Graphene Alliance for Sustainable Multifunctional Materials to Tackle Environmental Challenges

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23
Partners
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10
Countries
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36
Months
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9,5
M€ Budget
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Use cases

The Project

GIANCE is a 3-year long project funded by Horizon Europe. The consortium consists of 23 partners from 10 countries, representing the full value chain, with leading OEMs, large industries, world-class research and education organisations, and innovative SMEs.

GIANCE presents creative solutions to environmental challenges by establishing a comprehensive and industry-driven platform. This platform aims to design, develop, and produce the next generation of affordable, eco-friendly, lightweight, and recyclable materials based on graphene and related substances (GRM). These materials include multifunctional composites, coatings, foams, and membranes (GRM-bM) with enhanced properties, such as thermal, mechanical, and chemical features.

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GIANCE impacts

01 Revolutionary Materials Solutions
  • Develops novel, scalable, and multifunctional materials (GRM-bM).
  • Enhances manufacturing processes for eco-designed solutions.
02 Elevating EU Leadership
  • Positions the EU as a global leader in GRM-bM technologies.
  • Unlocks innovation potential, fostering economic competitiveness
03 Driving Circular Economy
  • Implements circular design for manufacturing and product life.
  • Facilitates recyclability and eco-friendly disposal of materials.
04 Significant Weight Reduction
  • Achieves substantial weight reduction in automotive applications.
  • Enhances energy efficiency, contributing to a greener transport sector
05 Multifunctional Performance
  • Improves scratch, fire, and coating resistance.
  • Increases impact strength, water permeability, and oxidative resistance.
06 Innovation in Manufacturing
  • Optimizes manufacturing processes for resource efficiency.
  • Introduces on-line monitoring systems for quality control.
07 Strategic Autonomy and Competitiveness
  • Strengthens EU capacities in key industries.
  • Minimizes dependency on non-EU countries in the digital supply chain.
08 Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Develops Ucs for durability, reusability, and scalability.
  • Promotes remanufacturing and high-quality recycling.
09 Environmental Performance
  • Achieves up to 30% improvement in environmental performance.
  • Aligns with the EU Circular Economy Action Plan for climate-neutrality.
10 Building European Resilience
  • Boosts EU resilience and sovereignty in key sectors.
  • Accelerates adoption of innovative materials, supporting long-term sustainability.

News & Events

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May 22, 2025

GIANCE and 2D-PRINTABLE at the 9th EU-Korea Workshop on Graphene and 2D Materials in Strasbourg

On 26 May 2025, the 9th EU-Korea Workshop on Graphene and 2D Materials will take place at the Institute for Supramolecular Science and Engineering, University of Strasbourg, gathering leading researchers and innovators from Europe and Korea to explore the latest advancements in graphene and related materials. Among the key participants are the GIANCE and 2D-PRINTABLE […]
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April 28, 2025

A productive meeting in Rome for the project

In early April, the GIANCE project held a successful three-day meeting at the University of Roma Tor Vergata, providing a unique opportunity to strengthen the collaboration within our consortium. Participants from various international partners gathered to discuss progress, challenges, and future activities. During the sessions, work package (WP) leaders presented crucial updates on research topics, […]
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March 14, 2025

Graphene & GIANCE: Innovative Solutions and Future EU Funding Opportunities

Hybrid Workshop, Paris, 4th March 2024 – The integration of graphene into industrial applications is gaining momentum, offering groundbreaking possibilities for sustainability, performance and innovation. Recognising this potential, the recent GIANCE hybrid workshop brought together experts, researchers and industry leaders to explore advancements in graphene-related materials and their applications within the GIANCE project. The workshop […]
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