POR FESR 2021-2027 projects
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics
The Veneto Regional Programme of the European Regional Development Fund (PR Veneto FESR) 2021-2027 is divided into five priorities, each subdivided into Objectives and Actions. In line with the priorities defined in the Partnership Agreement (AdP), the Veneto FESR 2021-2027 PR complements the Veneto FSE+ 2021-2027 PR, including with respect to the implementation of regional territorial strategies (Sustainable Urban Development and Strategy for Internal Areas) and interventions capable of improving Veneto's innovation capacity, particularly with regard to the industrial, digital, and green transition. The Programme aims to contribute to the growth of a competitive, innovative, and sustainable regional production system, also by focusing on the digitalization of businesses, citizens, and Public Administration (PA); a system that develops quality employment in a vibrant, attractive, and safe local environment for people and businesses, and that ensures the protection of natural, landscape, and cultural values and assets by increasing commitment to decarbonization, pollution reduction, and risk management and prevention.
SATCO
Reconfigurable cognitive satellite
Project number: project code and title 24729_002395 - “SATCO: SATELLITE COGNITIVO RICONFIGURABILE”, application code: 24729_002395_04609130275
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027 for the financing of research and development projects implemented by Regional Innovation Networks and Industrial Districts. Specific Objective 1.1 "Develop and strengthen research and innovation capabilities and the introduction of advanced technologies" Action 1.1.1 "Strengthen research and innovation (in collaboration) between companies and research organizations" Sub A "Strengthen research and innovation between companies and research organizations" - DGR n. 729 of 26 June 2024, Call Code PROC00118 - Section B - "Smart Manufacturing" Area
CUP: D19J24000750007
UNIVE Scientific Director: Leonardo Maccari
UNIVE status: beneficiary (partner)
Duration: 02/04/2025 - 30/04/2027
Total project cost: € 1.903.713,50
Budget UNIVE: € 95.000,01 (of which € 63.500,01 of POR FESR funding and € 31.500,00 of UNIVE co-financing)
UNIVE research group: Leonardo Maccari, Agostino Cortesi, Pietro Ferrara
The project aims to develop a prototype for a reconfigurable low-Earth orbit satellite. Ca’ Foscari’s role will be to analyze satellite communication architectures, with a focus on security, performance, and interoperability. The process will begin with a direct assessment of the industrial partners’ needs, in order to design high-performance solutions that meet real-world requirements. A review of the existing literature on open protocols will guide the selection of the most promising technologies, with careful attention to their ability to protect data and resist attacks.
Building on this foundation, the project will carry out an in-depth security analysis, identifying critical assets, potential threats, and the most effective countermeasures. Open-source implementations of the selected protocols will be examined to strengthen the overall infrastructure.
In parallel, the performance of the satellite system will be optimized through simulations and emulations on open-source platforms. Key aspects to be explored include ground coverage in relation to satellite constellation layout, the efficiency of inter-satellite communications, and the scalability of algorithms in relation to available hardware resources.
