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14/03/24

5. Industry for health and Silver Economy

The researchers of the NODES project guests at the event ''Ricercatori a Merenda''

On Friday, March 1st, at the Perrone Biomedical Campus in Novara, the initiative ''Ricercatori a Merenda'' took place, a scientific dissemination event organized by the Department of Health Sciences of UPO as part of ''Qualunquemente'' project. The event is part of initiatives open to the population and the number of high school students was high. The researcher of the flagship project INNDIANA, coordinated by Professor Francesca Boccafoschi, spoke about the themes of their research, giving a general overview of the state of the art and innovative approaches in the field of renerative and personalized medicine. The students of the Hotel School ''Giuseppe Ravizza'' Insitute of Novara contributed to making the initiative special by preparing excellent themed snacks for each of the interventions. Dr Manuela Rizzi and the Anatomy group of Prof. Boccafoschi (RM1) along with Dr. Giuseppe Cappellano (RM5) carried out dissemination activities related to the NODES project (Spoke 5). Dr. Rizzi presented the snack ''The bionic man: when anatomy and innovative research meet together'', offering revolutionary perspectives in the field of tissue regeneration compromised by degenerative and inflammatory processes. With the advancement of science, we could see a new era in which tissue regeneration and the replacement of damaged organs will become easier, promoting suitable solutions to ensure an adequate quality of life even for elderly individuals affected by age-related degenerative diseases. Dr. Cappellano presented ''Health in miniature. The future of Medicine is in the organs-on-chip'' illustrating the importance of organs-on-chip in personalized medicine, with a specific focus on rheumatoid arthritis. It was emphasized that not all patients react in the same way to the available drugs aimed at slowing down the progression of the disease. The students showed great involvement, actively participating with questions and expressed great appreciation for the event.

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08/03/24

6. Primary agroindustry

Call for abstracts: Nature based solution for increasing resilience to water-related hazards

Open the call for abstracts for the session "NODES: Nature-Based Solutions for Increasing Resilience to Water-Related Hazards" as part of the international conference TerraEnVision. Natural hazards, such as slope instability, floods, and droughts, raise a global risk, especially in agroecosystems in semi-arid areas like the Mediterranean. With ongoing climate change, these events are becoming more frequent and intense, necessitating innovative and sustainable approaches to mitigate their environmental impact. The proposed session within the NODES project - Spoke 6 aims to explore the role of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in mitigating the impacts of water-related geological hazards in agroecosystems. Contributions from researchers and stakeholders are welcome, addressing biological, agronomic, geological, geomorphological, and hydrogeological aspects, as well as multidisciplinary applications of NbS for water-related risk reduction. This includes detection techniques and models designed to measure, monitor, and predict the effects of NbS and climate change on agroecosystems. The session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential of NbS as a resilience vector against water-related geological hazards, with implications for farmers and public institutions in reducing the risk of such hazards. The session is coordinated by researchers from the University of Pavia, affiliated with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering. The Call for Abstracts is open from March 4, 2024, to June 1, 2024. The session will take place during the international congress "TerraEnVision - Nature-Based Solutions to facilitate the transitions for living within the planetary boundaries" (Valencia, July 8-11, 2024). Conveners: Prof. Valerio Vivaldi, Prof. Nadia Bertolino Link congress Call for abstracts

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06/03/24

5. Industry for health and Silver Economy

Ethical Committee Approval Granted: The protocol of the Study within Research Module 1 of the Flagship Project TINCARE receives approval

After obtaining the authorization to proceed, the University Hospital Maggiore della Carità of Novara, a partner of the project, published a public call to finalize the procurement procedure for telemonitoring devices. Ethical Committees are independent bodies whose function is to protect the rights and safety of individuals participating in scientific research. In Italy, all study protocols involving human beings must undergo evaluation for ethical and sceientific aspects to ensure compliance with principles outlined in the Helsinki Declaration and the Convention of Human Rights and Biomedicine (of Oviedo). The Territorial Ethical Committee has approved the protocol of the TINCARE study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a nursing support program that includes remote telemonitoring of patients with heart failure. This has allowed the initiation of the procurement process for surveillance systems that will be provided to the users participating in the study. The system comprises a set of devices for measuring vital parameters, which will be automatically transmitted to an experienced nurse who will remotely assess the health conditions of the patients and if necessary, it will activate a multisciplinary intervention protocol aimed at preventing disease exacerbations.

