CORDIS · 101188620 · HORIZON

INNOAEROGEL INNOAEROGEL: SUSTAINABLE SORBENT FOR AQUATIC OIL SPILLS CLEAN UP

Coordinator: INOBIOSTAR (LT)

Our innovative solution, InnoAerogel, addresses the pressing issue of oil spills, offering a robust paper waste-based material that effectively cleans up oil-contaminated coastal waters and land. InnoAerogel boasts an exceptional capacity to absorb oil while repelling water, ensuring efficient containment and cleanup. It incorporates oil-degrading microorganisms to expedite the biodegradation process, minimizing environmental impact. Its lightweight aerogel composition, with a density of only 20-30 kg/m3, enables swift deployment and agility. With impressive absorption capabilities of up to 5…

EU contribution
€2.3M
Total cost
€0
Period
2024-10-01 → 2026-09-30
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-EIC-ACC
Call
HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

0 EU contribution: €2.3M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 2 years from 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-30.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-EIC-ACC funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €2.3M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by INOBIOSTAR (LT).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-30 — approximately 2 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101188620.