SUNRISE
Unified System for the Narration, Representation, Innovation, Style and Expression of artistic manufacture
Project number: project code and title 24729_001392 - SUNRISE, application code: 24729_001392_02701760288
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto ERDF 2021-2027 for the financing of research and development projects implemented by Regional Innovative Networks and Industrial Districts. Specific Objective 1.1 "Develop and strengthen research and innovation capabilities and the introduction of advanced technologies" Action 1.1.1 "Strengthen research and innovation (in collaboration) between companies and research organizations" Sub A "Strengthen research and innovation between companies and research organizations" - DGR n. 729 of 26 June 2024, Call code PROC00115 - Section E - "Culture and Creativity" Area
CUP: D19J24000660007
UNIVE Scientific Director: Andrea Albarelli
UNIVE status: DAIS is a beneficiary (partner) together with VSM (VSM contact person, as well as main project manager: Prof. Carlo Bagnoli)
Duration: 01/01/2025 - 30/04/2027
Budget UNIVE: € 441.910,00 (of which €309,337.00 of POR FESR financing and €132,573.00 of UNIVE co-financing, the share managed by DAIS is €220,955.00, of which €154,668.50 of POR FESR financing and €66,286.50 of DAIS co-financing)
UNIVE research group: Andrea Albarelli, Sabina Rossi
The SUNRISE project, led by RIR EUTEKNOS, aims to resolve the dichotomy between artisan tradition and technological innovation in the artistic manufacturing sector through an approach oriented towards research and development (R&D) and experimental development. On the one hand, artistic manufacturing is based on tacit skills, manual abilities, and material knowledge; on the other, the adoption of advanced digital technologies, such as CAD software and automated design tools, risks marginalizing these skills. Furthermore, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises questions about artisan creativity, posing the issue of complete automation of creative processes. SUNRISE proposes an innovative "competence enhancing" model, which combines the analytical and data-driven capacity of "T" (technological) Intelligence with the practical and material experience of "A" (artisan) Intelligence. The project involves the experimental development of an AI-based virtual assistant capable of supporting artistic manufacturing companies in generating design ideas and defining style, promoting a synergy between tradition and innovation through the strategic integration of emerging technologies.
Food-4-Life
Functional foods for health and well-being: Innovation in raw materials, characterization of plant- and animal-based proteins, new approaches to shelf life, and more sustainable packaging
Project number: project code and title 24729_002005 - “Alimenti funzionali per la salute e benessere: Innovazione delle materie prime, caratterizzazione delle proteine di origine vegetale e animale, nuovi approcci per la shelf life e packaging più sostenibile” - Food-4-Life, application code (for RVE Funds): 24729_002005_05035620284
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027 for the financing of research and development projects implemented by Regional Innovative Networks and Industrial Districts. Specific Objective 1.1 "Develop and strengthen research and innovation capabilities and the introduction of advanced technologies" Action 1.1.1 "Strengthen research and innovation (in collaboration) between companies and research organizations" Sub-A "Strengthen research and innovation between companies and research organizations" - DGR n. 729 of 26 June 2024, Call Code PROC00114 - Section D - "Smart Agrifood" Area
CUP: D19J24000670007
UNIVE Scientific Director: Francesco Valentino
UNIVE status: DAIS is a beneficiary (partner) together with DSMN (DSMN contact person, as well as main project manager: Prof. Beghetto)
Duration: 28/09/2024 - 30/04/2027
Budget UNIVE: € 153.425,16 (of which €101,855.01 of POR FESR funding and €51,570.15 of UNIVE co-financing, the share managed by DAIS is €72,546.00, of which €50,782.20 of POR FESR funding and €21,736.80 of DAIS co-financing)
UNIVE research group: Francesco Valentino, Elena Semenzin, Andrea Brunelli
The project focuses on the production of biodegradable polymers belonging to the polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) family, developed through biotechnological processes that transform agricultural by-products into high-value materials. These innovative bioplastics offer a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, as they are derived from renewable sources and are fully biodegradable and compostable.
The main goal is to develop next-generation food packaging solutions that ensure chemical safety, high performance, and a reduced environmental and socio-economic impact throughout their entire life cycle. The project adopts the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach promoted by the European Commission, ensuring that innovation goes hand in hand with safety and sustainability.
