EUVATION: Spotlight on European Innovation

By Technikon

What's EUVATION: Spotlight on European Innovation about?

EUVATION: Spotlight on European innovation. Follow along as your host, Peter Balint from Technikon talks with partners from selected European high-tech research and innovation projects. What is the impact they are making on tomorrow by the work they are doing today? From short term challenges to long-term goals, see how your tax money supports innovation throughout Europe. 

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EUVATION: Spotlight on European Innovation episodes:

01.04.2022
iPC (4) H2020 Project: About why the future paediatric cancer treatment is in personalization
In this episode we welcome Davide Cirillo. He represents the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, a partner in iPC which, by the way, stands for Indivualized Peadiatric Cure. We talk about how explainable AI and machine learning is the key to tailor...
01.03.2022
iPC (3) H2020 Project: How algorithms can improve treatment for children with cancer
In this episode we talk with Pieter Mestdagh, principal investigator at the Cancer Research Insitute Ghent, who is a project partner in iPC. He shares his teams methods with us for a better understanding of their motives and how algorithms can...
12.21.2021
REINDEER (2) H2020 Project: A closer look at RadioWeaves Technology and how it might be used
In this Episode, we will speak with Erik Larsson, Professor and Head of the Division for Communication Systems in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Linköping University, about how the REINDEER H2020 Project can help facilitate the idea of embedded...
12.16.2021
Ethics and Technology (6) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Engineering and Technology
In this episode we welcome Rebecca Roache, a British philosopher and Senior Lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London and Jonathan Seglow, Associate Professor in the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy also at at Royal Holloway. See omnystudio.com/listener...
12.16.2021
EXFILES (5) H2020 Project: About Microscopic Views and the Hardware Approach
In this episode, we continue our in-depth look at the EXFILES project. Today we speak with Olivier Thomas, a partner in EXFILES, he along with his team of 10 cyber security experts are responsible for hardware solutions in EXFILES. He...
12.16.2021
EXFILES (4) H2020 Project: An Inside View from an LEA Partner
In this episode, we look at the EXFILES project once again. Today we speak with Nicolas from the National Forensic Lab for the French Gendarmerie. He talks about the challenge of extracting forensic evidence from locked phones and how the...
12.07.2021
EXFILES (3) H2020 Project: A Look from the Inside
In this episode, we look at the EXFILES project once again. We speak with project partner Renaud Feil from Synacktiv in Paris about developing methods to access locked phones. There is no easy solution but in EXFILES, partners across Europe...
12.03.2021
REALHOLO (1) H2020 Project: An Introduction
In this episode, we introduce the REALHOLO project. Partners Hagen Stolle and Johannes Pleikies from SeeReal Technologies speak about the goals and challenges in this H2020 project which aims to bring holography to the forefront by prototyping practical applications. This project has...
12.02.2021
DECODER (4) H2020 Project: Weighing in with The UPV
Three partners from the Universitat Politècnica de València discuss their particular roles in the DECODER H2020 project. We speak with Tanja Ernestina Vos, Borja Davó Gelardo and Nacho Mansanet Benavent about the project goals and progress as the consortium reaches...
11.22.2021
DECODER (3) H2020 Project: Open source software development solutions
In this episode we speak with Olivier Bouzereau from OW2 about the DECODER project and how their commitment to open source technologies will make their work available to developers around the world. The DECODER project has received funding from the European...
11.16.2021
SERENA (5) H2020 Project: Signal Processing
SERENA partners are exploring the use of high frequencies for data delivery. Using gallium nitride on silicon as a means to develop high performance millimeter-wave active antenna systems, at a commercially viable price-point while remaining energy efficient is at the heart...
10.29.2021
Car2TERA (5) H2020 Project: Focus on the Demonstrators
Today we zero in on the circuits used in the demonstrators for the Car2TERA project. Herbert Zirath from Chalmers University of Technology talks about some of the challenges involved and how his team has dealt with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
10.12.2021
Car2TERA (4) H2020 Project: Checking in with Jonas Hansryd & Yinggang Li from Ericsson
In this episode we speak with with Jonas Hansryd & Yinggang Li from Ericsson about the progress of the Car2TERA project. They share some details about why this project is so important for the future of automobiles and what Ericsson...
10.07.2021
Ethics and Technology (5) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Engineering and Technology
In this episode we speak with Elisabeth Oswald professor from the department of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity at The University of Klagenfurt about the ethics considerations in the world of education and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.21.2021
REINDEER (1) H2020 Project: Using RadioWeaves for smart connect-compute platform
In this episode we speak with Liesbet Van der Perre, Technology Lead in the REINDEER project. She informs us about the overarching goals in REINDEER and explains how the project will benefits residents of the EU and the EU itself. The...
07.28.2021
SERENA (4) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems
