Research Projects

Timing: From 1/7/2024 to 31/03/2026.

Cluster Horizon Europe: Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive society; Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space.

ERC Sectors: SH1 Individuals, Markets and Organisations; SH2 Institutions, Governance and Legal Systems; PE6 Computer Science and Informatics; LS8 Environmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution; SH8 Studies of Cultures and Arts; PE8 Products and Processes Engineering.

Description: This PRA project aims to investigate emerging business models and value creation strategies within the cultural and creative industries, in light of the sector’s ongoing alignment with the European Commission’s priorities on green and digital transition and social innovation. In particular, the project seeks to examine the new challenges and opportunities arising from the evolution of global knowledge markets, with a specific focus on the strategic role of Data and Information Analysis, Business Intelligence (BI) systems, Cybersecurity, and Data-Driven Decision-Making (DDM) processes in shaping innovative business models.

Research Team: Borin Elena (Principal Investigator); Dr. Cavallo Federica; Prof. Cillo Valentina ; Dr. Cringoli Gerardo; Dr. Faini Fernanda; Prof. Fait Monica; Prof. Fiano Fabio; Dr. Mirone Francesco; Dr. Pasquale Sasso.

Timing: From 1/7/2024 to 31/03/2026. 

Clusters of reference of the Horizon Europe programme: Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space; Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment. 

ERC Sectors: SH1 Individuals, Markets and Organisations; SH2 Institutions, Governance and Legal Systems; PE6 Computer Science and Informatics; LS8 Environmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution; PE8 Products and Processes Engineering.

Description: This FRC project aims to explore the agri-food industry and map Sustainable Innovation Ecosystems (SIEs) through environmental, economic, cultural, and social lenses. The study seeks to evaluate the sector’s capacity—enhanced by technological progress—to drive sustainable innovation and generate economic value for both ecosystems and local communities. The project endeavours to define a new business model that integrates biotechnology, knowledge, and innovation, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise across biotechnology, agro-industry, tourism, and cultural promotion. Its core objective is to develop models of sustainable innovation ecosystems within the agri-food sector. 

Research Team: Prof. Fiano Fabio (Principal Investigator); Prof. Borin Elena; Prof. Cillo Valentina; Dr. Sasso Pasquale; Prof. Sorrentino Marco.

Timing: From 1/6/2025 to 1/06/2026. 

Clusters of reference of the Horizon Europe programme: Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Cluster 1 – Health, Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space.

ERC Sectors: SH1 – Individuals, Markets and Organisations, SH2 – Institutions, Governance and Policy, PE6 – Computer Science and Informatics, LS7 – Public Health and Health Systems.

Description: This FRC project aims to analyze new trends in food consumption and the growing focus on supply chain safety and traceability, in a context of convergence between the agri-food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Through predictive models based on artificial intelligence, it aims to support businesses and institutions in developing strategies aimed at food safety, prevention, sustainable growth, and public health protection.

Research Team: Dr. Pasquale Sasso (Principal Investigator); Prof. Borin Elena; Prof. Cillo Valentina; Prof. Sorrentino Marco; Dr. Benedetta Coluccia; Dr. Gerando Crignoli; Prof. Monica Fait; Prof. Fabio Fiano; Prof. Paolino Fierro; Prof. Stefano Fontana; Prof. Marco Sorrentino; Dr. Pietro Stilo.