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04/03/24

6. Primary agroindustry

Registrations open for the Course Wine & Branding - Digital Marketing for Food & Beverage sector

The Department of Management at the University of Turin is proud to present the course "Wine&Branding - Digital Marketing for Food&Beverage sector." This training program, included in the NODES project and part of the training initiatives of Spoke 6, will take place from April 19 to June 15, 2024. The course is designed for businesses, professionals in the agri-food sector, employees of companies, and aspiring individuals. Leading the course is Prof. Anna Claudia Pellicelli from the Department of Management at UniTO. The course adopts a multidisciplinary approach focused on the agricultural sector of the primary industry. The analysis of the history and culture of wine plays a crucial role, delving not only into local viticultural traditions but also into the current and future context of Wine Marketing. Special attention will be given to new trends and emerging challenges in the sector. Professionals trained in the course will acquire advanced marketing skills applied to Food&Beverage, with a focus on understanding consumer behaviours and preferences in the purchasing process. In-depth exploration of advanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) techniques and communication of wine products will enable the personalization of the customer experience. Marketing strategies will be tailored to the specific needs of different market segments, identifying and capitalizing on new consumption trends, such as the growing interest in organic and natural wines, and the preferences of Millennials. A key aspect of the course revolves around the approach to wine on social media, where professionals can leverage digital platforms to promote products, engage with customers, and build a strong emotional connection with the brand. Furthermore, the course delves into market segmentation, brand building, and defining buyer personas. These skills are fundamental for creating effective and differentiated marketing strategies in the wine industry, taking into account the peculiarities of the region and consumer preferences. Only a few spots available! For more information, contact corsodigital@unito.it or click here. INFORMATION

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29/02/24

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Conclusi i Bandi a Cascata di NODES

L’Ecosistema NODES finanzierà complessivamente più di 310 imprese su 186 iniziative finanziate mettendo a disposizione complessivamente 36,4 milioni di euro Si sono concluse le valutazioni per le imprese del Nord Ovest che hanno partecipato alla seconda finestra dei bandi a cascata NODES - Linea A e Linea B, terminata lo scorso 31 ottobre 2023. Le commissioni hanno quindi stilato, per ciascuno Spoke, le graduatorie di attribuzione dei fondi disponibili per progetti di ricerca industriale, sviluppo sperimentale e accesso ai servizi di innovazione che potranno essere finanziati sui fondi MUR-PNRR dell’Ecosistema. L’importo totale dei finanziamenti allocati da NODES per questa tranche è pari a 11,7 milioni di euro, per un totale di 112 imprese finanziate. Delle 72 iniziative finanziate, 46 sono progetti per ricerca industriale e sviluppo sperimentale, presentati sulla Linea A dei bandi per un investimento complessivo di 17,6 milioni di euro: per questi l’Ecosistema contribuirà con oltre 11,2 milioni di euro, per circa il 64,7% sul valore complessivo. Sulla Linea B, invece, sono 26 le proposte finanziate che permetteranno alle imprese di accedere a importanti servizi di innovazione: qui NODES contribuirà con 527 mila euro su 1 milione di costi preventivati dalle imprese, per circa il 52,7% del valore complessivo. Le graduatorie delle domande ammesse sono disponibili sulle pagine dedicate ai Bandi del portale ecs-nodes.eu: LINEA A - IIa finestra Spoke 1 - Spoke 2 - Spoke 3 - Spoke 4 - Spoke 5 - Spoke 6 - Spoke 7 LINEA B - IIa finestra Spoke 1 - Spoke 2 - Spoke 3 - Spoke 4 - Spoke 5 - Spoke 6 - Spoke 7 Con questi esiti, si concludono i Bandi a Cascata di NODES che finanziano complessivamente 186 proposte progettuali, coinvolgendo più di 310 realtà imprenditoriali dal Nord-Ovest al Sud del paese, mettendo a disposizione delle imprese oltre 36,4 milioni di euro di finanziamenti. I Bandi a cascata per le imprese, gestiti dagli Atenei dall'Ecosistema grazie alla collaborazione con Unioncamere Piemonte, hanno visto coinvolto 14 Commissioni e più di 42 esperti scientifici impegnati nel processo di selezione delle domande di finanziamento. Da oggi, inizia la fase di monitoraggio e controllo delle 186 iniziative finanziate. Per consultare gli esiti di tutti i bandi, leggi qui!