In this episode we speak with Christian Fager a professor from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. He speaks with us about the SERENA project. Partners in SERENA are looking at using gallium nitride alongside traditional silicon to enable beam steering...
07.02.2021
From the University of Klagenfurt: Green passport and Data Privacy
In this episode, we again invite students from the University of Klagenfurt to host their own show to examine some of the data privacy issues in post COVID world. Sabrina Strauß and Thomas Marquet speak with cryptographer and cryptanalyst Bart...
06.30.2021
From the University of Klagenfurt: Contact Tracing and Data Privacy
In this episode, we invite students from the University of Klagenfurt to host their own show to examine some of the ethical issues in their field of study. Claudia Maußner & Nikita Soldatov speak with Professor Carmela Troncoso of EPFL in Switzerland,...
06.03.2021
Ethics and Technology (1) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Medical and Health Sciences
In this episode we speak with Nikola Biller-Andorno who directs the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. We look at some of the ethics issues in medical and health sciences and how to...
06.01.2021
certMILS (3) H2020 Project: Security Certification to Protect Critical Infrastructure
certMILS seeks to find ways of shortening, simplifying, and implementing new certification methodologies with the ultimate goal of efficient security in cyber physical systems across Europe. In this episode, Peter Balint from Technikon speaks with Jan Rollo from project partner Sysgo...
05.28.2021
Ethics and Technology (2) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Infrastructure & Smart Mobility
In this episode, we speak with Hans Graux, an attorney in Brussels whose firm, Timelex specializes in the legal aspects of information technology, which of course includes ethics. We will see how constructing a world class Infrastructure & Smart Mobility platform...
05.26.2021
Ethics and Technology (3) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Cybersecurity
Conçalo Cadete joins us to talk about the ethical framework which is becoming standard for large, EU funded projects. As is an internal auditor for a cybersecurity project spanning Europe, he is well equipped to share some of the success...
05.25.2021
Ethics and Technology (4) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Engineering and Technology
Today Marcel Moritz joins our ethics conversation. He manages Legal, Ethical and Societal Issues in a EU funded project which addresses complex forensic tools for law enforcement agencies. He joines us today from The University of Lille where is is...
05.04.2021
Safe4RAIL-2 (4) H2020 Project: Focus on Work Package 3
In this episode, we discus work package 3 (Functional Distribution Framework and Simulation Framework) in the Safe4RAIL-2 project. This work package is dedicated to technological developments producing dedicated project outcomes such as deliverables and implementations. Iñigo Odriozola is the work package...
05.03.2021
Safe4RAIL-2 (3) H2020 Project: Focus on Work Package 2
In this episode we speak with Jérôme Härri from the Safe4RAIL-2 project. He leads the part of the project which focuses on introducing wireless to replace a network of wires to and from the TCMS, or brain of the train....
04.20.2021
EXFILES (1) H2020 Project: Europe Fights Against Crime and Terrorism
In this episode we take a first look at the EU funded EXFILES project. This effort gives investigators the tools and methods to perform forensics on encrypted mobile devices. The consortium is made up of Law Enforcement Agencies, high-tech SMEs, research...
03.28.2021
Safe4RAIL-2 (2) H2020 Project: Focus on Work Package 1
In this episode, we discus work package 1 (TSN-based Drive-by-Data) in the Safe4RAIL-2 project. The goal of the Drive-by-Data network is to provide a robust, safe and secure communication system for the next generation Train Control and Monitoring System. Mohammed...
03.18.2021
EXFILES (2) H2020 Project: Europe Fights Against Crime and Terrorism
In this episode we focus again on the EXFILES project. This effort gives investigators the tools and methods to perform forensics on encrypted mobile devices. The consortium is made up of Law Enforcement Agencies, high-tech SMEs, research organisations and universities. Today we speak...
02.26.2021
Safe4RAIL-2 (1) H2020 Project: Smart Trains - The Ticket to the Future
Safe4RAIL-2 is a Europrean project aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of the European railway system. The project has three main objectives: to increase the accuracy of data management in the communication bus of the train; to develop wireless...
02.25.2021
SERENA (3) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems
SERENA is a European project which has an important role the future of communications. Their goal is to develop 5G antenna architecture which is small, cost efficient with robust thermal management schemes. Today we speak with Yannis Papananos from project partner...
12.22.2020
AQUARIUS (4) H2020 Project: More on Testing the Sensor Prototype
In today’s episode we speak with Christoph Puls from OMV. He is involved in the day to day when it comes to testing the prototype sensor. Christoph is well equipped to evaluate the results that come from the Aquarius water sensor in...
12.16.2020
AQUARIUS (3) H2020 Project: Testing the Sensor Prototype
In this episode we continue to learn more about the Aquarius Project. We speak with Joep van den Broeke from from project partner KWR. KWR is a research institute in the Netherlands serving the Dutch drinking water utilities. Joep and...
12.16.2020
AQUARIUS (2) H2020 Project: Impacts in the Clean Water Market
Hakan Ricardo Turan from Aquarius Project partner QuantaRed Technologies speaks with us about the market implications of the potential water quality sensor that is destined to see commercial production as a result of Aquarius. How does the marketplace push technology...or...
11.25.2020
