Funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3, Theme 10.
The call for proposals welcomes applications from companies interested in carrying out innovative research activities, providing funding of 5,270,000 euro exclusively for Southern Italy.
The call is divided into ten research topics, organised into three primary themes: the identification of new and recurring risks in food production, the development of risk mitigation strategies, and the implementation of advanced techniques for food safety assessment.
For those interested in applying, detailed information on the submission process, research project topics and allocation of funds are available on the official call page [OnFoods Cascading Call for Southern Italian Businesses - Spoke 3]
It is possible to submit the application, according to the methods indicated in the official notice, starting from April 3, 2024, until 12:00 PM on May 3, 2024.
Topic 1: Identification and characterization of new and (re)emerging hazards in traditional food products
Project budget: €570,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 2: Integrated methodologies for the risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis of innovative foods and supplements
Project budget: €555,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 3: Functional characterization and risk assessment of new/existing packaging materials or systems in contact with food
Project budget: €555,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 4: Characterization and risk assessment of genetically modified microorganisms for use in the agri-food industry
Project budget: €555,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 5: New strategies to mitigate chemical and biological (re)emerging risk through the use of model systems
Project budget: €555,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 6: Improving food safety through the development of innovative biotechnological and/or technological approaches to be integrated into the production of traditional foods
Project budget: €570,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 7: Biotechnological and technological approaches to improve the quality and safety of innovative foods
Project budget: €555,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 8: Extension of shelf life and improvement of the hygienic and health quality of food products through innovative and sustainable packaging systems
Project budget: €555,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 9: Advanced and integrated analytical methods to ensure the chemical/biological safety of traditional and innovative foods
Project budget: €400,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%
Topic 10: Development of digital solutions to improve safety in food supply chains through the use of dedicated algorithms for traceability and risk assessment
Project budget: €400,000.00
Budget allocated to the South: 100%