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21/02/24

5. Industry for health and Silver Economy

The role of probiotics to improve mechanisms related to the protection of neuronal cells from oxidative conditions

Despite the identification of several innovative strategies to prevent cognitive decline, there is currently no single effective approach to minimize the deterioration of cognitive function. Recent studies suggest that the regulation of the strong connection between intestine and brain, with probiotics, is a potential therapeutic strategy to support brain health.

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21/02/24

7. Agroindustria secondaria

Nuovi prodotti dagli scarti di mela

L’Uovo di Colombo Volume 7. New Food Products from Apple by-products Dal 4 all’8 marzo, entro la cornice dell’evento dei Polito Design Workshop, si svolgerà la settima edizione dell’Uovo di Colombo, il workshop di “Learning by Food Designing” destinato a studentesse e studenti della Laurea Triennale in Design e Comunicazione e in Design Sostenibile per il Sistema Alimentare del Politecnico di Torino. Una settimana per rispondere a una delle sfide della transizione ecologica: come valorizzare lo scarto alimentare? Un workshop di Food Design, tra progetto e fornelli, che parte da un bisogno reale: valorizzare i sottoprodotti dell'agroindustria secondaria realizzando nuovi prodotti edibili. Co-progettare nuovi concept e prototipi di nuovi prodotti alimentari con un approccio di Design With Food attraverso le conoscenze e competenze apprese durante il percorso di formazione.

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15/02/24

6. Primary agroindustry

Success of participants for the course 'Plant Extracts and Health'!

The 'Plant Extracts and Health' course, organized by Spoke 6 - Primary Agroindustry, and designed for professionals in primary agroindustry and related sectors, has successfully reached its maximum capacity with 25 participants. Coordinated by Prof. Daniela Rossi from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Pavia, the four training sessions provided a valuable opportunity to explore the intricate connections between plant extracts and their potential applications in the field of health. Three of these sessions took place online on February 2, February 3, and February 9, while the fourth was in person on February 10 at the Calatroni vinery in Montecalvo Versiggia, in the province of Pavia. The in-person session at the Calatroni farm started at 9:30 AM, offering participants a unique chance to experience the authentic atmosphere of a working agricultural enterprise. The session included a guided tour led by Dr. Francesco Biale, an expert enologist from the company. Throughout the visit, advanced techniques employed in the winemaking process were explained, highlighting by-products derived from viticulture.

NODES General Assembly - Dati dicembre 2023 - Apertura

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14/02/24

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General Assembly NODES: l'appuntamento di Pavia mette in luce nuovi passi avanti

Martedì 13 febbraio, Pavia ha ospitato la General Assembly dell'Ecosistema dell'Innovazione NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile - accogliendo una folta schiera di partecipanti nella suggestiva Aula Magna dell'Università. A firmare il foglio presenze c'erano i rappresentanti dei 24 Partners: Responsabili scientifici, Project Manager, Amministrativi, WP Leader, Massa critica... per fare il punto di persona sulle attività e i nuovi passi che l'Ecosistema si prefigge di compiere nel futuro. Hellas Cena - ProRettrice dell'Università di Pavia (Ateneo padrone di casa e che insieme a Politecnico di Torino e Università degli Studi di Torino presiede il Consiglio di Amministrazione dell'Ente) - ha preso la parola per salutare i 200 del pubblico dando avvio così ai lavori: "È ormai evidente come l'Ecosistema NODES esprima una forte capacità di fare squadra" - ha esordito. "Tutte le persone coinvolte, di ogni ruolo e livello, ne sono la forza trainante, capaci di un grande impegno per superare la maggior parte delle difficoltà, produrre sforzi sempre più intensi e raggiungere traguardi importanti a beneficio di tutto il gruppo e il Progetto".

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08/02/24

6. Primary agroindustry

OLIOP: Cutting-Edge Olive Production Chain in Oltrepò Pavese

On February 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM, a highly significant event for Oltrepò Pavese will take place at CO.PRO.VI. Società Cooperativa in Casteggio: the meeting "OLIOP: Perspectives for a Cutting-Edge Olive Production Chain". The OLIOP project has been financed under the Cascade Calls for businesses provided by NODES Spoke 6 (Line A). The lead partner is ECO srl, which, together with its partners Az. Agr. Germano Valentini, Az. Agr. La radisa di Filippo Pre’, and Az. Agr. Andrea Saroni, proposes OLIOP to support the establishment of a new supply chain: olive cultivation in Oltrepò Pavese. Oltrepò Pavese is an area historically characterized by high-quality viticulture, the cultivation levels of which are gradually rising due to the effects of climate change. The project aims to define a precise protocol for low-altitude olive production, which includes the digitization of olive distribution areas, the design of pilot plants in different microclimates, and the development of advanced monitoring systems to providing predictive models and decision support. The objectives of the OLIOP project aim to define a precise production protocol, to be achieved through a series of targeted strategies: Survey and Digitization of Olive Distribution Areas Design of Pilot Plants in Different Microclimates Population of a Database in a Mobile/Desktop Application Agronomic and Nursery Consulting Agro-Meteorological Bulletin for Sustainable Cultivation Event Program 4:00 PM: Agr. Dr. Bazzano Paolo Nodes PNRR, prospects for a new production chain in Oltrepò Pavese 4:30 PM: Prof. Rossi Graziano Agr. Dr. Russo Lavinia University of Pavia, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Traces of historical presence and life requirements for the olive tree 5:00 PM: Prof. Meisina Claudia Dr. Bordoni Massimiliano University of Pavia, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Vocational Chart of the Olive Tree in Oltrepò Pavese 5:30 PM: Agr. Dr. Trespidi Luigi Feasibility study of an IGP/DOP area 6:00 PM: Dr. Girometta Carolina Elena University of Pavia, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Fungal diseases of the Olive Tree in Oltrepò Pavese 6:30 PM: Az. agr. Valentini Germano Partner agricultural company of OLIOP Free event with open access.

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06/02/24

3. Culture and tourism industry

Spoke 3 presents the specialization course in Fashion Law: "The legal problems of the fashion supply chain"

Spoke 3 - Tourism and Culture Industry presents the specialization course in Fashion Law "The legal problems of the fashion supply chain". The course organized by the University of Milan and the University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, aims to offer in-depth skills in the fashion sector to legal operators active within fashion companies (corporate lawyers), those who work closely with these companies (lawyers and consultants), as well as training those who aspire to take on these roles. 60 hours of online lessons held by teachers from the University of Milan, the University of Insubria, lawyers from leading law firms in the sector, general counsel of fashion houses, notaries, operators and top experts in the fields treated. The function of the course can be summarized in the satisfaction of the needs of specialized professional training in a sector which constitutes one of the areas of greatest use of highly qualified human resources. The employment opportunities are numerous and concern all the various aspects of the fashion supply chain. The specialization course will be held on a weekly basis (every Monday) from 18/03/2024 to 01/07/2024 from 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm and during the lessons various topics will be addressed including: contracts in the world of fashion, the Made in Italy, law, new technologies and fashion. The complete program is attached. Registrations are open until March 11, 2024 For further information and registration, see link

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06/02/24

5. Industry for health and Silver Economy

Innovation in Cognitive Rehabilitation: a digital and motivational approach

The Research Module 5 of the flagship project TINCARE of the Spoke 5, aims to develop and validate a platform for the cognitive rehabilitation of elderly fragile people. To ensure accessibility to rehabilitation protocols, digitalization can help: if made available from one's own home, rehabilitation protocols could be easier for users to access and also more readily available for healthcare personnel administering them. In the clinical settings there is increasing importance placed on personalized treatment approaches, based on the individual characteristics and needs of each patient. For this reason, thew research group BIP, led by Professor Katiuscia Sacco, has started a collaboration with Brainer S.r.l., a company specializing in developing products for digital cognitive rehabilitation. The aim of the collaboration is to propose, as part of their research, some exercises whose mechanics are based on standard cognitive rehabilitation, typically carried out in a pen-and-paper format, enhanced with key elements of gamification, which allow to engage the user also from a motivational point of view. Moreover, the proposal of ecological tasks is relevant because it can simulate everyday life situations in which frail elderly individuals may encounter greater difficulties. Furthermore, the research interest of the BIP group is oriented towards aestethic gratification and its effect on intrinsic motivation. Since patients motivation is often a determining factor in the success of rehabilitation protocols, it is essential to consider it in therapeutic procedures. In this sense, comes into play Neuroaesthetics, a discipline that investigate the link between beauty and brain function, including learning, memory, attention and motivation. The collaboration between the research group BIP and Brainer S.r.l. aims to study the characteristics of digital rehabilitation protocols that can maximize motivation for therapeutic adherence, using musical, visual and gamification elements.

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05/02/24

3. Culture and tourism industry

Spoke 3 Flagship Projects Meeting

The first Spoke 3 Flagship Projects Meeting was held on Thursday 1 February 2024 at the Department of Management of the University of Turin. Researchers from the University of Insubria, University of Turin, University of Eastern Piedmont, University of Valle d'Aosta, Città Studi Biella and ComoNext Innovation Hub participated in the event. The objective of the meeting was to start a fruitful collaboration between researchers from the universities involved in the NODES project in reference to the research topics of the CIRIL - Cultural-Industry Regeneration Lab and TOEP - Tourism Open-ended Experimentation Platform flagship projects. In the first phase of the meeting, Prof. Piercarlo Rossi of the University of Turin and Prof. Stefania Cerruti of the University of Eastern Piedmont presented the flagship projects, recalling their objectives and highlighting the current state of progress activities. Specifically, Prof. Rossi, regarding the CIRIL flagships project, explained that we are currently proceeding with the reconnaissance of the technologies, the monitoring of the initiatives on the national territory (mixed reality device building kit), the acquisition of the instrumentation, and the activation of cultural cluster asset and digital textile hub activities. Regarding the TOEP project, Prof. Cerutti clarified that the design of the middleware, the delivery architecture and the API standards are being defined. Furthermore, we are proceeding with the recognition of integrated solutions (public databases and federatable services), data sources and acquisition methods, the activation of the thematic cluster and the implementation of innovation initiatives in territorial branding. Both flagship projects are proceeding in collaboration with partners from the South for the creation of startups. Once the presentation was concluded, the main lines of research and their areas of relevance were then illustrated; these include: Fashion design, Management and sustainability, Intersection between Cultural Heritage and Natural Conservation (Museums, Archaeological and Historical Places, Landscape), Multimedia Narratives and Digital Creativity, Digital Tourism and Destination Management and Lifestyle tourism and marketing.

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05/02/24

6. Primary agroindustry

Spoke 6 presents the first student challenge!

Spoke 6 "Primary Agroindustry," has officially kicked-off the first student challenge, providing businesses with the unique opportunity to present innovation and digitalization challenges to digital marketing students of the University of Pavia. This challenge, tailored for Business to Consumer (B2C) proposers within the primary agroindustry sector, will actively involve students in crafting digital marketing plans. The primary objective is to build brand awareness and engagement, with a focus on both national and international competitiveness. Proposals should articulate how the firm is currently adopting or plans to leverage digital communication tools. This includes strategies for promoting the company's history, sustainability efforts, and product quality, emphasising cultural identity, innovation, and sustainability practices. This initiative allows students to test their theoretical knowledge in practical, real-world contexts and fosters collaboration between academia and the entrepreneurial sphere. By encouraging innovation and developing creative solutions, the Challenge aims to deliver an enriching experience for all participants. For further details, please click here below. CHECK THE CALL HERE

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30/01/24

2. Green technologies and sustainable industries

Spotlight on corporate sanitation

The course, promoted by the University of Turin and Butterfly Area and implemented as part of the NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile Project and the National Agritech Centre, financed by the MUR and the European Union, aims to train business figures and consultants in cutting-edge techniques for environmental sanitisation. With a focus on sustainable technologies, the course aims to promote the reduction of environmental impact through the conscious use of conventional sanitation and the introduction of new technologies to optimise sanitisation practices, in order to reduce the risk of residues in the environment and contamination of foodstuffs in the agro-food chain.

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