FutureTPM (3) H2020 Project: A conversation with Technical Lead Thanassis Giannetsos
This time around we look again at the FutureTPM project. This consortium is committed to future proofing todays crypto algorithms by developing the quantum resistant Trusted Platform Module. In other words, FutureTPM is paving the way for computer security in...
10.23.2020
FutureTPM (2) H2020 Project: A conversation with Technical Lead Liqun Chen
In this episode we explore the FutureTPM project again. This consortium is committed to future proofing todays crypto algorithms by developing the quantum resistant Trusted Platform Module. In other words, they are developing hardware and software security standards systems to...
10.07.2020
SERENA (2) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems with Cédric Corrège
The project SERENA (gan-on-Silicon Efficient mm-wave euRopean system iNtegration platform) will develop a system architecture and technology platform by using an integrated approach. In this episode we speak with Cédric Corrège from Ommic and learn about the project status and...
09.29.2020
AQUARIUS (1) H2020 Project: A conversation with Anatol Ehrlich
The AQUARIUS project aims to provide an on- and inline capable mid-IR sensing solution to meet legal provisions for industrial waste water and drinking water monitoring.In this episode, we speak with Anatol Erlich from QuantaRed about some of the more...
09.04.2020
FutureTPM (1) H2020 Project: A conversation with Silviu Vlasceanu from Huawei
With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), industry’s digital transformation has begun by bringing new challenges. Security is one of the main concerns, due in part to recent developments in quantum computing. FutureTPM is an EU funded project...
08.24.2020
EPIC (3) H2020 Project: Creating a New Generation of Forward-Error-Correction Codes
In this episode we speak with Jhon Jimenez and Timo Lehnigk-Emden from Creonic. They are project partners in EPIC. We talk about project completion and what practical results can be observed and applied. The EPIC project has received funding from the...
08.24.2020
SERENA (1) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems
The project SERENA (gan-on-Silicon Efficient mm-wave euRopean system iNtegration platform) will develop a system architecture and technology platform by using an integrated approach. In this episode we speak with Uwe Maaß and learn about the project status and why it is...
08.11.2020
EPIC (2) H2020 Project: A conversation with Onur Sahin from InterDigital
The EPIC H2020 project is winding down. Partner, Onur Sahin reports all is well; goals have been met, demonstrators are working and there has been a great sense of cooperation among partners. The EPIC project has received funding from the European...
07.10.2020
SPARTA SPECIAL SERIES (3): An Insiders View of Where Cybersecurity Meets Pandemic (episode 3)
In this three part series, we look at the SPARTA project in the context of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Why is hacking up, what is the relationship between pandemic and security breach and what are lessons learned so far in...
07.03.2020
SPARTA SPECIAL SERIES (2): An Insiders View of Where Cybersecurity Meets Pandemic (part 2)
In this three part series, we look at the SPARTA project in the context of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Why is hacking up, what is the relationship between pandemic and security breach and what are lessons learned so far in...
06.24.2020
EPIC (1) H2020 Project: Creating a New Generation of Forward-Error-Correction Codes
In this podcast we talk about the EPIC project. EPIC is an EU funded effort to rebuild error correction codes for data transmission so that they will continue to work in super fast beyond 5G speeds. We speak with Catherine...
06.17.2020
SPARTA SPECIAL SERIES (1): An Insiders View of Where Cybersecurity Meets Pandemic (part 1)
In this three part series, we look at the SPARTA project in the context of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Why is hacking up, what is the relationship between pandemic and security breach and what are lessons learned so far in...
05.28.2020
certMILS (2) H2020 Project: Security Certification to Protect Critical Infrastructure (part two)
Using the existing MILS or Multiple Independent Levels of Security platform, certMILS seeks to find ways of shortening, simplifying, and implementing new certification methodologies with the ultimate goal of efficient security in cyber physical systems across Europe. In this episode we...
05.27.2020
certMILS (1) H2020 Project: Security Certification to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Using the existing MILS or Multiple Independent Levels of Security platform, certMILS seeks to find ways of shortening, simplifying, and implementing new certification methodologies with the ultimate goal of efficient security in cyber physical systems across Europe. In this episode we...
05.20.2020
Car2TERA (3) H2020 Project: Wlodek Strupinski gives some insights
In this episode we talk about Car2TERA and the use of graphene to leverage the latest in semiconductor technology to push the project forward. Wlodek Strupinski from Vigo System joins us to make his role in Car2TERA a little clearer. The...
05.05.2020
iPC (2) H2020 Project: Patients, Data and Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, we talk about the iPC project with Matteo Manica. He's a research staff member at the IBM Research Lab in Europe at the Zurich location. He describes his role and some of the overarching goals of this...
04.23.2020
DECODER (2) H2020 Project: Another Look at Improving Efficiency, Speed and Development Protocols in Software Development
In this episode, we speak with Victoria Torres from the University of Valencia. She is a project partner in DECODER and she brings a unique perspective of an academic partner. The DECODER project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon...