SUPREME
Human-Centric Systems for Advanced Manufacturing Products and Processes
Project number: project code and title 24729_001692 - INNOVAZIONE, application code: 24729_001692_04444860276
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027 for the financing of research and development projects implemented by Regional Innovative Networks and Industrial Districts. Specific Objective 1.1 "Develop and strengthen research and innovation capabilities and the introduction of advanced technologies" Action 1.1.1 "Strengthen research and innovation (in collaboration) between companies and research organizations" Sub A "Strengthen research and innovation between companies and research organizations" - DGR n. 729 of 26 June 2024, Call code PROC00119 - Section A - "Multi-RIR/Multi-Districts/Multi-RIR-Districts" Area
CUP: D19J24000810007
UNIVE Scientific Director: Agostino Cortesi
UNIVE status: beneficiary (partner)
Duration: 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2026
Total project cost: € 3.897.208,94
Budget UNIVE: € 150.015,07 (of which €100,609.85 of POR FESR funding and €49,405.22 of UNIVE co-financing)
UNIVE research group: Agostino Cortesi, Pietro Ferrara
The SUPREME project aims to design and implement advanced and safe systems for monitoring production lines/products, for optimizing the process and its efficiency (including energy efficiency), fault detection and maintenance, quality control and traceability. The focus is on advanced decision-making systems to support the operator that increase their operability and centrality within the various company functions, in the direction of a more efficient and sustainable industrial vision. It develops in three distinct, interconnected but complementary research areas: the development of AI tools to promote transparent and pervasive cooperation between man and machine in decision support systems; development of safe solutions by design for industrial software architectures, to ensure resilience; the creation of solutions for the integration of human work with factory information systems.
REWASTER
Innovative circular treatments of tanning process waste
Project number: project code and title 24729_001761 - “TRATTAMENTI CIRCOLARI INNOVATIVI DEGLI SCARTI DEL PROCESSO CONCIARIO”, application code: 24729_001761_80007720271
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027 for the financing of research and development projects implemented by Regional Innovation Networks and Industrial Districts. Specific Objective 1.1 "Develop and strengthen research and innovation capabilities and the introduction of advanced technologies" Action 1.1.1 "Strengthen research and innovation (in collaboration) between companies and research organizations" Sub A "Strengthen research and innovation between companies and research organizations" - DGR n. 729 of 26 June 2024, Call Code PROC00118 - Section B – "Smart Manufacturing" Area
CUP: D19J24000760007
UNIVE Scientific Director: Francesco Valentino
UNIVE status: DAIS is a beneficiary (partner) together with DSMN (DSMN contact person Prof. Beghetto)
Duration: 01/11/2024 - 31/12/2026
Total project cost: € 1.450.154,18
Budget UNIVE: € 140.179,63 (of which €98,125.74 of POR FESR financing and €42,053.89 of UNIVE co-financing, the share managed by DAIS is €90,201.00 of which €63,140.70 of POR FESR financing and €27,060.30 of DAIS co-financing)
UNIVE research group: Francesco Valentino, Paolo Pavan
The project activities include the study, identification and mapping of critical substances deriving from the tanning process and subsequent implementation of resolutive actions or enhancements with advanced technologies to improve the quality of tannery wastewaters. The main mission is to find alternative tanning processes to limit the substances that favour the solubility of chromium, reduce the concentration of sulphates and other substances that are difficult to biodegrade. The main research activities will focus on the development of new treatments on specific wastewaters, particularly those related to the re-tanning, dyeing and fattening (RDF) processes. These treatments need to be investigated and optimized to reduce the content of recalcitrant substances, soluble chromium and dyes in the treated wastewaters. The main treatment technologies to be implemented are: a) membrane biological treatment (MBR) followed by a tertiary advanced oxidation process (AOP) such as cold plasma; b) advanced biological treatments using mesophilic or thermophilic bacteria and sulphur-reducing microorganisms. A new differentiated treatment system for water from the abatement of finishing spray booths will also be evaluated, with water recycling and reuse for the same finishing process services.
