττική Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών 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 Total cost No data Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. Peakdel Molecular Limited United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address 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 Total cost No data Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. Innovative Technologies in Biological Systems Spain Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE BIZKAIA 502-1 48160 Derio 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 Noreste País Vasco Bizkaia 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 Total cost No data Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. Ventac A/S Denmark Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address Ved Kaeret 4 2820 Gentofte See on map Region Danmark Hovedstaden Københavns omegn 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 Total cost No data Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. ACCELOPMENT SCHWEIZ AG Switzerland Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address SEEFELDSTRASSE 198 8008 ZURICH 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 Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Zürich Zürich 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 Total cost No data Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. PANEPISTIMIO KRITIS Greece Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address UNIVERSITY CAMPUS GALLOS 74100 Rethimno See on map Region Νησιά Αιγαίου Κρήτη Ρέθυμνο 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 Total cost No data Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. RUPRECHT-KARLS-UNIVERSITAET HEIDELBERG Germany Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address SEMINARSTRASSE 2 69117 Heidelberg See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe Heidelberg, Stadtkreis 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 Total cost No data