What's EUVATION: Spotlight on European Innovation about?

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EUVATION: Spotlight on European Innovation episodes:

iPC (4) H2020 Project: About why the future paediatric cancer treatment is in personalization

iPC (3) H2020 Project: How algorithms can improve treatment for children with cancer

REINDEER (2) H2020 Project: A closer look at RadioWeaves Technology and how it might be used

Ethics and Technology (6) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Engineering and Technology

EXFILES (5) H2020 Project: About Microscopic Views and the Hardware Approach

EXFILES (4) H2020 Project: An Inside View from an LEA Partner

EXFILES (3) H2020 Project: A Look from the Inside

REALHOLO (1) H2020 Project: An Introduction

DECODER (4) H2020 Project: Weighing in with The UPV

DECODER (3) H2020 Project: Open source software development solutions

SERENA (5) H2020 Project: Signal Processing

Car2TERA (5) H2020 Project: Focus on the Demonstrators

Car2TERA (4) H2020 Project: Checking in with Jonas Hansryd & Yinggang Li from Ericsson

Ethics and Technology (5) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Engineering and Technology

REINDEER (1) H2020 Project: Using RadioWeaves for smart connect-compute platform

SERENA (4) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems

From the University of Klagenfurt: Green passport and Data Privacy

From the University of Klagenfurt: Contact Tracing and Data Privacy

Ethics and Technology (1) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Medical and Health Sciences

certMILS (3) H2020 Project: Security Certification to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Ethics and Technology (2) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Infrastructure & Smart Mobility

Ethics and Technology (3) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Cybersecurity

Ethics and Technology (4) – a Prerequisite for European Research: Engineering and Technology

Safe4RAIL-2 (4) H2020 Project: Focus on Work Package 3

Safe4RAIL-2 (3) H2020 Project: Focus on Work Package 2

EXFILES (1) H2020 Project: Europe Fights Against Crime and Terrorism

Safe4RAIL-2 (2) H2020 Project: Focus on Work Package 1

EXFILES (2) H2020 Project: Europe Fights Against Crime and Terrorism

Safe4RAIL-2 (1) H2020 Project: Smart Trains - The Ticket to the Future

SERENA (3) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems

AQUARIUS (4) H2020 Project: More on Testing the Sensor Prototype

AQUARIUS (3) H2020 Project: Testing the Sensor Prototype

AQUARIUS (2) H2020 Project: Impacts in the Clean Water Market

FutureTPM (3) H2020 Project: A conversation with Technical Lead Thanassis Giannetsos

FutureTPM (2) H2020 Project: A conversation with Technical Lead Liqun Chen

SERENA (2) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems with Cédric Corrège

AQUARIUS (1) H2020 Project: A conversation with Anatol Ehrlich

FutureTPM (1) H2020 Project: A conversation with Silviu Vlasceanu from Huawei

EPIC (3) H2020 Project: Creating a New Generation of Forward-Error-Correction Codes

SERENA (1) H2020 Project: GaN-on Silicon mm-wave systems

EPIC (2) H2020 Project: A conversation with Onur Sahin from InterDigital

SPARTA SPECIAL SERIES (3): An Insiders View of Where Cybersecurity Meets Pandemic (episode 3)

SPARTA SPECIAL SERIES (2): An Insiders View of Where Cybersecurity Meets Pandemic (part 2)

EPIC (1) H2020 Project: Creating a New Generation of Forward-Error-Correction Codes

SPARTA SPECIAL SERIES (1): An Insiders View of Where Cybersecurity Meets Pandemic (part 1)

certMILS (2) H2020 Project: Security Certification to Protect Critical Infrastructure (part two)

certMILS (1) H2020 Project: Security Certification to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Car2TERA (3) H2020 Project: Wlodek Strupinski gives some insights

iPC (2) H2020 Project: Patients, Data and Artificial Intelligence

DECODER (2) H2020 Project: Another Look at Improving Efficiency, Speed and Development Protocols in Software Development