CONVECS
COmmuNity of the VEneto Region for Scientific Computing
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027 Action 1.1.2 "Supporting investments in research infrastructure, innovation centers, and technology transfer for the provision of advanced services to businesses" Sub B "Super Computing Veneto", Public notice for the activation of a regional supercomputing (HPC) infrastructure Super Computing Veneto. DGR n. 1154 of 19 September 2023
Concession decree of the contribution: AVEPA Decree prot. 295109 of 05.09.2024 PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027. Action 1.1.2 DGR n. 1154/2023 "Supporting investments in research infrastructure, innovation centers, and technology transfer for the provision of advanced services to businesses" Sub B "Super Computing Veneto". Fundability and spending commitment, published in BUR n. 122 of 13 September 2024
CUP: C97H23001700002
UNIVE-DAIS Scientific Director: Marco Salvatore Nobile
UNIVE Technical Manager: Tommaso Piazza - Computer Services and Telecommunications Area (ASIT)
TEMPORARY ASSOCIATION FOR PURPOSE (ATS) established by the University of Padua (leader), Ca' Foscari University of Venice, University of Verona, National Institute of Nuclear Physics
Duration: 20/09/2024 - 14/09/2027
Total project cost: € 16.666.667,00
POR FESR contribution: € 15.000.000,00
Budget available for UNIVE: € 1.000.000,00 of POR-FESR contribution
UNIVE research group: Marco Salvatore Nobile
Website: www.unive.it/convecs-eng
The CONVECS Project (Venetian Community for Scientific Computing) represents a collaborative effort among the main Universities and research centers in Veneto, with the support of the Veneto Region. The goal of the project is to strengthen the high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure to support research and industrial innovation, in line with the Veneto Region’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3). Through a federated “Hub and Spoke” architecture – with the University of Padua as the lead institution and the participation of INFN, the University of Verona, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and IUAV University – CONVECS integrates cutting-edge multicore and GPU technologies to provide advanced computing, cloud computing, and big data analysis services. Each institution independently manages its local node, interconnected via a high-speed network, and shares resources within a distributed infrastructure. Access is granted to internal staff (faculty, researchers, technicians), project partners, and external users, ensuring high standards of service and security. The CONVECS project promotes:
- the enhancement of academic and professional expertise;
- collaboration between research and industry;
- public engagement activities (conferences, workshops, events);
- a training program for researchers and technicians aimed at skill development and effective use of the infrastructure.
CeTrA 2.0
Research infrastructure Centre for Trace Analysis
Project number: ID 10693633
Call identifier: Call for proposals PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027 Action 1.1.2 Sub A "Support for investments in research infrastructure, innovation centers, and technology transfer for the provision of advanced services to businesses" - DGR n. 1237 of 10 October 2023 - Priority 1, RSO 1.1. "Research and innovation capacity and introduction of advanced technologies"
Concession decree of the contribution: AVEPA Decree prot. 294185/2024 of 03.09.2024 - rep. 407/2024 - class. VI/9 - PR Veneto FESR 2021-2027. Action 1.1.2 Sub A DGR n. 1237/2023. Call for proposals for "Support for investments in research infrastructure, innovation centers, and technology transfer for the provision of advanced services to businesses." Fundability and spending commitment, published in BUR n. 122 of 13 September 2024
CUP: H73C23001120002
UNIVE Scientific Director: Marco Roman
UNIVE status: coordinator
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2026
Total project cost: € 5.835.227,10
POR FESR contribution: € 4.668.221,68
UNIVE co-financing: € 1.167.005,42
UNIVE research group: Marco Roman
The project aims to enhance the Research Infrastructure Centre for Trace Analysis (CeTrA) within the framework of the Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) of the Veneto Region (2021 – 2027 Programme). By strengthening technical-scientific (instrumental) and managerial resources, CeTrA will be developed and improved as a provider of analytical services and advanced expertise to support technological innovation. The main areas of development include Smart Agrifood and Smart Living & Energy, with particular focus on the analysis of emissions and pollutants in the atmosphere and hydrosphere, the development of innovative materials, analysis of micro and macronutrients in soils and food, and food traceability. The project represents the continuation of a long-term strategy already initiated within the PNRR ITINERIS project and linked to DAIS as a Department of Excellence recognized by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR), which will further strengthen CeTrA’s role as a connecting infrastructure between regional stakeholders, both public and private, and the national and European research infrastructure network, with a particular focus on the digitization of services and the implementation of the European principles of Open and FAIR data.