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At the University of Ferrara, we pride ourselves on our rich academic heritage and commitment to fostering innovation. With a diverse range of programs and research opportunities, we create a vibrant environment where students and faculty collaborate to push the boundaries of knowledge. Located in the historic city of Ferrara, we emphasize both traditional scholarship and modern advancements, preparing our graduates to meet today’s global challenges. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and exploring collaborative opportunities that benefit both our community and the broader professional landscape.
Cluster 5: Energy
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-06 Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirsHORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-14 Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI-PV PartnershipHORIZON-CL5-2027-05-D4-06 Thermal energy optimisation and waste heat recovery of high energy demand IT rooms in buildings or small edge data centres
Cluster 4: Digital & Industry
HORIZON-CL4-2027-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03: Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumptionHORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-10: Horizon scanning and foresight in future enabling digital technologiesHORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-01: Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (Virtual Worlds Partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02: Create A thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web4.0 ecosystem (Virtual Worlds Partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-07: Facilitate the engagement of European stakeholders in international digital standardisationHORIZON-CL4-2027-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52-two-stage: New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-02: Advanced manufacturing for key products (Made in Europe partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-03: Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (Made in Europe partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-06: Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-08: Textile circularity through advanced processing and manufacturing technologies and system approaches (Textiles for the Future partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-22: Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-32-two-stage: Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industriesHORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-42: Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startupsHORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-47: Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs