•    Department of Engineering and Architecture – Prof. Natalino Gattesco
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027  BANDO DI CAPITALIZZAZIONE  N. 01/2022
•    CUP: J93C22002850006  
•    Project Coordinator: Università degli Studi di Trieste
•    UniTS financing: 177.225,40 €

Abstract: As part of the “CONSTRAIN” Project, intervention strategies for reducing seismic vulnerability of existing masonry buildings have been developed and their effectiveness verified through a significant experimental campaign. Basically, the proposed strategies make it possible to achieve significant reductions in seismic vulnerability with interventions carried out from the outside of the buildings, thereby not requiring the displacement of people and things that are inside the buildings, with significant savings in economic terms but especially in terms of discomfort for people.  

•    Department of Engineering and Architecture – Prof. Raffaella Cefalo
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO DI CAPITALIZZAZIONE  N. 01/2022
•    CUP: J93C22002830006  
•    Project Coordinator: OBCINA AJDOVSCINA
•    UniTS financing: 114.072 €

Abstract: The common challenge addressed by IN4SAFETY is to build cooperation for disaster risk prevention and climate change risk reduction, which dictates the need for a more coordinated response to natural disasters in the program area. The vulnerability of the area and the need for cooperation was particularly demonstrated by the fires in the cross-border area of the Karst in the summer of 2022.
The overall objective of the project is to promote resilience capacities to climate change and the prevention of risks related to natural disasters by strengthening cross-border cooperation between local authorities and rescue teams through the development of 2 action plans, the integration of territorial data and joint training of rescue teams. The innovation of the project lies in the establishment of a helicopter emergency plan, which complements the already established crossborder cooperation with a cross-border airborne intervention system for faster and more efficient rescue operations, and the complementation of the territorial platforms with electronic data on the terrain and high obstacles needed for airborne rescue. The main direct output of the project is joint emergency action plans in the cross-border area, and the results are improved capacities for climate resilience and natural disaster risk prevention, benefiting governance authorities at all levels, civil protection and emergency responders, research and education institutions and the local community. The approach to tackling common challenges will focus on strengthening institutional cooperation capacities through the development of joint action plans and training to enhance preparedness for a joint disaster response. The need for cross-border cooperation stems from the fact that natural disasters know no borders, as the consequences of such events affect populations in a wider cross-border area that transcends local, regional, and national boundaries.

•    Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Geosciences – Prof. Luca Zini
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO DI CAPITALIZZAZIONE N.01/2022
•    CUP: J29I23000200007
•    Project Coordinator: Università degli Studi di Trieste
•    UniTs Financing: 334.200,10 €

Abstract: The project is part of OS 4.6, dedicated to the "Conservation, maintenance and promotion of cultural heritage, implementation of sustainable and innovative practices in tourism, support for education and training to promote employability and social inclusion". In this sense, the aim of the project is to give a boost to the tourist development of the area. It is necessary to emphasize the sustainable aspect of the whole destination and promote the whole area. The project will use new digital technologies and work on soft mobility to support tourism in the cross-border functional area of the Karst.

•    Clinical University Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences – Prof. Gabriele Stocco
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO DI CAPITALIZZAZIONE N.01/2022
•    CUP: J93C23001030008
•    Project Coordinator: Università degli Studi di Trieste
•    UniTs financing: 84.004,70 €

Abstract: Rare immune mediated paediatric diseases in the Programme Area may have different diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Different treatment approaches and different diagnostic tools were used by the two main paediatric hospital of the Programme Area. Thanks to CATTEDRA “CollAborazione TransfronTaliEra per Diagnosi innovative di patologie Rare in pediatriA” project, financed by the 4th call of the Programme INTERREG VA Italy-Slovenia 2014-2020, a network of hospital, research centres and SMEs was established and tackled this issue in the Programme Area by harmonising the clinical approaches and the treatment strategies of the two clinical centres as well as developing feasibility studies of new diagnostics test.
The project CONCERTO “CrossbOrder Network for ChildrEn RheumaTolOgy” aims to enhance,
transfer and divulgate some deliverables produced by project CATTEDRA. In particular, CONCERTO intends to further develop the jointly constructed database of patients that are suffering from rare immune mediated diseases that affects children in the Programme Area. To better tackle the issues, the partnership wants to improve the feasibility study of a new innovative diagnostic test DNA based on Next Generation Sequencing and developing serological assays trying to clarify the role of different inflammatory pathways among the patients enrolled in the project. In particular together with the NGS technique a biosensor on kinase activity in order to confirm the analysis coming from NGS analysis will be tested.
Important will be also the divulgation to the key stakeholders of the Programme Area. The expected result of CONCERTO is to improve the cross-border cooperation of key actors in the
diagnostic and therapeutic of rare diseases of children, by capitalizing not only CATTEDRA
deliverables but also by consolidating its partnership. 

•    Clinical University Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences – Prof. Gianni Biolo
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO DI CAPITALIZZAZIONE N. 01/2022
•    CUP: J93C23000690008
•    Project Coordinator: Università degli Studi di Trieste
•    UniTS Financing: 150.246,36 €

Abstract: The X-BRAIN.net project addresses a common health challenge of the Programme Area in relation to the development and improvement of research and innovation capacity and the introduction of new technologies in hospitals in the Programme Area. Patients recovering from stroke occupy 15% of the healthcare capacity in the Programme Area. The key to stroke recovery is to start rehabilitation as soon as possible, where bilingualism is an important factor and therefore cross-border cooperation between institutions is essential to provide quality healthcare in a bilingual area.
The X-BRAIN.net project aims to re-evaluate, transfer and improve the harmonised cross-border bilingual neurocognitive and physical protocols for stroke patients developed in the MEMORI.net project and to create a new solution for rehabilitation services in the cross-border area.
Six partners (4 PP and 2 PPP) from the participating countries will work together across borders on a jointly designed pilot action, which foresees an experimental study of bed rest in healthy subjects of the same age group in which stroke occurs most frequently. This study will validate and refine the functional recovery procedures we have defined in the MEMORI.net project. The results will be reused in a jointly developed solution in which we will set up specific "active rooms" in the neurological wards of hospitals in Trieste and Izola. The active rooms will incorporate state-of-the-art science-based rehabilitation protocols using innovative ICT technologies to improve neurocognitive and motor rehabilitation after stroke, representing an important integration of the latest scientific knowledge into medical practice, to be applied and built upon beyond the end of the project, thus ensuring the sustainability of the immediate impacts and results. Communication and raising awareness of the project results to the widest possible target groups will also be an important part of the project. 

•    Department of Life Sciences – Prof. Sabina Passamonti
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO DI CAPITALIZZAZIONE N. 01/2022
•    CUP: J13C23000300002
•    Project Coordinator: KMETIJSKI INSTITUT SLOVENIJE
•    UniTS financing: 95.006,71 €

Abstract: Promotion and capitalization of the investment in the Štanjel castle, which belongs to the protected cultural heritage. Create a digital museum of Terrano next to the wine shop. Knowledge transfer
Knowledge transfer and social inclusion: realization of 6 events (Štanjel, Dutovlje, Trieste, Venice), updating of existing websites with a map and descriptions of the offer also for disadvantaged people, digital communication (visual and 'storytelling').
New knowledge, pilot actions and transfer of good practices in the processing of Karst products: improvement of the microbiology of Teran wine, exchange of knowledge and experiences on Karst ham and pharmacology of grape polyphenols.
Capitalization of knowledge on sustainable viticulture and a pilot action on monitoring of diseases and pests in vineyards and intelligent use of plant protection agents in the light of climate change.
Capitalization of knowledge and results on the improvement of Teran wine production: workshops, introduction of new standards in grape winemaking, chemical and sensory analyses, including the study of the consequences of climate change.
Summer school on the sustainable production of local Karst products, also to promote the social inclusion of people at risk of poverty or unemployment
Capitalization of knowledge and transfer of these to other karst products (cider, juniper distillate).

•    Department of Political and Social Sciences - prof. Moreno Zago
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO PROGETTI STANDARD N. 02/2023
•    CUP: J15E23000310007
•    Project Coordinator: Beletrina, zavod za založniško dejavnost
•    UniTS financing: 139.894 €

Abstract: The EU Disability Rights Strategy 2021-2030 focuses on the accessibility of activities that contribute to a higher quality of life, which includes the field of accessible tourism. Nevertheless, people with disabilities are still a relatively neglected group of potential travellers. Adequate digital accessibility of websites and mobile apps of tourist accommodation and of the diverse tourism offer is key to implementing accessible tourism. The objective goals are: Enhancing social inclusion of persons with disabilities and the elderly; Encouraging development of accessible tourism; Connecting digital and physical environment as digitalization is a human-oriented process; Promotion of Accessible Tourism best practices; Enhanced accessibility knowledge of tourism workers.

•    Department of Life Sciences - prof. Alberto Pallavicini
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO PROGETTI STANDARD N. 02/2023
•    CUP: J93C24000340007
•    Project Coordinator: Confcooperative Unione Regionale del Veneto
•    UniTS financing: 189.978,85 €

Abstract: The involvement of fishermen in the investigation of the biology and ecology of the blue crab Calinectes sapidus in the North Adriatic is crucial for tackling the problem of invasive species and mitigating its devastating effects on bivalve populations and other fishery resources. The aim is therefore to jointly study with scientific institutes and public administrations the actions to research and combat the blue crab invasion phenomenon. 

•    Department of Life Sciences - prof. Chiara Manfrin
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO PROGETTI STANDARD N. 02/2023
•    CUP: J13C24000120007 
•    Project Coordinator: Park Skocjanske jame
•    UniTS financing: 250.029,19 €

Abstract: The project common challenge is nature conservation and protection of rich biodiversity that extend in the ITA-SLO cross-border area with focus on the Natura 2000 crayfish species Austropotamobius pallipes. It is a freshwater crayfish protected by Annexes II and V of the Habitats Directive EU, Bern Convention and listed as endangered on IUCN Red List. Its habitats are clear, flowing, fresh, well oxygenated waters of good physico-chemical quality, with rocky, gravel and sand substrates. The species is intolerant to pollution and hydrological changes, endangered also by habitat degradation, non-indigenous crayfish species (NICS) and crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci). Also, climate changes (decreased water flows/droughts in summer and winter) influence negatively its population. The knowledge about A. pallipes distribution in cross-border area is incomplete, but it is confirmed that its conservation status is bad, both in SI and IT. Moreover, one of the ENGREEN project’s output (Interreg ITA-SLO 14-20) reported that A. pallipes has disappeared from the Natura 2000 site Reka (SI3000223) and proof of A. astaci.
The general project objective is to support the protection and improvement of the Austropotamobius pallipes populations in the cross-border area Slovenia – Italy taking in consideration the environment characteristics and predicting future scenarios in light of the climate change.
The innovative aspects of the project are related to the cross-border area of study, cross-sectoral and multi-level conservation of the Natura 2000 crayfish species Austropotamobius pallipes that will be applied for the first time in a transboundary area.
Cross-border cooperation is indispensable since a transboundary area altogether is a habitat of this endangered species and only by creating synergies in conservation actions it will be possible to guarantee their adequate protection and populations improvement. 

•    Department of Life Sciences - prof. Gabriele Baj
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO PROGETTI STANDARD N. 02/2023
•    CUP: J93C24000350007 
•    Project Coordinator: Università degli studi di Trieste
•    UniTS financing: 250.137,37 €

Abstract: Rational:
The technical skills of optical and electronic microscopy and the cutting-edge instrumentation present in the areas of the macro-region which includes Friuli Venezia-Giulia and western Slovenia are often localized and poorly shared between the various bodies operating in these fields. Furthermore, the possibilities that technology offers in terms of innovation are little known and exploited by companies operating in the macro-region and which could benefit in terms of the competitiveness of their products. The costs of purchasing, installing and maintaining this type of instrumentation make optical and electronic microscopy techniques difficult to use for small/medium sized businesses that want to follow innovative paths for their production.
AIM:
The main objective of this project is the development of a network between subjects engaged in high-level training (UniTS, UNG), in research (CNR, NANOcenter) and in contact with the world of industry (PTP, Friuli Innovazione), to promote the exchange of knowledge and skills in the field of advanced optical and electronic microscopy, facilitate access to high-level instrumentation on both sides of the Italian-Slovenian border and increase the innovative impact of cutting-edge technologies on the economic activities of companies of the macroregion. The network aims to increase regional competitiveness by investing in support of R&D needs for both private individuals and research centres. 

•    Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences - prof. Giovanni Papa
•    Call: INTERREG VI-A ITALIA-SLOVENIA 2021-2027 BANDO PROGETTI STANDARD N. 02/2023
•    CUP: J93C23002340008 
•    Project Coordinator: Università degli Studi di Trieste
•    UniTS financing: 148.568 €

Abstract: The project aims to map and possibly simplify/harmonise the procedures by which advanced therapies arrive in clinics in Italy and Slovenia. To this purpose, a cross-border platform will be set up to collect existing expertise and protocols to be followed in the two countries in order to bring advanced therapies to patients, with a focus on the 'hospital exemption' regime. This platform will facilitate healthcare professionals to bring new therapies to the clinic. A pilot action will assess the usefulness of the platform to treat the first patients with difficult wounds with a new cell therapy product, based on adipose tissue cells, previously scientifically validated by three project partners. Finally, the project will assess the replicability of the platform in other countries and in other fields of medicine and develop a task force of experts to illustrate the project results and maximise the impact at European level.